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Russia forward Alexander Radulov, left, forward Ilya Kovalchuk, center and forward Alexander Ovechkin huddle during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Olympic hockey: Russia practices without Datsyuk

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Russia forward Alexander Ovechkin looks to score during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Ovechkin arrives in Russia to lead hockey hopes

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates a goal by Patrick Kane, not shown, against Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

NHL teammates become foes at the Olympics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, and defenseman Connor Carrick, right, battle New Jersey Devils right wing Stephen Gionta during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

As the Games go on, non-Olympian Caps will take some time to relax and recuperate

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Radko Gudas (7) knocks Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) off the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Palat has 2 goals, Lightning beat Red Wings 4-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Finland puts 2 KHL players on Olympic roster

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left winger Patrick Sharp (10) and right winger Marian Hossa (81), of the Czech Republic, celebrate a goal by center Jonathan Toews (19) against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. The Blackhawks won, 2-0. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Pro chemistry is a key element in Olympic hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left winger Patrick Sharp (10) and right winger Marian Hossa (81), of the Czech Republic, celebrate a goal by center Jonathan Toews (19) against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. The Blackhawks won, 2-0. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A lot to like about first part for Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) checks Edmonton Oilers' Taylor Hall to the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Merrill’s 1st goal lifts Devils over Oilers in OT

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) celebrates his goal in front of Winnipeg Jets right wing Devin Setoguchi (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin gets 40th to lead Capitals past Jets 4-2

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson pushes the puck away from Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Ennis (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

Michalek leads Senators past Sabres 3-2

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) attacks as Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1), of Switzerland, and defenseman Luca Sbisa (5), of Italy, defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Chicago blanks Ducks 2-0 in meeting of NHL’s best

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2013, photo, Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, of Sweden, adjusts his helmet during hockey practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sedin says he's physically unable to play for Sweden at the Sochi Winter Games. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck, File)

Sweden’s Henrik Sedin sitting out Olympics

Associated Press

Islanders trade 2 to Blackhawks for 4th-round pick

Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin, center, celebrates his goal with defenseman Karl Alzner, left; left wing Martin Erat (10), from the Czech Republic; center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden; and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Washington. It was Ovechkin's 40th goal of the season. The Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovechkin scores his 40th goal, lifts Capitals to 4-2 win over Winnipeg

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

In this photo taken on Jan. 24, 2014, Dr. Jeff Kutcher is interviewed in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dr. Kutcher is going to Russia as a volunteer for the U.S. Olympic Committee to look out for the well-being of Americans’ neurological health in every sport. The neurologist will also evaluate NHL players from all 12 countries as needed. International Olympic Committee medical director Dr. Richard Budgett says he doesn’t know of another country that is sending a neurologist next month to care for its athletes. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Concussion specialist may begin new era in Sochi

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former NHL star Mark Messier hold up the Stanley Cup at a Rogers and NHL event in Toronto on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. Nearly 500 regular season games will air in Canada as part of the blockbuster 12-year agreement between Rogers Communications and the NHL. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Aaron Vincent Elkaim)

Rogers announces more details about NHL deal

Associated Press