After Game 1, the prevailing opinion was that the Bruins were too much for the Hurricanes. But with their dominant win in Game 2 in Boston, Carolina has stolen home-ice advantage and has everyone rethinking where this series may go.

Cam Ward outdueled Tim Thomas, Eric Staal won Round 2 against Zdeno Chara and the Canes missing scorers showed up in the form of Matt Cullen and Joe Corvo. 

Game 2 Recaps and News

Canes Country: Carolina makes a statement -- Canes 3, Bruins 0 • Boxscore and Summary

Stanley Cup Of Chowder: Cam Ward and Canes shut down B's in Game 2

News & Observer: Canes break through in Game 2 • Bruins expected 'the team that never gives up' • Captain takes one for the team • DeCock: Hurricanes figure out a way to tame Bruins

Boston Globe: Lost edge • Killer win for the former Whalers • Hurricanes produce wind shift • Little improvements made big difference • Samsonov gets moving skating in (one) place • With power out, Bruins left in the dark • From Thomas' angle, call was right

Boston Herald: Bruins draw blank • Now it's a real fight on Bruins hands • Bruins caught dozing • With Milan Lucic, Bruins have another William Bradley to thank • Reviews in on no-goal  • No way through Cam Ward’s wall

The Hockey News: Staal, Canes make Chara, Bruins look average en route to Game 2 victory

NHL.com: Smells like roses • Ward is the word

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850 The Buzz:

Puck Daddy: Can the Hurricanes ever get credit for winning a playoff game? • Sunday's Three Stars: Ward slams the door on Bruins

ESPN.com: Hradek: Goal patrol

USA Today: Tim Thomas playoff journal: Can't dwell too much on Game 2 loss

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Check out my latest article at HockeysFuture.com. It's a review of the Hurricanes' rookies for this season.