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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duclair, Barkov lead Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

Matt Carlson May. 01, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Photos of Vancouver Canucks players are pictured outside the closed box office of Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, April 8, 2021. The Canucks said Wednesday that 21 players, including three from the taxi squad, and four members of the coaching staff have tested positive in a COVID-19 outbreak. The NHL is in the most difficult position among the four major North American professional sports leagues on vaccinations because seven of its teams are based in Canada. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)
Virus-battered Canucks aim to complete condensed season

Apr. 09, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

Off-ice officials pack up equipment after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canucks say 25 players and coaches have tested positive

Apr. 07, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brad Boxberger throws against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
The Latest: NHL's Canucks say 21 players tested positive

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 09:09 AM EDT

An arena worker removes the net from the ice after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL concerned about Canucks’ COVID-19 protocol situation

Apr. 05, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against the Tampa Bay Rays in a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla., in this Sunday, March 21, 2021, file photo. Lucas Giolito, Max Fried and Jack Flaherty were teammates nine years ago at Harvard-Westlake, a prestigious prep school in Los Angeles. On Thursday, April 1, all three will be opening day starting pitchers in the major leagues. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
The Latest: NHL postpones 3 more Vancouver Canucks games

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (56) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) square up for a fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Tensions rising: NHL multigame series ratchet up animosity

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 11, 2021 06:03 PM EST