Game 4 at Tampa Bay
Lightning 5, Bruins 3
Boston squandered a 3--0 lead and, after forcing Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson to the bench, couldn't score on backup Mike Smith.
Game 5 at Boston
Bruins 3, Lightning 1
Thomas preserved a one-goal lead in the third when he dived to stop a shot by a wide-open Steve Downie standing on his doorstep.
Game 6 at Tampa Bay
Lightning 5, Bruins 4
Krejci had a hat trick, but Martin St. Louis's second goal of the day proved to be the decider.
Game 7 at Boston
Bruins 1, Lightning 0
Horton's third-period goal was all Thomas needed as he earned his second shutout of the series.
SEVEN GAMES TO STANLEY