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Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) is run over by Calgary Flames right wing Garnet Hathaway (64), who is pushed by Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hellebuyck gets 3rd shutout of season, Jets beat Flames 2-0

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stretches during warm ups before an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals’ goaltender, named Third Star of the week

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 1975, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs Dave &quot;Tiger&quot; Williams (22), foreground, lands a left on to the jaw of Montreal Canadiens' Guy Lapointe while being held by the linesman during first period hockey action in Montreal. With the exception of alumni games, such as the one played at last weekend's Centennial Classic in Toronto, and `Slap Shot’ movie reunions, the opportunities have dwindled for enforcers. Their jobs have become outdated in a faster, leaner and far less gap-toothed era. (DMB/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

From Tie to Max Domi: NHL enforcers dwindle in 1 generation

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata (17) scores a goal against New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) during the shootout of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Islanders 2-1 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes beat Islanders in SO, snap 9-game losing streak

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2016, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes equipment manager Jorge Alves warms up after signing a contract to dress as an emergency backup for the NHL hockey team's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Tampa, Fla. Hockey is the only professional sport where someone can go from being a fan to suiting up in the NHL. Injuries and illnesses to goaltenders have opened the door for anyone from equipment managers to Zamboni drivers and amateur coaches to dress or even play goal in an NHL game. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)

Emergency goalie: The most unusual 1-day job in sports

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) knocks Detroit Red Wings right wing Tomas Jurco (26), of Slovakia, to the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

John Gibson leads Ducks’ dominance in 2-0 win over Red Wings

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) participate with Bruins legends Milt Schmidt (15) and Bobby Orr in a ceremonial puck drop before an NHL hockey game in Boston. Schmidt, a hockey hall of famer, has died at the age of 98, Bruins team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Schmidt, the NHL MVP in 1951, was the league's oldest living former player. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt, 1951 NHL MVP, dies at 98

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk (25), Tyler Bozak (42) and Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship. And what better way to do so than to bring back the old guard, including members of the 1967 team, the last Maple Leafs squad to win a Stanley Cup. George Armstrong, Dave Keon, Johnny Bower - meet Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and company. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrate Williams' goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Monday, March 28, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blue Jackets put historic win streak on line at Verizon Thursday

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Vancouver Canucks' Sven Baertschi, left, scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard, center, as Francois Beauchemin, center right, checks Canucks' Brandon Sutter during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Baertschi scored twice, including the winner on a power play with under four minutes to go in the third period. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Baertschi helps Miller get 350th win, Canucks beat Avalanche

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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner, left, forward William Karlsson, of Sweden, defenseman Seth Jones, forward Scott Hartnell and forward Brandon Saad celebrate Karlsson's goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. The Blue Jackets won 3-1. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets extend streak to 16 games, within 1 of record

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his winning overtime goal following NHL Centennial Classic hockey action against the Detroit Red Wings in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leafs’ Matthews on track for memorable rookie season

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Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (7) looks to pass the puck in front of Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9), of Russia, during first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Defenseman Taylor Chorney scores as Capitals beat Senators

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs played the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bettman still down on Olympics; NHLPA ‘more optimistic’

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Florida Panthers center Jonathan Marchessault (81), center Nick Bjugstad (27), right wing Jaromir Jagr and defenseman Keith Yandle celebrate Jagr's goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Jagr scores 756th career goal as Panthers beat Stars 3-1

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Phillip Danault (24) pokes the puck away from Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) with Daniel Carr (43) helping out on defense during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Malkin’s OT winner propels Pens past Canadiens

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Antoine Vermette, left, scores against Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during second-period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Silfverberg’s go-ahead goal lifts Ducks past Flames, 3-1

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A look at some of 2016’s most inspiring sports moments

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press