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Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams (14) is congratulated by Brock McGinn (23), Calvin de Haan (44) and Jordan Staal, rear, following Williams' goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, left, of Denmark, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes beat Maple Leafs 5-2 to halt Toronto streak at 4

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 16, 1974, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers, Dave Schultz (8) left, tries to swing around linesman John D'Amico, center, to get to Boston Bruins Carol Vadnais in a first period fight during an NHL playoff game in Boston. Both players were penalized for fighting. In the 1970s, the Flyers had guys like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz, Bob “The Hound” Kelly and Andre “Moose” Dupont around to not just beat opponents but beat them up, too. More than 40 years later, the Flyers still carry the “Bullies” nickname but are hardly bullying anyone: They’re one of only two teams in the NHL without a fight a quarter of the way through the season. (AP Photo/File)

Bye, bye Broad Street Bullies? Flyers don’t have a fight yet

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference in New York. The NHL and lawyers for retired players say a tentative settlement has been reached in a concussion lawsuit brought against the league. The league and players’ lawyers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, announced a tentative non-class settlement had been reached in the consolidated case after months of court-ordered mediation. The lawsuit involved more than1 00 former players who accused the NHL of failing to better prevent head trauma or warn players of such risks while promoting violent play that led to their injuries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Column: Easy to declare a winner in NHL concussion lawsuit

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, right, of Finland, stops a shot by Anaheim Ducks' Andrew Cogliano during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Predators may have NHL’s best goalie combo on, off ice

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson, top left, scores a goal on Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. Wilson returned to the lineup after his 20-game suspension was reduced to 14 by a neutral arbitrator. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Suspension over early, Wilson helps lead Caps past Wild

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference in New York. The NHL and lawyers for retired players say a tentative settlement has been reached in a concussion lawsuit brought against the league. The league and players’ lawyers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, announced a tentative non-class settlement had been reached in the consolidated case after months of court-ordered mediation. The lawsuit involved more than1 00 former players who accused the NHL of failing to better prevent head trauma or warn players of such risks while promoting violent play that led to their injuries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Tentative NHL concussion lawsuit settlement at a glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza scores in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The Latest: Judge’s decision in summer led to settlement

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference in New York, Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. professional sports league to strike a deal with the casino giant since the Supreme Court opened the way to expanded gambling last spring. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ** FILE **

NHL, ex-players settle concussion litigation

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference in New York. The NHL and lawyers for retired players say a tentative settlement has been reached in a concussion lawsuit brought against the league. The league and players’ lawyers on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, announced a tentative non-class settlement had been reached in the consolidated case after months of court-ordered mediation. The lawsuit involved more than1 00 former players who accused the NHL of failing to better prevent head trauma or warn players of such risks while promoting violent play that led to their injuries. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

NHL, retired players reach $19M concussions settlement

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Michal Kempny and Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer fight for a lose puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Capitals’ homestand ends with a thud in loss to Coyotes

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (28), of Denmark, battles for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Power play, Sergei Bobrovsky shine as Blue Jackets beat Capitals

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) scores a goal on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Canes hold on to beat Blackhawks 4-3, spoil Colliton’s debut

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 21, 2017 file photo, Chicago Blackhawks' head coach Joel Quenneville speaks at a news conference during the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago. The Blackhawks have fired the three-time Stanley Cup winning coach. General manager Stan Bowman announced the startling dismissal of Quenneville and assistants Kevin Dineen and Ulf Samuelsson on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, and appointed Jeremy Colliton the new coach. Chicago was off to a 6-6-3 start and missed the playoffs last season. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam, File) **FILE**

Blackhawks fire 3-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Joel Quenneville

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny (6) defends against Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Treatment of concussions on the ice evolves as NHL fights lawsuit

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings interim coach Willie Desjardins reacts to a question from reporters after his first practice with his new team on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. Desjardins is taking over for the fired John Stevens with hopes of improving the Kings' NHL-worst start to the season. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

New coach Desjardins says LA Kings have “got to win now”

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media prior to the ice hockey NHL Global Series match Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (Martti Kainulainen/Lehtikuva via AP)

Bettman: NHL plans regular season games in Prague, Stockholm

Associated Press

FILE — In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70), of Sweden, is tended to by a trainer after he was checked by Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, not seen, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, in Washington. Also seen are Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29), St. Louis Blues left wing Mackenzie MacEachern (62) and St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23), of Russia. Wilson has been suspended 20 games by the NHL for a blindside hit to the head of an opponent during a preseason game. Wilson's punishment was announced Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, just hours before the reigning Stanley Cup champion Capitals were to raise their banner and open their title defense by hosting the Boston Bruins to begin the regular season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Hockey’s treatment of concussions evolves while NHL fights lawsuit

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch, right, celebrates after scoring against Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson (41) during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

NHL partners with MGM to share data for sports betting

By Denis Gorman - Associated Press

Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith (41) makes a save against Toronto Maple Leafs centre Par Lindholm (26) during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Monahan, Lindholm lead Flames past Leafs 3-1

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 1979, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, left, talks with NHL president John Ziegler before an NHL Board of Governors meeting in Chicago. Former NHL President John Ziegler has died. He was 84. The NHL confirmed Ziegler's death in a statement by Commissioner Gary Bettman. Ziegler was living in Florida. The cause of death was not immediately known.(AP Photo/File)

John Ziegler, NHL president who oversaw merger, dies at 84

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press