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Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette, back, directs his players in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Predators beat Avalanche 4-1, Laviolette earns win No. 600

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter, left, hits St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LaDue scores go-ahead goal, Kings rally to beat Blues 4-3

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild left wing Pontus Aberg (26) hits the puck up the ice against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Coyle’s third-period goal sends Wild past Golden Knights 4-2

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks players celebrate a goal by right wing Troy Terry, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Ducks beat Devils 3-2 for 2nd straight win after record skid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, right, gets tangled up with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avs tie franchise record with 6 goals in 2nd, rout Kings 7-1

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) falls after he tried to get a shot past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward /The Canadian Press via AP)

Demko makes 36 saves for Canucks in 4-3 win over Sabres

Associated Press

A shot by New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37), of the Czech Republic, gets by Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) but does not enter the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New-look Ducks, led by John Gibson in goal, beat Devils 3-2

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) looks to cover as center Logan Couture (39) and Tampa Bay Lightning center J.T. Miller (10) fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Stamkos scores twice, leads Lightning past Sharks 6-3

By ERIK ERLENDSSON - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad, second from right, is congratulated by teammates defenseman Brady Skjei (76), right wing Mats Zuccarello, second left, and defenseman Adam McQuaid (54) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Zibanejad, Lundqvist lead Rangers past Bruins 3-2

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2014, file photo, then-Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Daniel Carcillo talks with linesman Bryan Pancich, left, during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, in St. Paul, Minn. The deadline for retired players to opt in to the $18.9 million settlement of the concussion lawsuit against the NHL has been extended. Players’ lawyers confirmed the extension to The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. It was not immediately clear what the new deadline was.(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt, FIle)

Concussion lawsuit settlement deadline for players extended

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) checks Winnipeg Jets defenseman Sami Niku (83), of Finland, into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators’ Ryan Johansen suspended 2 games for high-sticking

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks reacts after the Florida Panthers scored as Florida Panthers center Nick Bjugstad cheers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Matheson, Trocheck lead Panthers to 3-1 win over Maple Leafs

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Kreider, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Blackhawks

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, March 2, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Wild right wing Nino Niederreiter (22) picks up the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost drops back to defend in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. The Minnesota Wild have acquired center Victor Rask from the Carolina Hurricanes for left wing Nino Niederreiter, in a swap of underperforming but still-young players on long-term contracts. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wild trade Niederreiter to Hurricanes for Rask

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Maple Leafs beat NHL-leading Lightning 4-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) tries to score a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) and defenseman Alec Martinez (27) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. The Kings won 2-1 (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Kings edge Stars 2-1 to climb out of NHL basement

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Patrick Marleau (12) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Maple Leafs beat NHL-leading Lightning 4-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore,top center, celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo Nuccio DiNuzzo)

Golden Knights’ second act shaping up to rival their first

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Rask ties Bruins record for wins in 5-2 victory over Blues

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anders Lee celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Lee scores twice, Isles use 3-goal 1st to beat Devils 4-1

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press