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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)

O’Ree’s hockey stick reminds Trudeau of fight against racism

Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Vincent Trocheck (16) shoots the puck past Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) to score during the shootout of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

High-scoring McDavid, Draisaitl help Oilers beat Senators

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin returns, scores in OT as Capitals beat Bruins

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford smiles as he takes questions during a press conference at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, Pa., in this Tuesday, June 25, 2019, photo. Rutherford, a Hockey Hall of Famer who helped lead the team to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The 71-year-old cited “personal reasons” in making the decision. (Jessie Wardarski/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Penguins warily carry on after GM Rutherford’s abrupt exit

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

San Jose's Erik Karlsson (65) handles the puck against Minnesota Wild's Nick Bjugstad (27) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. San Jose won 5-3. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

‘Sloppy’ hockey is the name of the game early in NHL season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) scores the winning goal against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Malcolm Subban (30) in overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Josi gives Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks in OT

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov blocks a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Alex Ovechkin among Capitals to miss at least four games after positive COVID-19 test

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

St. Louis Blues' Mike Hoffman (68) and San Jose Sharks' Fredrik Handemark (37) chase after a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Capped out: Flat salary cap makes NHL teams get creative

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole (28) is shown during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Bonding between veterans and youngsters has been a time-honored tradition in hockey, with older players routinely inviting rookies to live with them during their first season. That was the case for Cole, who was guided by Barret Jackman while both were in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Mentors wanted: Virus limits vet-rookie time away from rink

By PAT GRAHAM and DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NHL announces 27 players tested positive during training camp period

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks with members of the media before being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Washington, in this Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, file photo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble

By STEPHEN WHYNO - 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 retiring jersey of NHL barrier breaker Willie O’Ree

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - Dallas Stars' Alexander Radulov (47), John Klingberg (3) and Joe Pavelski (16) celebrate a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey Western Conference playoff game in Edmonton, Alberta, in this Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, file photo. The Dallas Stars feel like they have something to prove after falling short in the Stanley Cup Final last season. The relish the opportunity for a better start this season and carry over the success they had in the NHL bubble. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Stars have ‘something to prove’ after Stanley Cup final run

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

GM Murray believes it’s time Anaheim Ducks ‘start to climb’

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Ilya Samsonov ‘ready for next level’ as Capitals netminder

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NHL schedule: 868 games in 116 days, back-to-backs and more

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

NHL COVID-19 rules require coaches to mask up behind bench

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE- In this July 14, 2020, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland (5) skates during NHL hockey summer training camp in Las Vegas. Engelland on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, became the latest NHL veteran to step away from hockey before players report to training camps to prepare for the 2021 season (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Engelland latest NHL veteran retiring before 2021 season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

AP source: NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to Arizona

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press