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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Canada's Alexis Lafreniere shoots during the team's practice at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The Detroit Red Wings desperately hope to win the NHL draft lottery, giving them the first shot to perhaps select Lafreniere. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Red Wings have shot to win NHL lottery to draft Lafreniere

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

NHL’s focus shifts to Canadian cities as possible hubs

By ROB GILLIES and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) plays against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. The Edmonton Oilers’ sudden resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Boston’s David Pastrnak made their case, too, during a pandemic-shortened season. And don’t forget New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, a late entry in the discussion. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

John Druce of the Washington Capitals (19), puts the puck past New York Rangers goalie John Vanbiesbrouck in overtime to win the NHL Patrick Division finals April 28, 1990, at Madison Square Garden. The Caps beat the Rangers 2-1, and won the series four games to one. Defending on the play is Rangers Troy Mallette (26), and Ron Greschne, upper left. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey)

Capitals’ playoff run in 1990 deserves a second look

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Puck woes: NHL’s bottom line facing short-term blow

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

John Carlson had a historic scoring year, but he’s far from a Norris Trophy lock

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Blues' Joel Edmundson pauses as fans use their phones to light up Scottrade Center during a ceremony as part of a league-wide cancer awareness campaign, before an NHL hockey game between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings in St. Louis. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing. Playing in empty buildings would require a significant recalibration. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Trudeau says government is ‘open’ to NHL hub city in Canada

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle, left, is congratulated on his goal by teammates Cedric Paquette, right, and J.T. Brown during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tuesday, May 24, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco) **FiLE**

NHL players stand up with unified voice against racism

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) eyes the puck during a game against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Todd Reirden says Capitals’ No. 1 goalie job is Braden Holtby’s to lose

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - This Dec. 23, 2019 file photo shows Florida Panthers center Brian Boyle (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. The predominantly white sport of hockey has a checkered history of racism and a culture of not standing out from the team or speaking out. The death of George Floyd in Minnesota has shattered that silence. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

‘Long overdue’: White NHL players find their voice on racism

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, follows through on a shot during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Washington. Washington's Alex Ovechkin and Boston's David Pastrnak share the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy the league announced Thursday, May 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

NHL, NHLPA set training camp date for relaunching season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Pittsburgh. Guentzel feared his season was over thanks to a shoulder injury in December. The &quot;pause&quot; caused by the pandemic has given him renewed optimism that he will be ready when the playoffs hopefully being this summer. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

NHL camps to open July 10 if league, players agree to resume

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

An outside shot of MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Capitals to begin small-group workouts Thursday

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel celebrates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in Pittsburgh. Guentzel feared his season was over thanks to a shoulder injury in December. The &quot;pause&quot; caused by the pandemic has given him renewed optimism that he will be ready when the playoffs hopefully being this summer. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Jake’s Back: Pause opens door for Pens’ All-Star Guentzel

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

In this May 27, 2019, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, in Boston. The NHL nailed down the final details of a playoff format if the season can resume on the same day word came out that another player has tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ** FILE **

NHL provides clarity to postseason plan

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 16, 2020, file photo, Tina Nguyen, left, a nurse at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle's International District, takes a nose swab sample from David Carroll, an ICHS employee, during testing for the coronavirus in Seattle. At a cost of $120-130 per test and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s estimate the league will need 25,000-35,000 in total to get through the playoffs, the price tag he concedes is “millions of dollars.” But regular testing is something players insisted on in the name of feeling safe to compete.(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

NHL plans to test players for COVID-19 daily if games resume

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Kings' Mikey Anderson, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Kings were the NHL's hottest team before the coronavirus pandemic ended the regular season prematurely. They're hoping they can eventually build on that success whenever they get back on the ice. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LA Kings hope late-season surge indicates brighter future

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck next to Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals restart explained: What to know following NHL return-to-play news

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 24 2020, file photo, fans leave the Staples Center after a public memorial for former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, in Los Angeles. Staple Center is one of the possible locations the NHL has zeroed in on to host playoff games if it can return amid the coronavirus pandemic. The league will ultimately decide on two or three locations for games, with government regulations, testing and COVID-19 frequency among the factors for the decision that should be coming within the next three to four weeks. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

NHL monitoring situation before choosing where to play games

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Denver. The Capitals won 3-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Capitals have sixth-best odds to win Stanley Cup after restart announcement

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times