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Boston Bruins' John Moore, left, battles with Calgary Flames' Elias Lindholm during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Calgary, Alberta. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press via AP)
Boston Bruins at Calgary Flames 12/11/2021

Dec. 17, 2021 06:18 PM EST

Montreal Canadiens players and coaching staff look on from the bench against a backdrop of empty seats during during second-period NHL hockey game action against the Philadelphia Flyers in Montreal, Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL shuts down 2 more teams for a week amid COVID surge

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 17, 2021 06:17 PM EST

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) saves a shot on goal by Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) and Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, behind, defend the goal. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Calgary Flames at Vegas Golden Knights 12/5/2021

Dec. 06, 2021 04:16 AM EST

Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, from left, Doug Wilson, Kim St-Pierre, Kevin Lowe, Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa and Ken Holland pose for a photograph in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Iginla highlights class inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

Nov. 15, 2021 10:43 PM EST

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during first-period preseason NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL Preview: What to know about the 2021-22 season

By Larry Lage, John Wawrow And Stepen Whyno Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM EDT