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Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov of Russia makes a diving save of a shot as Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal, top, jumps over him during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dubnyk gets NHL-leading 5th shutout to Wild keep rolling

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Nashville Predators celebrate a goal by Filip Forsberg, second from right, of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Neal scores 2, Predators beat Devils 5-1

By MATT SUGAM - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Michael Raffl (12), from Austria, and Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, battle for the puck during the second period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals expect intense, physical game with rival Flyers

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Detroit Red Wings fans look out over the ice following the cancellation of the Red Wings game with the Carolina Hurricanes due to a problem with the ice in the PNC Arena, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. Game will be rescheduled. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Red Wings-Hurricanes game postponed due to ice issues

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Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, takes a shot during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against St. Louis Blues, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lars Eller has become more comfortable with Capitals, and it has shown with his play

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) tries to get past St. Louis Blues' Alexander Steen (20) and Jay Bouwmeester (19) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Hinostraza scores tiebreaker, Blackhawks beat Blues 6-4

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

Dallas Stars right wing Adam Cracknell (27) challenges Philadelphia Flyers' Shayne Gostisbehere (53) for control of the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Cracknell helps Stars end Flyers’ 10-game win streak, 3-1

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, May 20, 2015, file photo, Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland addresses the media in Detroit to discuss the head coaching vacancy as coach Mike Babcock will now be the new head hockey coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Goal-scoring is slipping once again in the NHL. Holland said the decline in scoring is tied to an uptick in competitive balance. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Jaromir Jagr poised to pass Mark Messier on NHL points list

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FILE - In this Wednesday, May 20, 2015, file photo, Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland addresses the media in Detroit to discuss the head coaching vacancy as coach Mike Babcock will now be the new head hockey coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Goal-scoring is slipping once again in the NHL. Holland said the decline in scoring is tied to an uptick in competitive balance. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

NHL, players nearing deadline to decide on 2018 Olympics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson, left, celebrates with center Connor McDavid (97) after McDavid scored in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. Edmonton won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

NHL’s new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, left, scores a goal past Florida Panthers' James Reimer during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Voracek, Simmonds lift Flyers to sixth straight win

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Jamie McGinn, left, and Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Gibson makes 39 saves, Ducks hold off Canadiens 2-1

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By Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, right, scores against Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens (40) as Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kane helps Blackhawks hand Canadiens 2nd regulation loss

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

CORRECTS THAT SUTER HAD AN ASSIST ON THE GOAL, RATHER THAN SCORED THE GOAL - Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter, right, celebrates his assist on a goal by Charlie Coyle with Eric Staal (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Staal helps Wild hand Pens first home loss

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin (7) reaches for the puck against Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

San Jose Sharks provide Washington Capitals with big early-season test

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goalie Louis Domingue has the puck filly over his head after stopping a shot off the stick of Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg, of Sweden, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 7, 2016, in downtown Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Martinook, Domi lift Coyotes to 4-2 win over Avalanche

By BRENT W. NEW - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1), of Russia, celebrates his team's 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues in an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Fabbri, Lehtera help Blues break out, beat Avs 5-1

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press