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Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by teammates Mitchell Marner (16) and Morgan Rielly (44) after scoring the game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Jets to end skid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Nico Sturm, left, celebrates with Carson Soucy (21) after Soucy scored a goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 4-3. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Eriksson Ek scores twice as Wild beat Golden Knights 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone (61) gains control of the puck against Minnesota Wild's Jordan Greenway (18) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Eriksson Ek gets 2 goals as Wild chase Fleury, top Vegas 4-3

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save against Tampa Bay Lightning center Blake Coleman (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Secondary scoring proves to be pivotal for the top NHL teams

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier (18) shoots the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Beauvillier lifts Islanders past Bruins 2-1 in shootout

Associated Press

Players stand on the ice during the playing of the national anthem before an NHL hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

NHL suspends Preds defenseman Dante Fabbro 2 games for hit

Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Adam Henrique, right, scores a game-winning goal on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen, center, as right wing Dustin Brown watches during overtime in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 8, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. The Ducks won 6-5 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Henrique, Rakell propel Ducks to 6-5 win over Kings in OT

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) and Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) fight in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Coleman scores, lifts Lightning to 4-3 OT win over Red Wings

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Jonas Johansson, right, blocks a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Gostisbehere ties game, Flyers rally past Buffalo 5-4 in SO

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier (18) shoots the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Islanders win 6th straight in shootout, now 4-0 vs Bruins

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier (18) shoots the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) during the shootout period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Beauvillier lifts Islanders past Bruins 2-1 in shootout

Associated Press

FILE - National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to members of the media , Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. The National Hockey League will be returning to ESPN beginning next season. People familiar with the deal say the two sides have reached agreement on a seven-year contract that will include four Stanley Cup finals. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, file)

AP sources: NHL reaches 7-year agreement with ESPN

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Joel Kiviranta, left, and left wing Roope Hintz (24) celebrate a goal by Kiviranta during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Dallas, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars score early and often to dominate Blackhawks 6-1

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Gourde helps Lightning rally for 6-3 victory over Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Tuch, Fleury lead Golden Knights past Sharks 4-0

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) defend the goal against Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Joe Pavelski (16) in the second period during an NHL hockey game on Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Predators beat Stars 4-3 in shootout

Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo is helped off the ice after an injury in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins coach: Carlo ‘feeling better,’ week-to-week after hit

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Julien Gauthier (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins' Brian Dumoulin (8) chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Crosby caps first-period outburst, Pens defeat Rangers 5-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron, right, collides with the boards next to Los Angeles Kings center Blake Lizotte during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kempe, Kopitar power Kings to comeback OT win over Blues

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press