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New York Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40) drops to make a save against Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) during third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. The Bruins defeated the Islanders 3-1. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bergeron scores 2 in 1,000th game, Bruins beat Islanders 3-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson (77) and Artemi Panarin (9) celebrate Anderson's goal as Winnipeg Jets' Tyler Myers (57) skates by during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Standings slow down trade action ahead of deadline

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2018, file photo, Country music star Keith Urban performs at the 52nd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Urban will perform at the NHL’s Stadium Series outdoor game in Philadelphia between the Penguins and Flyers on Feb. 23. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Keith Urban to play at NHL Stadium Series outdoor game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defensemen Dion Phaneuf (3) and Paul LaDue (2) scuffle with New Jersey Devils' Brian Boyle, second from left, an Kevin Rooney, right, at the end of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Kings won 5-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Predators acquire Brian Boyle from Devils for draft pick

Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, is congratulated after scoring an empty-net goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators make 2 trades to add Boyle, bring back McLeod

Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stands on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin becomes highest-scoring Russian player in NHL history

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, battles for the puck against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher (51) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin passes Fedorov for Russian scoring record in NHL

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) prepares to score during a shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tuch scores in shootout, Golden Knights edge Lightning 3-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Garrett Wilson, center, is upended next to Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney, second from right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

McElhinney, Hurricanes shut down Penguins 4-0

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25), of Sweden, kneels on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Oshie dominant as Capitals beat Canucks 3-2

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Super Bowl MVP and New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, center, spikes the puck during the ceremonial face-off between Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bergeron scores 2 in milestone game, Bruins top Isles 3-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Carter Hart (79) blocks a shot by Vancouver Canucks' Nikolay Goldobin (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 2-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers beat Canucks 2-1, notch 8th straight victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93) scores a goal against Vancouver Canucks' Jacob Markstrom (25) as Alexander Edler (23) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Hart dives, saves Flyers to get 8th straight victory

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Patrick Marleau (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Nick Bjugstad (27) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crazy intro over, Pens newcomers McCann, Bjugstad settle in

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2018 file photo Washington Capitals goalie Pheonix Copley plays against the Minnesota Wild in an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn. The Capitals have signed Copley to a $3.3 million, three-year extension. Copley will count $1.1 million against the salary cap in each of the next three seasons. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the contract Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 while the team was on the ice for practice. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, file)

Capitals sign goalie Pheonix Copley to $3.3M, 3-year deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) scores a goal past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Burns’ OT goal leads Sharks past Coyotes 3-2

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46), of the Czech Republic, skates with the puck against Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bruins shut out Capitals to end 14-game skid vs. Washington

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Adam Lowry (17) chases Columbus Blue Jackets' Seth Jones (3) around the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL to celebrate Black History Month for 1st time

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust, center, is congratulated by teammates Jack Johnson (73) and Phil Kessel (81) after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Guentzel, Rust each score twice, Penguins beat Senators 5-3

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist (14) celebrates his goal with Andreas Athanasiou in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings retire Kelly’s jersey, beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press