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Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams (14) congratulates Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after the Hurricanes fell 4-0, and Boston clinched the the Eastern Conference Championship on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams (14) congratulates Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after the Hurricanes fell 4-0, and Boston clinched the the Eastern Conference Championship on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes fans wave the rally towels as the team enters the ice for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes fans wave the rally towels as the team enters the ice for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) blocks a shot as Boston’s Matt Grzelcyk (48) and Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) battle during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) blocks a shot as Boston’s Matt Grzelcyk (48) and Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) battle during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) crashes to the ice and Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) moves the puck during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) crashes to the ice and Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) moves the puck during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) gets by Boston’s Sean Kuraly (52) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) gets by Boston’s Sean Kuraly (52) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Jordan Staal (11) keeps the puck from Boston’s Charlie McAvoy (73) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Jordan Staal (11) keeps the puck from Boston’s Charlie McAvoy (73) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) pushes the puck ahead of Boston Bruins’ David Krejci (46) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) pushes the puck ahead of Boston Bruins’ David Krejci (46) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) brings the puck up ice while trailed by Boston’s David Krejci (46) and David Backes (42) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) brings the puck up ice while trailed by Boston’s David Krejci (46) and David Backes (42) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Dougie Hamilton (19) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Dougie Hamilton (19) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Brock McGinn (23) to the ice during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Brock McGinn (23) to the ice during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Brock McGinn (23) to the ice during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Brock McGinn (23) to the ice during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) makes the save on the shot by Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) makes the save on the shot by Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) stops a shot by Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) in the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) stops a shot by Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) in the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) blocks a shot as Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) looks for a shot while Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) defends during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) blocks a shot as Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) looks for a shot while Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) defends during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Boston goalie Tuukka Rask (40) deflects a shot by Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston goalie Tuukka Rask (40) deflects a shot by Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Boston’s John Moore (27) defends.

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Boston’s John Moore (27) defends. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) tries to connect with the puck as Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) defends the goal during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov (37) tries to connect with the puck as Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) defends the goal during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

The puck pops over Carolina’s Justin Williams’s head (14) as Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) tends the goal and Boston’s Noel Acciari (55) defends during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

The puck pops over Carolina’s Justin Williams’s head (14) as Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) tends the goal and Boston’s Noel Acciari (55) defends during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Warren Foegele (13) and Boston’s Matt Grzelcyk (48) fight for the puck during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Warren Foegele (13) and Boston’s Matt Grzelcyk (48) fight for the puck during the first period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) loses his helmet during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) loses his helmet during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal (11) controls the puck ahead of Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal (11) controls the puck ahead of Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) in the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) checks Boston’s Brandon Carlo (25) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) checks Boston’s Brandon Carlo (25) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) scores on Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) defends during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Boston’s David Pastrnak (88) scores on Carolina’s Curtis McElhinney (35) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) defends during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with David Pastrnak (88) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) skates away after Pastrnak scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with David Pastrnak (88) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) skates away after Pastrnak scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with David Pastrnak (88) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) skates away after Pastrnak scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Boston’s Jake DeBrusk (74) skates in.

Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with David Pastrnak (88) as Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) skates away after Pastrnak scored during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Boston’s Jake DeBrusk (74) skates in. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) and Brandon Carlo (25) defend as Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) tries to score during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) and Brandon Carlo (25) defend as Carolina’s Nino Niederreiter (21) tries to score during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) gets a penalty for goalie interference on Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) gets a penalty for goalie interference on Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) was penalized for goalie interference against Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) was penalized for goalie interference against Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) battles with Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) during a face-off in the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal (11) battles with Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron (37) during a face-off in the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates Matt Grzelcyk (48), Brad Marchand (63) and David Pastrnak (88) after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates his goal with teammates Matt Grzelcyk (48), Brad Marchand (63) and David Pastrnak (88) after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Bruins celebrate Boston’s Patrice Bergeron’s goal (37) during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

The Bruins celebrate Boston’s Patrice Bergeron’s goal (37) during the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

A Canes fan yells at the officials during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

