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GAME 2: BRUINS 2, BLACKHAWKS 1

By Jeff Pini / Boston.com Correspondent
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CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Daniel Paille #20 (R) and Andrew Ference #21 of the Boston Bruins celebrate after Paille scored the game-winning goal in the first overtime against Michael Frolik #67 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How- GETTY IMAGES

    Andrew Ference skates over to celebrate with Daniel Paille after Paille's game-winning goal that gave the bruins a 2-1 overtime victory in Game 2.

    Game 2: Bruins 2, Blackhawks 1

    The Boston Bruins celebrate their overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Bruins pile on Daniel Paille after their massive overtime win in Chicago. They now head back home to Boston with great momentum and, more imporantly, a tied Stanley Cup Final.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Daniel Paille #20 (R) and Andrew Ference #21 of the Boston Bruins celebrate after Paille scored the game-winning goal in the first overtime against Michael Frolik #67 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Andrew Ference skates over to celebrate with Daniel Paille after Paille's game-winning goal that gave the bruins a 2-1 overtime victory in Game 2.

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    Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) celebrates with goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after the Bruins scored a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in sudden death overtime during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. The Bruins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Rookie defenceman Torey Krug celebrates the 2-1 overtime victory with winning goaltender Tuukka Rask, who stopped 33 shots on the night to help the Bruins tie the series with the Blackhawks.

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    Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille (C) celebrates his overtime winning goal with teammate Andrew Ference as Chicago Blackhawks' Michael Frolik (L) skates away during overtime in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Michael Frolik skates away from the celebration as Chicago misses an opportunity to put a stranglehold on the series. The teams now head to Boston tied 1-1.

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    Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly (23) celebrates a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford by Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille (not pictured) during overtime in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Chris Kelly starts to celebrate as he sees Daniel Paille's game-winning goal stirke the back of the net. Paille scored with just under seven minutes remaining in the first overtime period.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Goalie Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks lets in the game-winning goal in the first overtime off of the stick of Daniel Paille #20 of the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Dainel Paille's game-winning shot, beating Corey Crawford on his glove side, and giving the Bruins the 3-2 overtime win.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford lets in the winning goal by Boston Bruins' Daniel Paille (not pictured) during overtime in GGame 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Daniel Paille's shot at 13:48 into overtime sails past Corey Crawford and into the net to give the Bruins the 2-1 win and tie the series at 1.

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) plays against the Boston Bruins in overtime during Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks' captain Jonathan Toews tries to bring the puck up ice and out of danger, but the Bruins are in hot pursuit as both teams play their fourth overtime period in two games. The game was still tied 1-1 with 10 minutes to play in OT.

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    Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) uses his body to block a shot attempt as Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) defends and Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) waits for the redirect in the third period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    Milan Lucic sets a screen on Corey Crawford as a blast by Johnny Boychuk makes its way towards the net with two and a half minutes left in the third. Crawford would stand tall, and the Bruins and Blackhawks ended regulation of Game 2 the same way they ended regulation of Game 1: Tied.

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    Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) talks with referee Wes McCauley in the third period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Zdeno Chara argues his case with the referee after he believes he was taken down illegally, but the teams would play on. The Bruins and Blackhawks were still tied at 1 with less than three minutes left in the third period.

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    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (L) makes a save on Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews during the third period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Tuukka Rask fends off Jonathan Toews in the second half of the third period of Game 2. Chicago and Boston still tied with less than five minutes to play in the third period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) gloves the puck on a shot attempt by the Boston Bruins during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford keeps the game tied with this third period save against the Bruins. Game tied at 1 apiece with less than 10 minutes to go in the period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (R) makes a save on Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand during the third period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Brad Marchand looks to untie the score in the opening minutes of the third period, but Corey Crawford was up to the task.

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    6/15/13: Chicago, IL: The Bruins Brad Marchand was walking in on a second period breakaway on Haks goalie Corey Crawford, and Brent Seabrook dragged him down, he still got the puck by Crawford, but somehow it didn't go over the line. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks

    Brad Marchand nearly gives the Bruins the lead during Seidenberg's penalty, but his shorthanded shot goes off the right post and out as he and Brent Seabrook go crashing into the net. The Bruins would later gain a power play of their own and head into the locker room tied 1-1 after two periods of play.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (20) slides into the net behind Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (L) as Dennis Seidenberg loses his helmet during the second period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Brandon Saad crashes into the net behind Tuukka Rask after being taken down by Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg would go to the penalty box with a tripping call, but the Bruins would remain perfect on the penalty kill for the night so far.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with teammate Daniel Paille #20 after scoring a goal in the second period to tie the game up against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Daniel Paille goes to celebrate with Chris Kelly after Kelly's game tying goal with 5:02 left in the second period. Paille got the assist on Kelly's first goal of the playoffs.

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    Boston Bruins' Chris Kelly (23) scores as Tyler Seguin (L) celebrates past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (R) as Michal Rozsival during the sceond period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Bruins finally broke through as Chris Kelly knocked the puck past Corey Crawford to tie the game 1-1 with just over five minutes to play in the second period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save against the Boston Bruins duiring the second period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford knocks away a shot by the Bruins late in the second period to keep the game 1-0 Chicago.

