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Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who was acquired in a trade by the Panthers from the Boston Bruins last Friday, speaks during a news conference Monday, March 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Injured Brad Marchand returns to the Boston ice with the Panthers — but just in practice, for now

Brad Marchand stepped back onto the ice at the TD Garden in a Panthers practice jersey as the longtime Bruins player returned to Boston for the first time since he was traded to Florida.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) scores the winning goal past Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Marner scores in SO to give Maple Leafs 4-3 win over Utah

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring the go-ahead goal by center Martin Necas, right, and center Brock Nelson (11) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lehkonen and Necas score early in 3rd, MacKinnon tops 1,000 points as Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-0

Edmonton Oilers left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) is stopped by Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Sabres over Oilers, ending a six-game losing streak

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring a goal by left wing Artturi Lehkonen, back right, and center Martin Necas in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

After the milestone was first wiped out by an offsides review, MacKinnon finally earns 1,000th point

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) blocks a shot as teammate Linus Ullmark (35) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Tage Thompson scores twice to lift the Sabres over the Oilers 3-2, ending a six-game losing streak

Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Hertl looking like the player the Golden Knights traded for last year

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skates with the puck as Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau (10) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy

Artyom Levshunov, center, poses after being selected by the Chicago Blackhawks during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Friday, June 28, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus, File)

Blackhawks defenseman and No. 2 overall pick Artyom Levshunov makes NHL debut against Avalanche

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who was acquired in a trade by the Panthers from the Boston Bruins last Friday, speaks during a news conference Monday, March 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Cup run

Utah Hockey Club defensemen Juuso Valimaki (4) controls the puck during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at an NHL hockey game, Oct 24, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak, file)

Utah defenseman Juuso Valimaki out 8-9 months after surgery to repair a torn ACL

Anaheim Ducks winger Sam Colangelo, right, celebrates with center Mason McTavish (23) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Colangelo scores 2, Dostal stops 31 shots as Ducks beat Islanders 4-1

Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund (64) and Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate Granlund's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Granlund scores first goal for Dallas Stars in 4-1 win over Vancouver Canucks

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets back on defense as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Capitals beat Kraken 4-2, Ovechkin scores 886th career goal

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) scores against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Adrian Kempe scores to lead Kings past Golden Knights 6-5

FILE -Columbus Blue Jackets' Mathieu Olivier (24) waits for a face-off against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Fantilli gets 2nd career hat trick as Blue Jackets beat Rangers 7-3

Carolina Hurricanes' Mark Jankowski, center, celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Newcomers Jankowski and Stankoven lead Hurricanes to 4-2 win over Jets

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and center Sidney Crosby (87) attempt to score while Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) guards the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Crosby scores a pair of goals and Jarry stops 30 shots as Penguins top Wild 3-1 to end 4-game skid

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers and Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) collide while competing for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Kraken

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gets back on defense as Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson (6) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 goals back of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scores past Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Losers of 5 in a row, the Detroit Red Wings are in danger of slipping out of the playoff race

Cody Glass scores in New Jersey debut as Devils defeat Flyers 3-1

Artyom Levshunov recalled by Chicago, could make NHL debut this week

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, is congratulated after scoring the go-ahead goal by center Martin Necas, right, and center Brock Nelson (11) in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Fast-flying Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon closing in on 1,000-point milestone

Utah Hockey Club's Connor Ingram (39) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Nov. 7, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Connor Hamilton, file)

Utah goalie Connor Ingram re-enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program after losing his mother

New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44), Simon Holmstrom (10) and Casey Cizikas (53) celebrate Holmstrom's goal against the Winnipeg Jets during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pageau, Sorokin lead Islanders to 4-2 win over struggling Sharks

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) and Zach Hyman (18) celebrate a goal against the Dallas Stars during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hyman scores twice and Oilers hang on to edge Stars 5-4

Dallas Stars' Roope Hintz (24) and Edmonton Oilers' Ty Emberson (49) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz leaves the ice with bloody face after blocked shot goes under visor

Buffalo Sabres center Sam Lafferty (81) and Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) go for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Panthers beat Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win

Nashville Predators congratulate each other after an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Stamkos finishes 14th career hat trick in OT to give Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks

Los Angeles Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, left, scores a game-winner on St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Byfield scores in overtime, Kings end 5-game skid with 2-1 win over Blues

Montreal Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher, left, is checked by Calgary Flames' Jake Bean, centre, as goalie Dustin Wolf follows the play during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wolf, Farabee shine as Flames edge Canadiens 1-0