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Gasper is a columnist for the Sports section and host of Boston Sports Live and Globe 10.0 on Boston.com. He was a Patriots beat writer and NFL writer from 2006 to 2009. He has covered the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Final, and the Little League World Series while at the Globe.
Christopher L. Gasper
Paille, with another goal to spark the Bruins’ win, has gone from fourth-liner to headliner.
Christopher L. Gasper
The Bruins goalie is matching the performance Thomas gave two years ago, when the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.
Christopher L. Gasper
For Bruins fans, the Game 1 loss stings. But it could be a sign that this will be a terrific series in the Stanley Cup Final.
Christopher L. Gasper
Jagr, 41, last played in the Final in 1992 with Pittsburgh. Now, he is seeking one more with the Bruins, a team he was surprised even wanted him.