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    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) seals off the goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Tuukka Rask seals off the goal during the Blackhawks rush in the second period. Blackhawks lead 1-0 with under seven minutes to play in the period.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Johnny Boychuk #55 of the Boston Bruins looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Johnny Boychuck shakes his head on the way to the penalty box after holding Patrick Sharp 8:15 into the second period. The Bruins would kill off the ensuing penalty and keep the score 1-0 Chicago with seven and a half minutes left in the period

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    Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) falls to the ice while trying to wrap the puck around the goal against the Boston Bruins during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

    Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell falls to the ice while trying to wrap the puck around goal in the second period of Game 2. 1-0 Blackhawks with seven minutes gone.

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    Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien reacts after a goal by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Bruins coach Claude Julien upset with how his team played in the first period, as the Bruins were outshot 19-4, and trailed 1-0 heading into the first intermission.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates with the puck behind the net against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by BB/Getty Images)

    Jonathan Toews wraps around the back of the net trying to score on Tuukka Rask deep into the first period. The ensuing close save forced the referees to consult the video to determine if Toews managed to get the puck into the net, but they ruled he did not.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp celebrates after scoring 11:22 into the first period, assisted by Patrick Kane and Michal Hanzus. 1-0 Chicago.

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    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a save on Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews during the first period in Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Tuukka Rask makes a save on Jonathan Toews during the first period of Game 2. No score after 10 minutes.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Zdeno Chara #33 of the Boston Bruins checks Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Zdeno Chara and Jonathan Toews getting physical in the opening minutes of Game 2. No score after six minutes of play.

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    Bruins fans Jason Kroot, Michael Strock, Heather Brown, Saxton Sharad, John "Sugar" IoPriore, and Joe Rossetti bringing the noise to Chicago, hoping to will the Bruins to a 1-1 series tie.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up against the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews shoots on goal during the warm up skate before Game 2.

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    6/15/13: Chicago, IL: Zdeno Chara is pictured during pre game warmups. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks

    Bruins captain Zdeno Chara gets focused during pregame warm ups, knowing very well the difference between going back to Boston tied 1-1, or down 0-2.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up prior to Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawfords warms up before Game 2, hoping to lead his team to a 2-0 series advantage.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen watches play of the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

    NBA Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen takes in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Chicago.

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    Boston Bruins fans cheer as they walk into the United Center to watch game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

    Bruins fans making their presence felt deep in enemy territory for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Chicago.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Chicago Blackhawks fans pose infront of The Michael Jordan statue prior to Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

    Blackhawks fans get pumped up in front of the Michael Jordan statue prior to Game 2 Stanley Cup Finals.

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    CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 15: Dave Czeszewski of Elk Grove Village, IL looks on prior to Game Two of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on June 15, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Blackhawks fan Dave Czeszewski patiently waits in the United Center for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals to begin tonight at 8 pm.

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    Boston Bruins fan Dave Petrouskas (L) and Chicago Blackhawks fan Tom Spratt joke in front of satue of Blackhawks great Bobby Hull before Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Bruins fan Dave Petrouskas and Blackhawks fan Tom Spratt joke in front of statue of Blackhawks great Bobby Hull outide the United Center before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

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    Fans of the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks meet outside the arena before Game 2 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    A Blackhawks fan and Bruins fan try to get in each others heads outside the United Center leading up to tonight's Game 2 in Chicago.

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    6/15/13: Chicago, IL: The statue of Chicago Bulls basketball great Michael Jordan that is outside the United Center has been decorated with a Chicago Blackhawks sweater. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks

    Bruins fans walking into the United Center are greeted by the statue of Michael Jordan, festively adorned in a Blackhawks sweater. Boston looks to avenge their tiple OT loss in Game 1 and tie the Stanley Cup Final 1-1.

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    6/15/13: Chicago, IL: NHL Network anchor Kathryn Tappen, who formerly worked in Boston at NESN, was posing for photos with fans next to the networks set outside of the arena before he game. The Boston Bruins visited the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Two of the Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks

    Former NESN and current NHL Network anchor Kathryn Tappen greets fans outside the United Center before Game 2 between the Bruins and Blackhawks.

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    Chicago Blackhawks fans are screened by security as they enter the United Center for Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals between the Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks fans checking in with security as they enter the United Center for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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    In this photo taken Thursday, June 13, 2013, Chicago Blackhawks fan Jason Braz, of Clark Street Sports, hawks Stanley Cup memorabilia from a street vender stand during lunch time in downtown Chicago. As the Blackhawks duel with the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, the city is awash in red and black hats, t-shirts, jerseys, er, sweaters. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

    Jason Braz of Clark Street Sports sells Stanley Cup Final gear in downtown Chicago on Thursday afternoon, after Chicago took a 1-0 in the series. The Bruins try to even up the Finals tonight in Game 2.

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    In this photo taken Thursday, June 13, 2013, Chicago Blackhawks fan Tess Zych, shops for Stanley Cup memorabilia from a street vender stand during lunch time in downtown Chicago. As the Blackhawks duel with the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals, the city is awash in red and black hats, t-shirts, jerseys, er, sweaters. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

    Blackhawks fan Tess Zych browses Hawks gear in downtown Chicago Thursday afternoon. The Bruins hope to shake off their OT loss to Chicago in Game 1 and tie the series at 1 game apiece tonight.

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