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Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) waits to enter the game against the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Sunrise, Fla. Jagr began the game tied with Mark Messier for second-most points in NHL history. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

Jaromir Jagr moves into second on NHL points list

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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) waits during the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. No matter where the Edmonton Oilers travel, captain Connor McDavid is confronted by the same questions and comparisons to the opposing team's star. In Buffalo, it's Jack Eichel, who was selected second in the 2015 draft behind McDavid. In Toronto, it's Auston Matthews, the No. 1 pick last June. In Pittsburgh, it's Crosby, the player the NHL's &quot;Next Generation&quot; crop of youngsters must all be compared against. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Marquee rivals: From Crosby and Ovechkin to McDavid and who?

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) acknowledges the fans after he scored his third point of the game against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Sunrise, Fla. Jagr tied Mark Messier for 2nd place overall in NHL scoring with 1,887 points. The Panthers defeated the Sabres 4-3 in a shoot out. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Jagr on Gretzky: ‘I don’t think he was from this planet’

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Jaromir Jagr's next point will be the 1,888th of his career and give him sole possession of second place on the all-time NHL scoring list. He would trail only Wayne Gretzky's 2,857 total. (Associated Press)

Jaromir Jagr: Wayne Gretzky ‘was from another planet’

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Michael Raffl (12), from Austria, and Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, battle for the puck during the second period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Capitals expect intense, physical game with rival Flyers

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

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FILE - In this Wednesday, May 20, 2015, file photo, Detroit Red Wings General Manager Ken Holland addresses the media in Detroit to discuss the head coaching vacancy as coach Mike Babcock will now be the new head hockey coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Goal-scoring is slipping once again in the NHL. Holland said the decline in scoring is tied to an uptick in competitive balance. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

NHL, players nearing deadline to decide on 2018 Olympics

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson, left, celebrates with center Connor McDavid (97) after McDavid scored in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Buffalo, N.Y. Edmonton won 2-1. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

NHL’s new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Jamie McGinn, left, and Montreal Canadiens' P.K. Subban fight for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Gibson makes 39 saves, Ducks hold off Canadiens 2-1

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San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin (7) reaches for the puck against Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

San Jose Sharks provide Washington Capitals with big early-season test

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) makes as save on a point black shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Resurgent Hossa off to nice start with Blackhawks

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) takes the rebound on his first shot and scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Anders Nilsson (39) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Nash’s late goal lifts Rangers to 5-3 win over Oilers

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' goalie Braden Holtby (70) looks on as the Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

World Cup, young stars, backup goalies add up to more goals

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

NHL officials in South Korea to inspect Olympic venues

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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 enhances concussion protocol by hiring staff of spotters

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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

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

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2015, file photo, Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League addresses the crowd as Bill Foley, chairman, Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Black Knight and FIS wipes his forehead during the "Let's Bring Hockey to Las Vegas!" press conference at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Las Vegas. A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee. The person spoke Tuesday, June 14, 2016, on condition of anonymity because details have not been released by the league ahead of its Board of Governors meeting on June 22. (AP Photo/The Sun, L.E. Baskow, File ) LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL OUT **FILE**

NHL gambles on expansion franchise in Las Vegas

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane poses on the red carpet at the NHL Awards show, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Patrick Kane wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press