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FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Elliott defends as a puck comes towards him during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, in Philadelphia. Officials are in the process of addressing problems with the hope of making goalies feel safe in chest protectors that are roughly an inch smaller and tighter to the body. Elliott complained of bruises early in the season in an interview with the Courier-Post, and two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky of the Blue Jackets last week told the Columbus Dispatch he fears getting hit by pucks and called the equipment change “terrible.” (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

NHL addressing goalies’ issues with smaller chest protectors

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, left, defends the goal as Philadelphia Flyers' Sean Couturier tries to control the puck Wayne Simmonds during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Rantanen scores twice, leads Avalanche past Flyers 4-1

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) skates with the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Fleury gets 408th career win, Golden Knights top Ducks 3-1

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres' Jeff Skinner, center, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Skinner’s hat trick leads Sabres over struggling Kings

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' and the Edmonton Oilers' get into a brawl during third period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday Oct. 18, 2018. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Leon Draisaitl scores in overtime, Oilers beat Bruins 3-2

Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Zach Hyman (11) is stopped by Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) as Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) defends during second period NHL hockey action in Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Malkin scores twice, Penguins beat Maple Leafs 3-0

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Jenn Guardino, Austin Watson’s girlfriend, takes blame for suspension

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Alex DeBrincat, right, celebrates with defenseman Erik Gustafsson after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during overtime in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DeBrincat’s 2nd goal lifts Blackhawks past Blues in OT

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 14, 2018, file photo, Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson waits for play to resume during the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche in Nashville, Tenn.Watson's 27-game suspension for domestic abuse has been reduced to 18 games by an arbitrator. The NHL and the NHL Players' Association announced arbitrator Shyam Das' decision Thursday, Oct. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Watson’s girlfriend takes blame for causing suspension

Associated Press

Florida’s Micheal Haley enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Associated Press

New Jersey Devils' Kyle Palmieri celebrates scoring during the season-opening NHL Global Series hockey match between Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Sweden, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, (Bjorn Larsson Rosvall /TT News Agency via AP)

Palmieri, Zajac help Devils beat Oilers in Sweden

By KAREL JANICEK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan acknowledges a reporter while taking questions before signing an agreement to renovate KeyArena in Seattle. Seattle is almost on the goal line in its pursuit of an NHL team thanks to an ownership group featuring Jerry Bruckheimer, a successful deal to renovate downtown KeyArena and fervent interest from fans that led to 10,000 season tickets selling out in 12 minutes and 32,000 total deposits being secured. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

NHL is moving forward with Seattle expansion bid

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 10, 2018, file photo, Winnipeg Jets fans react during a viewing party for Game 7 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against Nashville, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Hockey fans have often criticized NBC’s coverage for not showing more of the NHL’s young stars and the up-and-coming teams. That changes when the season opens on Wednesday, Oct. 3, as the network goes with a new approach. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

NHL, NBC hoping to make Wednesday must-see TV for hockey

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers won the game 3-2. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

In Barkov they trust: Panthers’ hopes rest on Finnish star

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) is escorted by an official off the ice after he checked St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist, on ice at back center, during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Wilson could face lengthy suspension after latest controversial hit

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 18, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier, of Switzerland, skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series in Newark, N.J. Hischier is in the spotlight this weekend as he and the Devils return to his junior town of Bern, Switzerland, to practice and play an exhibition game before facing the Edmonton Oilers in Sweden to open the season. He is the poster boy for this generation of Swiss talent that includes Minnesota’s Nino Niederreiter, San Jose’s Timo Meier, Nashville’s Kevin Fiala and Vancouver’s Sven Baertschi. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Devils’ Hischier latest in line of skilled Swiss forwards

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Kings forward Ilya Kovalchuk (17) takes a shot in the third period against the Vancouver Canucks during a preseason NHL hockey game, in Salt Lake City. The buzz around the NHL for months has been about smooth-skating Rasmus Dahlin in Buffalo. But other players to watch this season include Ryan Donato in Boston, Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa, Erik Karlsson with his new teammates in San Jose and Ilya Kovalchuk returning to the NHL in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger, File)

NHL players to watch: Rebuilding teams leaning on youth

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares is congratulated by teammates following his goal against the Buffalo Sabres during first-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Friday Sept. 21, 2018. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs are best bet to end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2018, file photo, New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers in Newark, N.J. Coming off their worst season in nearly 30 years, the Devils shocked the NHL this past season by returning to the postseason for the first time since 2011-12. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

New Jersey Devils looking for more than playoffs this year

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, a sign promotes an upcoming sporting event at KeyArena in Seattle. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Wednesday, June 7, 2017, that the city will enter into negotiations with the Oak View Group on a proposal for a privately-financed renovation of the city-owned KeyArena. Plans for the remodel would bring the building up to standards that could attract an NHL hockey or NBA basketball team once completed. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) **FILE**

Seattle one step closer to NHL after arena plan approved

By Tim Booth - Associated Press