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Edmonton Oilers' Teddy Purcell (16) celebrates his shootout goal against the Calgary Flames during an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

McDavid scores twice, Oilers beat Flames 7-4 in new arena

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San Jose Sharks' Tommy Wingels, left, collides with Los Angeles Kings' Jake Muzzin during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LA Kings put star G Jonathan Quick on injured reserve

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

NHL Calendar

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Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews, right, celebrates a first period goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate William Nylander during an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Auston Matthews first ever with 4 goals in NHL debut

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Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) celebrates an assist on a goal by teammate Mika Zibanejad, not shown, as Maple Leafs' goalie James Reimer (34) reacts during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Maple Leafs’ Matthews has modern record 4 goals in NHL debut

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NHL Capsules

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NHL enhances concussion protocol by hiring staff of spotters

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FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) and Adam Clendening (27) celebrate McDavid's goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta. McDavid is elite at 19 years old, and going into his second pro season with the Edmonton Oilers is already knocking on the door of being the best hockey player in the world. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Connor McDavid has chance to show he’s one of hockey’s best

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Devin Setoguchi continues NHL comeback, makes Kings’ roster

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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, of Finland, attempts a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, Calif. The Sabres have signed Ristolainen just in time for the start of the season. The team announced Ristolainen signed a six-year, $32.4 million contract on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, two days before Buffalo opens the season hosting the Montreal Canadiens. Ristolainen was a restricted free agent, whose rights were retained by the Sabres in June. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

NHL moves: Sabres sign Ristolainen, Lightning sign Kucherov

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) talks with head coach Mike Sullivan during an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with another concussion and there is no timetable for his return. General manager Jim Rutherford made the announcement Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, as the team prepared for its regular-season opener Thursday night at home against Washington.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) **FILE**

Penguins star Sidney Crosby diagnosed with concussion

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Dallas Stars bolster depth signing winger Lauri Korpikoski

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FILE - In this April 1, 2016, file photo, Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, of Finland, defends the net during an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in St. Louis. New, slimmer goalie pants will be in effect for the start of the season with smaller chest protectors on the way soon enough. As the NHL tries to increase scoring because goaltenders are so good, they want a say in the process instead of being considered the villains. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst, File)

As equipment shrinks, NHL goaltenders want to stay protected

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Arizona Coyotes' Shane Doan, left, and Anthony Duclair celebrate Doan's goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coyotes ready to take next step forward

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Rogers Place, the new home of the Edmonton Oilers NHL hockey team, is viewed in Edmonton, Alberta. Opening the new arena signals a fresh start and a new era for the Oilers. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

McDavid leads Edmonton Oilers into new era with new arena

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50), makes a save against St. Louis Blues' Alexander Steen (20), during the first period of a hockey game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Young forwards could be key for Chicago Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) and center Derick Brassard (16) celebrate Miller's goal against the New Jersey Devils during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

John Hynes has more speed and Taylor Hall for second season

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov (16) tries to control the puck in front of Dallas Stars goalie Maxime Lagace (35) as Stars' Ludwig Bystrom (36) and Gemel Smith defend during NHL hockey preseason action in London, Ontario, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (Dave Chidley/The Canadian Press via AP)

In Florida, there’s an expectation to win big _ finally

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Artemi Panarin, second from left, celebrates his goal with teammates Artem Anisimov (15) and Patrick Kane (88) as Pittsburgh Penguins' Ben Lovejoy (12) skates back to his bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins trying to keep edge in bid for Cup repeat

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2013, file photo, Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee talks with reporters at the Kettler Iceplex in Arlington, Va. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says McPhee has been hired as general manager of the NHL's expansion Las Vegas franchise. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because owner Bill Foley's announcement was set for Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2016. McPhee most recently served as special advisor to New York Islanders GM Garth Snow. Before that he spent 16 seasons as GM of the Washington Capitals. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, FIle) **FILE**

Las Vegas NHL expansion team hires former Capitals boss George McPhee as GM

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press