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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The cannon blasted late at Nationwide Arena, calling Thursday’s game to an end. But no one blinked. The battle was already over.

The Hawks won’t re-sign Toews this summer, meaning the last holdover from their mid-2010s Stanley Cup generation is now gone. The biggest disappointment might be how fruitless the second chapter of his tenure proved to be.

Former professional hockey player Raymond Sawada, who played right wing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, suffered a heart attack and died at just 38 years of age

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins have officially missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006.

ST. LOUIS — With the way the last few weeks have gone for the Blues, it was probably fitting that their penalty kill was pounded in the final home game of the season.

ELMONT, N.Y. — It was a struggle, just like this whole season has been for the Islanders.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Well, they did it. That’s the first thing to say. Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito had just finished with his children’s homework Tuesday night as it happened. Coach Paul Maurice sat in his home with a cat and blanket in his lap, not daring to move…

PITTSBURGH — There is only one way to describe the Penguins' 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena:

It’s unclear how much fanfare Toews will allow the Hawks to direct his way before, during and after Thursday’s game against the Flyers — his expected last appearance in a Hawks sweater. He has never been the type to love the spotlight.