The Boston Bruins needed a stellar performance from their goaltender to take Game 2, but a complete team effort on Monday was what gave the B's their first lead of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa sat out Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals

Goals from Daniel Paille and Patrice Bergeron in the second period have given the Boston Bruins a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins passed without a goal.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa was out for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals

The Minnesota Wild re-signed defenseman Marco Scandella to a two-year contract Monday.

The Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Mark Streit.

To say the Boston Bruins were outplayed in the early part of Game 2 would be a vast understatement.

As in Game 1, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks will be decided in overtime as the two squads finished regulation in a 1-1 tie.

Chris Kelly scored the only goal of the second period as the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks are tied at 1-1 after two periods of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Patrick Sharp had the only goal of the first period as the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 1-0 lead over the Boston Bruins after 20 minutes of play in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

The NHL finished handing out its season awards on Saturday, and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals took home the Hart Trophy as the most valuable player of the league.