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From Nolan to Nash, the players who raised a team’s profile

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Calvert, left, and Winnipeg Jets' Joel Armia, of Finland, chase a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Trouba scores twice as Jets beat slumping Blue Jackets 5-4

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) and Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) fight for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago. Players' anger over the NHL's decision not to go to the 2018 Olympics could foreshadow another ugly labor fight in a few years. If another labor war is brewing for the NHL, Toews won't be caught off-guard. The Blackhawks captain shrugged when asked this past week about the bad, old days, like the lockout that wiped out the 2004-05 season and the delayed beginning of the 2012-13 season not all that long ago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Anger over Olympic decision could mean another NHL labor war

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Malkin keen to go to Olympics, hopes Pittsburgh will let him

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin skates before the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

With NHL out, Russia wants players back in KHL for Olympics

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2016, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, back, reacts while playing against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto. The NHL's coaching carousel is paying off for playoff-starved franchises in Toronto, Edmonton and Columbus. With the season wrapping up on Sunday, the Maple Leafs' Mike Babcock, Oilers' Todd McLellan and Blue Jackets' John Tortorella have emerged as coach of the year candidates. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

2015 coaching carousel pays off for Leafs, Oilers, Columbus

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie, left, congratulates defenseman Kevin Bieksa, who scored against the Calgary Flames during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Ducks beat Flames 3-1, but lose Fowler to injury

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

AP source: Panthers will not retain Tom Rowe as coach

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Washington. Ovechkin and other players are raising doubts about the finality of the NHL announcement that it won’t participate in the 2018 Olympics. Capitals superstar reiterated his intention to represent Russia next year in South Korea, calling the league’s decision not to go a “bluff.”(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Alex Ovechkin vows not to skip Olympics: ‘I don’t care. I just go’

By Stephen Whyno and Greg Beacham - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 14, 2013, file photo, New York Islanders center Keith Aucoin (10) controls the puck ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Carle (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Tampa, Fla. The morning after the NHL announced it wasn’t going to the 2018 Olympics, some Americans playing in Europe started wondering if they should keep their schedules open. Aucoin is among the leaders in Germany. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

Nations turn to Plan B for hockey at Olympics with no NHL

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka (6) celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Gemel Smith in overtime during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Dallas, Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Stars won 3-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Honka’s 1st goal gives Stars 3-2 win over Coyotes in OT

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United States forward Hannah Brandt (20) celebrates her goal with forwards Gigi Marvin (19) and Meghan Duggan (10), during the third period of a IIHF Women's World Championship hockey tournament game against Finland, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Plymouth, Mich. The United States won 5-3. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

NHL’s Olympic decision also big news at women’s tournament

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NHL places USA’s young stars’ Olympic aspirations on hold

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2016, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Washington. Ovechkin and other players are raising doubts about the finality of the NHL announcement that it won’t participate in the 2018 Olympics. Capitals superstar reiterated his intention to represent Russia next year in South Korea, calling the league’s decision not to go a “bluff.”(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Ice hockey world body still works for Olympic deal with NHL

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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FILE - At left, in a March 25, 2017, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser makes his NHL debut in an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, in St. Paul, Minn. At right, in an April 9, 2016, file photo, North Dakota forward Brock Boeser (16) celebrates his shorthanded goal against Quinnipiac during the first period of an NCAA Frozen Four championship college hockey game, in Tampa, Fla. After North Dakota lost the seventh-longest game in NCAA Tournament history, Boeser traveled back to campus, told coaches and teammates he decided to turn pro and the next morning boarded a flight from Grand Forks to Minneapolis. He signed his first NHL contract, got a crash course on systems from the coaching staff and was in the Vancouver Canucks’ lineup at 1 p.m. against his hometown Minnesota Wild. (AP Photo/File)

Put me in coach: College to NHL is new norm for top players

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference at Staples Center, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled to be played at Staples Center on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

NHL will not participate in 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) gets a shot off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Maple Leafs beat Sabres 4-2, close in on playoff spot

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Sabres call up top prospect Alexander Nylander

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SKorea still hoping to see NHL players in Olympics

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press