A Canes fan yells at the officials during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Canes fans watch during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Canes fans watch during the second period of the Carolina Hurricanes’ game against the Boston Bruins in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) tries to score on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) tries to score on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) pulls Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) to the ice in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) pulls Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) to the ice in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) wrestles with Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) wrestles with Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) wrestles with Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) wrestles with Carolina Hurricanes’ Greg McKegg (42) in the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) during the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on the shot by Carolina’s Greg McKegg (42) during the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Lucas Wallmark (71) and Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) battle for the puck during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Carolina’s Lucas Wallmark (71) and Boston’s Brad Marchand (63) battle for the puck during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins fan Lee O’Rourke of Fuquay-Varina, left and Abe McDonough of Charlotte, right celebrate after the Bruins scored securing a 3-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins fan Lee O’Rourke of Fuquay-Varina, left and Abe McDonough of Charlotte, right celebrate after the Bruins scored securing a 3-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins fan Lee O’Rourke of Fuquay-Varina celebrates after the Bruins scored securing a 3-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins fan Lee O’Rourke of Fuquay-Varina celebrates after the Bruins scored securing a 3-0 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Boston Bruins celebrate a goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC.

The Boston Bruins celebrate a goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37), Brad Marchand (63) and David Krejci (46) celebrate Merchand’s goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37), Brad Marchand (63) and David Krejci (46) celebrate Merchand’s goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37), Brad Marchand (63) and David Krejci (46) celebrate Merchand’s goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Boston’s Patrice Bergeron (37), Brad Marchand (63) and David Krejci (46) celebrate Merchand’s goal during the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches the final minute of the third period with his team as Boston rolls to a 4-0 victory clinching the Eastern Conference on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches the final minute of the third period with his team as Boston rolls to a 4-0 victory clinching the Eastern Conference on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Canes fans give the team a standing ovation as time runs out in the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Canes fans give the team a standing ovation as time runs out in the third period of the Boston Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches the final minute of the third period with his team as Boston rolls to a 4-0 victory clinching the Eastern Conference on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour watches the final minute of the third period with his team as Boston rolls to a 4-0 victory clinching the Eastern Conference on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) and Brad Marchand (63) celebrate as time expires after clinching the Eastern Conference championship against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Boston Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy (73) and Brad Marchand (63) celebrate as time expires after clinching the Eastern Conference championship against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes’ Justin Faulk (27) skates away from his teammates as the Boston Bruins celebrate their Eastern Conference championship sweeping the Hurricanes 4-0 on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes’ Justin Faulk (27) skates away from his teammates as the Boston Bruins celebrate their Eastern Conference championship sweeping the Hurricanes 4-0 on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

A dejected Carolina Hurricanes gather at the conclusion of the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

A dejected Carolina Hurricanes gather at the conclusion of the third period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Bruins Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams (14) works the handshake line with Boston Bruins after the Hurricanes fell 4-0, and Boston clinched the the Eastern Conference Championship on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams (14) works the handshake line with Boston Bruins after the Hurricanes fell 4-0, and Boston clinched the the Eastern Conference Championship on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins shake hands at the end of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins shake hands at the end of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) skates after going through the handshake line after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Justin Williams (14) skates after going through the handshake line after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

From left, Carolina’s Haydn Fleury (4), Greg McKegg (42), Brett Pesce (22) and Sebastian Aho (20) after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

From left, Carolina’s Haydn Fleury (4), Greg McKegg (42), Brett Pesce (22) and Sebastian Aho (20) after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s head coach Rod Brind’Amour congratulates Boston’s Marcus Johansson (90) at the conclusion of of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Carolina’s head coach Rod Brind’Amour congratulates Boston’s Marcus Johansson (90) at the conclusion of of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Canes players acknowledge the fans after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Canes players acknowledge the fans after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour congratulates Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) at the conclusion of of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour congratulates Boston’s Tuukka Rask (40) at the conclusion of of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Fans cheer as a dejected Carolina Hurricanes team leaves the ice following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Fans cheer as a dejected Carolina Hurricanes team leaves the ice following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Fans cheer as a dejected Carolina Hurricanes team leaves the ice following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0.

Fans cheer as a dejected Carolina Hurricanes team leaves the ice following Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals Thursday, May 16, 20019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. The Bruins won 4-0. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) talks with Justin Williams (14) after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Calvin de Haan (44) talks with Justin Williams (14) after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

Carolina’s Justin Williams sits in the locker room with his kids Jaxon and Jade after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Carolina’s Justin Williams sits in the locker room with his kids Jaxon and Jade after the Boston Bruins eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in game four of the Eastern Conference finals at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Thursday, May 16, 2019. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com