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FILE - In this March 28, 2018, file photo, Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) skates against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Arizona Coyotes aiming for playoff bid

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Florida enters season expecting a playoff berth

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Brian Gionta is shown during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, in Boston. A person with direct knowledge of forward Brian Gionta’s decision tells The Associated Press the former Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres captain, and two-time United States Olympian will announce he's retiring after 16 NHL seasons. The person spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, because Gionta hasn't publicly revealed what he plans to announce during a news conference scheduled for later in the day at the Sabres downtown arena. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, a sign promotes an upcoming sporting event at KeyArena in Seattle. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Seattle one step closer to NHL after arena plan approved

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moves the puck across the blue line during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Fast-skating Avs center MacKinnon speeds toward success

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov, right, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Valentin Zykov during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Carolina won 4-1. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina looks for big things from rookies Necas, Svechnikov

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens' Max Domi is pulled away by linesman Ryan Daisy after a brief fight with Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad during the third period of an NHL hockey preseason game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens’ Domi suspended for preseason for punching Ekblad

Associated Press

Jake DeBrusk (74) of the Boston Bruins, right, celebrates next to James Neal (18) of the Calgary Flames after scoring a goal during the first period of their 2018 NHL China Games hockey game in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Max Domi sucker punches Aaron Ekblad in NHL preseason game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Linesman Libor Suchanek (60) drops the puck for Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. If players need camp to prepare for the start of the season, the officials are no different. &quot;We get to refresh the rules, and it gets us back in the flow,&quot; veteran linesman Tony Sericolo said. &quot;You start thinking hockey again because for a couple of months, we're home, we're relaxing.&quot; (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Amid banter, NHL officials get refresher course at camp

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

In this photo taken Sept. 17, 2018, referee Wes McCauley, top, calls a penalty as the Montreal Canadiens face the New Jersey Devils during preseason NHL hockey game action in Montreal. An informal poll of NHL players leaves no doubt as to who the most popular referee is: Veteran McCauley. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL’s best referee: Wes McCauley goes by his own book

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 2, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) battles for the puck with Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Yandle (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla. Reinhart to a two-year contract worth $7.3 million, the Sabres announced Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Reinhart was a restricted free agent and missed the first five days of training camp, and two preseason games. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Sabres sign Sam Reinhart to 2-year, $7.3 million contract

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Florida Panthers NHL hockey players Aleksander Barkov, left, of Finland, and Derek MacKenzie pose after a practice session in Sunrise, Fla., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Barkov is the new captain of the Florida Panthers. Barkov is taking over for forward MacKenzie, who held the role for the last two seasons. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald via AP)

Nothing to ‘C’ here: Importance of NHL captains is changing

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 3, 2018 file photo New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, protects his net against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. Lundqvist is entering his 14th season in the NHL, having spent his entire career with the New York Rangers. And although the team is in a rebuilding mode for a future run at their first Stanley Cup title since 1994, the 36-year-old goalie wants to stick around and be a part of that process. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Lundqvist happy to be part of Rangers’ rebuilding

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Florida Panthers NHL hockey players Aleksander Barkov, left, of Finland, and Derek MacKenzie pose after a practice session in Sunrise, Fla., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Barkov is the new captain of the Florida Panthers. Barkov is taking over for forward MacKenzie, who held the role for the last two seasons. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald via AP)

Barkov takes over as captain of Florida Panthers

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2018, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) skates during NHL hockey training camp in Edmonton, Alberta. McDavid heard teammates talking about another potential lockout when he entered the NHL in 2015. As he became one of hockey’s best players and signed the richest annual contract in the league, McDavid protected himself against that lockout even if he’s optimistic it will be avoided the way work stoppages in 2004-05 and 2012-13 weren’t. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Lockout looming? NHL is 1 year away from key labor deadline

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman attends a press conference before an NHL China Games hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Calgary Flames in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Color China Photo via AP)

Bruins top Flames 4-3 in NHL preseason opener in China

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Schmaltz waits for pass during NHL hockey training camp at the MB Ice Arena, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Schmaltz looking to take next step with Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden, right, speaks to his players during NHL hockey training camp, Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NHL clears Capitals on trading, signing Orpik after buyout

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2018, file phot, New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, back right, and Mika Zibanejad, of Sweden, celebrate Zibanejad's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kreider and the New York Rangers have put last season’s struggles behind and are just focusing on the future. The Rangers are in a rebuilding mode after dealing several stars in a youth movement at the trade deadline last winter and then finishing 20 points out of a playoff spot. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Youthful Rangers focused on getting better after changes

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 4, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in St. Paul, Minn. Suter returns from season-ending ankle surgery, expecting to join the Minnesota Wild for the first practice of training camp. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Ankle healed after devastating injury, Suter back with Wild

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press