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The Latest: Lightning’s Stamkos added to NHL’s COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom (48) celebrates after left wing Max Comtois scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Comtois scores in 3rd as Gibson, Ducks blank Vegas 1-0

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in an overtime shootout to win an NHL hockey game 4-3 against the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Sharks return from long trip for 1st home game in 11 months

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer shoots out a stream of water after taking a drink while waiting for a face off against the Minnesota Wild in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rusty Avs return after week away due to COVID protocols

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson, right, celebrates with defenseman Michael Del Zotto, left, and left wing Nick Foligno after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blue Jackets use 4-goal third period to beat Blackhawks 6-5

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Mathieu Olivier (25) fights with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tensions rising: NHL multigame series ratchet up animosity

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The New York Rangers prepare to play against the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

NHL adds game-day rapid testing to stem COVID-19 outbreaks

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Former Boston Bruins' Willie O'Ree tips his hat as he is honored prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Boston, in this Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, file photo. The Boston Bruins say they will retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier. O’Ree will have his No. 22 jersey honored prior to the Bruins’ Feb. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils. He became the league’s first Black player when he suited up for Boston on Jan. 18, 1958, against the Montreal Canadiens, despite being legally blind in one eye. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Bruins postpone O’Ree honors until ‘22 so fans can be there

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - Former Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Voorhees, N.J., in this Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, file photo. Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to a former rival to help them keep the Stanley Cup window open for Sidney Crosby and company. The team hired former Philadelphia Flyer goaltender and general manager Ron Hextall as the team's general manager on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Front-office situation settled, Penguins press forward

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, stops a redirected shot off the stick of Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Hey ref, how was breakfast? Unique season forges new bonds

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves, left, celebrates after defenseman Zach Whitecloud scored against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Whitecloud scores late, lifts Vegas to 5-4 win over Ducks

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jake Walman, left, chases after a loose puck along with teammate Justin Faulk (72) and Arizona Coyotes' John Hayden, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

NHL takes big stride on data and analytics with AWS deal

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) reaches for a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) but can't stop the puck as Stamkos scores in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Stamkos, Joseph lead Lightning past Preds 6-1 for 6th in row

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) is unable to stop a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Pius Suter (24) in overtime of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. The Blackhawks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Suter scores winner as Blackhawks edge Stars 2-1 in OT again

Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Tanner Kero (64) looks on as Chicago Blackhawks' Kevin Lankinen (32) blocks a shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Blackhawks beat Stars 2-1 in OT for second straight victory

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2014, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall laughs during an NHL hockey news conference in Philadelphia. Mario Lemieux and the Pittsburgh Penguins are turning to a former rival to help them keep the Stanley Cup window open for Sidney Crosby and company. The team hired former Philadelphia Flyer goaltender and general manager Ron Hextall as the team's general manager on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Penguins tap Hextall as GM, Burke as president of hockey ops

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikko Koivu, left, chases the puck in front of Carolina Hurricanes forward Morgan Geekie during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Blue Jackets C Mikko Koivu retires during 16th NHL season

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Anders Lee, left, of the New York Islanders attempts to deflect a shot but he is stopped by Igor Shesterkin, right, of the New York Rangers during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Cizikas, Martin score in 3rd as Islanders top Rangers 2-0

Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Mathieu Olivier (25) fights with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Luke Schenn (2) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Cirelli scores twice as Tampa Bay beats Predators 4-1

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press