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Thomas Solid As Bruins Edge Senators 2-1

Both teams clinch playoff berths in Eastern Conference

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2008 10:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – Tim Thomas came within 8:14 of recording his third straight shutout against Ottawa and Zdeno Chara scored against his former team, leading the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Senators as both teams clinched playoff berths tonight. Phil Kessel also scored for... Read full story »

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