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Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) falls between St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn (10) and Jay Bouwmeester, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tkachuk gets 1st goal in hometown, leads Flames over Blues

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Alex Tuch, (89) scores his goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Alex Tuch scores in OT, Golden Knights top Rangers 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Brandon Tanev (13) celebrates after scoring during second period NHL hockey action against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Winnipeg on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikita Kucherov (86) skates past. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Scheifele scores in OT, sends Jets past Lightning 5-4

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Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) scores a short-handed goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) looks on. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Tkachuk’s goal in 3rd gives Flames 2-1 win over Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) celebrates his winning goal with Sidney Crosby (87) and Evgeni Malkin (71) in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Phil Kessel scores in OT, Penguins beat Kings 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, left, flips over Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Barkov completes hat trick in OT, Panthers beat Maple Leafs

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin scores, has shootout winner as Caps beat Sabres

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with T.J. Oshie (77), Nic Dowd (26) and Jonas Siegenthaler, of the Czech Republic, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Ovechkin nets 2nd straight hat trick, Caps top ‘Canes in SO

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, shoots and scores while Carolina Hurricanes' Calvin de Haan (44) and Justin Faulk (27) defend at left during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Alex Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana lead Caps over Hurricanes in shootout

By Joedy McCreary - Associated Press

New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save against Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Stepan scores in OT to lift Coyotes to 4-3 win over Rangers

By SCOTT CHARLES - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's J.T. Compher (37) and St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues’ O’Reilly nets short-handed winner after obscure call

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Chris Tierney scores 2 in Senators’ 4-2 win over Red Wings

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) robs Toronto Maple Leafs center Patrick Marleau (12) on a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Vasilevskiy shines in return, Lightning beat Maple Leafs 4-1

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Ondrej Kase, right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kase gets 1st NHL hat trick as Ducks rally past Stars 6-3

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) sprays water on his face during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Vasilevskiy strong in return, Lightning top Maple Leafs 4-1

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2018, file photo, Vegas Golden Knights' William Karlsson, of Sweden, reaches for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in St. Louis. Hindsight is 43/35 for the Columbus Blue Jackets. That’s how many goals and assists William Karlsson put up for the Vegas Golden Knights after the Blue Jackets let him go in the expansion draft. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Sorry, Seattle: NHL GMs learned from Vegas expansion draft

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

From left, former Michigan coach Red Berenson, three-time Olympic medalist Natalie Darwitz, Nashville Predators general manager David Poile and retired NHL hockey referee Paul Stewart pose with their plaques before being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Former referee Paul Stewart wants women officiating in NHL

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, center, is congratulated after scoring a goal by centers Leon Draisaitl, left, and Connor McDavid in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nugent-Hopkins scores twice to help Oilers beat Avs 6-4

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) plays the puck against Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec.12, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Nosek helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Colin Miller (6) watches the puck after a save by goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Nosek’s goal in 3rd helps Golden Knights beat Islanders 3-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press