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The New York Rangers and fans celebrate a shootout victory over the New York Islanders in an NHL hockey game April 13, 2024, in New York. As the NHL playoffs begins this weekend, ushering in the most exciting hockey of the year, business is booming and the league has bounced back in a big way from the pandemic. (AP Photo/John Munson, File) **FILE**

Hockey business is booming as NHL bounces back from pandemic in a big way

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and “The Pat McAfee Show” even has a segment called “Hockey is Awesome.”

New York Rangers fans celebrate after a goal by center Mika Zibanejad during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

NHL says it set a single-season attendance record with over 22.5 million fans in 2023-24

Associated Press

The NHL said Tuesday it had set a single-season attendance record with more than 22.5 million fans filling arenas and stadiums.

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals beat Bruins 2-0 to move one win away from making playoffs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL manic Monday features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Canada's Danielle Serdachny (92) celebrates the goal by teammate Marie-Philip Poulin, not shown, over United States goaltender Aerin Frankel (31) during the second period in the final at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championships in Utica, N.Y., Sunday, April 14, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Serdachny scores OT goal to lift Canada to win over U.S. in women’s hockey world final

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes right wing Dylan Guenther (11) is congratulated by the team bench after a goal in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

Arizona Coyotes players informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City

By Stephen Whyno and John Marshall - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone (61) plays during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has been cleared to return to practice on a limited basis as he recovers from a lacerated spleen, the team said Friday, April 12, 2024.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Golden Knights’ Mark Stone cleared to return to practice on limited basis after lacerated spleen

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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes a pad save during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stops 22 shots as Sabres play spoilers in beating Capitals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg, center, is congratulated for a shorthanded goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg to retire at season’s end after 12-year NHL career

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) as Connor McMichael (24) looks on after an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Detroit. The Capitals beat the Red Wings 2-1. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) **FILE**

Staying alive: Capitals cling to playoff hopes with only a few games left

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 30 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ Carlson still going strong at age 34 a decade after Sochi Olympics

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal with Nick Jensen (3) as Detroit Red Wings left wing David Perron (57) skates away in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Capitals beat Red Wings to move into wild card as Ovechkin is first player with 18 30-goal seasons

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) holds the jersey of Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid is day to day with injury and could miss the Oilers’ next game against Vegas

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This photo provided by Sunny Hilliard shows Denver Pioneers NCAA college hockey player McKade Webster (6) looking through the glass towards his sister, MaKenna, after Denver beat Minnesota State to win their ninth NCAA national hockey title, in Boston, April 9, 2022. McKade Webster and the Pioneers face Boston University in a 2024 Frozen Four semifinal game, with the winner advancing to the title game. In the Webster family, hockey runs deep. So does winning on the ice. Makenna has now won two NCAA national titles and McKade has one courtesy of the Pioneers' win in 2022. (Sunny Hilliard via AP)

Denver’s McKade Webster chases another hockey title after sister Makenna helped Ohio State to crown

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

A goal by Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (not shown) goes in past Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) and center Connor McMichael (24) in overtime of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL’s playoff race

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press