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FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2017, file photo ,Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. Through the first two months of the season, goals are up more than 12 percent from the same time a year ago, including a 14 percent increase on the power play and a 38 percent spike short-handed. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Slashing crackdown, infusion of youth boost NHL scoring

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

The iconic sloped roof of KeyArena, center, a sports and entertainment venue at the Seattle Center, is seen from above Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Seattle. The Seattle City Council on Monday approved a memorandum of understanding with Los Angeles-based Oak View Group in a $600 million privately financed project to renovate the facility, formerly the home of the NBA's SuperSonics. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Gary Bettman says NHL will consider Seattle expansion bid

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Flames’ Tkachuk suspended 1 game for spearing

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Vancouver Canucks left wing Loui Eriksson (21) competes for control of the puck with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dundon signs purchase agreement to buy Carolina Hurricanes

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom (25) stops a shot from Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jeff Skinner (53) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Markstrom gets 1st NHL shutout, Canucks blank Hurricanes 3-0

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Sharks D Brenden Dillon suspended 1 game by NHL for slashing

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Derek Dorsett, who had to retire from playing professional hockey with the Vancouver Canucks recently due to medical reasons, smiles while speaking during a news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dorsett ‘at peace’ with decision to end NHL career

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba falls to the ice in front of of Los Angeles Kings center Torrey Mitchell during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Underperforming Wild trying to pick up the defensive pace

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik, left, celebrates with players on the bench after his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. The Kings won 5-2. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Gaborik’s 2 goals lead Kings past Wild 5-2 for 6th straight

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros watches a shot from the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Saros makes career-best 43 saves, Predators beat Stars 5-2

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Philadelphia Flyers' Michael Raffl, left, from Austria, celebrates his goal with teammate Jakub Voracek, from the Czech Republic, during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Elliott, Flyers snap 10-game skid with 5-2 win over Flames

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings left wing Darren Helm (43) scores on Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Red Wings snap 7-game skid with 5-1 win over Jets

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

New York Rangers center David Desharnais (51) celebrates his goal with Chris Kreider (20) and Mats Zuccarello (36) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Forbes: Rangers worth $1.5B, again NHL’s most valuable team

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New York Rangers goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) stops a shot by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Minus ill Lundqvist, Rangers find way to edge Penguins 4-3

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, front left, of Russia, celebrates his goal with Tom Wilson, center, and Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin shines as Capitals enjoy rare win against Sharks

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Emily Barber finds home with Georgia’s club ice hockey team

By BRANDON SUDGE - Associated Press

NHL linesman Ryan Daisy, left, tries to break up a fight between Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Sharks’ Thornton fined for slashing Lightning’s Johnson

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, looks on during a break in the action in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals continue success vs. Bobrovsky, beat Blue Jackets

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen, left, of Denmark, tries to keep the puck away from Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser after getting caught out of position during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Markstrom makes 35 saves, Canucks beat Maple Leafs 2-1

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Chicago Blackhawks' Artem Anisimov warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Anisimov strong in front so far this season for Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press