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FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) of Russia, makes a save during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in San Jose, Calif. The old adage about predicting the winner of the Stanley Cup boils down to finding the hot goalie as the weather warms up outside. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Hoisting the Cup without a hot goalie hard to do

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2014, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby prepares to take a face off in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh. Crosby crushed the competition in scoring, reaching the 100-point mark for the fifth time in his career. If Crosby can keep it up, he might hoist the Cup for the first time since 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

NHL playoff preview capsules

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) of Russia, makes a save during an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, in San Jose, Calif. The old adage about predicting the winner of the Stanley Cup boils down to finding the hot goalie as the weather warms up outside. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Malkin nears return as Penguins face Blue Jackets

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Panthers jump Sabres to win NHL draft lottery

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz talks with his players during a timeout during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

GM says coach change ‘wake-up call’ for Predators

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Teemu Selanne, of Finland, skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Bonino puts Ducks past Avalanche in season finale

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins bring experience to NHL playoffs

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

A look at 10 things to watch in the NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen, of Denmark, stops a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ducks G Hiller dismayed by pre-playoff benching

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

The Phoenix Coyotes players wave their sticks as they acknowledge the crowd after an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Stars 2-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Coyotes fall flat late under new owners

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres right wing Drew Stafford cleans out his locker on Monday, April 14, 2014, after the NHL hockey team clinched the NHL's worst record, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Nick LoVerde)

Sabres hope they’ve bottomed out with season over

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) skates with the puck as Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson (44) pursues in the first period of a hockey game, Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers GM wants to build around young nucleus

Associated Press

NHL Capsules

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NHL Calendar

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Cal Heeter, left, reaches for a rebound in front of teammate Sean Couturier (14) and Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Staal scores twice as ‘Canes beat Flyers 6-5 in SO

By DAVE ZEITLIN - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Carl Klingberg, from Sweden, celebrates his first NHL goal, against the Calgary Flames, during second period NHL action in Calgary, Alberta, Friday, April 11, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal)

Postma’s 1st goal lifts Jets over Flames

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Boston Bruins' Reilly Smith (18) shoots wide of Buffalo Sabres' Matt Hackett (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins clinch NHL’s top record, beat Sabres 4-1

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press