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Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) waits next to Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) at the opening faceoff of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout in Hall’s debut

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Shesterkin gets first NHL shutout, Rangers beat Devils 3-0

Associated Press

FILE - Los Angeles Kings' Jeff Carter (77) can't get his stick on a rebound in front of Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) with Jack Johnson (73) defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, file photo. All divisional play during this shortened NHL season gives an added perk to most of the players traded at the deadline: They'll get to face different teams. Jeff Carter is plenty used to Eastern opponents after starting with the Flyers but will be glad to play in front of some home fans with the Penguins. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Players traded to new division face ‘refreshing’ opponents

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky, left, congratulates goaltender Philipp Grubauer after an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Monday, April 12, 2021, in Denver. The Avalanche won 4-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sakic embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Monday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly, right, controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blackhawks push for playoff spot after active trade deadline

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 20, 2021, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) skates against Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning acquired defenseman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a three-team trade Saturday, April 10, 2021, that also involves the Detroit Red Wings. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Lightning and Maple Leafs among NHL trade deadline winners

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Sabres forward Taylor Hall (4) is shown during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. The banged-up Boston Bruins are getting a boost for their late-season playoff push by acquiring forward Taylor Hall in a trade with the Buffalo Sabres reached early Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Mantha at deadline

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Jesper Fast (71) tries to gather in the puck in front of Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) and Alex Biega (3) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Red Wings upend Hurricanes with 3-1 victory

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) gets around Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

The Latest: Hurricanes, Ducks swap defensemen

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 27, 2021 file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Taylor Hall plays against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Boston. The Buffalo Sabres could trade 2018 MVP Hall, who signed for just this season and is a pending free agent. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Bruins bolster playoff push, acquire Taylor Hall from Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Ben Harpur (17) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) chase a loose puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Divisional arms races heat up at NHL trade deadline

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point, right, reaches for the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno during the first period an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, April 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Quarantine requirements make for uneven NHL trade deadline

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings left wing Andreas Athanasiou (22) celebrates with center Jeff Carter (77) after scoring a gaol against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Carter’s coming: Penguins acquire veteran forward from Kings

By JOE REEDY and WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammate Tyler Toffoli during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal on Monday, April 12, 2021. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens cool off Maple Leafs with 4-2 victory

Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Iafallo (19) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 9, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Alex Iafallo gets 4-year, $16 million extension from Kings

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

D.C. expands fan capacity, with Capital One Arena now opening

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals' Zdeno Chara waves to the crowd after a video tribute during the first period of an NHL hockey game against his former team the Boston Bruins, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Caps roll 8-1 in Chara’s 1st game in front of Bruins fans

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

FILE - Washington Capitals' Jonas Siegenthaler plays during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia, in this Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, file photo. The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler on Sunday, April 11, 2021, from the Washington Capitals for a 2021 third-round pick. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Capitals trade D Siegenthaler to Devils for 3rd-round pick

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno, right, controls the puck in front of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets trade Foligno to Maple Leafs in 3-team deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press