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A photographic look at action around the National Hockey League

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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick stops Vancouver Canucks' Alex Burrows (L) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia March 2, 2013.BEN NELMS/Reuters

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Calgary Flames' captain Jarome Iginla warms up before the start of their NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Calgary, Alberta March 3, 2013.TODD KOROL/Reuters

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Ottawa Senators' Patrick Wiercioch (46), Kyle Turris (7) and Sergei Gonchar (55) celebrate a goal by Wiercioch late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Islanders won 3-2 in a shootout.Paul Bereswell/The Associated Press

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Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner (L) makes a save with help from defenceman Chris Phillips in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Uniondale, New York, March 3, 2013.ADAM HUNGER/Reuters

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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Peter Budaj prepares to tape one of his sticks before their NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Massachusetts March 3, 2013.BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters

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Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod, left, fights with Columbus Blue Jackets' Dalton Prout in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 3, 2013. Columbus won 2-1.Paul Vernon/The Associated Press

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Chicago Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook celebrates his game-winning goal scored on Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason during the overtime of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, March 1, 2013. The Blackhawks won 4-3.Nam Y. Huh/The Associated Press

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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick allows a goal to Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin, of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 2, 2013. The Canucks won 5-2.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, celebrates after scoring against Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 2, 2013.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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A young fan waves his shirt in the air after Vancouver Canucks' Mason Raymond scored against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 2, 2013.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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San Jose Sharks centre Patrick Marleau (12) battles for the puck against Nashville Predators defenceman Scott Hannan (22) and defenceman Kevin Klein (8) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2013. San Jose beat Nashville 2-1.Tony Avelar/The Associated Press

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a goal attempt against San Jose Sharks centre Michal Handzus (26), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 2, 2013. San Jose won 2-1.Tony Avelar/The Associated Press

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) takes down Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa (5) during the period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Phoenix won 5-4 in a shootout.Rick Scuteri/The Associated Press

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, left, celebrates the Coyotes' shootout win after stopping the final shot by Anaheim Ducks centre Saku Koivu (11) in an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Phoenix won 5-4.David Kadlubowski/The Associated Press

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Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) battles with Florida Panthers' Peter Mueller (88) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 2, 2013 in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina won 6-2Karl B DeBlaker/The Associated Press

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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tomas Vokoun makes a save against Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty (not shown) as Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher and Penguins' Kris Letang look for the rebound during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 2, 2013.Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

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Montreal Canadiens Ryan White (53) is checked by Pittsburgh Penguins Kris Letang (58) during the second period of NHL hockey action in Montreal, March 2, 2013.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with teammate Kris Letang (58) during the third period of NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, March 2, 2013. Pittsburgh won 7-6 in overtime.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters

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Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Myers (57) reacts as New Jersey Devils' Steve Bernier (18) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 2, 2013.Gary Wiepert/The Associated Press

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Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller (30) gets beat for an unassisted goal by New Jersey Devils centre Adam Henrique (14) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Saturday, March 2, 2013. Buffalo won 4-3.Gary Wiepert/The Associated Press

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Winnipeg Jet Bryan Little (18) gets knocked down by Washington Capital Nicklas Backstrom (19) in front of goaltender Braden Holtby (70) during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 2, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom (19) and Winnipeg Jets' Grant Clitsome fight for the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg March 2, 2013. The Caps won 3-0.FRED GREENSLADE/Reuters

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Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals mix it up after a play during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Saturday, March 2, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Mathieu Garon (32) watches as Boston Bruins' Rich Peverley (49) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March, 2, 2013. The Bruins won 3-2.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press

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Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his go-ahead goal with teammates Patrice Bergeron (37) and Rich Peverley (49) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Boston, Saturday, March, 2, 2013. The Bruins won 3-2.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press

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Philadelphia Flyers Wayne Simmonds (17) tries to redirect the puck in front of the Ottawa Senators goalie Ben Bishop (30) during the third period of their NHL ice hockey game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2, 2013. The Flyers won 2-1.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Boston Bruins' Adam McQuaid, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning's Pierre-Cedric Labrie fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March, 2, 2013. Boston won 3-2.Michael Dwyer/The Associated Press

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Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63), center, keeps pressure on Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban (76), right, as Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30), of Slovakia, looks on at left, in the second period of an NHL hockey game at the TD Garden, in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2013.Steven Senne/The Associated Press

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Brandon Prust (8) exchanges blows with Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Canadiens won 4-3.Steven Senne/The Associated Press

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Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom sits on Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry after they collide during the third period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota March 3, 2013. Minnesota won 4-2.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Kyle Brodziak (21) cannot keep the puck from Edmonton Oilers left wing Ryan Jones (28) during the second period of their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minnesota March 3, 2013.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla, left, celebrates his game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks with Jiri Hudler, of the Czech Republic, middle, and Mike Cammalleri during third period NHL action in Calgary on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Flames won 4-3.Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press

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New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan (24) scores on Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller during the shootout of their NHL hockey game in New York, Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Rangers won 3-2.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press

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