Stanley Cup Playoffs: Nathan Horton's Goal and Tim Thomas' Goaltending Send Bruins To First Final Since 1990

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Nathan Horton scored the game's only goal at 12:27 of the third period while Tim Thomas stopped all 24 shots as the Boston Bruins defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 Friday night in the seventh and deciding game of the NHL Eastern Conference final.  The Bruins head to their first Stanley Cup Final since 1990.  They'll open the series against the Vancouver Canucks with the opening contest at Vancouver's Rogers Arena this coming Wednesday night.  The Canucks are looking for their first-ever Stanley Cup championship while the Bruins are seeking their first since 1972.