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Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point, left, celebrates with teammate Nikita Kucherov (86) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Monday, March 13, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Point’s 2nd goal snaps tie in 3rd, Lightning top Rangers 3-2

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, back center, scores a goal past Colorado Avalanche goalie Calvin Pickard, back left, as Colorado Avalanche defensemen Tyson Barrie, front, and Fedor Tyutin, of Russia, cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Kings top Avs, Sutter ties Murray for most wins as LA coach

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, makes a save on a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) during an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Philipp Grubauer shuts out Kings, Capitals chase Peter Budaj in win

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj (31) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Peter Budaj is LA Kings’ unlikely savior in goal

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Peter Budaj (31) eyes the puck as he battles Carolina Hurricanes' Lee Stempniak, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Kings score 3 late in 3rd to beat skidding Hurricanes 3-0

By MIKE POTTER - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Nic Dowd (26) celebrates with Trevor Lewis (22) and Alec Martinez (27) after Dowd scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Budaj’s 28 saves lead Kings over Predators 4-0

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson attempts to get the puck past Montreal Canadiens defenseman Francis Bouillon and forward Michael Bournival during second period NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)

Pacioretty scores 3 as Canadiens beat Senators 7-4

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Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) fights with Montreal Canadiens left wing Travis Moen (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 24, 2014, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canadiens stop Bruins’ 12-game win streak

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, stops a shot from Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 8, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Niemi, Sharks beat Canadiens 4-0

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier, left, makes a save against Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty (67) during first-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Saturday, March 1, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graham Hughes)

Pacioretty lifts Canadiens over Leafs 4-3 in OT

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The referee signals no goal as Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71), of Russia skates away after Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30), of Slovakia, stopped Malkin in the shootout of the NHL hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Pittsburgh. The Canadiens won 6-5 in a shootout. (AP Photo/Tribune Review, Philip G. Pavely)

Goalie Budaj to replace Price again vs Leafs

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Montreal Canadiens' Daniel Briere (48) is greeted by teammates on the bench after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Canadiens top Penguins 6-5 in shootout

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (51) is stopped by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

Nyquist scores in OT, Red Wings edge Canadiens 2-1

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin (74) is congratulated by teammate Andrei Markov (79) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Boston. Markov assisted on the play. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Budaj stops 34 shots; Canadiens beat Bruins 4-1

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates his goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins bounce back, beat Canadiens 5-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) reacts after missing a shot on goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, in Washington. The Canadiens won 3-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals can’t overcome early Canadiens outburst

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Canadiens sign F Cole, backup G Budaj

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press