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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2011, file photo, Atlanta Thrashers right wing Anthony Stewart, center, skates off the ice with teammates Evander Kane, left, and Nik Antropov after losing 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL hockey game in Atlanta. Down in Atlanta, hockey fans are still bitter about the way they lost the Thrashers seven years ago to Winnipeg, a move that deprived this city of its second team and probably any chance to ever again be associated with the NHL. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Column: Atlanta hockey fans cheering Anybody But The Jets

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith celebrates after scoring against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Western Conference finals Friday, May 18, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Smith’s third-period goal lifts Vegas to 3-2 win over Jets

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2017, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant is flanked by owner Bill Foley, left, and general manager George McPhee during an NHL hockey news conference in Las Vegas. Foley bought much more than just an NHL team when he paid a whopping $500 million for an expansion franchise. The Knights' improbable success is all built on the incredibly favorable expansion draft terms given to their deep-pocketed owner. He has been rewarded with an incredible debut season from that uncommonly deep collection of talent. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Vegas’ wild playoff run built from expansion draft bonanza

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Western Conference finals hockey playoffs series against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Marchessault scores twice, Golden Knights top Jets 4-2

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stretches during warm ups before Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals have home-ice disadvantage for Game 4 vs. Lightning

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) lies on the ice after a hit by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman (6), from Sweden, during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals hockey playoff series, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Washington. Stralman was given a two-minute penalty for boarding. The Lightning won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals’ Wilson thinks hit from TB’s Stralman had ‘don’ts’

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

In a May 3, 2018 photo, a plaque at Chippewa Area Ice Arena in Chippewa Falls, Wis., honors former NHL player Jeff Parker, brother of Chippewa Falls High School boys hockey coach Scott Parker. Jeff was a volunteer assistant coach for the Chi-Hi team during the 1993-94 season. (Eric Lindquist/The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram via AP)

Late NHL player with Wisconsin ties diagnosed with CTE

By ERIC LINDQUIST - Associated Press

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Nashville Predators players leave the ice following Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 5-1, and advanced to the Western Conference final. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds look for answers, season ends short of Stanley Cup

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate their win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

NHL makes history with new blood in conference finals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this May 5, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), from the Czech Republic, jumps into the arms of left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, after scoring the go-ahead goal during the third period of Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Washington. The Capitals have never used more rookies during a single postseason than the half-dozen who helped Alex Ovechkin and Co. reach the Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rookie Vrana delivered an assist on tying the score before putting the go-ahead goal in the net. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

‘Saucer-eyed’: Caps, others count on rookies in NHL playoffs

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Kyle Dubas speaks after he was introduced as the new general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL hockey news conference in Toronto on Friday, May 11, 2018. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs promote Kyle Dubas, 32, to general manager

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Predators’ Fisher out for Game 7 against Jets with injury

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Winnipeg Jets celebrate a goal by Paul Stastny (25) against the Nashville Predators during the first period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Vegas next in Western final after Jets stun Preds in Game 7

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) watches the action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. Fleury recaptured his form in helping the Penguins win the Cup again and has been one of the best in these playoffs with the Vegas Golden Knights, no surprise to former teammates who can tell when he’s in the zone. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

‘Flower’ blossoms: Fleury back to being great playoff goalie

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg (9) and Ryan Johansen (92) celebrate Forsberg's goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during second period NHL hockey playoff action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, May 7, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Preds, Jets lean heavily on Rinne, Hellebuyck in Game 7

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

In this March 12, 2018, file photo, Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz smiles toward left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, after Ovechkin's goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Ovechkin, Trotz are in new territory with Caps in East final

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Dallas Stars new head coach Jim Montgomery speaks at an NHL hockey press conference at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Friday, May 4, 2018. Montgomery, the second head coach in three years to go from the college ranks to the NHL, was 125-57-26 the past five seasons at the University of Denver, including a national title in 2016-17. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

NHL teams thinking outside the box to find coaches

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 1, 2018, file photo, Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien (33) celebrates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The NHL is, indeed, back in &quot;The 'Peg.&quot; And the Jets are better than ever this year in preparing to play Game 7 of their second-round playoff series at Nashville on Thursday night, May 10. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Winning in Winnipeg: Jets fans unleash their support

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) tries to stuff the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bruins’ Marchand looking for fresh start going forward

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press