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St. Louis Blues center Ivan Barbashev (49) attempts a wrap around shot against Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, during overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Marchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 4-3

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Nick Ritchie (21) is congratulated by Jake DeBrusk after his goal against New York Rangers goaltender Keith Kinkaid during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Zibanejad scores 2 in 3rd as Rangers edge Bruins 5-4

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Craig Anderson reaches for the puck during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals beat Flyers in overtime, Penguins win East Division

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson prepares for warmups for the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Wilson good to go after injury, eager to move on from dustup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kevin Stenlund, center, watches a goal by teammate Gavin Bayreuther (not shown) between Detroit Red Wings defenseman Troy Stecher, left, and goalie Thomas Greiss during the first period an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Greiss makes 22 saves, Red Wings rally to beat Blue Jackets

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl (48) is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Hertl scores twice to help Sharks defeat Avalanche 3-2

By JOE STIGLICH - Associated Press

Washington Capitals and New York Rangers fight in the opening seconds of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Column: The NHL embarrasses itself again as MMA On Ice

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 file photo, goalie Shannon Szabados (1), of Canada, stares at the flying puck during the second period of the women's gold medal hockey game against the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. Tyler Tumminia is leaving the door open should members of the Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association ever want to reach out to the National Women’s Hockey League in a bid to thaw what’s been a chilly relationship. PWHPA member and former Canadian national team goalie Shannon Szabados was skeptical. “Until I see a league in North America that I would want my daughter to play in, my stance with the PWHPA remains united to create a better opportunity for future generations,” Szabados wrote in a text. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

PWHPA to hold week-long, 3-team tournament in Calgary

Associated Press

FILE - John Davidson, left, and James Dolan, owner of the New York Rangers, participate in a news conference in New York, in this Wednesday, May 22, 2019, file photo. The New York Rangers have been fined $250,000 by the NHL for “demeaning” public comments about head of player safety George Parros. Owner James Dolan on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, fired team president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton with three games left in the season and turned those jobs over to former assistant Chris Drury. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

NHL fines Rangers $250K for criticizing player safety call

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) blocks the shot of Chicago Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

DeBrincat’s OT score lifts Blackhawks past Hurricanes 2-1

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jeff Carter (77) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Carter scores career-high 4 goals, Penguins beat Sabres 8-4

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

A shot by Los Angeles Kings' Gabriel Vilardi, not seen, slips past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill (31) for a goal as Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and Kings center Lias Andersson (24) work for position during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kopitar hits 1,000 points, Kings knock off Coyotes 4-2

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid focused on NHL playoffs, not 100 points in 56 games

Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) stops Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Canucks 4-1

Associated Press

Ottawa Senators' Connor Brown, right, celebrates a goal with teammates against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators surge to 5-1 victory over Canadiens

Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) is congratulated by goaltender Robin Lehner after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the second period during an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pietrangelo gets winner for Golden Knights in OT over Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Ryan Strome (16) fights with Washington Capitals' Lars Eller (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Oshie has a hat trick, Capitals beat depleted Rangers 4-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Iafallo (19) beats Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, May 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kopitar reaches 999 career points, Kings beat Coyotes 3-2

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Michael Houser (32) makes a save in traffic during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bjork’s 2 goals, shootout winner lead Sabres over Islanders

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press