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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Blues-Blackhawks game on NBCSN to feature all-female crew

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks' Zack MacEwan, left, checks Colorado Avalanche's Kevin Connauton during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 6, 2020, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

MacEwen scores 2, Canucks double up Avalanche 6-3

Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Mike Freeman, left, signs autographs for fans as a Goodyear Stadium employee holds a container of pens and autograph cards prior to the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz. The stadium offered the items for players to sign autographs as a precaution for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Virus may have US sports leagues cutting locker-room access

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Former Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo smiles as he speaks during a news conference before a jersey retirement ceremony, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Luongo’s No. 1 jersey goes to the Panthers’ rafters

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson, right, stops a shot in front of Toronto Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 6, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Ducks deal Maple Leafs 3rd straight loss, 2-1

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, skates with the puck during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kovalchuk finds home with Capitals after whirlwind journey

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen, right, stops a shot against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kings come through in shootout for 1-0 win over Maple Leafs

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, goaltender Roberto Luongo warms up prior to an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers are going to send Luongo's No. 1 jersey to the rafters and make him the first player in franchise history to receive that distinction during a ceremony before a game against Montreal, Luongo's hometown team, Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach, File)

Roberto Luongo’s jersey set to be retired by Panthers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Drake Caggiula, left, is checked by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Caleb Jones during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NHL urges players to limit fan contact because of virus

Associated Press

=New Jersey Devils defenseman Dakota Mermis, right, celebrates with defenseman Damon Severson (28) after scoring against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Newark. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Devils end defending Cup champion Blues’ 8-game win streak

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks center Drake Caggiula (91) passes the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Filip Hronek (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 6, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Bright-spot Fabbri scores and Red Wings 2-1 beat Blackhawks

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2007, file photo, former Montreal Canadiens' Henri Richard responds to questions in Ottawa, Ontario. Henri Richard, the speedy center who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, died Friday, March 6, 2020. He was 84. His death was announced by the team. Richard had Alzheimer's disease. (Paul Chiasson, Canadian Press via AP)

Henri Richard, winner of 11 Cups with Canadiens, dies at 84

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider makes a save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Newark. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Devils beat St. Louis 4-2, snap Blues’ 8-game win streak

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrate as they wait for a teammate to join them after Zibanejad scored a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Zibanejad scores 5 goals, Rangers knock Caps from 1st place

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin and center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrate after Zibanejad scored in overtime of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in New York. The Rangers defeated the Capitals 6-5 in overtime; Zibanejad scored five goals. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Zibanejad scores 5 goals to lead Rangers past Caps in OT

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks left wing Max Jones (49) backhands the puck as Colorado Avalanche defenseman Mark Barberio (44) pokes at it during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Denver. (AP Photo/John Leyba)

Rakell scores late in OT, Ducks beat Avalanche 4-3

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with defenseman Torey Krug (47) after Krug scored the winning goal during an overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Krug scores in OT, Bruins rally past Panthers 2-1

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference before an NHL hockey game between the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Uniondale, NY. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

NHL keeping close eye on virus, limiting employee travel

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek (92) vies for the puck with New Jersey Devils defenseman Connor Carrick (5) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Lehner gets first shutout of season, Vegas beats Devils 3-0

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press