Hurricanes escape Boston unbeaten

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The Carolina Hurricanes were part of one of the NHL's most physically-engaged games of the season earlier in the week as they once again claimed a victory over the Stanley Cup champions, but in their own house, the TD Banknorth Garden.

Not necessarily a team to back down from confrontation, Carolina stood its ground as the Bruins led by captain Zdeno Chara, among others, lost their cool in trying to intimidate Hurricanes throughout the game.

It can't be described any differently.

Regardless, the win extended Carolina's streak to 3 games in a row and left the Bruins seeking to find what they had last season.

It's early in the season, but the excitement that the Hurricanes and Bruins presented hockey fans around the league on that night will only ignite more passion from the players and coaches in competing for a playoff spot and the chance to compete for the the Stanley Cup as the season progresses.

Life seems to be pretty good for hockey fans right now.


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