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Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund, center, from Sweden, celebrates his first goal with teammates during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Backlund scores twice in 13 seconds, Flames beat Panthers

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Washington Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) celebrates his goal with left wing Daniel Winnik, third from the right and right wing Tom Wilson, second from right, and defenseman John Carlson (74) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Capitals won 6-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ aggressive, structured forward utilization is key in penalty killing success

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, waves to the crowd before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Washington. Backstrom was honored in a pregame ceremony for being the first player in franchise history to record 500 assists. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Backstrom named NHL’s First Star of the Week

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, left, and Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

NHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rosters

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews was selected for the NHL All-Star Game over higher-scoring teammates. (Associated Press)

NHL All-Star Game rules force tough omissions on rosters

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Boudreau, Dubnyk, Suter are Wild’s NHL All-Star reps

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) stretches during warm ups before an NHL preseason hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals’ goaltender, named Third Star of the week

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 1975, file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs Dave &quot;Tiger&quot; Williams (22), foreground, lands a left on to the jaw of Montreal Canadiens' Guy Lapointe while being held by the linesman during first period hockey action in Montreal. With the exception of alumni games, such as the one played at last weekend's Centennial Classic in Toronto, and `Slap Shot’ movie reunions, the opportunities have dwindled for enforcers. Their jobs have become outdated in a faster, leaner and far less gap-toothed era. (DMB/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

From Tie to Max Domi: NHL enforcers dwindle in 1 generation

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

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FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner (16) celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk (25), Tyler Bozak (42) and Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship. And what better way to do so than to bring back the old guard, including members of the 1967 team, the last Maple Leafs squad to win a Stanley Cup. George Armstrong, Dave Keon, Johnny Bower - meet Marner, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and company. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, and right wing Justin Williams (14) celebrate Williams' goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Monday, March 28, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blue Jackets put historic win streak on line at Verizon Thursday

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) participate with Bruins legends Milt Schmidt (15) and Bobby Orr in a ceremonial puck drop before an NHL hockey game in Boston. Schmidt, a hockey hall of famer, has died at the age of 98, Bruins team spokesman Matt Chmura said Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Schmidt, the NHL MVP in 1951, was the league's oldest living former player. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt, 1951 NHL MVP, dies at 98

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn, left, congratulates teammate center Devin Shore (17) after Shore scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. The Stars won 4-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

NHL still searching for reason to play at 2018 Winter Games

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets rookie defenseman Zach Werenski has scored 12 of his 22 points on the power play this season. (Associated Press)

Elite young defensemen adapting to NHL faster than ever

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In a Saturday, Dec. 23, 2016 file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski works against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. Werenski quickly followed the lead of Seth Jones and 2015 Calder Trophy winner Aaron Ekblad in adapting more quickly to the NHL than elite defensemen of previous generations. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

Elite young defensemen adapting to NHL faster than ever

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets players celebrate a goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Blue Jackets push winning streak to 13 with win over Boston

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Downie goes on Twitter rant against Cherry, Coyotes

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Shane Doan skates during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Doan has been a franchise cornerstone since the Coyotes moved from Winnipeg to Arizona in 1996, a stabilizing force through the good times and the bad. Auston Matthews grew up watching the Coyotes, went on to become the first Arizonan to be drafted in the NHL and a budding star with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Matthews returned to the desert Friday for his first game as an NHL player in his home state, the same night Doan played his 1,500th NHL game and scored his 400th career goal. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Past and future of Arizona hockey face off in desert

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers, of Denmark; Mark Scheifele; Patrik Laine, of Finland; and Toby Enstrom, of Sweden, from left, celebrate Laine's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ehlers scores twice in 3rd, Jets beat Canucks 4-1

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