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FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2005, file photo, the inscription on the Stanley Cup showing the 1919 series, the only series in the history of the cup not completed, is shown at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The Seattle Metropolitans were on the verge of winning their second Stanley Cup in three years back in 1919. They never got to celebrate. Neither did the Montreal Canadiens, their opponent in the series. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP

In another century, another pandemic ended Stanley Cup final

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club, sits empty in Washington. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NHL extends self-quarantine guideline until April 15

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester reacts to a question about his injury during a press conference, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Bouwmeester says he is feeling better since suffering a cardiac episode during an NHL game, but he is not ready to make a decision on his hockey future. Bouwmeester commented publicly Wednesday for the first time since he collapsed on the Blues' bench during a game at Anaheim earlier this month. (J.B. Forbes/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Pietrangelo says Blues teammate Bouwmeester in good health

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his game winning shootout goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the NHL Winter Classic outdoor hockey game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hockey fans will have a chance to relive some of NBC's best NHL and Olympic games for the past 12 years next week during Hockey Week in America. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Crosby, McDavid favorites again in NHLPA annual poll

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Boston University's Trevor Zegras (13) celebrates his tying goal against Northeastern's Craig Pantano, left, during the third period of the Beanpot Tournament championship NCAA college hockey game in Boston, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Ducks sign first-round pick Trevor Zegras to 3-year contract

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota State defenseman Connor Mackey (2) skates with the puck against the Bowling Green during an NCAA college hockey game in Bowling Green, Ohio. Mackey, a top college free agent, signed with the Calgary Flames last week. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Signing college free agents is rare NHL business going on

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL hockey players Jordan Staal, captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, clockwise from top left, Claude Giroux, captain of the Philadelphia Flyers, Marc Stall, alternate captain for the New York Rangers and Sidney Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, take part in an NHL video call with players representing the Metropolitan Division Thursday, March 26, 2020, in this photo made in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Ovechkin, Crosby favor NHL going directly into playoffs

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this Jan. 7, 2020, file photo ,Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Washington. Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the eighth player in NHL history to score 700 career goals. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin: Staying safe more important right now than chasing milestones

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Hurricanes ask employees to take time off

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NHL doctor warns of patchwork protocols across 31 markets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2015, file photo, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Ryan Stanton is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia. Stanton, now playing for the American Hockey League Ontario Reign, drove 27 hours with his wife, 18-month-old daughter, mother-in-law and dog from Southern California to St. Albert, Alberta. The trip was prompted after the new coronavirus pandemic put the American Hockey League Ontario Reign defenseman's season on hold last week. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Getting home: Hockey players travel scrambled by coronavirus

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Lafrenière has nothing to do but wait now that his Canadian junior hockey season is over, and uncertainty over when the NHL draft will take place as a result of the new coronavirus. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

NHL draft postponed due to pandemic, first such delay by a major league

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Lafrenière has nothing to do but wait now that his Canadian junior hockey season is over, and uncertainty over when the NHL draft will take place as a result of the new coronavirus. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

NHL’s top draft prospect staying patient amid uncertainty

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sabres agree to sign prospect defenseman Mattias Samuelsson

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Injured Penguins F Guentzel on schedule for possible return

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FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, the Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Capitals NHL hockey club, sits empty in Washington. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

NHL extending isolation period for players and staff

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Empty seats are seen at the start of an NHL hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ottawa player is 1st in NHL to test positive for COVID-19

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: First NHL player has coronavirus

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Crews cover the ice at American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Dallas Stars hockey team, after the NHL season was put on hold due to coronavirus, Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News via AP) **FILE**

NHL pushes back timeline on potential resumption of season

By Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Tom Wilson sends message to Capitals fans while NHL self-quarantine continues

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times