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Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy, left, takes questions from reporters as general manager Don Sweeney, right, looks on during a news conference, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Boston. The NHL hockey club are bringing Bruce Cassidy back next season, dropping the interim tag from his title as a reward for leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins quick to remove coach Bruce Cassidy’s interim tag

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Boston Bruins interim head coach Bruce Cassidy works behind the bench in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals. The Bruins said on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, it will drop the interim tag and Cassidy will return next season as the team's head coach. Cassidy replaced Claude Julien in February and helped the team return to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Bruins will bring back Bruce Cassidy as head coach

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron takes questions from reporters in the NHL hockey team's locker room at their training facility, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in Boston. The Bruins made it back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons before being eliminated in game six of the first round by the Ottawa Senators. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bruins go into offseason on hopeful note after loss to Sens

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Drew Stafford (19) hugs Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, after the Senators defeated the Bruins 3-2 during overtime in game six of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Despite heel injury, Karlsson leading Senators in postseason

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman (6) skates away as Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) celebrates his goal against Senators' Craig Anderson, right, with teammates David Backes (42) and Tim Schaller (59) during the second period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Friday, April 21, 2017, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kuraly’s 2nd goal of game lifts Bruins past Senators in 2OT

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Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, right, drops Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to the ice on a hard check during the first period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Monday, April 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Tip-in by Ryan lifts Senators over Bruins 4-3 in overtime

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf (2) is congratulated by teammate Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone (61) on his goal during overtime of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action against the Boston Bruins, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Phaneuf scores in OT as Senators tie series against Bruins

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Boston Bruins' Matt Beleskey (39) dives for the puck at the feet of Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson during the first period of game one NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchand breaks late tie, Bruins top Senators 2-1 in Game 1

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Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy talks to his players during the third period of their 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Bruins set to start series with Senators on Wednesday

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

Bruins’ Brad Marchand suspended 2 games for spearing

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Backes (42) and Florida Panthers' Michael Sgarbossa (48) battle in the corner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Krejci scores off Berra’s gaffe, lifts Bruins over Panthers

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug celebrates his goal against Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rask gets 7th shutout of season, Bruins beat Stars 2-0

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Boston Bruins' Kevan Miller (86) checks Nashville Predators' Cody McLeod (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Rask backstops Bruins to 4-1 win over Predators

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Riley Nash, left, reacts after scoring the winning goal past New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) and goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nash, Khudobin help Bruins snap 4-game skid, beat Islanders

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (9) is upended as he collides with Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Turris scores 2, Senators beat Bruins 3-2 to end 4-game skid

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Connor Brown (12) dives for the puck as Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47), goalie Tuukka Rask (40) and defenseman Adam McQuaid (54) watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 20, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leafs pull away for 4-2 win over Bruins

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Edmonton Oilers celebrate a gaol against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, March 16, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maroon scores twice, Oilers thump Bruins 7-4

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Boston Bruins' Drew Stafford, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Riley Nash (20) and Adam McQuaid (54) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Boston, Saturday, March 11, 2017. The Bruins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Stafford’s shot goes in off Flyers player in B’s 2-1 win

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand, center, finds an opening for a goal behind Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Wednesday, March 8, 2017. At left is defenseman Robbie Russo (18). (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Krejci scores 2 in 4-goal 1st; Bruins beat Red Wings 6-1

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press