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GAME 4: BLACKHAWKS 6, BRUINS 5

By Jeff Pini / Boston.com Correspondent
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Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (44), of Germany, and Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) leave the ice after their 6-5 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks during the first overtime period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. Chicago won 6-5.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola) Elise Amendola/AP

    The Bruins scored five goals for the first time since Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals agaisnt Pittsburgh, but they just couldn't muster up enough offense to push past the Blackhawks, who took Game 4 in overtime by a score of 6-5. The Stanley Cup Finals heads back to Chicago with the Bruins and Blackhawks tied 2-2.

    Game 4: Blackhawks 6, Bruins 5

    Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (44), of Germany, and Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) leave the ice after their 6-5 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks during the first overtime period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. Chicago won 6-5.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

    The Bruins scored five goals for the first time since Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals agaisnt Pittsburgh, but they just couldn't muster up enough offense to push past the Blackhawks, who took Game 4 in overtime by a score of 6-5. The Stanley Cup Finals heads back to Chicago with the Bruins and Blackhawks tied 2-2.

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    The Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after Brent Seabrook (7) scored in overtime on the Boston Bruins to win Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks celebrate as a team after Brent Seabrook scored 9:51 into overtime to win Game 4 against the Bruins in the TD Garden.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Brent Seabrook #7 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against the Boston Bruins in overtime in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Chicago's Brent Seabrook celebrates his Game 4 winning overtime goal, which knotted the Finals 2-2. This was the first game the Bruins lost at home since Game 5 of the opening round against the Maple Leafs.

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    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask gives up the game-winning goal in overtime on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook (not pictured) in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Tuukka Rask turns to block the shot by Chicago's Brent Seabrook, but the puck was already in the net as the Blackhawks took Game 4 to tie up the Stanley Cup Finals at two games apiece.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Torey Krug gets checked down by the Blackhawks' Andrew Shaw during the opening mintues of overtime in Game 4.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Johnny Boychuk #55 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with David Krejci #46, Nathan Horton #18 and Milan Lucic #17 after scoring a goal in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    The Bruins gather to celebrate with Johnny Boychuk after his game tying goal with less than eight minutes to play in the third period. Neither team would light the lamp the rest of the way, and the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals would go into overtime for the third time in four games.

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    Boston Bruins' Johnny Boychuk celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Winslow Townson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Johnny Boychuk celebrates after his game tying goal with under eight minutes to play in the third period. Nathan Horton and David Krejci assisted on the score that made it a 5-5 game.

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    Boston Bruins' Nathan Horton (R) celebrates a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (L) by teammate Johnny Boychuk (not pictured) during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Nathan Horton reacts to seeing Johnny Boychuk's slapshot beat Corey Crawford and tie the game 5-5 at 12:14 of the third period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp (C) celebrates his goal with teammate Patrick Kane (L) as Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara skates away during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Patrick Sharp celebrates with Patrick Kane, as Zdeno Chara skates away in disgust, after Sharp's third period goal that gave the Blackhawks a 5-4 lead with less than nine minutes to play.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp (L) scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    11 minutes into the third period, Patrick Sharp gave the Blackhawks the lead back with a power play goal scored while Milan Lucic was in the penalty box. It was the first power play goal the Bruins gave up this series. The Blackhawks led 5-4 with under nine minutes to play in regulation.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Jaromir Jagr #68 after a goal in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Patrice Bergeron celebrates his second goal of the night with Jaromir Jagr, a shot that beat Corey Crawford just 2:05 into the third period, to tie the score at 4. Jagr assisted on the goal, his second helper of the night.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Daniel Paille #20 of the Boston Bruins celebrates a goal in the third period by Patrice Bergeron #37 against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Daniel Paille celebrates Patrice Bergerons third period goal that tied the game at 4. The Bruins were down two goals twice in this game, but came back to tie the score in the third.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford lets in a goal by Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (not pictured) during the third period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Corey Crawford knows he got beat on Patrice Bergeron's second goal of the night, just two minutes into the third period to tie Game 4 at 4 goals apiece.

