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Russia's team captain Alexander Ovechkin, looks on, during the Oddset Hockey Games match between Czech Republic and Russia, at the Globe arena in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday, May 3, 2014. Russia won by 5-0. (AP Photo/TT News Agency, Maja Suslin) SWEDEN OUT

Ovechkin, Bobrovsky lead Russia worlds squad

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll, left, and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm, of Sweden, battle for the puck during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Monday, May 5, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LA Kings shut down Ducks 3-1, take 2-0 series lead

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik, right, celebrates his goal with center Anze Kopitar (11), of Slovenia, to defeat the Anaheim Ducks during overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 3, 2014. Kings won 3-2 in the overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Kopitar leads Kings’ dominance of Ducks so far

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Ted Leonsis, left, owner of the Washington Capitals, stands and applauds Wayne Gretzky, center, as Gretzky is announced in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Washington. The Canadiens won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wayne Gretzky for president? Caps’ search continues

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Ted Lindsay finalists: Crosby, Getzlaf, Giroux

Associated Press

ADDS PERIOD - Anaheim Ducks left wing Matt Beleskey celebrates scoring a goal in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Gaborik leads Kings to 3-2 OT win vs Ducks

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) in the first period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Penguins not panicking against Rangers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, center, celebrates his winning shot against the Houston Rockets during the last .9 of a second of game six of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series game in Portland, Ore., Friday May 2, 2014. The Trail Blazers won the series in a 99-98 win. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)

It is a 1st round to savor in the NBA and NHL

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, top, celebrates a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks with teammate Alec Martinez (27) during Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LA Kings, Ducks finally get their playoff series

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Canucks fire coach Tortorella after just 1 season

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, tries to carry the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Shultz during the first period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series Monday, April 28, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

5 things to watch in 2nd round of NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks head coach John Tortorella gestures on the bench during third period of an NHL hockey action against the Nashville Predators in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

John Tortorella fired by Canucks after one season

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby, left, tries to carry the puck past Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Shultz during the first period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series Monday, April 28, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Crosby, Getzlaf, Giroux finalists for Hart Trophy

Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Brayden Schenn (10), Matt Read (24), Jason Akeson (42) and Adam Hall (18) watch during the third period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in New York. The Rangers won the game 2-1. (AP Photo)

Stanley Cup drought marches on for Flyers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press