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Who? Fates of some NHL teams in hands of role players

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) tries to get to the puck as it slides beside Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Capitals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

St. Louis Blues goalie Ville Husso, right, makes a diving save on a shot by Minnesota Wild's Dmitry Kulikov (7) in the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, May 2, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. The Blues won 4-0. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith drinks during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) can't get a wraparound past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Who? Fates of some NHL teams in hands of role players