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FILE - In this June 21, 2013 file photo, Miami Heat players including LeBron James, top center, celebrate after Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship game against the San Antonio Spurs, in Miami. As he walked off the court for the final time last season, LeBron James shouted to no one in particular, &quot;Keep doubting me! I need it!&quot; He and the Heat seem to have plenty of doubters now, and James knows there's only one way to prove them wrong. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Column: no April, May or June Madness in NBA

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) celebrates with Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton on top of him after Pavel Datsyuk scored on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) during the third period of Detroit's 1-0 win in Game 1 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series, in Boston on Friday, April 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Skating room at a premium in playoff opener

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins set for fresh start after regular season

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Derick Brassard, left, and Anton Stralman, right, celebrate with Mats Zuccarello after Zuccarello scored a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers score 3 in 3rd, top Flyers in opener 4-1

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Mathieu Perreault, center, celebrates his goal near Dallas Stars' Vernon Fiddler during the first period in Game 1 of the first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Anaheim Ducks hold off Stars 4-3 in series opener

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Bruins’ Bergeron gets boost from Olympics

Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) looks on from the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals, Mike Green may be reaching a ‘game over’ situation

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Gaborik adds scoring to LA Kings’ playoff plans

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, tries to shoot as he is guarded by Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

No playoff misery this time as Capitals aren’t even participating

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 11, 2014 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates with defenseman Jack Johnson (7) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Few people outside of their dressing room think the Blue Jackets have even a remote chance of beating the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After years of being an NHL doormat, they're used to being overlooked. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Blue Jackets don’t mind all those who doubt them

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

More former players sue NHL regarding concussions

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press