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Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save against the Anaheim Ducks during overtime of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Marc-Andre Fleury has played his last NHL game, but retirement can wait a few more weeks

Marc-Andre Fleury has exited the NHL after 21 seasons in the net. He’s eager for more family time and an end to the on-ice tributes while fully accepting at age 40 that he’s no longer at his best.
 
Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan talks with referee Brandon Schrader during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Bryan Rust (17), Sidney Crosby (87), and Evgeni Malkin (71) sit on the bench in front of head coach Mike Sullivan, left rear, and assistant coach Mike Vellucci during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas won’t put a timeline on return to contention, but believes the worst is over

 
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers with center Brayden Point (21) and center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov quietly among NHL’s best again as playoff showdown with Florida arrives

 
Washington Capitals' Dylan Strome (17) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Crosby and Ovechkin shine in Penguins’ 5-2 win over Capitals

 

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United States' Brady Tkachuk, right, celebrates after his goal against Canada with his brother Matthew Tkachuk, left, during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Matthew Tkachuk tries to gut through injury for the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Team Canada's Phil Esposito, left, raises arms after scoring goal against Soviet Union goalie Vladislav Tretiak, on ice, in final game of series in Moscow, Sept. 28, 1972. Cheering with Esposito are Canada's Ron Ellis, right, and Paul Henderson, third from right. Other Soviets are Vladimir Lutchenko (3) and Vladimir Vikulov (18). (AP Photo/TASS, File)

4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions

 
Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)

Bruins D McAvoy had ‘significant injury’ in right shoulder. He also developed an infection

 
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) scores on United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) as United States' Charlie McAvoy (25) looks on during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlie McAvoy is out and Canucks’ D Quinn Hughes ‘is coming’ for US in 4 Nations final vs. Canada

 
Canada's Mark Stone, center, celebrates after a goal by Connor McDavid during first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game against Finland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canada beats Finland 5-3, will face United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon scores on Finland's Kevin Lankinen during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canada beats Finland 5-3 to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlie McAvoy’s hit on Connor McDavid was another US message sent at the 4 Nations Face-Off

 
Canada's Brandon Hagel, left, and United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) fight during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US beats Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in the tournament final

 
United States' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates his goal over Finland with teammates Matthew Tkachuk (19) and Brock Faber (14) during third period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US vs. Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off has must-see potential on and off the ice

 
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) and Sidney Crosby (87) hug following their overtime win over Sweden during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

4 Nations is an international ‘coming out party’ for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada

 
Canada forward Mark Stone (61) celebrates his goal over Sweden with teammate Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crosby shines, Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener

 
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores against Sweden goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid to Crosby to MacKinnon, Canada’s power play opens the 4 Nations Face-Off with a bang

 
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh speak to the media prior to the start of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

World Cup of Hockey is set to return in 2028, the NHL and NHLPA say

 
United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck speaks with the media following a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor Hellebuyck will start in goal for the US in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Finland

 
United States' coach Mike Sullivan speaks to his team during a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

4 Nations Face-Off teams ‘jump right in’ with little time to spare before the tournament starts

 
CORRECTS LOCATION TO BROSSARD NOT MONTREAL Canada's Sidney Crosby skates during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Canada will face Sweden on Feb. 12. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sidney Crosby says he’s good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing Penguins games with injury

 
FILE -Team Canada's Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring against Team Russia during the first period of a World Cup of Hockey semifinal game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

4 Nations Face-Off ends hockey’s long wait for an international tournament with the NHL’s best

 
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) skates with the puck during the first period an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Canada adds Drew Doughty for the 4 Nations Face-Off as the injury replacement for Alex Pietrangelo

 
Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny skates with the puck during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 11, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)

Travis Konecny’s goal lifts the Flyers over the Penguins 3-2, ending a 5-game losing streak

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Vincent Desharnais, center, helps play defense with goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic, right, while New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck, left, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Penguins rally to beat Rangers 3-2 without Crosby

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Rickard Rakell, left, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Tomasino scores tiebreaking goal and short-handed Penguins hold on to beat Rangers 3-2

 
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File(

Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby skates behind the net during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 17, 2025, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is being evaluated for upper-body injury

 
New Jersey Devils' Timo Meier, left, and Jesper Bratt celebrate after Meier's goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Timo Meier scores in the 7th round of a shootout to lift New Jersey past Pittsburgh 3-2

 
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates his goal with center Dylan Strome (17) against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin’s 877th goal

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Cody Glass (19) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) hug Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, middle, after he scored the tying goal, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Sidney Crosby scores in 4th straight game in the Penguins’ 3-0 victory over the Predators

 
FILE -Team Canada's Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring against Team Russia during the first period of a World Cup of Hockey semifinal game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Captains Crosby for Canada and Matthews for the US shoulder big tasks in the 4 Nations Face-Off

 
USA's Auston Matthews, center, celebrates his 4-2 goal during the 2016 IIHF World Junior Ice Hockey Championship match between USA and Canada in Helsinki, Finland Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Matthews to captain US. Canada, Finland and Sweden have injury questions for 4 Nations Face-Off

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) go for the puck, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Egan)

Crosby scores in OT to give Penguins 3-2 win over Utah

 
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) makes a save as Devin Shore (19) battles with Toronto Maple Leafs' Pontus Holmberg (29) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wild win to hand Maple Leafs third straight regulation loss

 
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