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Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, battles for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jake Gardiner scores OT winner, Carolina beats Capitals

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, reaches for the puck while Montreal Canadiens left wing Jonathan Drouin (92) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hamilton, Hurricanes top Canadiens 4-3 in shootout

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Luke Schenn (2) draws a hooking penalty as he tries to stop Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37) of Russia, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, in Raleigh, N.C, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Maturing Hurricanes eye second-straight playoff berth

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina signs defenseman Jake Gardiner to 4-year deal

Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams talks with reporters during an NHL hockey media availability in Boston. Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season. The 37-year-old forward said in a statement Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, that he will “step away” from the sport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Canes need to fill leadership void after Williams steps away

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) shakes hands with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, after Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. The Hurricanes won 4-3 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Justin Williams, former Capital, to ‘step away’ from hockey but isn’t retiring

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams talks with reporters during an NHL hockey media availability in Boston. Hurricanes captain Justin Williams says he is taking a break from the NHL to start this season. The 37-year-old forward said in a statement Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, that he will “step away” from the sport. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Carolina’s Williams to ‘step away’ from NHL to start season

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) controls the puck next to Dallas Stars left wing Blake Comeau (15) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired de Haan in a trade with the Hurricanes.The Blackhawks also received minor league forward Aleksi Saarela from the Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Gustav Forsling and goaltender Anton Forsberg. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Blackhawks acquire de Haan in trade with Hurricanes

Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Noel Acciari (55) chases the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

‘Canes surge into summer with confidence after playoff run

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) David Pastrnak, second from left, Brad Marchand (63), Jake DeBrusk (74) and Torey Krug (47) celebrate Pastrnak's goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) ** FILE **

Bruins sweep Hurricanes to reach Stanley Cup Final

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk (48) and goalie Tuukka Rask, of Finland, defend against Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Boston won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Rask’s roll has Bruins a win away from Stanley Cup Final

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron (37) and Brad Marchand (63) skate for the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) and Jordan Staal during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Bruins beat Carolina 2-1, take 3-0 series lead

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Faulk (27) tries to control the puck as he is dropped to the ice by Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron, right, during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series, Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Down 2-0, ‘Canes seek special-teams spark against Boston

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, May 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Fresh teams pave way for new breakout stars in NHL playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) raises his fist after scoring against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series, Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins thump Hurricanes 6-2, take 2-0 lead in East finals

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Hartford Whaler Booster club members Matthew Greene, left, and Joanne Coressa watch Game 1 of the NHL Eastern Conference playoff series on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at a restaurant in Manchester, Conn., between the Carolina Hurricanes, the franchise that moved from Hartford 22 years ago, and the Boston Bruins. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)

Whalers fans still rooting, 22 years after the team’s move

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) raises his stick as Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), of the Czech Republic, drops to the ice after a goal by Patrice Bergeron during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Thursday, May 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins’ score 4 goals in 3rd, beat Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) takes the puck from New York Islanders' Josh Bailey (12) while Hurricanes' Justin Faulk (27) looks on at rear during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes sweep Islanders with 5-2 victory in Game 4

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen, right, of Finland, scores against New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, while Islanders Anders Lee defends at right during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes beat Islanders 5-2, take 3-0 series lead

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter (21), of Switzerland, skates with the puck against New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Hurricanes continue to surprise NHL after upsetting Capitals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times