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Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) scores against Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) as William Nylander (29) and center Auston Matthews (34) watch during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Washington, Thursday, April 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Wilson scores in OT as Caps survive scare to beat Leafs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen, left, stops a shot by Minnesota Wild's Zach Parise, right, during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Edmundson’s OT winner sends Allen, Blues past Wild 2-1

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock tries to get the attention of the referee in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Hitchcock is returning to coach the Dallas Stars. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, April 12, 2017, because the team hadn’t announced the hire. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers, File)

Hitch is back: Stars bring Hitchcock back 15 years later

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets' Scott Hartnell (43) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Veteran goalies take center stage for Rangers, Penguins

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

NHL Playoff Capsules

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Maple Leafs face daunting Capitals in opening round

Associated Press

Companies vie to remake Seattle arena to attract NHL, NBA

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby plays in an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Pittsburgh. Crosby might be playing the best hockey of his career, a scary thought for the rest of the NHL. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has NHL’s best-selling jersey

Associated Press

FILE- In this April 4, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38), of Sweden, moves the puck in front of New York Islanders right wing Joshua Ho-Sang (66) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the playoffs, beginning with Game 1 on Thursday, April 13, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

High-scoring lines face off when Predators meet Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz talks to his players during the third period of Washington's 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game in Boston on Saturday, April 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

APNewsBreak: NHL adding iPads on benches for playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

EXCHANGE: Ex-players found a passion coaching youth hockey

By JOHN DIETZ - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) stops a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets' Scott Hartnell (43) during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Fleury makes late start, Penguins rush by Blue Jackets 3-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Jarome Iginla wants to keep playing after stint with Kings

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks players celebrate their team's 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Keep cool: Ducks, Flames preaching discipline before series

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Blues head coach Mike Yeo looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver. Here comes Minnesota's first-round opponent, none other than the surging St. Louis team coached by former Wild bench boss Mike Yeo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Yeo, it’s me: Ex-Wild coach leads Blues into playoff matchup

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate an empty-net goal by center Auston Matthews against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Toronto. Canada is back in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The buzz is back north of the border with five of the nation’s seven teams making the playoffs a year after the hockey-mad country was shut out. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

O Canada: The Great White North returns to NHL playoffs

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) celebrates with teammates after the team defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 during an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning not making excuses for missing playoffs

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby plays in an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, in Pittsburgh. Crosby might be playing the best hockey of his career, a scary thought for the rest of the NHL. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Crosby, McDavid, Matthews players to watch in NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) and Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, April 9, 2017. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers ready for Sharks challenge as they return to playoffs

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Boston. With Ovechkin's ice time and Braden Holtby's workload down, the Capitals are well-positioned for a Stanley Cup run. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

With workload down for Ovechkin, Caps primed for playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press