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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby deflects a shot during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Braden Holtby, Alex Ovechkin named to NHL All-Star Game

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville points as he talks to his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks in last place halfway through season

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, controls the puck while Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin named NHL All-Star captain, tops fan vote

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) controls the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at CitiField in New York on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

J.T. Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stamkos leads surging Lightning past Canadiens 3-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg (34), of Sweden, reaches out to control the puck as Arizona Coyotes defenseman Luke Schenn covers in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Goligoski, Raanta push Coyotes past Avalanche 3-1

By BRENT W. NEW - Associated Press

File- This Dec. 9, 2017, file photo shows Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. Keller got his rookie season off to a stellar start, hit a bit of a speed bump and has started created scoring opportunities again. He is one of several rookies who have had a big impact on their teams the first three months of the season. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Boeser, Barzal leading NHL rookies out of holiday break

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by Tom Wilson (43) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

ESPN declares the 1974-75 Capitals worst hockey team of all-time

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, of Russia, splashes his face during a timeout in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Blues 3-0

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jordan Oesterle, front, is checked by Arizona Coyotes center Dylan Strome during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford leads Blackhawks to 3-1 win over Coyotes

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017, file photo ,Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. Through the first two months of the season, goals are up more than 12 percent from the same time a year ago, including a 14 percent increase on the power play and a 38 percent spike short-handed. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Slashing crackdown, infusion of youth boost NHL scoring

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba falls to the ice in front of of Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Underperforming Wild trying to pick up the defensive pace

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2017, file photo, former NHL hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Bobby Orr speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, in Los Angeles. The NHL is wrapping up its centennial celebration with what executive Steve Mayer hopes is the “ultimate documentary” about the league’s first 100 years. It accomplished one thing: teaching even “The Great One” a history lesson.“I found out some interesting things about the game that I didn't know,” Gretzky said.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NHL caps centennial with documentary lauding its greats

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Rob O'Gara (44) and New Jersey Devils right wing Drew Stafford (18) compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bruins top Devils behind Khudobin, McAvoy

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

From left, Toronto Maple Leafs' Hall of Fame player Dave Keon, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Canadiens hall of fame player Yvan Cournoyer pose next to a plaque to commemorate a 100 years of the NHL during a ceremony in Montreal, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

National Hockey League had humble beginnings 100 years ago

Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) puts a rebound behind Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) for a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. The Penguins won 5-4 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby, Sheary lead Penguins past Sabres 5-4 in OT

Associated Press

New York Rangers right wing Rick Nash (61) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 in New York. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

Rangers defeat Oilers 4-2, win 6th straight game

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau during the NHL Global Series hockey game between Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Friday Nov. 10, 2017. (Erik Simander/TT via AP)

Mark Stone lifts Senators past Avalanche in Sweden

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet acknowledges fans after a video tribute honoring his days as a player and coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins during a timeout in the first period of an NHL hockey game between the Coyotes and the Penguins, in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins spoil Tocchet’s return in 3-1 victory over Coyotes

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press