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Montreal Canadiens' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates after scoring during overtime period NHL hockey game action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Montreal, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Trades juice up arms race in deep Metropolitan Division

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, second from right, announces an independent review of the Los Angeles Police Department's use of a gang member database after allegations of misuse on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 in Los Angeles. The California Department of Justice will review the Los Angeles Police Department's records and policies regarding use of the state's gang member database after allegations emerged that officers in an elite crime suppression team falsified records and listed innocent people as gang members, Becerra said Monday. (AP Photo/Stefanie Dazio)

State reviews LA police use of California gang database

By STEFANIE DAZIO - Associated Press

LA police chief recommends firing officer on elite team

By STEFANIE DAZIO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin to skip NHL All-Star Weekend for 2nd straight year

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Islanders look to build on success in Year 2 under Trotz

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, center, gives instructions to Anders Lee (27) during the third period in Game 3 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 14, 2019. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lamoriello, Trotz orchestrate Islanders’ big turnaround

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals Lars Eller (20) and his line mates are congratulated after Eller scored a goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Washington, Thursday, April 4, 2019. The Capitals beat the Canadiens, 2-1. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Capitals beat Canadiens to take Metropolitan Division

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) skates with the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Capitals’ playoff scenarios with two weeks left in the regular season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, skates by his bench after scoring a goal on the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Connolly leads Caps into 1st place with 4-1 win over Devils

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Metropolitan Division's Braden Holtby, left, celebrates with John Carlson, both of the Washington Capitals, after their division defeated the Central Division in the NHL hockey All-Star Game final in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) ** FILE **

Capitals players, Todd Reirden help Metropolitan to All-Star win

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrate after Hedman scored against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 7-6 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Steven Stamkos, Lightning outlast Flyers 7-6 in shootout

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith, left, stands in the crease as New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by Travis Zajac (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Zajac has 2 goals and assist as Devils beat Penguins 3-1

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals starting to look like a complete team again

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals continue success vs. Bobrovsky, beat Blue Jackets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella has words for a referee during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh. Tortorella, who picked up the Jack Adams Trophy as the league’s best coach, said moving the team forward includes an expectation that it will win and advance to the playoffs every season from now on..(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Wereknski a key to Blue Jackets and not just the blue line

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) shoots and scores the winning goal past New York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in New York. The Blue Jackets won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Blue Jackets top Islanders 3-2 on Atkinson’s overtime winner

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends the goal during the second period of the NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Atkinson, Wennberg lead Blue Jackets to 5-2 win over Rangers

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, front, of Russia, celebrates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Alexander Ovechkin in hardest-shot contest, challenge relay for NHL All-Star Skills Competition

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Brandon Dubinsky, left to right, Cam Atkinson, and Boone Jenner celebrate their goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets beat the Kings 3-2 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Atkinson, Blue Jackets win franchise-record 10th straight

By NICOLE KRAFT - Associated Press