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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alec Martinez, front left, celebrates his goal against Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Vegas claims Pacific Division crown with 3-1 win over Kraken

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers roll past Golden Knights 7-4

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak celebrates with teammate Pavel Zacha (18) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm) **FILE**

Bruins, Hurricanes rolling as rest of NHL scramble for playoff spots

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, drives against Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

George, Leonard score 21 as Clippers beat Warriors 108-101

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Ryan Reaves (75) shoots against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Adin Hill during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Logjam at top of Pacific makes for intense playoff push

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates after Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine scored against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Laine scores 2 goals, Jets beat Golden Knights 6-3

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Matt Duchene (95) celebrates with teammate goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after defeating the Ottawa Senators in NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jackets land Duchene from Senators, then beat them 3-0

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett (93) celebrates his goal with teammate Matthew Tkachuk, right, as Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck picks himself up during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Flames score 5 goals in 1st period again to down Jets 6-3

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, left, congratulates left wing Gabriel Landeskog after he scored the winning goal against Vegas Golden Knights in the shootout session of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Denver. Colorado won 2-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Avalanche edge Golden Knights 2-1 in shootout

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4) helps to defend the net with help from goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) as Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin (21) moves in during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)

Fleury exits after 1st period but Vegas beats Canucks 4-1

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton, right, passes as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) closes in during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Jones makes 28 saves, Sharks beat struggling Kings 2-0

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture, right, is defended by Nashville Predators' Shea Weber during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Sharks head into division showdown vs. Anaheim

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist, second from left, of Sweden, is congratulated after his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Hornqvist helps Predators beat Sharks 3-0

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) celebrates his goal with defenseman Matt Irwin, left, and Logan Couture (39) after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Marleau’s goal lifts Sharks past Oilers 5-4

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Coyotes' Connor Murphy (5) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) as Penguins' Taylor Pyatt (17) and Brooks Orpik, second from right, chase down the puck ahead of Coyotes' Jeff Halpern (14) and Kyle Chipchura (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Rare Michalek goal helps Coyotes beat Penguins 3-1

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, left, fights with Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, right, as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and Darren Collison (2) look on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif. Griffin was ejected from the game. Whether the Warriors and Clippers are growing into unlikely California rivals might still be up for debate. This much is clear: neither team likes the other. The Pacific Division-leading Clippers visit the Warriors on Thursday night for the first time since Golden State's win on Christmas was marred by multiple technical fouls, elbows and heated verbal exchanges. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Warriors, Clippers growing into testy matchup

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press