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New Jersey Devils defenseman Colton White (68) pursues New York Islanders right wing Jordan Eberle (7) during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game in New York, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

No. 1 pick Hischier will try to get Devils back to playoffs

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad, right, celebrates his goal with Kevin Shattenkirk (22), Chris Kreider (20) and Marc Staal (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Rangers go into new season with retooled D, influx of youth

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) plays against the St. Louis Blues during the NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Cranberry, Pa. The preseason game was awarded to Rostraver Ice Garden, the winner of the 2016-2017 Kraft Hockeyville USA contest, but is being played at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex because Rostraver is not suitable for an NHL game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

In the NHL, no anthem protests

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant smiles during the third period of the team's NHL preseason hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights ready to light up Vegas

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

In this photo taken Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Scott Darling deflects a shot during the NHL hockey team's training camp in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

GM: Hurricanes ‘capable’ of finally making playoffs

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Connor Brickley, center, is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Lightning, 4-2. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee),

Panthers starting over with new coach and new top line

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - San Jose Sharks' Mikkel Boedker, right, celebrates his second goal of the night with teammate Logan Couture (39) as Arizona Coyotes' Luke Schenn (2) and Brad Richardson (15) pause on the ice during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Glendale, Ariz. With most of the same players back who helped San Jose make it to the Stanley Cup Final two seasons ago, the Sharks believe they still have the pieces in place to make another run at the Stanley Cup. &quot;Guys have got to step up,&quot; Couture said. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Sharks need to fill Marleau void to make another run

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Konecny, left, and Travis Sanheim, right, celebrate Konecny's game winning goal during overtime of an NHL preseason hockey game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

No. 2 pick Patrick key in uncertain Flyers’ future

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Sabres claim ex-coach’s son Nolan after waived by LA Kings

Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Devin Shore (17) advances the puck up ice as Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) defends in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Russians Varlamov, Yakupov could figure big in Avs’ revival

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko, bottom, skates to the bench after celebrating scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Cranberry, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

In first full year under Yeo, Blues’ sights still on Cup

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2015, file photo, linesmen Don Henderson, left, and Mike Cvik look at a monitor during a coach's challenge by the Vancouver Canucks of an onside call on a goal by Dallas Stars' Patrick Sharp during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia. The call on the ice stood and the goal was allowed. The NHL has a clear message to coaches this season: Don’t challenge an offside call unless you’re really, really confident it was wrong. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Penalty for failed offside challenge among NHL rule changes

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville (28) skates prior to the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Buffalo, N.Y. Pominville is back in Buffalo eager to help the Sabres recapture the buzz they once generated in town a decade ago. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Pominville eager to help Sabres bring back buzz in Buffalo

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, of Russia, makes a stop against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. No one is more eager to get a new season started than the Blue Jackets’ Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

Taste of playoffs not enough for young Blue Jackets

By MITCH STACY - Associated Press

Capitals need to ‘step up’ to remain Stanley Cup contenders

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Colin Miller (6) pulls Los Angeles Kings' Michael Mersch (49) away from the net during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Golden Knights expecting to be competitive in first season

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg (3) of Sweden helps goalie Ben Bishop (30) defend against pressure from Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) in the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Hitch back, Bishop in net as Stars hope to feel like 1999

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens watches his team play against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Kings hope new leadership, new resolve restore winning ways

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau watches play against the Dallas Stars in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. After a sterling regular season in coach Boudreau's first year, the Minnesota Wild were quickly bounced from the postseason. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Boudreau, Wild using ‘good is not good enough’ as motto

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill draws a play during a timeout in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston. The Detroit Red Wings will play their home games in one of the world's finest facilities. To avoid the arena being the only good thing about the season, the Red Wings desperately need many players, including Dylan Larkin, to bounce back from poor or injury-stunted seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Red Wings need to rally to match the draw of their new arena

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press