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Kings win opener of China Games

Early three-goal lead powers victory against Canucks in historic NHL visit to Shanghai Recap

China Games big first step for NHL

Kings' historic win against Canucks thrills fans new to hockey

China Games

China Games big first step for NHL
China Games ceremonial puck drop

Anze Kopitar and Henrik Sedin meet at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop at the China Games in Shanghai

China Games ceremonial puck drop

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China Games blog: Michael Del Zotto

Canucks defensemen enjoying everything about trip, except loss to Kings

China Games

China Games blog: Michael Del Zotto
Hockeyville Hub: USA

Sights, sounds from Belle Vernon and Cranberry, Pennsylvania, where Penguins play Blues on Sunday

Hockeyville USA

Hockeyville Hub: USA
Ducks aim to continue push for Cup after quiet offseason

Healthy Gibson, return to form for Perry could lead to sixth straight Pacific Division title

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Ducks aim to continue push for Cup after quiet offseason
O'Reilly rocks skate guards with wheels between locker room, practice

Forward brings back unique equipment for Sabres session Wednesday

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O'Reilly rocks skate guards with wheels between locker room, practice
Senators fan helps Claesson find puck from first NHL goal

Defenseman's parents received package in Sweden after it was missing for more than two months

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Senators fan helps Claesson find puck from first NHL goal
Pearson scores SHG on breakaway

Tanner Pearson jumps on a loose puck in the neutral zone and races in on a breakaway before firing home a wrist shot for a shorthanded goal

Pearson scores SHG on breakaway

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Kempe's power-play goal

Adrian Kempe takes a feed from Jake Muzzin and blasts a slap shot into the back of the net to give the Kings a 1-0 lead in the China Games

Kempe's power-play goal

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5 things learned from Sept. 20 preseason games

Patrick earns first point with Flyers; Chytil scores game-winner in Rangers debut

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5 things learned from Sept. 20 preseason games
Coyotes start with clean slate under Tocchet

Ekman-Larsson's return to form key to getting back to playoffs with new coach

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Coyotes start with clean slate under Tocchet
Fantasy forward bargains for 2017-18

Barkov, Radulov can return value based on low average draft positions

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Fantasy forward bargains for 2017-18
Ball hockey clinic in Shanghai

Helping to grow the game in China, the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings hold an outdoor ball hockey clinic with kids from Shanghai

Ball hockey clinic in Shanghai

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Chinese goalie faces shots during Canucks practice

Sun, signed to amateur tryout contract, made several saves against Sedins, Eriksson

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Chinese goalie faces shots during Canucks practice
Kings tour Yu Gardens and Bazaar

After practice Wednesday at the 2017 NHL China Games, the Los Angeles Kings toured the Yu Gardens and Bazaar, a tourist attraction in Shanghai

Kings tour Yu Gardens and Bazaar

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Fantasy hockey cheat sheet for 2017-18

Rankings, team previews, stat projections to keep handy on draft day

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Fantasy hockey cheat sheet for 2017-18
McDonald among NHL greats at unveiling of 'Play Finds A Way'

Program will help Canadian children with disabilities get more access to sport

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McDonald among NHL greats at unveiling of 'Play Finds A Way'
Devils rally behind Boyle's fight against leukemia

Teammates express faith veteran center will overcome disease

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Devils rally behind Boyle's fight against leukemia
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Getzlaf thinks depth will help Ducks overcome injuries

Captain says they can make up for losing Kesler, Lindholm, Vatanen

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Getzlaf thinks depth will help Ducks overcome injuries
Mailbag: Flames have best defense in West, Oilers No. 1 offense

NHL.com's Dan Rosen answers weekly questions

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Mailbag: Flames have best defense in West, Oilers No. 1 offense
Unrestricted free agent class of 2018 banking on big season

Tavares, Atkinson, Kane among those who could cash in next summer

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Unrestricted free agent class of 2018 banking on big season
Red Wings selling vials of melted ice from Joe Louis Arena

Offering 3,000 containers of former playing surface; proceeds to benefit team's foundation

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Red Wings selling vials of melted ice from Joe Louis Arena
Mercedes-Benz Arena ready for 2017 China Games

Shanghai rink set for Canucks, Kings thanks to former GM of Coyotes home

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Mercedes-Benz Arena ready for 2017 China Games
China Games blog: Michael Del Zotto

Canucks defenseman enjoys flight to Shanghai, scooters, new teammate

China Games

China Games blog: Michael Del Zotto
On The Bench Eppie: Braden Holtby

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby stops by for a puckhandling lesson with the On the bench crew #onthebench

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On The Bench Eppie: Braden Holtby

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Haapala 'ready as I can be' for jump to NHL

23-year-old aiming to make Panthers after leading Finland's top league in scoring last season

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Haapala 'ready as I can be' for jump to NHL

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Preseason Hockey in China

Kings, Canucks to face off in Shanghai on Sept. 21, then Beijing on Sept. 23

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