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By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle celebrates after scoring during the first period in Game 4 of the team's NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Coyle, Wild aim to keep pressure on Blues with 3-1 deficit

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask makes the save as Ottawa Senators left wing Clarke MacArthur (16) tries to poke the puck free during the first period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Diaper duty? Home trumps hotel for some in NHL postseason

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St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen, right, celebrates with Scottie Upshall after the Blues' 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jake Allen’s turnaround fueling Blues’ playoff run

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) looks up at the scoreboard as Nashville Predators players celebrate a goal by Filip Forsberg during the third period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Monday, April 17, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2 in overtime to take a 3-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Blackhawks, Blue Jackets look to stave off elimination

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Sharks even series with 7-0 win over Oilers in Game 4

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on as the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate the game-winning goal during overtime in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto on Monday, April 17, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blown leads, 11 OTs and surprises abound in NHL first round

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 15, 2017, file photo, Boston Bruins center Dominic Moore (28) tries to screen Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) as Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard (19) defends during first period of Game 2 NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action in Ottawa. Teams are using the art of the screen for an edge this postseason. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Get to the net: Behind Blues 3-0, Wild seeking more screens

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with center Craig Smith (15) during the second period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Down 0-2 and still scoreless, Blackhawks remain confident

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks celebrate center Rickard Rakell's goal against the Calgary Flames during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Getzlaf’s good bounce sends Ducks past Flames again, 3-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Blue Jackets’ Calvert suspended 1 game for hit on Kuhnhackl

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The Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Preds pound Blackhawks 5-0 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round series

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates a goal scored by left wing James van Riemsdyk (25) (not shown) as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches in front of defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) during first period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Kapanen scores double OT winner as Leafs beat Capitals 4-3

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Rickard Rakell, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period in Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ryan Getzlaf powers Ducks past Flames 3-2 in series opener

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal during the first period in Game 2 of the team's NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Penguins edge Blue Jackets 4-1 for 2-0 series lead

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Ex-NHL coach Bowman was 12 when he saw Jackie Robinson play

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews falls to the ice after coming into contact with Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis during Game 1 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Chicago. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald via AP)

Division-winning Blackhawks, Caps, Ducks in different spots

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Calgary Flames' Troy Brouwer watches a drill during a team practice in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, April 10, 2017. The Flames will play the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the NHL playoffs. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Calgary added size, and experience, after last playoff run

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FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Florida Panthers coach Gerard Gallant talks to the players during a timeout in the third period of Game 1 in a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the New York Islanders, in Sunrise, Fla. The Vegas Golden Knights have hired Gerard Gallant as the first coach of the NHL expansion team. General manager George McPhee announced the move Thursday, April 13, 2017.(AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Vegas Golden Knights tab Gallant as their first coach

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St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, of Russia, celebrates while seated on the ice, after Joel Edmundson, left, scored the winning goal in overtime against Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. The Blues won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

First night of playoffs teaches lesson to young Maple Leafs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press