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FILE - In this Thursday, March 16, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets around Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jake Dotchin (59) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews are at the forefront of a revival north of the 48th parallel as it seems like forever ago when no Canadian teams made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2015-16. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Breaking down Canada’s NHL teams for the season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) chases Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL preseason hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta. Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews are at the forefront of a revival north of the 48th parallel as it seems like forever ago when no Canadian teams made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2015-16. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Oilers, Maple Leafs lead NHL’s Canadian revival

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. The Edmonton Oilers have signed center Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $8.5 million. The extension runs through the 2024-25 season, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Oilers sign center Leon Draisaitl to 8-year extension

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Oilers have signed star captain Connor McDavid to an eight-year, $100 million deal, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, File) **FILE**

Oilers sign star Connor McDavid to 8-year, $100 million deal

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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Dave Semenko joke around during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Former Edmonton Oilers tough guy Dave Semenko, who protected Wayne Gretzky in the 1980s, has died. He was 59. The Oilers say Semenko died after a short battle with cancer. A team spokesman said Semenko died in Edmonton. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

1980s Oilers enforcer Dave Semenko dies of cancer at 59

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FILE - In this June 3, 2002, file photo, Detroit Red Wings head coach Scotty Bowman holds the Stanley Cup after beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Detroit. The Red Wings '01-02 team was voted one of the top 20 teams of all time. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian press via AP, File)

NHL’s 20 greatest teams filled with Stanley Cup dynasties

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid speaks to the media during an NHL hockey news conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday May 12, 2017. The Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Oilers clean out lockers, reflect on turnaround season

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Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie celebrates after scoring during the third period in Game 7 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ducks end Game 7 woes, beat Oilers 2-1 to reach West finals

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 13, 2015, file photo, the New York Rangers celebrate the game winning goal by center Derek Stepan (21) against the Washington Capitals as Capitals goalie Braden Holtby looks at the puck in the net in overtime of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York. Game 7 may be the most exciting phrase in sports to a lot of people, but not the Washington Capitals. The Capitals have lost six of nine times they’ve faced Game 7 in the Alex Ovechkin era. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 is the chance for the Capitals to confront its Game 7 demons as it hosts the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Capitals, Ducks confront Game 7 demons vs. Penguins, Oilers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates a goal agains the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in Game six of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, May 7, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Draisaitl helps Oilers rout Ducks 7-1 to force Game 7

Associated Press

Nashville Predators players, including Ryan Johansen (92); Ryan Ellis, center; and Viktor Arvidsson (38), of Sweden; confer during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues Friday, May 5, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Predators, Ducks win away from advancing to Western finals

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian, left, and Anaheim Ducks left wing Nick Ritchie brawl during the second period in Game 5 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, May 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ducks make record rally, Perry scores in 2OT to top Oilers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry, left, checks Edmonton Oilers' Milan Lucic during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Silfverberg scores in OT as Ducks top Oilers 4-3 in Game 4

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Anaheim Ducks' Patrick Eaves, left, looks on as Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot swats away a shot during the first period in Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, April 30, 2017. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Silfverberg scores 2, Ducks beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 3

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Edmonton Oilers celebrates after center Mark Letestu's goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Larsson leads Oilers past Ducks 5-3 in wild series opener

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan, center, talks with his players during a time-out against the San Jose Sharks in the third period in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. The Oilers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

McDavid faces off with Kesler when Oilers visit Ducks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers players celebrate on the bench after a 3-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Saturday, April 22, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Oilers prove they are more than McDavid in playoff win

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Joe Pavelski, right, upends Edmonton Oilers' Milan Lucic during the third period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Desharnais scores late in OT to lift Oilers over Sharks, 4-3

Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers goalie Cam Talbot (33) stops as shot against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series Sunday, April 16, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kassian scores in 3rd, Oilers beat Sharks 1-0 in Game 3

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

McDavid, Kassian score short-handed, Oilers beat Sharks 2-0

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