Boston Bruins Win 2011 Stanley Cup

Bruins Defeat Vancouver Canucks 4-3

Game 7 Recap

The Boston Bruins ended a 39-year Stanley Cup drought on Wednesday night, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in Game 7 of the NHL finals. The Bruins won the series 4-3, and the victory was their first Stanley Cup championship since 1972.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the night. The Bruins took an early lead, but the Canucks came back to tie the game in the second period. The Bruins regained the lead in the third period, but the Canucks tied it up again with just over two minutes remaining in regulation.

The game went to overtime, and the Bruins finally won it on a goal by Nathan Horton just over six minutes into the extra period. Horton's goal was his second of the game, and it gave the Bruins their first Stanley Cup championship since 1972.

The Bruins' victory was a major upset, as the Canucks were favored to win the series. However, the Bruins played with heart and determination throughout the series, and they were able to pull off the improbable victory.

Bruins' Victory Celebration

The Bruins' victory was celebrated throughout the city of Boston. Thousands of fans gathered in the streets to celebrate the team's championship victory.

The Bruins' victory parade will be held on Thursday, June 16th. The parade will start at 10:00 AM at Boston Common and will proceed down Boylston Street to City Hall Plaza.