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Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby (87) gets congratulations on his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Saturday, April 8, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Penguins begin title defense against untested Blue Jackets

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2016, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in San Jose, Calif. The banged-up Sharks will need to figure out how to slow down NHL scoring leader McDavid and the Oilers if they want to go on another long playoff run. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Banged-up Sharks try to slow down McDavid and Oilers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Alex Galchenyuk goes after a flying puck during a practice Monday, April 10, 2017, in Brossard, Quebec. The Canadiens will face the New York Rangers in the first round of playoffs. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rangers opening playoffs with road test in Montreal

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters directs his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, in Raleigh, N.C. The longest active playoff drought in the NHL now belongs to the Hurricanes, at eight years and counting. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Another early NHL offseason begins for Carolina Hurricanes

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save as he catches the puck hit by Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Sunday, April 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Capitals favored to come out of East, but it won’t be easy

By STEPHEN WHYNO - 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)

McDavid hits 100 points, Eberle has hat trick and Oilers win

Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko (91), of Russia, skates by Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-2. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Avalanche could be in for big changes after dismal season

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) reacts to a goal, next to teammates Morgan Rielly (44) and Zach Hyman (11), during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Saturday, April 8, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews had season for the ages as Leafs reach playoffs

Associated Press

This Jan. 10, 2013 file photo shows Los Angeles Kings president and general manager Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter laughing during a news conference to help kick off the NHL hockey team's season in Los Angeles. The Kings have fired Sutter and Lombardi, who led the franchise to its only two Stanley Cup championships. On Monday, April 10, 2017, the team also promoted former defenseman Rob Blake to vice president and general manager, while longtime executive Luc Robitaille will be their new team president in charge of all hockey and business operations. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

Kings fire Cup-winning coach Darryl Sutter, GM Dean Lombardi

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek (14) sends Arizona Coyotes' Jordan Martinook (48) to the ice as they vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Lack of experience costs Coyotes in latest rebuilding year

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) battle for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP source: Sabres’ Eichel misses out on $2 million bonus

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Garrett Mitchell (76) and Florida Panthers center Colton Sceviour (7) goes after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, Sunday, April 9, 2017. The Panthers won 2-0. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

For Garrett Mitchell, Capitals regular-season finale far from meaningless

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson, centre left, celebrates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto, on Sunday, April 9, 2017. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs drop finale, will face Capitals in first round

Associated Press

Hank Stawasz holds a sign as fans wait to enter the final NHL hockey game at Joe Louis Arena between the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils, Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings beat Devils 4-1 in last game at Joe Louis Arena

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pacific Division title, playoff seeding at stake on last day

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Justin Williams, left, and Dmitry Orlov (9) are congratulated at the bench after Williams scored against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Capitals beat Bruins in possible playoff preview

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews reacts at the final buzzer of the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL playoffs open Wednesday with five series starting

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this Feb. 9, 2017, photo, the Space Needle rises just behind the KeyArena in Seattle. The city is in the midst of an arena showdown, with three competing groups putting forth proposals around two sites with one winner expected to emerge in the end. With it will come more concrete hopes of bringing one and eventually two more pro sports franchises to the city, including the possible return of the SuperSonics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

In Seattle, arena debate rests on teams and timing

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Correction: Olympics-Russian Hopes story

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press