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Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) congratulates goalie John Gibson (36) after the Ducks beat the Nashville Predators in overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ducks won 3-2 to even the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ducks captain Getzlaf fined for apparent homophobic slur

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf (15) and Nate Thompson (44) celebrate after the winning goal got past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during overtime in Game 4 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ducks won 3-2 to even the series 2-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Column: NHL playoffs greatest show in sports at the moment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

2018 Games head says NHL not being greedy, will cooperate

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan puts goalie Mat Murray in for Marc-Andre Fleury during the first period against the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Peter Diana/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Fleury or Murray? Sullivan keeps quiet on goalie situation

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FILE - In this June 3, 2002, file photo, Detroit Red Wings head coach Scotty Bowman holds the Stanley Cup after beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Detroit. The Red Wings '01-02 team was voted one of the top 20 teams of all time. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian press via AP, File)

NHL’s 20 greatest teams filled with Stanley Cup dynasties

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano celebrates with goalie John Gibson (36) after defeating the Nashville Predators in overtime of Game 4 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ducks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ducks even Western finals at 2, beating Predators 3-2 in OT

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) reaches to block a shot by Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) as goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, guards the net during the third period in Game 3 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 2-1 and lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NHL nearing record for one-goal games this postseason

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Predators sign defenseman Andrew O’Brien to two-way contract

Associated Press

The Nashville Predators bench celebrates their go-ahead goal during the third period in Game 3 of the Western Conference final against the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ducks resting up for aggressive Preds down 2-1 in West

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Fans celebrate after a shot by Predators defenseman Roman Josi, of Switzerland, not shown, got past Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) for the winning goal during the third period in Game 3 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Ducks are Sami Vatanen (45), of Finland; Jakob Silfverberg (33), of Sweden; Cam Fowler (4) and Ryan Kesler (17). The Predators won 2-1 and lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Wild owner Leipold says he’s happy for old team, Predators

Associated Press

The Nashville Predators bench celebrates their go-ahead goal during the third period in Game 3 of the Western Conference final against the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds rally, beat Ducks 2-1 to take 2-1 Western finals lead

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling guards the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y. Darling is ready to be a starting goalie for the first time. The Chicago Blackhawks' longtime backup is taking over as Carolina's top option following his recent trade to the Hurricanes. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Hurricanes, Stars get early jump on NHL goalie carousel

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas reaches AHL deal with Chicago Wolves

Associated Press

GM finalists: Oilers’ Chiarelli, Sens’ Dorion, Preds’ Poile

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Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson sprawls on the ice after making a stop against Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the first period in Game 3 of the Western Conference final in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds rally, beat Ducks 2-1 to take 2-1 Western finals lead

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Rangers name Chris Drury as GM of AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack

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Washington Capitals defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals will balance expansion draft in summer plans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Nashville Predators' Filip Forsberg, right, celebrates after scoring against Anaheim Ducks' Antoine Vermette, center, and goalie John Gibson during the first period of Game 1 in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Neal’s OT goal puts Preds past Ducks 3-2 to open West final

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Germany's goalkeeper Thomas Greiss watches disappointed under his mask during the Ice Hockey World Championships group A match between Germany and Russia at the LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany, Monday, May 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Draisaitl’s dominance part of big spring for German hockey

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2017, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) is shown during overtime of an NHL hockey game against Colorado, in Denver. The Dallas Stars have signed goaltender Ben Bishop to a six-year, $29.5-million deal. General manager Jim Nill announced the terms Friday, May 12, 2017, less than a week after acquiring rights to the 30-year-old Bishop from the Los Angeles Kings for a fourth-round pick in next month's draft. The 6-foot-7 Bishop played just seven games after the Kings acquired him from Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Dallas Stars sign goalie Ben Bishop to 6-year, $29.5M deal

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