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FILE - Spencer Carbery assistant for the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on as Referee Trevor Hanson (14) has a word with Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe, not seen, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers in Toronto, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The Washington Capitals have hired Carbery as their next coach, the team announced Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Capitals hire Spencer Carbery as coach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Keegan Kolesar (55) embraces center Chandler Stephenson (20) after Stephenson scored against the Dallas Stars during overtime of Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) **FILE**

Golden Knights keep rallying, lead Stars 2-0 with NHL West final moving to Dallas

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Brady Skjei (76) controls the puck after taking it from Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT

By Aaron Beard - Associated Press

Hartford Whalers captain Kevin Dineen waves to the fans after the Whalers final NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 13, 1997, in Hartford, Conn., against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday, May 19, 2023, he's planning to meet with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possibility of moving the Arizona Coyotes to Hartford. Connecticut has not had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997. (AP Photo/Steve Miller, File)

Connecticut governor looking to bring NHL’s Coyotes to Hartford

Associated Press

Florida Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice talks after hockey practice Monday, May 15, 2023 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. The team travels to take on the Carolina Hurricane in a Stanley Cup semi-final series. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

For Panthers coach Paul Maurice, this Florida run is no everyday fish story

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars with teammates Jordan Eberle (7) and Jaden Schwartz (17) during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff serie,s Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Seattle. The Kraken won 6-3. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle goes 7 again, this time against Stars in NHL’s only playoff game Monday

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights celebrate their win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoff hockey series in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 14, 2023. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jonathan Marchessault scores 3 to lead Golden Knights past Oilers 5-2 to advance to West final

Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates after scoring against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Eichel’s 3-point game helps Golden Knights beat Oilers 4-3, take 3-2 series lead

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Rapper Snoop Dogg arrives at the premiere of the FX docuseries "Dear Mama," Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at The Ted Mann Theater in Los Angeles. The series explores the legacies of rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother Afeni. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Why celebs like Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds want to buy the Ottawa Senators

Associated Press

In this June 6, 2015, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen poses for a photo as he watches NHL draft prospects test during the NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y. Kekalainen sees the overhaul of the Blue Jackets not as a rebuilding but “an opportunity to reload.&quot; (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File) **FILE**

ESPN announcer’s error inadvertently reveals NHL draft position for Blue Jackets

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Canada's Connor Bedard, left, skates past Austria's Lukas Horl, right, and Luca Auer during the second period of a world junior hockey championships game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The NHL draft lottery is drawn, determining which team gets the chance to select Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick. The Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks have the highest odds of landing the most anticipated top pick since Connor McDavid in 2015. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Center Jeff Halpern, who grew up in Potomac, is back with the Capitals for the first time since leaving Washington to sign with Dallas for the 2006-07 season. (Associated Press)

Report: Capitals to interview Jeff Halpern for coaching vacancy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. The Calgary Flames fired head coach Darryl Sutter on Monday, May 1, 2023, the latest major change at the NHL club after a disappointing season.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) **FILE**

Flames fire head coach Darryl Sutter after disappointing season

Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz, center, celebrates next to center Tyler Seguin, right, after scoring during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, April 28, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Stars bounce Wild in 6 with 4-1 win behind Hintz, Oettinger

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Seattle Kraken defenseman Carson Soucy, left, celebrates with center Yanni Gourde, who scored against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Kraken, Bruins, Hurricanes & Stars can advance with Game 6 wins

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg (21) celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Officials break up a fight between Anaheim Ducks center Sam Carrick, left, and Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Kempe’s hat trick sends 3rd-place Kings past NHL-worst Ducks

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, right, celebrates his goal with right wing Brock Boeser during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Miller, power play carry Canucks past Ducks, 3-2

By Dan Greenspan - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid collects the puck behind the net during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski

Evan Bouchard scores OT winner, Oilers beat Avalanche 2-1

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid looks over the ice during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

MVP favorite McDavid, Norris leader Karlsson top likely award winners

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press