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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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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