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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This combination photo shows Ellicott City, Md. resident Tammi Lynch, left, and Hockey Hall of Fame player Willie O’Ree. Lynch was named one of three finalists for the 2019 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, which the NHL will give to honor someone who has made a positive impact on his or her community using hockey. O'Ree was the first black player in the NHL and serves as the league’s diversity ambassador. (Photo of Lynch courtesy of Tammi Lynch; AP Photo of O’Ree by Mark J. Terrill) ** FILE **

Tammi Lynch of Maryland up for NHL award for starting ‘Players Against Hate’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Team USA's Hilary Knight, left, celebrates a goal with Kelly Pannek, who provided the assist, during a IIHF Women's Ice Hockey World Championships semifinal match against Russia, in Espoo, Finland. More than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season, hoping their stand leads to a single economically sustainable league. The announcement Thursday, May 2, 2019, comes after the Canadian Women's Hockey League abruptly shut down as of Wednesday, leaving the five-team, U.S.-based National Women's Hockey League as the only pro league in North America. The group of players, led by American stars Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield and Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados, hopes their move eventually pushes the NHL to start its own women's hockey league as the NBA did with the WNBA. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

The Latest: NWHL plans for season despite player boycott

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2019, file photo, former Detroit Red Wings player Red Kelly stands beside his Canadian stamp during the unveiling of the NHL stamp series featuring defensemen from the original six NHL teams, at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Kelly, a defenseman-turned-center whose Hall of Fame career included eight Stanley Cups while playing for Detroit and Toronto, has died, Thursday, May 1, 2019, in Toronto, He was 91. (Hannah Yoon/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Hockey Hall of Famer Red Kelly dies at age 91

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 21, 2016, file photo, Brandon Wheat Kings head coach Kelly McCrimmon, top center, looks to the scoreboard with his players during second-period CHL Memorial Cup hockey game action against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Red Deer, Alberta. The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Kelly McCrimmon to general manager and kept George McPhee as president of hockey operations. McPhee and owner Bill Foley announced the unexpected move Thursday, May 2, 2019, amid speculation about other NHL teams being interested in McCrimmon. He had served as McPhee’s top assistant since August 2016, a year before the franchise made its on-ice debut. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Golden Knights promote McCrimmon to GM, retain McPhee

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) scores the game-winning goal against New York Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Carolina won 5-2. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes top Islanders 5-2; Stars beat Blues 4-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Canada goaltender Shannon Szabados watch as U.S. players celebrate a win during the Four Nations Cup hockey gold-medal game in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. More than 200 of the top female hockey players in the world have decided they will not play professionally in North America next season, hoping their stand leads to a single economically sustainable league. The announcement Thursday, May 2, 2019, comes after the Canadian Women's Hockey League abruptly shut down as of Wednesday, leaving the five-team, U.S.-based National Women's Hockey League as the only pro league in North America. The group of players, led by American stars Hilary Knight and Kendall Coyne Schofield and Canadian goaltender Shannon Szabados, hopes their move eventually pushes the NHL to start its own women's hockey league as the NBA did with the WNBA. (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Women’s hockey stars announce boycott in demand for 1 league

By John Wawrow and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner, of Sweden, eyes the puck as teammate defenseman Devon Toews (25) blocks Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Isles’ Lehner thrives after confronting mental health issues

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Bettman: Banning hits to head would mean end of all hits

Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Colin Wilson (22) celebrates his goal with Tyson Barrie (4), right, against the San Jose Sharks in the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, April 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Forward-thinking: Avs defenseman Barrie chips in on offense

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) is checked against the boards by Dallas Stars' Ben Lovejoy (21) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series, Monday, April 29, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Blues prevail in wild 3rd to beat Stars 4-3 for 2-1 lead

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) shoots to score a goal against San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson (65) in the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Healthy Karlsson gives Sharks optimism heading into Game 3

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets center Matt Duchene, front, celebrates with Nick Foligno (71) after his game-winning goal past Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) during double overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, early Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Boston. The Blue Jackets won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Duchene, Columbus beat Bruins 3-2 in 2 OT, tie series 1-1

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz, Mats Zuccarello and Alexander Radulov sit on the bench as coach Jim Montgomery, center rear, watches play against the Nashville Predators during the third period of Game 4 in an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars, Blues find way with new coaches, go into Game 3 even

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

A spectator reacts during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series between the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, April 26, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Islanders fans don’t mind Brooklyn for playoff games

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene celebrates the team's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Lightning 7-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Analysis: NHL playoffs open with upset-filled first round

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, right, lies on the ice next to Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Vegas owner says NHL executive apologized for Game 7 penalty

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Guyle Fielder, second from right, and Jim Powers, second from left, who both played for the Seattle Totems in the Western Hockey League, hold NHL Seattle hockey sweaters, following a presentation, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Seattle in front of a locker-room style display of some of Fielder's hockey memorabilia from his playing days. The presentation took place at the NHL Seattle Preview Center, as the owners and other officials associated with Seattle's yet-to-be-named NHL hockey expansion team seek to pay tribute to the city's past history with the sport. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Part of Seattle’s NHL future is honoring its hockey past

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates his goal with right wing Nino Niederreiter, right, left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86), of Finland, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals in 2OT in Game 7

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Austin Watson (51) taps goaltender Pekka Rinne, right, on the shoulder as they stand by the bench following their 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Dallas, Monday, April 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Predators disappointed after earliest playoff exit since ‘15

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press