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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alex Ovechkin, Capitals searching for rhythm after bye week

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2013, file photo, former Buffalo Sabres player Andrew Peters, left, and Sabres players talk during an NHL hockey workout in Amherst, N.Y. Peters has been suspended indefinitely as coach of a youth hockey team pending a Buffalo police investigation into his role in an on-ice brawl. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Former NHL enforcer suspended as youth coach following brawl

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Bettman upholds 10-game suspension of Ducks’ Vermette

Associated Press

Flyers, Penguins hoping for a dash of winter at Heinz Field

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) eyes the puck shot by Washington Capitals center Zach Sanford (82) as Edmonton Oilers center Mark Letestu (55) defends during the second period of their NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Capitals beat Oilers to extend home winning streak to 13

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, right, falls as he tries to pass the puck while under pressure from Boston Bruins defenseman Colin Miller during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bruins blast Kings 4-1, continue strong start for Cassidy

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) turns away from Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rangers outlast Maple Leafs for 2-1 win in shootout

Associated Press

Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Monahan gets 100th goal, Flames beat Lightning 3-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) drives on Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Coyotes score 3 in 1st period, hold on to beat Ducks

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2005, file photo, playing for Team Canada, Borje Salming, right, of Sweden, tries to control the puck past Russia's Sergey Kostyukhin during a break in the play for penalty shots in third-period action the 2005 Legends Classic Tour hockey game in Toronto. Though Salming wasn't the first European-born to compete in the NHL when he broke into the league in the 1970s, the former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman played a key role in opening the door for the many others to follow him across the Atlantic. (AP Photo/Adrian Wyld, File)

NHL turns 100: Borje Salming hailed as European trailblazer

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) stops a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Tanner Kero (67) as Oilers defenseman Andrej Sekera (2) pressures during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)

Talbot leads Oilers past Blackhawks 3-1

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Malloy: XL Center renovations needed with or without team

By SUSAN HAIGH - Associated Press

Chris Hansen, the investor hoping to build an arena to house a possible NBA basketball or NHL hockey franchise in Seattle's stadium district, poses for a photo in front of a window showing CenturyLink Field, the home of the NFL football Seattle Seahawks, and Safeco Field, the home of the MLB baseball Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in downtown Seattle. Hansen stressed patience and optimism with his ongoing effort to get the arena built in an interview with The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

AP Interview: Investor optimistic on Seattle arena chances

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators players celebrate a goal by defenseman Dion Phaneuf (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Sens’ Condon gets ‘special’ shutout during father-son trip

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2008, file photo, Eric Lindros smiles at a press conference after he was recognized for his $5 million donation to London Health Sciences with the unveiling of the Lindros name atop the building at University Hospital in London, Ontario. At a time when Eric Lindros is auctioning off a small portion of his memorabilia, the former NHL star power forward acquired a curious piece to his collection: A Quebec Nordiques jersey. Some 26 years after refusing to play for the Nordiques, Lindros chuckles over being presented the jersey during an appearance on a French-Canadian TV show last weekend. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Dave Chidley, File)

Eric Lindros finds peace in reconciling with past

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, photo, Anaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette pauses on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz. Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game NHL suspension for slashing linesman Shandor Alphonso during the Duck's game on Tuesday, Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ducks’ Vermette suspended 10 games for slashing official

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Kings' Tom Gilbert (14) pauses on the ice during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, in Glendale, Ariz. The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Tom Gilbert from the Los Angeles Kings for future considerations.Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the deal Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, with the team on its bye week. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Capitals acquire defenseman Tom Gilbert from Kings

Associated Press

In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, photo, Anaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette pauses on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale, Ariz. Vermette is facing the likely prospect of a 10-game NHL suspension for slashing linesman Shandor Alphonso during the Duck's game on Tuesday, Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ducks’ Vermette facing lengthy ban for slashing linesman

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) screens a shot on St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton (40) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Carter Hutton helps Blues beat Red Wings 2-0

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press