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FILE - In this May 10, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher speaks at a news conference in St. Paul, Minn. Fletcher was fired Monday, April 23, 2018, after the hockey team's first-round playoff exit. Fletcher was the Wild's general manager for nine seasons. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Wild split with GM Chuck Fletcher after playoff exit

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

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Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen, left controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno during Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The Capitals won 3-2 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon) **FILE**

Capitals’ penalty kill turned around along with their results vs. Columbus

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) watches as a shot hits Colorado Avalanche goaltender Andrew Hammond (35) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers)

Goalie dubbed ‘Hamburglar’ guides Avs to Game 6 vs Predators

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) is replaced by goaltender Alex Stalock (32) during first period against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday, April 20, 2018. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wild eliminated early from Stanley Cup playoffs, yet again

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin, right, skates away as Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defeating the Kings 1-0 in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The Knights swept the series. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Kings shift focus to extending Doughty, addressing offense

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights right wing Thomas Hyka reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights have come up with a stunning new template for how this expansion thing can be done.They romped to the Pacific Division title with 51 wins. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Column: Vegas provides a new template for expansion teams

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters watches from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Raleigh, N.C. Peters has resigned as the Hurricanes’ coach after four seasons and no playoff berths. Peters announced his decision Friday, April 20, 2018, through the team, saying in a statement that “this is a good time to move on.”(AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Carolina coach Bill Peters resigns after 4 seasons with club

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

NHL suspends Preds forward Ryan Hartman for Game 5

Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, front, clears the puck after a shot by Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost, center, was stopped by Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne, back, during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Doughty, Hedman, Subban finalists for Norris Trophy

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, of Russia, celebrates his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kucherov leads way as Lightning take 3-1 lead over Devils

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb, second from right, celebrates his goal with teammates as Los Angeles Kings center Alex Iafallo (19) skates in the background during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Hitting the jackpot: Knights sweep Kings with 1-0 win

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31,2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno plays against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game, in Columbus, Ohio. For the first time in their careers, brothers Marcus and Nick Foligno both made the NHL playoffs. Marcus has scored a goal and provided strong play from the fourth line for the Minnesota Wild against Winnipeg. Nick, the captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, has helped his team take the lead on Washington. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Foligno brothers savoring first simultaneous NHL postseason

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward Brett Connolly, left, forward Lars Eller, center, of Denmark, and defenseman Brooks Orpik celebrate Eller's second-overtime goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The Capitals won 3-2.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets, Caps say there is still plenty in the tank

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) defends against Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (44) in the first period of Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 15, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn.. The Wild won the game 6-2 but trail the Jets 2-1 in the series. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Penalties, power-play goals skyrocket early in NHL playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Crosby scores goal, leads Penguins to 5-1 Game 3 over Flyers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) celebrates as a goal by Wild teammate Jordan Greenway slips past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the second period of Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series Sunday, April 15, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Wild ground Jets with 6-2 win to cut series deficit to 2-1

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) scores the game winning goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during the second overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Friday, April 13, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Haula’s goal in 2nd OT gives Vegas 2-1 win over Kings

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets center Alexander Wennberg (10) celebrates his goal with left wing Thomas Vanek (26) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Vanek, Nash among players seeking playoff redemption

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, watches the replay of his second goal of the game, along with Mike Fisher, left, and Viktor Arvidsson, of Sweden, right, during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Down 0-1, Avalanche need to slow down Preds’ Filip Forsberg

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press