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Kelly Carrington Staff Writer The Boston Bruins beat the odds packed against them as hockey fans all over the Country were convinced Vancouv er would take the victory while on home ice. But a 4-0 win proved them wrong as the Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup for the sixth time. Taking a lead in the first period, the Bruins went on to shutout the Canucks as Tim Thomas stopped all 37 shots that came in his direction. Along with a shutout in Game seven of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Thomas received the Conn Smythe Trophy. At 37 years old, Thomas is the oldest recipient. Up for another award was Patrice Bergeron Ð who was entered into the Triple Gold Club. Proving he deserved it, Bergeron scored the first goal against Canuck goalie Roberto Luongo, who was also up for the honour of being entered into the Triple Gold Club. Bergeron's goal was more important than just getting the Bruins on the scoreboard. In the past six games, it was the first team to score that took the win. No exception Wednesday night was no exception as the Bruins earned their first goal with just five minutes left in the first period. "It's unbelievable," Bergeron was quoted by CTV News. "Words are hard to describe right now the feeling we are having." With a 1-0 lead over the home team, the Bruins opened up in the second period as Bergeron lit the lantern for the second time on a shorthanded breakaway. Judgment went upstairs, but it was ruled as a goal Ð throwing Vancouver fans into a boisterous roar. Before Bergeron earned his second goal, Brad Marchant made it 2-0, for Boston, and kept the game alive. Between Bergeron and Marchant, who lead the team, in scoring, the Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup as Marchant scored the fourth, and final, goal of the game in the third period. Out of control With nearly 19,000 fans on the inside and more watching from the streets, things quickly got out of control as even a fire was started outside the arena. This wasn't the first time Vancouver fans took to the streets after a loss in the finals. After losing to the New York Rangers in 1994, a riot broke out in downtown Vancouver. After joining the NHL in 1970, the Canucks are still on the path for their first Stanley Cup. Wednesday night just wasn't the night, as they were shutout to the Bruins. The Boston Bruins have hoisted the Stanley Cup six times, now. Their first was in 1929, followed by 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972 and now 2011.
