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FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger addresses the media during an NHL hockey introductory press conference in Buffalo, N.Y., in this Wednesday, June 5, 2019, file photo. The Sabres fired coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Sabres fire coach Krueger while in midst of 12-game skid

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Adam Erne (73) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings beat Hurricanes 4-2, ending their 8-game streak

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Washington. It was Ovechkin's 718th career NHL goal to move him into sixth place on the list of all-time goal scorers, ahead of Phil Esposito. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin scores 718th goal as Capitals snap Islanders’ win streak

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin shoots the puck for a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Washington. This was Ovechkin's 718th career NHL, moving him to sixth place for career goals. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores goal 718, Capitals snap Islanders win streak

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) is congratulated by teammates Mitchell Marner (16) and Morgan Rielly (44) after scoring the game winning goal against the Winnipeg Jets during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Matthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Jets to end skid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

The Carolina Hurricanes salute the fans, who returned to PNC Arena for the first time this season, after a win over the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 4, 2021. AP Photo/Chris Seward)

US-Canada border decision looms in playoffs for NHL

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Players stand on the ice during the playing of the national anthem before an NHL hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) falls to the ice after colliding with Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

The Latest: NHL’s COVID-19 list at season-low three players

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano, center, celebrates with defenseman Anton Stralman (6) and center Alex Wennberg (21) after scoring the winning goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP Interview: Panthers getting Zito era off to flying start

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

CORRECTS STATE TO NEVADA-Members of the Colorado Avalanche, in white, and the Vegas Golden Knights, red play during the first period of the Outdoor Lake Tahoe NHL hockey game in Stateline, Nev., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli))

Bright sun, poor ice delay outdoor NHL game at Lake Tahoe

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard (75) and Kyle Turris (8) defend against Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: NHL’s COVID-19 list down to 13 players

Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson (21), Ty Dellandrea, rear, and Radek Faksa (12) celebrate after Robertson scored duirng the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Predators-Stars postponed at city request, extreme weather

Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Denver. Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday, feb. 14, 2021 with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, file)

NHL adapts COVID-19 approach through 1st month of season

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

The Latest: Lightning’s Stamkos added to NHL’s COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former Boston Bruins' Willie O'Ree tips his hat as he is honored prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Boston, in this Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, file photo. The Boston Bruins say they will retire the jersey of Willie O’Ree, who broke the NHL’s color barrier. O’Ree will have his No. 22 jersey honored prior to the Bruins’ Feb. 18 game against the New Jersey Devils. He became the league’s first Black player when he suited up for Boston on Jan. 18, 1958, against the Montreal Canadiens, despite being legally blind in one eye. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Bruins postpone O’Ree honors until ‘22 so fans can be there

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Vegas returns from virus-related break, dominates Kings 5-2

By W and G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

The Washington Capitals defend against New York Rangers' Phillip Di Giuseppe during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)

Strome, Rangers spoil Ovechkin’s milestone with 4-2 win

Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) controls the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Latest: NHL postpones Avalanche games due to COVID-19

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek, front, celebrates after the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. At right is defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (34). (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ Vitek Vanecek named NHL’s rookie of the month

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times