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Five years ago today: Horton’s heroics exorcises Bruins demons

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Given the current state of the Boston Bruins, their run to the Stanley Cup in 2011 seems like ancient history. In reality, it was only five short years ago.

One of the pivotal moments of that Stanley Cup run happened five years ago today on Causeway Street in Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. In an emotional back and forth series, one where the Bruins trailed their hated rivals two games to none, the Black and Gold bounced back to win the next three only to fall in Game 6 at the Bell Centre.

Much like the previous six games, Game 7 was a seesaw affair.