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Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Jets halt San Jose’s hot streak with 5-1 road win vs Sharks

By JOE STIGLICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2012, file photo, Calgary Flames' Akim Aliu, a Nigerian-born Canadian, celebrates his goal during first period NHL hockey action against the Anaheim Ducks, in Calgary, Alberta. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh, File)

Aliu calls Flames coach’s apology ‘misleading, insincere’

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Kirby Dach (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Crawford, Blackhawks blank Stars, end Dallas’ win streak.

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Jordan Greenway celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Kahkonen has 32 saves, Suter scores, Wild win

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters watches practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Flames coach apologizes for language used with black player

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers assistant Michel Therrien, left, and head coach Alain Vigneault stand behind their bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in Pittsburgh. Of 31 teams, 20 have a former NHL head coach as an assistant and six have more than one. Concerns about having too many cooks in the kitchen are blown away by the benefits of experience for how to deal with players, handle game situations and scout opponents. When Kevin Hayes got off to a slow start with the Philadelphia Flyers, coach Alain Vigneault didn’t need to go talk to him. Assistants Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien took care of that. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Help not available: NHL staffs brimming with ex-head coaches

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, front, looks down as San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon, left, defenseman Tim Heed, center, and goalie Martin Jones (31) celebrate their 4-3 win in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Marleau scores in OT, surging Sharks top Kings 4-3

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) clears the puck away from Buffalo Sabres' Conor Sheary (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Lightning get 2 short-handed goals, beat Sabres 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters stands behind Andrew Mangiapane (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The Penguins won in overtime 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Calgary coach in limbo after allegedly using racial slurs

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet shares a laugh with Jason Demers (55) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Glendale, Ariz. Of 31 teams, 20 have a former NHL head coach as an assistant and six have more than one. Concerns about having too many cooks in the kitchen are blown away by the benefits of experience for how to deal with players, handle game situations and scout opponents.“There's a lot of little fires that coaches have to go through _ head coaches _ and I think when you have a staff with experience, they can put those fires out before they get to you,” said Tocchet, who has Phil Housley and John MacLean on his staff.(AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Former NHL head coaches serving as assistants

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jared McCann (19) celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Guentzel scores in OT, Penguins beat Flames 3-2

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters watches practice in Regina, Saskatchewan, ahead of the NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets. Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving said the team is looking into an accusation that head coach Bill Peters directed racial slurs toward a Nigerian-born hockey player a decade ago in the minor leagues, then arranged for the player’s demotion when he complained. Akim Aliu tweeted Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, that Peters “dropped the N bomb several times towards me in the dressing room in my rookie year because he didn’t like my choice of music.” (Liam Richards/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

The Latest: Peters will not coach Flames against Sabres

Associated Press

The New York Rangers celebrate a game winning goal by Tony DeAngelo during the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. The Rangers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Rangers edge Wild 3-2 in OT, Lundqvist 5th on wins list

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

NHL suspends Lightning Cernak 2 games for elbowing Dahlin

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou, left, battles with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) and center Eetu Luostarinen (43) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Reimer gets 22nd shutout, Hurricanes beat Red Wings 2-0

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Washington Capitals want to play regular-season game in Russia or Sweden

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) scores a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during a shootout of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Oilers defeated the Coyotes 4-3. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

McDavid scores shootout winner, Oilers top Coyotes 4-3

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, battles for the puck with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Christopher Tanev (8) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Preds’ Viktor Arvidsson out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury

Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture, right rear, is congratulated by left wing Evander Kane (9) and defenseman Brent Burns, front right, after scoring against the New York Islanders during overtime in an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. The Sharks won 2-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Couture scores in OT again, Sharks top Islanders 2-1

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Warren Foegele (13) tries to score against Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky (72), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Hurricanes stop Panthers 4-2 as defensemen power the offense

By KEN TYSIAC - Associated Press