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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Crosby scores goal, leads Penguins to 5-1 Game 3 over Flyers

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) scores the game winning goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during the second overtime of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Friday, April 13, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Haula’s goal in 2nd OT gives Vegas 2-1 win over Kings

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with Jake Guentzel (59) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins defense quietly doing its job against Flyers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of Game 1 in an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Joe Morrow breaks tie, Jets beat Wild 3-2 in Game 1

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury leans on the top of the net during a timeout against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Gary Bettman: NHL Awards to remain in Las Vegas

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel, left, and general manager Jason Botterill shake hands before an NHL hockey news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. If there's anything Botterill can draw upon from his experience with the Penguins, is seeing the notable difference between what makes up a winning organization such as Pittsburgh, and a losing one in a Sabres team that finished last for the third time in five years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Changing losing culture top offseason priority for Sabres GM

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) and right wing Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate Wheeler's goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Captain Blake Wheeler will lead the Jets against the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of a first round playoff series on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Winnipeg. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Soaring Jets get set to start at home vs. experienced Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2018, file photo, from left, Nashville Predators Ryan Johansen (92), Pekka Rinne (35), captain Roman Josi (59), National Hockey League Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, Ryan Ellis (4), Mattias Ekholm (14), Filip Forsberg (9), stand next to the President's Trophy after accepting the trophy on behalf of the organization before an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Nashville, Tenn. The changing of the guard begins at the top, where Nashville clinched its first Central Division title by running away with the league's best record. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Predators, Golden Knights reflect change of NHL West’s guard

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes' Max Domi, right, controls the puck as he skates by the Anaheim Ducks' Andy Welinski during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Ducks won 3-0. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Arizona Coyotes looking to build upon strong second half

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Florida Panthers' Evgenii Dadonov (63) is congratulated by Aaron Ekblad after he scored against the Boston Bruins during the third period of Florida's 4-2 win in an NHL hockey game in Boston Sunday, April 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Panthers optimistic about future after disappointing finish

By ALAN POUPART - Associated Press

Rangers fire coach Alain Vigneault after missing playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) celebrates his goal with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33), of Sweden, defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. The Predators won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Predators beat Capitals 4-3 to wrap up Presidents’ Trophy

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goalie Chad Johnson (31) looks for the puck as Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman (68) collides with the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres clinch 31st following 4-2 loss to Senators

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

National Hockey League's Mike Bolt, who is a keeper of the Stanley Cup when it travels, points out Gordon &quot;Gordie&quot; Howe's name on the team engraving of the 1954-1955 Detroit Red Wings in Boston, Monday, April 2, 2018. The names of Hockey Hall of Famers like Bobby Hull, Maurice &quot;Rocket&quot; Richard and Howe will be removed from the Stanley Cup to make room for the next generation of champions. When a new layer is added to the 126-year-old trophy, the championship teams from 1954-65 will need to be removed so the trophy doesn't grow too big to travel. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Stanley Cup saying goodbye to names like Richard, Hull, Howe

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (15) and Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (11), of Finland, reach for the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Uncommon path should ease NHL learning curve for Tolvanen

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, center, celebrates his second period goal against the Ottawa Senators with right wings Evgeny Svechnikov (77), of Russia, and Anthony Mantha, right, during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Howard gets 1st shutout, Red Wings beat Senators 2-0

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Eeli Tolvanen, of Finland, left, celebrates a goal with Sami Lepisto (18) during the second period of the preliminary round of the men's hockey game against Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. The Nashville Predators have signed forward Eeli Tolvanen of Finland, the 30th pick overall last year, to an entry-level contract, adding the talented 18-year-old to a roster already sitting atop the NHL. General manager David Poile announced Thursday, March 29, 2018, that the immigration and other paperwork had been completed with Tolvanen agent Jay Grossman in Nashville to finalize the last details. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Tolvanen watch ends with Predators signing 18-year-old Finn

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel (15) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with right wing Jason Pominville (29) and centre Zemgus Girgensons (28) during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak

Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane, center, celebrates his goal with teammate Chris Tierney (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames Saturday, March 24, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Deadline additions help streaking Sharks surge into playoffs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Derek Forbort (24) tries to stop Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97), who gets the shot off during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid nets 2, grabs scoring lead as Oilers beat Kings 3-2

Associated Press