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NHL fines Blue Jackets defenseman Savard $5K for slashing

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Penguins won 6-5 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bruins overcome injuries, inexperience to soar into break

By MATT KALMAN - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) looks for an opportunity to shoot past Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)

Karlsson breaks tie, Golden Knights beat Rangers 2-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, right wing Brett Connolly (10), center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, and right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrate Backstrom's game-winning goal in the overtime portion of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Backstrom, Ovechkin power Capitals past Blues, 4-3 in OT

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Cal Clutterbuck, right, celebrates with Brock Nelson after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Islanders down Devils 5-4 in shootout

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier gets a pat on the helmet from teammate Wayne Simmonds after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Couturier stays hot, Flyers drop Sabres 4-1 for 3rd straight

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier, left, and Claude Giroux celebrate after Couturier scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Couturier, Flyers spoil Schenn’s return to Philly in 6-3 win

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Thursday’s Sports in Brief

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Former NHL referee Bruce Hood dies at 81

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San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton, right, fights with Toronto Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Grabbing a beard? The NHL has it covered

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, controls the puck while Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin named NHL All-Star captain, tops fan vote

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, left, and Radko Gudas celebrate after Simmonds' goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Ivan Provorov leads feisty Flyers to 6-4 win over Islanders

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jay Bouwmeester (19) and goaltender Carter Hutton celebrate after defeating Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in St. Louis. The Blues won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stastny breaks tie in 3rd, Blues beat Golden Knights 2-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ducks sit on sea ice in Boston Harbor, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Boston. After a week of frigid temperatures, a major winter storm is predicted for the region on Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers-Bruins game postponed due to severe winter weather

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates the only goal of the shootout in an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin on pace for 50-goal season at age 32

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nancy Bower, wife of the late NHL great Johnny Bower, watches a tribute to her husband with former Toronto Maple Leafs players Frank Mahovlich, left, and Dave Keon, right, prior to a hockey game between the Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hockey royalty pays tribute to Johnny Bower

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Detroit Red Wings' Andreas Athanasiou (72) scores on Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson (41) during overtime in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Detroit. Detroit won 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Athanasiou scores 6 seconds into OT, Detroit tops Ottawa 2-1

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos voted captain as Lightning host All-Star weekend

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Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury deflects the puck on a shot by the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Fleury, Golden Knights blank Predators 3-0 for 8th straight

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (17) gets tangled up with Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Sharp breaks tie in third, Blackhawks beat Rangers 5-2

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press