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Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17) can't redirect a shot in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) who makes the save during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Andersen makes 31 saves, Maple Leafs beat Penguins 5-0

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates a goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (30) as left wing Jamie Benn (14) watches in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Matthews, Tavares score 2 each, Maple Leafs beat Stars 7-4

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Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (24) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cam Ward (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Rielly scores in OT as Maple Leafs beat Blackhawks 7-6

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2018, file photo, Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74), second from right, is congratulated by teammates, from left, Brandon Carlo (25), Jakub Zboril (67), and Ryan Donato (17) after scoring a goal against the Calgary Flames during the third period of their 2018 NHL China Games hockey game in Beijing, China. The Eastern Conference is full of a mix of new challengers like Toronto and the familiar cast of contenders from Pittsburgh to Boston to Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, FIle)

Bruins, Lightning among top challengers to Capitals in East

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier, center, celebrates his second goal with teammates Brock Nelson, left, and Anders Lee, right, during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Islanders open post-Tavares era looking for improvement

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Tavares’ path to free agency is not yet a road for NHL stars

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

John Tavares, center, sits alongside Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas, right, and president Brendan Shanahan following a news conference after Tavares signed with the Maple Leafs NHL hockey team Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

John Tavares to Maple Leafs, moves out West shift NHL balance of power

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates a tip-in goal by teammate T.J. Oshie during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Salary-cap increase makes for ‘more fun’ NHL offseason

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' John Carlson, right, controls the puck past Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

‘Monster year’ could land John Carlson a monster contract

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Brock McGinn (23) has his shot blocked by New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Greiss stops 45 shots, Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-0

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New York Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck, right, celebrates with Brock Nelson after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Islanders down Devils 5-4 in shootout

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) scores against Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer (34) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. The Islanders defeated the Panthers 5-4 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Barzal scores shootout winner, Islanders edge Panthers 5-4

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) defends Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tavares helps Islanders cool off Golden Knights, 6-3

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) watches a goal by teammate Anders Lee get past Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19), of Sweden, and goalie Juuse Saros, of Finland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Nashville, (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tavares nets natural hat trick, Islanders top Predators 6-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) Arizona Coyotes after scoring a goal on Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tavares’ tiebreaker finishes hat trick, Isles top Coyotes

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy (2) defends New York Rangers center Kevin Hayes (13) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Tavares helps Islanders beat struggling Rangers 4-3 in SO

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

A trainer checks on New York Islanders' John Tavares after he was injured during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Friday, March 31, 2017, in New York. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders captain Tavares to miss final week of season

Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Riley Nash, left, reacts after scoring the winning goal past New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) and goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 25, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Nash, Khudobin help Bruins snap 4-game skid, beat Islanders

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal with John Tavares (91) and Josh Bailey (12) during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Friday, March 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tavares helps Islanders get past Pens in shootout

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Ryan Strome (18) chases the puck with Carolina Hurricanes' Noah Hanifin (5) and Derek Ryan, rear, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Tavares scores in OT, lifts Islanders over Hurricanes 3-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press