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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman talks to the media before a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings, in Raleigh, N.C. This has been the postseason of parity with all four division champions gone and the potential that the seventh- and eighth-seeded teams meet in each conference final. This is the world Commissioner Gary Bettman envisioned when the NHL instituted a salary cap in 2005 after a year-long lockout. Bettman prefers to call it “competitive balance,” and it’s the thing he trumpets the most about the state of the league where almost anyone can win the Stanley Cup in a given season. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Playoffs showcase league parity

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressMay 5, 2019

Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene celebrates the team's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Lightning 7-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Analysis: NHL playoffs open with upset-filled first round

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressApril 25, 2019

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates with goaltender Braden Holtby (70) after Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Washington. Also seen are Matt Niskanen (2) and Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals, Stars looking to stave off seventh game

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressApril 21, 2019

Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) scores on Boston Bruins' Tuukka Rask (40) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

‘Best time of year:’ NHL playoff matchups set

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressApril 7, 2019

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with T.J. Oshie (77) during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bruins blown out by Cup champ Caps in opener

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressOctober 3, 2018

Red Sox baserunner Rafael Devers slides home past Nationals catcher Pedro Severino to score on a sacrifice fly by Jackie Bradley Jr. during the seventh inning of Boston’s 3-0 victory Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C.

Bradley, Sox sweep Nats

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressJuly 4, 2018

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello (22) hits a three-run double during the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Monday.

Porcello doubles off Scherzer to help Red Sox beat Nationals

by Stephen Whyno Associated PressJuly 2, 2018

Center John Tavares, celebrating a goal last season, signed a seven-year, $77 million contract with Toronto on Sunday during the first day of NHL free agency.

Tavares chooses Maple Leafs

by John Wawrow Associated Press, and Stephen Whyno Associated PressJuly 1, 2018