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Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux (28) is congratulated by Robert Hagg, of Sweden, after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in St. Louis. The Flyers won 2-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Neuvirth makes 33 saves as Flyers blank Blues 2-0

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Oscar Klefbom (77) and Mark Letestu (55) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ovechkin, Capitals return home still seeking an identity

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz, front, keeps his eye on the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tarasenko, Schwartz send Blues to 4-2 win over Kings

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes' Luke Schenn, center right, celebrates the win with Scott Wedgewood, center left, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, left, as Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, right, looks on following the overtime period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Coyotes get 1st win, beat Flyers in OT on Goligoski’s goal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues goalie Carter Hutton, top, stops a shot by Colorado Avalanche left wing Blake Comeau, front left, as Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo looks for a rebound during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, in Denver. St. Louis won 4-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NHL admits Avs’ goal should’ve counted on coach’s challenge

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury signs posters before an NHL hockey game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Arizona Coyotes, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights try to play role in healing Vegas with opener

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) stops a shot on the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Varlamov stops 37 shots as Avalanche beat Rangers 4-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2014, file photo, hockey pucks bounce off the wall during the warm up session before the USA vs Finland men's bronze medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, in Sochi, Russia. While older generations had no connection to an Olympic tournament that was previously reserved for amateurs, today’s NHL stars spend their whole lives looking forward to competing on that stage. Instead of going to South Korea this winter to play for their countries, players now must reckon with an 82-game season that rolls on without the Olympics while counterparts in the minors, college and Europe take their places. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

NHL stars who grew up with Olympics face season without Games

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) fights with St. Louis Blues right wing Dmitrij Jaskin (23), of Russia, during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Washington. The Blues won 4-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Wilson suspended four games for boarding

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 7, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, N.Y. Connor McDavid's eight-year, $100 million contract is the latest and most eye-popping example of a shift in priority by NHL teams intent on locking up their young stars. The expectation is for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel, Toronto’s Auston Matthews and Winnipeg’s Patrik Laine to also start cashing in over the next few years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres agree to sign Eichel to 8-year, $80 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad, right, celebrates his goal with Kevin Shattenkirk (22), Chris Kreider (20) and Marc Staal (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Rangers go into new season with retooled D, influx of youth

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended for 2 preseason games

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2017, file photo, ORG Packaging Chairman Zhou Yunjie (8) prepares for the ceremonial puck drop with Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara (33), of Slovakia, and Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty (67) before an NHL hockey game in Boston. The NHL is making a major push in China beginning with its first two preseason games between the Vancouver and Los Angeles Kings in Shanghai and Beijing this week. The NHL also has an influential partner on the ground in Zhou Yunjie, the billionaire founder of a Chinese drinks packaging company who has devoted significant time and resources to building the game he fell in love with as a youth in Beijing. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

NHL hoping to make inroads in China with preseason games

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, right, directs his team on the next drill during practice at their NHL hockey practice facility, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Barry Trotz says Capitals have more depth than last season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2014, file photo, Russia forward Alex Ovechkin, left, keeps the puck from Sovenia defenseman Matic Podlipnik during a men's ice hockey game at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Washington Capitals star Ovechkin released a statement Thursday night, Sept. 14, 2017, through the NHL team expressing frustration about the league's decision to skip the Olympics. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Capitals’ Ovechkin says Olympic decision out of his hands

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this May 8, 2017, file photo, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) talks on the bench during an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Brian MacLellan has the power to completely remake the Washington Capitals in the wake of another early playoff exit, and a salary-cap crunch could force his hand. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File )

Alex Ovechkin accepts decision to not participate in Winter Olympics

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

AP source: Eichel, Sabres negotiating potential 8-year deal

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella gets 1-year extension

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils re-sign 5 forwards

Associated Press

Eugenie Bouchard, center, Aaron Sanchez, left, and Connor McDavid pose for a photograph after competing in a &quot;60 Second Scramble&quot; promotional event ahead of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Toronto. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid disappointed at NHL decision to skip Olympics

Associated Press