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Dallas Stars head coach Jim Montgomery, Andrew Cogliano (11), Jason Dickinson (18) and Corey Perry (10) watch play against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The Stars won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Dallas Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) during an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

John Carlson, Capitals defenseman, wins NHL ‘First Star of the Week’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Blue Jackets snap skid, end Capitals’ winning streak at six

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner: We will not tolerate abusive behavior

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - 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

New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Panarin, Lundqvist lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) celebrates with teammates T.J. Oshie and Lars Eller (20) after scoring a goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in New York. The Rangers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Evgeny Kutznetsov scores for Capitals in loss to Rangers

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, stands on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals become new favorites to win Stanley Cup

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning Brayden Point (21) take a shot as Buffalo Sabres' goalie Linus Ullman defends during an NHL hockey game in Globen Arena, Stockholm Sweden. Friday. Nov. 8, 2019. (Anders Wiklund/TT via AP)

Kucherov scores, Lightning top Sabres 3-2 in Sweden

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

A bicyclist uses a tire track to guide her bicycle down South Monroe Street as the season's first snow storm sweeps over the metropolitan area Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Denver. Forecasters predict that the snow will move out and cold temperatures will envelope the area as the storm moves on to the plains. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NHL, Air Force Academy promote Kings-Avalanche outdoor game

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Erik Haula (56), of Finland, reaches across Montreal Canadiens center Max Domi (13) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Domi aims to inspire hockey players with Type 1 diabetes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) celebrates after assisting on a goal by Ville Heinola during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Heinola, inexperienced D lead Jets past Penguins, 4-1

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

This October 2018 photo provided by the NWHL shows National Women’s Hockey League founder Dani Rylan at TRIA Rink in St. Paul, Minn. Dani Rylan has a blunt message for her detractors in preparing to open her fifth season. To those questioning the league's stability after several franchises lost their local NHL teams' backing, and some of the world’s top players opted to sit out this year, Rylan is defiant by insisting there will be a sixth season next October, a seventh one after that, and so on. &quot;We're not going anywhere. We're just growing,&quot; she told The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview last month. (Kirsten Burton/NWHL via AP)

Rylan defiant in face of detractors as NWHL opens 5th season

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) falls on top of Buffalo Sabres' Johan Larsson (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sheary scores twice against old team, Sabres beat Penguins

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Zemgus Girgensons (28) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sabres beat Penguins 3-1 in opener for both teams

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin celebrates his empty net goal during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the New York Islanders on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/ Bill Kostroun)

Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene among many on the move in NHL

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger watches during the third period of the team's NHL preseason hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Coaching carousel: Sabres Krueger fine with being unknown

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 3-1. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Blue Jackets ready to move past stars’ departures

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of the team's preseason NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hughes, Hall, Hischier look to lead Devils back to playoffs

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press