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FILE - Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the third overtime period of Game 1 in their NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series against the Boston Bruins in Chicago, in this Thursday, June 13, 2013, file photo. Andrew Shaw, the gritty forward who played a key role in helping the Chicago Blackhawks win two Stanley Cup championships, announced his retirement Monday, April 26, 2021, on the advice of his doctors after multiple concussions over the course of his career. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Blackhawks’ Andrew Shaw retires after latest concussion

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal with teammate Jesse Puljujarvi (13) during the first period of an NHL game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, April 26, 2021. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid notches 3rd hat trick of season, Oilers beat Jets

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Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander (36) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Marcus Hogberg (1) as Senators' Nikita Zaitsev (22) and Nick Paul (13) watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hogberg stops 25 shots for 3rd win; Sens beat Canucks 2-1

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Jesse Puljujarvi (13) and other teammates during the first period of an NHL game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, April 26, 2021. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid hat trick leads Oilers past Jets, into 2nd in North

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Nick Cousins, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Juuse Saros makes 39 saves as Predators beat Panthers 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Nils Hoglander (36) skates with the puck in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Marcus Hogberg (1) as Senators' Nikita Zaitsev (22) and Nick Paul (13) watch during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pearson, Miller lead Canucks past Senators, 4-2

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FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Switzerland's Attilio Biasca (9) and Rocco Pezzullo (26) celebrate a goal during the first period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game against Finland in Edmonton, Alberta. The Under-18 men’s world championship that begins Monday is the final chance to see some of the top prospects eligible for the 2021 NHL draft, and the first chance for scouts and executives to see many in person. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

U18 tournament means more for NHL scouts because of pandemic

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner scores 100th NHL goal, Maple Leafs beat Jets 4-1

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Vegas Golden Knights' Mattias Janmark, right, of Sweden, reaches for the puck under pressure by Anaheim Ducks' Haydn Fleury during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Golden Knights rout Ducks 5-1 for team-best 9th straight win

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) gloves a rebound before Pittsburgh Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese (12) can get his stick on it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Rust score as Penguins defeat Devils 4-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev (40) and Ryan Strome (16) celebrate their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game Friday, April 23, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Rangers beat Flyers 4-1 for 5th victory in 7 games

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes a save during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Friday, April 23, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres snap Bruins’ season-best 6-game win streak in 6-4 win

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Seattle Kraken hockey team sued by punk bar over name use

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Washington Capitals' Zdeno Chara waves to the crowd after a video tribute during the first period of an NHL hockey game against his former team the Boston Bruins, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

‘Machine’ Zdeno Chara set to play in 1,600th NHL game

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, (92) and teammates congratulate goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) after the Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 1-0 in a shootout in an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. Kuznetsov scored in the shootout. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals beat Isles 1-0 in SO to reclaim sole East lead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Mattias Janmark, left, celebrates after Jonathan Marchessault, right, scored against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Sharks

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils goaltender Aaron Dell (47) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Rust lead Penguins past Devils 5-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 19, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Wild sign Ryan Hartman to 3-year, $5.1M contract extension

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Colorado Avalanche's Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) looks back at he teammates after scoring an empty-net goal as St. Louis Blues' Torey Krug (47) skates in the background during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Burakovsky scores 2, Avs beat Blues to clinch playoff berth

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' William Cyr, center, celebrates with teammates after a win over the Halifax Mooseheads to win the Memorial Cup hockey championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Memorial Cup championship for the Canadian Hockey League was canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, abandoned its plans to hold a season, a move that complicates the evaluation of many players eligible for the 2021 NHL draft. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press