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Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Michael Hutchinson (30) makes a stop against the New York Islanders during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hutchinson has 33 saves as Maple Leafs beat Islanders 3-0

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Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse (25) celebrates his goal in front of Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) during the second period on an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Oilers surge past Bruins for 4-1 victory

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson (20) scores on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen (34) to win an NHL hockey game during overtime Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Stephenson scores in OT, Golden Knights rally past Blues

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minor league goalie misses NHL call-up after losing passport

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Canadiens sign free-agent Kovalchuk to 1-year contract

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) embraces goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) after the team's win over the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Pacioretty, Fleury lead Golden Knights past Flyers 5-4

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings' Kurtis MacDermid (56) falls into the Philadelphia Flyers bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kings’ MacDermid suspended 2 games for illegal check to head

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, left, lets in a goal from Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 in Calgary, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gaudreau has goal, assist to lead Flames past Rangers 4-3

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Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) celebrates his third period goal with left wing Victor Olofsson (68) during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

NHL rookie scoring leader, Buffalo’s Olofsson, out 5-6 weeks

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski (16) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Pavelski helps Stars beat Red Wings 4-1

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Dallas Stars interim head coach Rick Bowness yells to his players in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Dallas. Bowness was announced as interim head coach earlier in the day after former head coach Jim Montgomery was fired for &quot;unprofessional conduct.&quot; (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Montgomery calls firing by Stars ‘appropriate,’ enters rehab

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FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2016, file photo, more than 50,000 fans watch the Minnesota Wild play the Chicago Blackhawks at TCF Bank Stadium during the NHL Stadium Series hockey game, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Wild, after years of lobbying the league, will finally host the NHL's signature regular season event next year. The 2021 Winter Classic will coincide with the franchise's 20th anniversary season. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)

Finally, Wild relish chance to host Winter Classic

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

The Dallas Stars celebrate their 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators at the end of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Dallas Stars emerge from eventful first half in solid shape

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel converts penalty shot, Sabres beat Oilers 3-2

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) pushes off Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Dubois scores in OT, Blue Jackets beat Bruins 2-1

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Brandon Monyour (62) is checked by Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto (56) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel’s penalty-shot goal seals Sabres 3-2 win over Oilers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) dives to the ice as he competes for the puck with Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and left wing Blake Comeau in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at the Cotton Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Stars rally to beat Predators 4-2 in Winter Classic at Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to Minnesota

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Phil Kessel (81) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Blues 3-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kessel, Raanta help Coyotes stop Blues’ 8-game win streak

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Dallas Stars fans get hyped in the midway outside the Cotton Bowl before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Outdoor hockey in Texas? Sure thang, and was a hoot to boot

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press