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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour watches as Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook (48) takes the ice against the Washington Capitals during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Rookie coaches enjoying chess match that comes in playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) passes the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (34) and goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Jonas Siegenthaler makes playoff debut as Capitals look for defensive fix

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Seattle NHL arena not expected to open until middle of 2021

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Alain Vigneault, newly hired Philadelphia Flyers head coach, smiles while speaking to the media during an introductory press conference at the Flyer's NHL hockey practice facility, Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Voorhees, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers turn to winner Vigneault to snap championship drought

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) scores the against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) as Jets' Jacob Trouba (8) defends in the final minute of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Schwartz caps Blues’ rally in 3-2 win over Jets 1 in Games 5

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Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, rear second from left, and assistant Sergei Gonchar, left, stand behind their bench as Evgeni Malkin (71) waits to take the ice, during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The Islanders won 3-1, sweeping the series. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Penguins and Lightning exits show playoff hockey differences

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm, right, celebrates his goal with left wing Johnny Gaudreau during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Held at bay, Gaudreau hopes to ignite Flames in Game 5

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) skates off as the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate their 4-3 win during Game 1 of an NHL Eastern Conference first-round hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning GM BriseBois not overreacting to playoff loss

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky, left, of Russia, and Brandon Dubinsky celebrate their 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)

Blue Jackets advance after sweep of mighty Lightning

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

The New York Islanders celebrate at the end of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The Islanders won 3-1, and swept the series. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Islanders prove they’re for real in sweep of Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, right, of Russia, punches Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, also of Russia, during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin shouldn’t be blamed for fighting in hockey

By Deron Snyder

Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate their goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of 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)

Lightning swept by Columbus after historic regular season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Andrei Svechnikov expected to miss Game 4 vs. Capitals after fight

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Oliver Bjorkstrand, of Denmark, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus

By Mitch Stacy - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 21, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers coach Todd McLellan poses before the NHL Awards, in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, the Los Angeles Kings announced they have hired McLellan as their new head coach. The former Sharks and Oilers coach replaces Willie Desjardins. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

LA Kings hire former Sharks, Oilers coach Todd McLellan

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

NHL Awards to be held June 19 at Mandalay Bay Events Center

Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar drops back to defend in the second period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Calgary Flames, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Denver. The game was the first in the NHL for Makar. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Makar shines in NHL debut, Avs beat Flames 6-2 for 2-1 lead

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri (43) looks up from the ice as he is attended to by a trainer after taking a hit during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

The Latest: NHL suspends Leafs’ Kadri for rest of 1st round

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy, left, of Russia, gives up a goal as Columbus Blue Jackets' Pierre-Luc Dubois, center, and Josh Anderson watch the play during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Lightning, Penguins look to avoid surprising sweeps

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton (19) celebrates his goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 12, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Sharks’ Joe Thornton suspended for Game 4 for head hit

Associated Press