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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Maple Leafs beat NHL-leading Lightning 4-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

People watch real-time puck and player tracking technology on display during an NHL hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks, in Las Vegas, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The NHL for the first time has tested real-time puck and player tracking in regular-season games with the aim of having it ready for the 2019-20 season. Microchips were added to players’ shoulder pads and fitted inside specially designed pucks for two Vegas Golden Knights home games this week: Tuesday against the New York Rangers and Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Antennas stationed around the arena tracked the players and the puck through radio frequencies and beamed the data to a suite where league and Players’ Association executives and representatives from 20 teams and various technology firms, sports betting companies and TV rights holders were on hand for the two nights of testing.(AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL tests puck and player tracking in regular-season games

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, center, joins Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, left, and Tod Leiweke, right, president and CEO of the Seattle Hockey Partners group, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, during a news conference in Seattle. Bettman said the NHL has promised Seattle it will host the hockey All-Star Game within its first seven seasons. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Bettman: Seattle will host NHL draft and All-Star weekend

By TIM BOOTH - 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 Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Game

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, right, looks to pass the puck as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort drops back to defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Denver. Avalanche center Tyson Jost trails the play. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Call it a comeback: No lead safe as late rallies on the rise

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Sports mourns 1960s touchstones: Mikita, Taylor, McCovey

By FRED LIEF - Associated Press

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie poses with a dog and the Stanley Cup during the team's 2019 Caps Canine Calendar photo shoot. (Photo by Virgil Ocampo Photography / courtesy of Washington Capitals)

Capitals, other NHL teams show dogs some love with pet promotions

The Washington Times

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammate Anthony Beauvillier during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Barzal gets hat trick, Isles beat Leafs in Tavares reunion

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) celebrates his overtime goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won 6-5. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Killorn scores in OT, Lightning beat Flyers 6-5

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2018 file photo, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) and San Jose Sharks forward Joonas Donskoi (27) battle in the corner during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo N.Y. When first overall pick Dahlin put pen to paper on his first NHL contract, the reverberations carried to Gothenburg and Lidkoping in his native Sweden. Dahlin signing with the Buffalo Sabres earned Sweden more than $250,000 to put back into development.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

NHL primes pump for future talent with transfer fees

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) tries to stop Vancouver Canucks defenceman Christopher Tanev's goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Ryan McDonagh (27), Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Adam Erne (73) and Vancouver Canucks center Jay Beagle (83) look on during the third period of an NHL hockey game at in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kucherov, Lightning beat Canucks 5-2 in fight-filled game

Associated Press

In this file photo, Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin named NHL’s ‘First Star of the Week’

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his goal with defenseman Michal Kempny, from the Czech Republic, at left, in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, , Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ovi’s 21st hat trick helps Caps to 6-2 rout of Red Wings

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) gets between New York Rangers defenseman Neal Pionk (44) and defenseman Marc Staal (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos hat trick sparks Lightning to 6-3 win over Rangers

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ryan Kelly, left, Otto Rogers and Rebecca Moloney cheer the announcement of a new NHL hockey team in Seattle at a celebratory party Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved adding Seattle as the league's 32nd franchise on Tuesday, with play set to begin in 2021 to allow enough time for arena renovations. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Latest: Seattle fans cheer NHL announcement, wait begins

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) watches as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, and right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrate a goal by Backstrom during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wilson scores, is ejected as Capitals extend win streak to 7

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2016, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHLPA, speak during a news conference in Toronto about the World Cup of Hockey. Houston, Quebec City and Toronto have all been touted as possible new homes for an NHL team. Communications company Quebecor applied for an expansion team for Quebec City at the same time as Las Vegas. Billionaire businessman and new Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has already met with Bettman. (Aaron Vincent Elkaim/The Canadian press via AP, File)

To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba scores a goal against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. Since trading Brent Burns seven years ago, the Wild finally have another blue-liner in Dumba, among the NHL's goal-scoring leaders for defensemen. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Long after Burns, Wild’s Dumba is top-scoring d-man in NHL

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29), of Finland, is congratulated by Brendan Lemieux after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Laine nets 5 goals, Jets defeat Blues 8-4

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner (53) skates past Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi (13) during the third period of an hockey game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Skinner leads Sabres past Canadiens 3-2, winning streak at 8

By The Associated Press - Associated Press