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    Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (C) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Tyler Seguin (L) and Brad Marchand during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Winslow Townson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Patrice Bergeron celebrates with Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand after his late power play goal in the second period cut the deficit back to one. The period would end with another furious Bruins rush, and both teams headed into the second intermission with the Blackhawks holding a 4-3 advantage.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins scores a goal in the second period against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    The second period scoring fest continues, as Patrice Bergeron nets another power play goal for the Bruins with two and half minutes left in the period. Zdeno Chara and Jaromir Jagr assisted on the goal that made the score 4-3 Blackhawks.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores a goal in the second period against the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Just after Milan Lucic made it a 3-2 game, the Blackhawks' Marcus Kruger hits home a rebound off of Tuukka Rask's skate to put the Blackhawks back up by two.

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    Boston Bruins' Milan Lucic (L) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Zdeno Chara during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Milan Lucic celebrates with Zdeno Chara after he cuts the Blackhawks lead to 3-2 with a power play goal at 14:43 in the second period. Chara assisted on the power play score.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Milan Lucic #17 of the Boston Bruins scores a goal against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Milan Lucic's backhand shot beats Corey Crawford glove high to give the Bruins another power play goal and make it a 3-2 game with five mintues left in the second period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Winslow Townson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Patrick Kane celebrates his second period goal that gave Chicago a 3-1 lead halfway through the second period of Game 4.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (R) scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane flips a backhand shot past Tuukka Rask to give the Blackhawks a 3-1 lead, just two minuts after Jonathan Toews made it 2-1 Chicago.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with teammates Patrick Kane (88), Duncan Keith (2) and Bryan Bickell (29) during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews celebrates his goal with his teammates after Toews put Chicago back up by one midway through the second period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (R) scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks' Michal Rozsival' shot is deflected down by Jonathan Toews and past Tuukka Rask to put Chicago up 2-1 six and a half mintues into the second period of Game 4.

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    Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville instructs his team during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville commands his troops in the second period of Game 4. The game is still tied 1-1 with five mintues gone in the period

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    Boston Bruins' Rich Peverley (C) celebrates his goal on the Chicago Blackhawks with teammates Daniel Paille (L) and Tyler Seguin during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Winslow Townson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Rich Peverley celebrates his game tying goal with teammates Daniel Paille and Tyler Seguin. Boston and Chicago are tied 1-1 heading into the first intermission.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Rich Peverley #49 of the Boston Bruins celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Rich Peverley gets the Bruins tied wth the Blackhawks, scoring a power play goal late in the first period to make the score1-1 in Game 4.

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    Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) makes a pass as he is checked by Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (44) during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews gets checked as he is trying to clear the zone late in the first period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford lets in a goal by Boston Bruins' Rich Peverley (not pictured) during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Corey Crawford watches the puck just by his glove as Rich Peverley tied Game 4 with a power play goal with just over five minutes to play in the first.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Head coach Claude Julien of the Boston Bruins looks on from the bench with his team in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Claude Julien is not happy with what he is seeing so far from his team in Game 4. Chicago leads 1-0 with under 10 mintues to play in the first period.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Michal Handzus is congratulated by his teammates after scoring on the Boston Bruins during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Michal Hanzus is congratulated by his team after putting Chicago up 1-0 at 6:48 in the first period of Game 4.

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Michal Handzus (26) scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

    Tuukka Rask gets beat by the Blackhawks' Michal Handzus to put Chicago up 1-0 just under seven minutes into the game.

