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Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, left, stops a shot by Minnesota Wild winger Jason Zucker (16) as Panthers defenseman Riley Stillman pushes Zucker past the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

NHL teams realize backup goaltender is important position

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Jordan Greenway, left, checks Detroit Red Wings' Robby Fabbri in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Staal, Zuccarello lead Wild past Red Wings 4-2

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Laurent Brossoit, left, makes a save against Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Bjorkstrand leads Blue Jackets past Jets for 6th straight

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas (88), of the Czech Republic, celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Williams scores twice, Hurricanes defeat Jets 4-1

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press

Florida Panthers head coach and former Chicago Blackhawks coach, Joel Quenneville acknowledges the crowds applause during the first period of an NHL hockey game between the Blackhawks and Panthers, marking Quenneville's return as a head coach Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Quenneville coaches Panthers to 4-3 win over Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14), right, is congratulated on his goal by teammate Andrei Svechnikov (37), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Williams scores twice, leads Hurricanes past Jets 4-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Alex Ovechkin named NHL first star of week

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates in against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Kane gets 1,000th point, Blackhawks beat Jets 5-2

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates his goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) with his teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pearson leads Canucks past Sharks and into 1st in Pacific

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) congratulates Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28) after Bjorkstrand scored a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in New York. Bjorkstrom scored both goals as the Blue Jackets defeated the Rangers 2-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Bjorkstrand scores twice, rallies Jackets over Rangers 2-1

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) attempts a wraparound as Ottawa Senators goaltender Marcus Hogberg (35) covers the near post during first-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hogberg makes 40 saves, Senators beat Flames 5-2

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Florida Panthers defenseman Mark Pysyk is congratulated for his goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Panthers beat Red Wings 4-1 for season-high 4-game streak

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ovechkin’s 2nd straight hat trick lifts Caps past Isles 6-4

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

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By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson, right, controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Predators’ Arvidsson fined $2,000 under NHL diving policy

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Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal (12) and Ryan Suter (20) congratulate Zach Parise (11) on his goal as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney (35) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Parise, Suter score as Wild beat Lightning 3-2 to snap skid

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, skates during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Ovechkin scores 3 times in Capitals’ 5-2 win over Devils

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights new head coach Peter DeBoer talks to media after defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Golden Knights beat Senators in DeBoer’s debut with Vegas

By The Associated Press - Associated Press