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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) works the puck around Toronto Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Pittsburgh. Kadri has taken on big matchups against Sidney Crosby, Nicklas Backstrom, Connor McDavid and others. Kadri considers it important to make skilled opponents play in their own end. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Check, mates: NHL top lines are expected to do it all

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes a diving save against the Tampa Bay Lightning as Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NHL-best Lightning beat Coyotes 4-1 for 6th straight win

By JOHN NICHOLSON - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild left wing Tyler Ennis, not pictured, scores a goal past Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ron Hainsey (2) and goalie Frederik Andersen (31), of Denmark, as Minnesota Wild right wing Chris Stewart (10) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Stalock backstops surging Wild to 2-0 win over Maple Leafs

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

File- This Feb. 7, 2007, file photo shows Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin, left, talking with goalie coach Dave Prior during hockey practice in Arlington, Va. Prior has a knack for fast-tracking goalies to the NHL. The analytical and strategic mind that helped draft and develop 2016 Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby in Washington was brought to Vegas with hopes he would not only work with veteran Marc-Andre Fleury but also develop the fledgling franchise's younger netminders. Little did he know his expertise would be so thoroughly put to the test during the first two months of the season with Las Vegas (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Prior’s knack with goalies put to test in Vegas

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Ward wins 300th, Hurricanes top Golden Knights in shootout

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates with Dallas Stars center Tyler Pitlick (18) and Dallas Stars defenseman Dan Hamhuis, right, after Pitlick scored a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Benn has a goal, 2 assists to lead Stars past Islanders, 5-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators left wing Zack Smith, left, celebrates his goal with left wing Tom Pyatt and centre Jean-Gabriel Pageau, right, celebrate a goal during third period NHL action in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Anderson, Senators stop skids with 3-2 win over Rangers

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his game winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Kane scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Panthers 3-2

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) scores a goal past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec.12, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Hall nets 2 as Devils stop Kings’ 8-game winning streak, 5-1

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Dmitrij Jaskin, right, of Russia, is unable to score past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, left, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Lightning blank Blues 3-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Former NHL defenseman Zarley Zalapski dead at 49

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, of Russia, splashes his face during a timeout in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Vasilevskiy, Lightning beat Blues 3-0

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2017, file photo, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete (53) and Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Rookie defenseman Victor Mete has no trouble exchanging his Montreal Canadiens' jersey for Team Canada colors and an opportunity to compete in the World Junior hockey championships later this month. Mete says it's been a childhood dream to play in the annual tournament. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Mete is fine with trading Canadiens’ jersey for Team Canada

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin, left, knocks Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask, of Sweden, off his skates with a check during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Kings win 8th straight, 3-2 in OT over Hurricanes

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Curtis McElhinney (35) makes a save against Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

McElhinney makes 41 saves, Maple Leafs beat Oilers 1-0

Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jordan Oesterle, front, is checked by Arizona Coyotes center Dylan Strome during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford leads Blackhawks to 3-1 win over Coyotes

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates as he returns to the bench after scoring his second goal of the game in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bozak scores twice, Maple Leafs jump Pens early in 4-3 win

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' David Perron (57) and Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrate a goal by Perron during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Golden Knights get 3 quick goals in 2nd to beat Stars 5-3

Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The Kings won 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kings beat Senators for 7th straight win

Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Malcolm Subban makes a stop against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Oh, brother! Subban vs Subban goes to Vegas goalie in SO

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press