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Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) fights with Edmonton Oilers left wing Patrick Maroon (19) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Maroon gets hat trick, fights Chara; Oilers beat Bruins

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

The Boston Bruins honor Bruins legend Milt Schmidt prior to an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Boston. Schmidt, who was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961, is the only person in Bruins history to have served the club as a player, captain, coach and general manager. Schmidt died on Wednesday at the age of 98. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bruins return to ice; honor player, coach and GM Schmidt

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) participate with Bruins legends Milt Schmidt (15) and Bobby Orr in a ceremonial puck drop before an NHL hockey game in Boston. Schmidt, a hockey hall of famer, has died at the age of 98, Bruins team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Schmidt, the NHL MVP in 1951, was the league's oldest living former player. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt, 1951 NHL MVP, dies at 98

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Correction: Shoe makers story

By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes the ball as he drives between the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Thomas had 29 points and 15 assists as the Celtics defeated the Jazz 115-104. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Thomas’ 29 points, 15 assists send Celtics past Jazz 115-104

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

In this Dec. 10, 2016 photo, Syrian refugee Ahmad Alkhalaf smiles while playing with friends during a day camp for local Muslim children in Sharon, Mass. &quot;Anything is possible in this world. You just have to believe in yourself,&quot; says Ahmad, whose arms were blown off above the elbows in a refugee camp bomb blast in 2014, which also killed three of his brothers. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Armless Syrian boy thrives in US, hopes family can join him

By PHILIP MARCELO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) battles Boston Bruins' Riley Nash (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. The Bruins won 3-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins beat Sabres 3-1 on Bergeron, Schaller goals

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Number of homicides in Boston ticked up slightly this year

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Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) passes after driving against Miami Heat forwards Luke Babbitt (5) and Justise Winslow (20) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Thomas scores 52 for Celtics in 117-114 win over Miami

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Brady’s suspension, legalized pot led news in Massachusetts

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Gerald Green (30) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving’s 32 lead Cavs _ and subpar LeBron _ past Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a pad-save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ryan Spooner scores twice in 3rd, Bruins beat Sabres 4-2

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Police ID teen whose body was found near Boston airport

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Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets push winning streak to 13 with win over Boston

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Andrew Harrison (5) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bradley scores 23 for Celtics in 113-103 win over Grizzlies

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of the NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Celtics recover to win after late Knicks rally

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives against Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Westbrook triple-double leads Thunder past Celtics 117-112

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Brianna Wu, a software engineer and video-game developer, sits at her workstation in Boston, in this July 25, 2016, file photo. Wu, the co-founder of a gaming software company who made headlines two years ago when she was threatened, said she wants to run for one of Massachusetts' nine U.S. House seats. Wu said her platform will focus on privacy rights and online harassment. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

After online threats, gaming engineer plans run for Congress

By STEVE LeBLANC - Associated Press

Judge rules Boston ride services not subject to taxi rules

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Lawyer says Wahlberg movie unfair to Boston bomber’s widow

By MICHELLE R. SMITH and DENISE LAVOIE - Associated Press