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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) controls the puck with Travis Sanheim (6) and Carolina Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen (23) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes edge Flyers 3-2 in OT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored 1:28 into overtime to keep Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen unbeaten since returning to action in the Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad (20) celebrates his goal with teammates Scott Perunovich (48), Robert Thomas (18), Jordan Kyrou (25) and Matthew Kessel (51) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blues beat Senators 5-2 for 5th win in 6 games in fight for final wild-card spot

Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis, center, celebrates after his winning overtime goal with teammates Brent Burns, right, and Jake Guentzel (59) as Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton (21) skates past at an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Seth Jarvis scores in OT as Hurricanes edge Flyers 3-2

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, second from right, celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Larkin, Copp each score twice to help Red Wings beat slumping Islanders, 6-3

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, right, reacts after scoring a goal past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jack Hughes scores 2, brother Luke has 3 assists as Devils stuns Jets 4-1

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New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Meier, Mercer score twice, Allen makes 36 saves as Devils beat Penguins 5-2

Jake Allen made 36 saves, and Timo Meier and Dawson Mercer each scored twice to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane celebrates his overtime goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Patrick Kane’s overtime goal gives Red Wings 4-3 win over Blue Jackets

Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3.

FILE - New York Rangers' Chris Simon celebrates his second-period goal against the New York Islanders, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52. Simon died Monday night, March 18, 2024, according to a spokesperson for the NHL Players' Association. (AP Photo/Ed Betz, File)

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was 52. A spokesperson for the NHL Players’ Association said Simon died Monday night in his hometown of Wawa, Ontario.

FILE - Ottawa Senator's Lance Ward, left, chases Pittsburgh Penguins' Konstantin Koltsov in the second period of a preseason hockey game at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2005. Retired Belarusian hockey player-turned-coach Konstantin Koltsov has died. He was 42. Miami-Dade Police detective Argemis Colome confirmed Koltsov's death in a statement sent to The Associated Press Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Diogenes Agcaoili Jr./Press & Sun-Bulletin via AP, File)

Retired Belarusian hockey player Konstantin Koltsov dies in Florida at 42

Retired Belarusian hockey player-turned-coach Konstantin Koltsov has died in Florida. He was 42. Miami-Dade Police confirmed Koltsov’s death and called it an apparent suicide.

Sabres play the Canucks after Skinner’s hat trick

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Vancouver Canucks after Jeff Skinner recorded a hat trick in the Sabres’ 6-2 win against the Seattle Kraken.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks' Pius Suter, bottom center, and Filip Hronek, back, lie on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Capitals beat the Flames 5-2.

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) reacts to scoring against the Seattle Kraken with center Peyton Krebs (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken

Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, March 18, 2024. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2.

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) battles New Jersey Devils right wing Timo Meier (28) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary.

FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, right, celebrates with teammate Claude Giroux after scoring his second goal of the second period with only seconds left on the clock during an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Philadelphia. Former Philadelphia Flyers star Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement Monday, March 18, 2024, ending a 15-year career that included NHL All-Star Game MVP honors.(AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyers star and NHL All-Star Game MVP, retires

Former Philadelphia Flyers star Wayne Simmonds has announced his retirement. He ends a 15-year career that included NHL All-Star Game MVP honors in 2017.

Winnipeg visits New York after Toffoli’s 2-goal game

The Winnipeg Jets visit the New York Rangers after Tyler Toffoli scored two goals in the Jets’ 6-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Sharks enter matchup with the Predators on losing streak

The San Jose Sharks aim to stop a four-game slide with a win over the Nashville Predators.

Blackhawks visit the Kings in Western Conference action

The Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks face off in Western Conference play.

Penguins bring road losing streak into matchup with the Devils

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to stop their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the New Jersey Devils.

New York Rangers' Jonny Brodzinski (22) reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rangers win 5-2 as Islanders lose fourth consecutive game

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Sunday.

St. Louis Blues' Jake Neighbours (63) scores past Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 17, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Thomas scores 2 power-play goals in third period as Blues defeat Ducks 4-2

Robert Thomas scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 for their fourth consecutive victory.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) skates past fans as he celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with center Martin Necas (88) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP)

Orlov records 4 points, Hurricanes score 4 goals in 3rd period for 7-2 win over Senators

Dmitry Orlov had two goals and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes scored four times in the third period to beat the Ottawa Senators 7-2.

Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Donato, Korchinski, Anderson score in 1:23 span to rally Blackhawks to 5-2 win over Sharks

Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2.

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates after his goal as Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) collects himself during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby stars as the Penguins beat the Red Wings 6-3

Sidney Crosby matched Wayne Gretzky for the seventh-most goals with a single franchise in NHL history, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3.

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Jack Eichel scores, lifts Golden Knights past Devils 3-1

Jack Eichel scored his 21st goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1.

Golden Knights and Devils square off for out-of-conference matchup

The Vegas Golden Knights and the New Jersey Devils take the ice in a non-conference matchup.

Columbus plays Winnipeg after Nylander’s 2-goal showing

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Winnipeg Jets after Alexander Nylander’s two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Blue Jackets’ 4-2 win.

Colorado Avalanche's Artturi Lehkonen (62) and Zach Parise (9) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during overtime in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

Artturi Lehkonen scored with half a second remaining in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates his goal as Vancouver Canucks' Pius Suter, bottom center, and Filip Hronek, back, lie on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ovechkin gets No. 841 as Capitals beat Canucks 2-1

Alex Ovechkin scored his 841st career goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1.

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg, center, defensman Roman Josi, left, and forward Ryan O'Reilly celebrate an empty-net goal against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Seattle. The Predators won 4-1. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken

Roman Josi scored twice in the first 10 minutes of the third period, Filip Forsberg scored his 35th of the season into an empty net with 1:20 left and the Nashville Predators extended their points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington celebrates a victory over the Minnesota Wild in a shootout of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2

Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) defends the goal against Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar during the first period an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Stars’ Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings

Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves to win a matchup of backup goaltenders and defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and an assist to help lead the Dallas Stars past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1.

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad returns to his bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Rangers won 7-4(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Rangers beat struggling Penguins 7-4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Artemi Panarin had two goals and three assists, and the New York Rangers zoomed past the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 7-4 win on Saturday.

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jake Guentzel (59) scores against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) during the shootout in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Guentzel scores in SO to lift Hurricanes to 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

Jake Guentzel scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from two goals down late to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4.

Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund (11) celebrates his second goal against the Montreal Canadiens with teammate Jonathan Huberdeau (10) during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)

Backlund scores twice as the Flames beat the Canadiens 5-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat Montreal 5-2 in the Canadiens’ first game since coach Martin St.