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The Bruins and Celtics both experienced a rarity for Boston sports this season: They finished without championships, yet their fanbases were mostly satisfied.  Neither the B’s nor the C’s entered the season expected to win titles. For the Bruins, it was to make the playoffs. For the Celtics, it was to be a conference finalist. Both benchmarks were met, even if the seasons ultimately ended with a banged-up Bruins blue line limping to a first-round exit and the C’s getting eliminated by the Cavs in five games.  All that either fanbase could have expected was growth, and that’s what each team displayed. So which one grows into a champion first?  BRUINS Working for them: Promising young players,

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie Wednesday night, as the league handed out postseason awards at its annual gala show from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The 35-year-old Finn won his position’s top honor for the first time