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In this Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, photo, Jack Hughes, expected to be a top pick in the next NHL hockey draft, plays against Bowling Green in Plymouth, Mich. USA Hockey has developed the nation's top players for more than two-plus decades, producing a quartet of No. 1 overall picks in the NHL draft, including Auston Matthews and Patrick Kane. Hughes may be next. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

USA Hockey’s Jack Hughes expected No. 1 pick in NHL draft

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Edward Pasquale (80) stops a Detroit Red Wings' Thomas Vanek (26) shot during a shootout in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lightning beat Red Wings 6-5 in shootout

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

Ryan Kelly, left, Otto Rogers and Rebecca Moloney cheer the announcement of a new NHL hockey team in Seattle at a celebratory party Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Seattle. The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved adding Seattle as the league's 32nd franchise on Tuesday, with play set to begin in 2021 to allow enough time for arena renovations. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

The Latest: Seattle fans cheer NHL announcement, wait begins

Associated Press

Max Rubin cheers and holds a sign in favor of the team name &quot;Kraken&quot; following the announcement of a new NHL hockey team in Seattle, at a celebratory party Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Fans abuzz after NHL awards its 32nd franchise to Seattle

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) fends the net as Florida Panthers defenseman Michael Matheson (19) battles for position with Boston Bruins center Noel Acciari (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Luongo gets 77th shutout as Panthers blank Bruins 5-0

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, center left, holds a jersey after the NHL Board of Governors announced Seattle as the league's 32nd franchise, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Sea Island Ga.. Joining Bettman, from left to right, is Jerry Bruckheimer, David Bonderman, David Wright, Tod Leiweke and Washington Wild youth hockey player Jaina Goscinski. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

NHL expansion from Original 6 to Seattle

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Otto Rogers playfully holds up stickers against the proposed name Kraken and in support of Totems following the announcement of a new NHL hockey team in Seattle, at a celebratory party Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

When? Where? Name? A look at Seattle’s NHL expansion team

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2010, file photo, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario. The NHL is dealing with some uncertain situations as it prepares to finalize expansion to Seattle. The Ottawa Senators’ downtown arena project is in danger of falling apart, and Arizona Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway is looking for a partner and trying to secure a long-term home in the desert. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL deals with uncertain situations on eve of Seattle vote

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Tyler Bertuzzi is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Red Wings’ Bertuzzi suspended 2 games for hit on Calvert

Associated Press

Members of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate after scoring a gaol by defenseman Alec Martinez during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. The Kings won 2-0. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Quick gets 50th shutout in Kings’ 2-0 win over Hurricanes

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 10, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher speaks at a news conference in St. Paul, Minn. The Philadelphia Flyers have hired Fletcher as their general manager in hopes that he can resuscitate one of the worst teams in the NHL. The Flyers announced the move Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. The 51-year-old Fletcher will replace the fired Ron Hextall. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Flyers hire Fletcher as new general manager

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference in New York. The NHL Board of Governors is expected to vote to approve Seattle expansion at their two-day meeting and will get updates on collective bargaining talks and the concussion lawsuit settlement. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

NHL Board of Governors to vote on Seattle expansion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks left wing Pontus Aberg (20),, of Sweden, celebrates his goal with Anaheim Ducks right wing Kiefer Sherwood (64) during third period of an NHL hockey game as Washington Capitals left wing Jakub Vrana (13), of the Czech Republic, skates by Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Washington. This was the to be the game-winning goal and his second of the game. The Ducks won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Aberg’s 2 goals in 3rd lift Ducks to 6-5 surprise over Caps

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer (34) defends the goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

Brayden Point scores in OT, Lightning edge Panthers 5-4

By PAUL GEREFFI - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) scores a power play goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Nazem Kadri scores winner, Maple Leafs beat Wild, 5-3

By TYLER MASON - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Erik Karlsson is seen during warm-up before first period NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators beat Sharks 6-2 in Karlsson’s return to Ottawa

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) scores a power play goal against Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Maple Leafs beat Wild 5-3 to take overall NHL lead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators defenseman Eeli Tolvanen (11), of Finland, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Tolvanen gets 1st NHL goal, Predators beat Blackhawks 5-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Nylander signs 6-year extension with Maple Leafs at deadline

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2016, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Donald Fehr, executive director of the NHLPA, speak during a news conference in Toronto about the World Cup of Hockey. Houston, Quebec City and Toronto have all been touted as possible new homes for an NHL team. Communications company Quebecor applied for an expansion team for Quebec City at the same time as Las Vegas. Billionaire businessman and new Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has already met with Bettman. (Aaron Vincent Elkaim/The Canadian press via AP, File)

To 32 and beyond: Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press