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Minnesota Wild's Charlie Coyle controls the pucks against Anaheim Ducks' Hampus Lindholm in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

3 late goals lift surging Wild to 5-3 win over Ducks

By MIKE COOK - Associated Press

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Canucks captain Henrik Sedin gets 1,000th NHL point

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Anaheim Ducks' Cam Fowler, top, jumps to avoid a collision with Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog, of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Tough break: Ducks nip Avalanche 2-1 after long glass delay

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Fans celebrate an overtime goal by Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) against the Florida Panthers during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid scores in overtime to lead Oilers past Panthers 4-3

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Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, celebrates his goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Henrik Sedin gets winner for 999th point, Canucks beat Preds

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Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, center, from Sweden, celebrates his first goal with teammates during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Backlund scores twice in 13 seconds, Flames beat Panthers

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Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, waves to the crowd before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. Backstrom was honored in a pregame ceremony for being the first player in franchise history to record 500 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Backstrom named NHL’s First Star of the Week

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Daniel Winnik, third from the right and right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ aggressive, structured forward utilization is key in penalty killing success

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) takes a pass in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70), of Finland, and center William Karlsson (25), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Korpisalo makes 31 saves, Blue Jackets top Lightning 3-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Radek Faksa (12) of the Czech Republic and the rest of the bench congratulate Stephen Johns (28) on his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Goals by Klingberg and Johns rally Stars past Red Wings 5-2

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Fresh off bye week, Avs try to rebound from horrid start

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, left, and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rosters

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews was selected for the NHL All-Star Game over higher-scoring teammates. (Associated Press)

NHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rosters

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Washington. Ovechkin didn't wait long to hit another milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the 84th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin reaches 1,000 career point milestone

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price reaches out to snag the pack against the Washington Capitals during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL announces full All-Star Game rosters

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alexander Ovechkin, Braden Holtby selected for NHL All-Star Game

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot by Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22), of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won in overtime 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Jarnkrok’s OT winner leads Predators over Canucks, 2-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

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