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Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) falls to the ice after being checked by Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, right, during the first period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game at Soldier Field on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Toews powers Blackhawks to snowy win over Penguins

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues right wing T.J. Oshie, center, searches for the puck between Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin, left, and goalie Jonas Hiller (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Jonas Hiller shuts out Blues in Ducks’ 1-0 win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, photo, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller reaches out with his glove to stop the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Buffalo, N.Y. Miller, forward Matt Moulson and veteran defenseman Henrik Tallinder are being shopped because their contracts are coming up. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Sabres trade Ryan Miller, Steve Ott to Blues

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2013, file photo, New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) skates with the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers say they have agreed to terms with Girardi on a multiyear contract extension, taking the key defenseman off the trading block and keeping him away from unrestricted free agency. The deal was announced Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Rangers sign D Girardi; no deal yet with Callahan

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Raffi Torres shouts after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Pavelski’s hat trick lifts Sharks past Flyers 7-3

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Canada goaltender Carey Price is swarmed by teammates as they celebrate after the men's gold medal ice hockey game against Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Canada won 3-0 to win the gold medal. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

NHL show provides behind scenes look at Olympics

By IRA PODELL - Associated Press

Blues in strong position coming out of break

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller reaches out with his glove to stop the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. Buffalo won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Sabres interested in keeping Nolan

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Ehrhoff scores 2 as Sabres beat Hurricanes 3-2

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Sidney Crosby of Canada (87) scores on Goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist of Sweden (30) during the second period in the gold medal men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

NHL heads back to the ice after Olympic break

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, reacts as he comes to the bench after a collision with Winnipeg Jets left wing Andrew Ladd in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Washington. Ovechkin returned to the game and the Capitals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

HARRIS: Caps have work to do to keep playoff streak alive

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

AP source: Sabres still shopping G Ryan Miller

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Canada forward Sidney Crosby, far right, stands with teammates for the Canadian national anthem after beating Sweden 3-0 in the men's gold medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Canada’s Olympic hockey win could be NHL farewell

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Canada forward Sidney Crosby scores a goal on Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist during the second period of the men's gold medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Canada beats Sweden 3-0 for Olympic hockey gold

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Finland goalkeeper Kari Lehtonen blocks a shot off a rebound by Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom during the first period of a men's semifinal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Nicklas Backstrom fails doping test, but substance is not illegal in NHL

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Canada goaltender Carey Price celebrates with defenseman Dan Hamhuis and forward Jonathan Toews after the men's gold medal ice hockey game against Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Canada won 3-0 to win the gold medal. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Sochi Olympics: Canada is golden again in men’s hockey after shutout of Sweden

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Slovenia forward Jan Mursak as Sweden defenseman Niklas Kronwall helps defend in the second period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Sweden won 5-0. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sochi Olympics: Henrik Lundqvist-led Sweden powers past Slovenia to gain semifinals

By Larry Lage - Associated Press