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Pedestrians pass the Barclays Center before an NHL hockey game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Connecticut politicians make pitch for New York Islanders

Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj (31) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Peter Budaj is LA Kings’ unlikely savior in goal

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2014, file photo, New York Islanders left wing Cory Conacher (89) moves the puck away from San Jose Sharks defensemen Justin Braun (61) and Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Uniondale, N.Y. Conacher, only four years removed from being a Calder Trophy candidate as NHL rookie of the year, has been in four different organizations and spent time in Europe since then. He sees the sport getting younger and faster and more players his age getting squeezed out. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

NHL expansion to Vegas has trickle-down effect on AHL’s best

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2014, file photo, NHL Players' Association Executive Director Don Fehr, left, International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel, center, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, answer questions during a news conference at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Two people familiar with the gathering say the three key decision-makers are meeting Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, regarding the NHL's participation in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. The person, who spoke Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement was not made about the development, says the IOC and IIHF requested the meeting. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

AP Sources: Bettman, Fehr, Bach to meet on NHL and Olympics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild defenaeman Marco Scandella (6) and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) compete in the corner during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid leading Oilers’ quest to end 10-year playoff drought

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Former Cirque staffer hired as Vegas Golden Knights trainer

Associated Press

This Sept. 26, 2016 photo shows Washington Capitals forward Chris Bourque (17) looking on during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Washington. Bourque is finally appreciating his AHL greatness after failed NHL and European ventures. The eldest son of Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque is one of the best players in American Hockey League history but hasn't given up on his NHL dream at age 31. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bourque, hockey’s ‘Crash Davis,’ appreciates AHL greatness

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Metropolitan Division forward Wayne Simmonds, of the Philadelphia Flyers, scores on Atlantic Division goalie Carey Price, of the Montreal Canadiens, during an NHL All-Star hockey game at Staples Center, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Simmonds, Wayne Gretzky engineer Metropolitans’ All-Star Game win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Singer Justin Bieber, who is playing for Team Gretzky, is pushed into the glass by Chris Pronger of Team Lemieux during the first period of the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout 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)

Justin Bieber gets hit, bounces back in celeb hockey game

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Ryker Kesler, left, son of Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Kesler, right, gets ready to shoot on Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price as members of the All-Star team cheer him on during the Shootout portion of the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Big goalie, little kid dominate All-Star Skills Competition

By Greg Beacham - 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 brass still leaning against Olympic shutdown in 2018

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Former NHL hockey players, from left, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemiuex among ‘The NHL 100’, a list of Hockey’s greatest players

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, left, and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler battle during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Welcome to Hockeywood: NHL All-Stars converge for LA party

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, front, of Russia, celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kuznetsov scores twice, Ovechkin once as Capitals win again

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2015, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen leave the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. The team cleaned out their lockers after being eliminated in the Stanley Cup playoffs. A five-day bye week for each team is a new wrinkle added to the NHL this season so players can get a breather during the second half of a grueling, 82-game grind. Players are widely in favor of the extra time off even though it compresses the schedule for the rest of the year, but it isn’t as popular among coaches and general managers. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

NHL teams adjusting on the fly to new wrinkle of bye weeks

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings players celebrate a goal by Anze Kopitar (11), of Slovenia, against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

SoCal punctuates its hockey renaissance with All-Star Game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle, left, is congratulated by Daniel Winnik after scoring during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jay Beagle’s offensive productivity puts the Capitals’ center group over the top

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau, right, follows the puck as it flies toward the net as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Eric Gelinas defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Marleau scores 4 goals in 3rd, Sharks beat Avalanche 5-2

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid, left, tangles with Calgary Flames' Matt Stajan during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Eberle scores twice, Oilers sweep Flames for first time

Associated Press