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Ottawa Senators centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates a goal against the Dallas Stars with left wing Anthony Duclair (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL trade winds blow Hurricanes’ way in completing 3 deals

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow (23) controls the puck ahead of New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

First-round picks not for rent on NHL trade deadline day

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates after scoring during overtime period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Capitals acquire Kovalchuk from Canadiens for 3rd-rounder

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his 700th career goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? NHL’s new Mr. 700 has a chance

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo (21) puts the puck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Kyle Okposo scores 2 in Sabres’ 2-1 win over Winnipeg Jets

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Flames start road trip with 4-2 win over Red Wings

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin poses with the puck commemorating his 700th career NHL goal that he scored against the New Jersey Devils in the third period at Prudential Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, New Jersey. (Patrick McDermott/NHLI Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin at 700: NHL greats weigh in on his climb, quest for Gretzky

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian (4) plays against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Sabres placed suspended defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers Friday, Feb. 21, with the intention of terminating his contract. The move puts the Sabres in position to part ways with a disgruntled player who asked to be traded earlier this season and spent the past week refusing to report to Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, New York. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Lightning sign Bogosian after contract terminated by Sabres

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his 700th career goal with defenseman Michal Kempny (6) and defenseman Nick Jensen (3) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

700 club: Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin scores for milestone goal

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan plays against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL hockey game in Detroit. After realizing he was coming to a dead end in his battle with an alcohol problem, Ryan says, asking for help has shown him a way forward. Ryan met with the media Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2020, for the first time since entering the joint NHL/NHL Players Association assistance program Nov. 20. Ryan said the alcohol problem is one he's been battling for a while, and that he attempted to deal with it on his own before realizing he needed more help.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Ryan confronts addiction, preps for return to Ottawa lineup

Associated Press

San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) falls over New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Rangers beat Sharks 3-2, stretch win streak to 3 games

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta, left, makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Keller, Garland each score 2, power Coyotes past Lightning

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) as New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) and defenseman Mirco Mueller (25) react during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Ovechkin scores 700th career goal, Devils beat Capitals 3-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Pierre Engvall (47) scores his team's third goal of the game against Carolina Hurricanes emergency goalie David Ayres (90) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Zamboni driver, 42, gets win as emergency goalie for ‘Canes

Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Martin Kaut, left, is defended by Anaheim Ducks' Brendan Guhle during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Avs’ Francouz gets first NHL shutout against Anaheim 1-0

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Predators send Salomaki to Maple Leafs for defenseman Harpur

Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marin Frk, left, shoots the puck as Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LA Kings ink forward Martin Frk to 2-year contract extension

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Alex DeBrincat, left, celebrates with left wing Brandon Saad after scoring the winning goal against the Nashville Predators during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DeBrincat scores twice, rallies Blackhawks past Preds in OT

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, right, celebrates with left wing Max Pacioretty after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Vegas stops Tampa Bay’s 11-game streak with 5-3 win

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron (57) is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

Perron scores as Blues beat Stars 5-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press