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Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) controls the puck while Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm (28), of Sweden, chases during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lindholm scores in OT, Carolina beats Tampa Bay 3-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, shakes hands with National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly as he accepts the President's Trophy on behalf of the organization before an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The trophy is awarded to the team that finishes in first place overall in the league. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators accept Presidents’ Trophy, beat Blue Jackets 4-2

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Noel Acciari (55) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Boston, Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Bruins won 5-2. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins beat Senators to preserve chances for East’s top spot

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson, left, and Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov, of Russia, fall as they go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ducks jump back into 3rd in Pacific with 5-3 win over Stars

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, center, is greeted by teammates Justin Schultz, (4) and Riley Sheahan (15) after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 6, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Penguins top Senators 4-0 to earn home-ice in 1st round

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo, right, is congratulated by teammates after they defeated the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. It was Luongo's 1,000th career NHL game. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NHL says Flyers, Panthers could play tiebreaker game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets celebrate an overtime goal against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 5-4. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets take a harder road to the playoffs this time

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Justin Braun, left, celebrates his goal with teammates Mikkel Boedker (89) and Tomas Hertl (48) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Couture nets go-ahead goal in Sharks 4-2 win over Avalanche

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin, left, and his twin brother, Henrik Sedin wave to the crowd after the Canucks defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 in the Sedins' final home NHL hockey game, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck//The Canadian Press via AP)

Sedin twins combine on OT winner in their final home game

Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32) makes the save in front of St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo in the third period during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Coyotes sign goaltender Antti Raanta to 3-year deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown celebrates his overtime goal in an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 5-4. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dustin Brown scores 4 goals, including OT winner, for Kings

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Deep roster from savvy moves opens wide window for Predators

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique, left, celebrates his goal with defensemen Brandon Montour, center, and Francois Beauchemin during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kase, Ducks clinch playoff berth with 3-1 win over Minnesota

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer, right, of Germany, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov is at left. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Predators beat Capitals to clinch top seed in West

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Oscar Lindberg (24) looks on as a shot against Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) is caught up in Matthew Benning's (83) jersey during first-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, April 5, 2018. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid has 3 assists, Oilers beat Golden Knights 4-3

Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Predators beat Capitals 4-3 to wrap up Presidents’ Trophy

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal (13) skates past New York Rangers' Brady Skjei (76) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Hickey, Beauvillier lead Islanders past Rangers again, 2-1

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2018, file photo, Boston Bruins' Ryan Donato (17) celebrates his goal with teammate Matt Grzelcyk (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Boston. It’s becoming more common for NHL teams out of the playoff race to sign top prospects and plug them into the lineup late in the season. This year, the Bruins are doing it with Ryan Donato. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

NHL contenders hope late-signing prospects are playoff ready

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Joonas Donskoi, top center, collides with Dallas Stars' Marc Methot, bottom center, as Stars' Greg Pateryn closes in during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Benn records hat trick in Stars’ 4-2 win over Sharks

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators players including Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson, third from left, celebrate what appeared to be a goal in the final seconds of play against the Florida Panthers in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The goal, which would have tied the game, was disallowed. The Panthers won the game 2-1. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Forsberg’s goal with 0.6 left disallowed, Panthers top Preds

By The Associated Press - Associated Press