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Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou (72) shoots against Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NHL goalies do best to defend the unpredictable at net

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Zack MacEwan, left, checks San Jose Sharks' Timo Meier, of Switzerland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kane scores twice, Sharks rout Canucks 7-2

Associated Press

Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau is checked by Tampa Bay Lightning's Alex Killorn during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Kucherov, Point pace Lightning to 6-3 win over Flames

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) tries to get a shot on Chicago Blackhawks' Collin Delia (60) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins beat Chicago 6-3, snap Blackhawks’ 7-game win streak

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Murray (30) blocks a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Murray makes 50 saves, Penguins beat Flyers 4-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim (6) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Murray, Crosby lead Penguins past Flyers 4-1

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Dominik Kahun (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks beat Red Wings 5-2 for 7th straight win

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) eyes the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) attempts to get his stick on the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/ Bill Kostroun)

Georgiev makes 55 saves, Rangers beat Maple Leafs 4-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Kucherov scores twice to lift Lightning over Panthers

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart sticks his leg out to block a scoring attempt by Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzal, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 6-2. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Flyers beats Ducks 6-2 for 9th victory in 10 games

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81)celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Johnson has go-ahead goal, Lightning beat Penguins 5-4

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Brown moves in against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price during second-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Tavares scores in overtime, Maple Leafs stop Canadiens 4-3

Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Extra hockey: NHL ties record with 8 OT games in 1 day

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Flyers’ van Riemsdyk fined $5,000 for high-sticking

Associated Press

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Schenn scores in OT, Blues beat Lightning 1-0

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, sportscaster Mike Tirico is shown during the first half of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Detroit. Tirico will call his first NHL game on Feb. 20 when Detroit hosts Chicago on NBC Sports Network’s “Wednesday Night Hockey”. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

NBC’s Tirico will call first NHL game on Feb. 20 in Detroit

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Patrik Nemeth (12) collide along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Caps beat Avs in OT, Colorado loses 5th consecutive game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Wild's Mikko Koivu is shown during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia. The Wild have a tenuous hold on a wild card spot in the Western Conference, and their quest to reach the playoffs for a seventh straight year must now be done without captain Mikko Koivu, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Koivu injury further complicates trade deadline for Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, celebrates his winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals beat struggling Avalanche 4-3 in overtime

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Marchessault scores 2 to lift Vegas over Detroit 4-3

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press