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    Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes a save on the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Game 4 of their NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Tuukka Rask makes an early save on a shot by Chicago as Game 4 is officially underway.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Nathan Horton #18, David Krejci #46, Milan Lucic #17, Zdeno Chara #33 and Dennis Seidenberg #44 of the Boston Bruins stand during the National Anthem prior to Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    The Bruins bow their heads during the singing of the National Anthem by Bruins legend Rene Rancourt, who has sung the anthem in Boston for over 35 years.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 17: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks stretches on the ice with teammates during warm ups prior to Game Three of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

    Dave Bolland and his teammates stretch before Game 4 agains the Bruins. The Blackhawks are hoping to head back to Chicago with this series tied up 2-2.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins enters the ice for warm ups prior to Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    Tuukka Rask gets a warm greeting by the Boston faithful as he enters the rink for warm ups. Rask has been steller so far in these playoffs, and looks to continue that success in Game 4.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Tyler Seguin #19 of the Boston Bruins stretches on the ice before Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Tyler Seguin getting in a stretch during warm ups for Game 4. Seguin has two assists in the past two games since being put together with Daniel Paille and Chris Kelly on the third line.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins skates on the ice during warm ups for Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

    Brad Marchand warms up before a pivitol Game 4 against the Blackhawks, with the Bruins hoping to take a 3-1 lead in the Finals.

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    A fan wears a Boston Bruins jersey bearing the Boston area code and "Boston Strong," remembering the city's solidarity after the Boston Marathon bombing in April, before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    A Bruins fan paying tribute to the solidarity of Boston following the Marathon Bombings in April with a sweater displaying Boston's area code and the motto "Boston Strong."

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    Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa skates in the warm up ahead of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa warms up before the start of Game 4. Hossa was mysteriously absent from Game 3, but all indications are that he is going to be in the lineup tonight.

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    6/19/13: Boston, MA: Posing on Canal Street with their black and gold Bruins convertibles are (left to right) Paul Lezon, Matthew Lezon (age 12), James Doran (age 14) and Stephen Doran, all of North Reading. The Boston Bruins hosted the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals at the TD Garden. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks (1)

    These fans certainly have Stanley Cup fever! Posing on Canal Street with their black and gold Bruins convertibles are Bruins fans Paul Lezon, Matthew Lezon (age 12), James Doran (age 14) and Stephen Doran, all of North Reading.

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    Chicago Blackhawks fans pose by the statue honoring Boston Bruins great Bobby Orr ahead of the start of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series between the Blackhawks and the Bruins in Boston, Massachusetts, June 19, 2013. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT ICE HOCKEY)

    Blackhawks fans pose by the statue honoring Bruins great Bobby Orr outside the TD Garden ahead of the start of Game 4.

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    Steve Parankaewich of Regina, Saskatchewan, left, and Luciano Rinaldi of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, pose outside TD Garden before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Steve Parankaewich of Regina, Saskatchewan, left, and Luciano Rinaldi of Moosejaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, travelled over 2000 miles to cheer on the Bruins in Game 4.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: A fan of the Boston Bruins arrives at the arena to watch the Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    A Bruins fan decked out in a suit made entirely of Bruins rally towels heading to the TD Garden for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

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    Joe Pagnotta, of Somerville, Mass., kisses a replica of the Stanley Cup outside TD Garden before Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

    Bruins fan Joe Pagnotta, of Somerville, Mass., with a replica Stanley Cup that he brought to Game 4 to help will Boston to a 3-1 series lead over the Blackhawks.

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    6/19/13: Boston, MA: The Bruins Stanley Cup banners are shown in the rafters. The Boston Bruins hosted the Chicago Blackhawks for Game Four of the Stanley Cup Finals at the TD Garden. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section: sports topic: Bruins-Blackhawks (1)

    The inside of the TD Garden before fans begin to enter for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Boston is 8-2 this postseason in this building, and has not lost at home since Game 5 of the opening series against Toronto.

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    BOSTON, MA - JUNE 19: An exterior view of the arena prior to Game Four of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden on June 19, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

    The calm before the storm as the TD Garden gets ready for the Bruins faithful to come out in full force to support the Black and Gold for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Boston currently leads the series 2-1 over the Chicago Blackhawks.

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