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Vanek nets hat trick as Thibault blanks Bruins in first start since Jan. 21

Saturday, April 5, 2008

BOSTON (AP) -- First, the Bruins were shut out Saturday night. Then they learned their playoff opponent will be a team they haven't beaten in eight matchups this season. "Fabulous," defenseman Aaron Ward said. "That's great. It's another challenge presented to this team." Boston lost 3-0 to the Buffalo Sabres, who got a hat trick from Thomas Vanek and strong goaltending from Jocelyn Thibault. And when Montreal finished its 3-1 win over Toronto later, the Bruins-Canadiens series was set. Buffa ...

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