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Florida Panthers center Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) skates prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Alexander Radulov (47) is unable to get to the rebound given up by Florida Panthers goaltender Reto Berra (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Florida Panthers goaltender Reto Berra (20) stops a shot by Montreal Canadiens left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Montreal Canadiens center Paul Byro (41) and Florida Panthers center Derek MacKenzie (17) battle for control of the puck behind the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Florida Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic (6) defends against Montreal Canadiens right wing Alexander Radulov (47) as he skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Florida Panthers goaltender Reto Berra (20) stops a shot by Montreal Canadiens center Paul Byro (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

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Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres Evan Rodrigues (71) takes the draw against Toronto Maple Leafs Brian Boyle (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) keeps his eyes on the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) knocks down Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres goalie Anders Nilsson (31) makes a glove save during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno (82) crashes the net during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (15) puts the puck past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) chases Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri (43) controls the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) gets a shot off during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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FILE - This March 17, 2017 file photo shows NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaking with the media following a news conference in Ottawa. The NHL announced Monday, April 3, 2017 that it will not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, saying it sees no tangible benefit in halting its season for three weeks next February despite clear signs from the world's best players that they want to go. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, file)

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FILE - In this April 2, 2017, file photo, Vancouver Canucks' Griffen Molino, left, deflects a shot by San Jose Sharks' Melker Karlsson, right, of Sweden, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Going directly from college hockey to the NHL is the new norm for top young players like Molino. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, File)