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New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier, of Switzerland, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Nico Hischier scores twice as Devils win fifth straight

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) celebrates with left wing Jimmy Vesey (26) and center David Desharnais (51) after the Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals 1-0 in a shootout of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Zuccarello, Zibanejad lead Rangers past Caps 1-0 in shootout

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal, center right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Buffalo Sabres' during an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Islanders come from behind to beat Sabres 3-2 in OT

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Boston Bruins center Riley Nash, second from right, is congratulated after his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Nash scores 2 goals as surging Bruins beat Senators 5-1

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier, right, of Switzerland, flips over while competing for the puck with Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi (59) and Frans Nielsen (51), of Denmark, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Hischier scores twice as Devils extend win streak to 5

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is congratulated by Tom Wilson (43) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

ESPN declares the 1974-75 Capitals worst hockey team of all-time

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 10, 1970, file photo, Boston Bruins' Bobby Orr goes into the air after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues that won the Stanley Cup for the Bruins in Boston. As the NHL celebrates its 100th anniversary, Orr’s goal is so important that it reached the finals of the “Greatest Moments” bracket 47 years after it happened. (Ray Lussier/The Boston Herald via AP, File)

Orr’s 1970 Cup-winning goal and leap remains top NHL moment

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown smiles while being honored for his 1,000th NHL hockey game, all with the Kings, during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Brown caps 1,000th game with OT goal, Kings edge Avs 2-1

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Mattias Ekholm (14) is checked by Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian (44) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL embraces holiday roster freeze as a popular tradition

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) skates off the ice as the San Jose Sharks celebrate an overtime goal by Kevin Labanc during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 5-4. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Labanc’s goal in OT gives Sharks 5-4 win over Canucks

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) and Chicago Blackhawks center Nick Schmaltz (8) compete for possession of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Seguin scores 2, Stars blank Blackhawks 4-0 behind Bishop

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) fires the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) for a shootout goal during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning won the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Point, Stamkos score in shootout as Lightning beat Senators

Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens center Phillip Danault (24) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. The Canadiens won, 7-5. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Deslauriers scores twice, Canadiens beat Canucks 7-5

Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier celebrates with his teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Couturier scores 16th goal, Flyers beat Red Wings 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after defenseman Shea Theodore, right, scored the game-winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights won, 4-3. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Theodore’s goal with 2.3 seconds left lifts Vegas over Tampa

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Red Wings’ Abdelkader fined $5,000 for spearing Islander

Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Robert Hagg (8) shoves Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar (11) into the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Quick, Kings end Flyers’ 6-game win streak with 4-1 victory

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) congratulates goalie Craig Anderson (41) after the final buzzer as Ottawa Senators left wing Zack Smith (15) looks on following third period hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens at the NHL 100 Classic in Ottawa on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anderson, Senators beat Canadiens 3-0 in NHL 100 Classic

Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Shayne Gostisbehere, left, celebrates with Wayne Simmonds, center, and Sean Couturier after Gostisbehere scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Gostisbehere scores 2, Flyers beat Stars 2-1

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Marc-Andre Fleury blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Patric Hornqvist during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Merrill’s 1st goal of season lifts Fleury, Knights past Pens

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press