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The Evolution of the Fourth Line

In 2011, the Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup. That was a strong team, led by Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, and absolutely stunning goaltending from Tim Thomas.

They also featured players like Milan Lucic, David Krejci, and Johnny Boychuk in supporting roles. Future stars like Brad Marchand and Tyler Seguin offered young energy and occasional production.

But beyond Chara and Thomas, the aspect of that Bruins team that received the most credit for their success was their fourth line.