Valtteri Filppula

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New York Islanders fans express their sentiments toward Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares, who left for Toronto in the offseason after saying he would stay with the Islanders, during the first period of an NHL hockey game between the teams Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Cizikas helps Islanders beat Leafs 6-1 in Tavares’ return

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Ryan Pulock (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Barzal, Lee score in 3rd period, Islanders beat Oilers 5-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk, left, shoots past Los Angeles Kings left wing Austin Wagner in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Islanders score 4 goals in 3rd period, top Kings 7-2

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers gather to celebrate the goal by Claude Giroux, center, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Flyers rout Capitals 8-2 to win home opener

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

A scrum breaks out between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers after the horn blew to end the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 30, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Simmonds scores 30th to lead Flyers past Islanders, 6-3

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Jordan Weal (40) reacts after scoring a goal against Florida Panthers' James Reimer during the shootout in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 2-1. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Voracek’s shootout goal leads Flyers past Panthers

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Mark Streit, left, and Colorado Avalanche's Jarome Iginla collide during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 4-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lightning trade Filppula to Flyers for Streit, flip to Pens

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle flips over as he collides with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Johnson rallies Lightning in 3rd for 5-2 win over Blackhawks

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Holtby, Ovechkin help Capitals beat Lightning 5-3

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' David Legwand, center, celebrates his goal against Tampa Bay Lightning's Ben Bishop (30) and Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Legwand, Red Wings top Lightning 3-2

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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat (18), of the Czech Republic, shoots and scores a goal around Vancouver Canucks center Jordan Schroeder (45) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 17, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Stamkos has 2 points, Lightning top Canucks 4-3

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Finland puts 2 KHL players on Olympic roster

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Jay McClement (11) ties up Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, in front of the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Finland’s Filppula injured, out of Olympics

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Minnesota Wild players congratulate right wing Nino Niederreiter as Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop, right, looks away after Niederreiter's power play goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Kuemper, Spurgeon help Wild beat Lightning 2-1

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) celebrates after scoring past Colorado Avalanche goalie Sami Aittokallio (30), of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is Lightning's Martin St. Louis (26). (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Johnson has 3 goals, Lightning beat Avalanche, 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Red Wings strike late, snap Capitals’ win streak

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