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MONTREAL — It took one of Jonathan Drouin’s best games of the season to stop Colorado’s 10-game winning streak.
Drouin had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens ended a long run of surprising success for the Avalanche with a 4-2 victory Tuesday night.
“Definitely when you play a team that’s hot like that, you want to show your composure and we did that the whole game,” said Drouin, who scored his seventh goal of the season. “At the end we stopped skating a bit, but overall it was a very good game.”
Nicolas Deslauriers, Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher also scored for the Canadiens. Carey Price made 20 saves for his 14th win.
Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher scored late in the third period for the Avalanche (27-17-3), who lost for the first time in 2018. Colorado’s previous defeat came against Arizona on Dec. 27.
“We had a great run,” coach Jared Bednar said. “It hasn’t moved us up the standings that much. We’re just sitting right in the thick of things. Most important thing is we turn the page. It was fun, it was good, and we’ll make sure to start another one.”
The Avalanche outscored their opponents 41-16 during the streak without ever conceding the first goal of the game.
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“We knew we were playing a good skating team and a side that has a lot of skills,” Drouin said. “Our skating game had to be a part of that. That’s when we’re at our best, when we’re skating and forechecking. I think we did that the whole night.”
Jonathan Bernier stopped 36 shots but dropped to 0-7-2 in Montreal. The former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie is 1-10-3 vs. the Canadiens.
Montreal outshot Colorado 40-22 and won for only the second time in six games.
“They worked harder than us tonight,” Bernier said. “We lacked a lot of energy. We didn’t create enough scoring chances. We can’t get too down, obviously. Everybody is a little sour right now. We just have to learn from that game tonight. We didn’t compete.”
The Avalanche were coming off a 4-2 win Monday night in Toronto and their legs looked heavy to start the game. Colorado fired just five shots on Price in the first, none too dangerous.
After a scoreless opening period, Deslauriers put the Canadiens in front at 5:42 of the second. Drouin’s shot was blocked by Mark Barberio, but Deslauriers got his stick on the loose puck in the slot and beat Bernier through his legs for his career-best seventh of the season.
The goal put the Avalanche behind for only the second time in 11 games. It also was the first time they conceded the first goal in a game since their last defeat.
Galchenyuk increased Montreal’s lead with a power-play goal at 7:58 of the second. After sustained puck possession by the Canadiens, Drouin connected with Galchenyuk, who fired a one-timer past Bernier.
“(Drouin) was very good tonight,” Canadiens coach Claude Julien said. “He skated very well and had some nice plays. He was really involved in the play tonight.”
The 22-year-old Drouin made it 3-0 with his seventh goal at 12:36 of the third after a great individual effort by Jeff Petry along the boards to get him the puck. It was Drouin’s first three-point game of the season.
MacKinnon ruined Price’s shutout bid two minutes later with a shot from the point before Gallagher scored his 17th into an empty net.
Compher cut it to 4-2 with 12 seconds remaining.
NOTES: Colorado’s longest franchise winning streak was 12 games, in 1999. … Deslauriers’ previous high was six goals in 70 games with Buffalo in 2015-16.
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Jan. 22: Wild forward Marcus Foligno (17) drops Senators forward Alex Burrows (14) with a hard check along the boards during the second period in Minnesota.
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Jan. 21: Vegas Golden Knights defensemen Colin Miller (6) celebrates after scoring a first-period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.
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Jan. 20: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson falls to the ice after colliding with New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller in the third period at the Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won the game, 3-1.
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Jan. 19: Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant, left, acknowledges the crowd after Florida aired a video tribute to the former Panthers coach.
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Jan. 18: Taylor Hall and New Jersey Devils fans celebrate his overtime goal. New Jersey beat the Washington Capitals for the first time since Dec. 29, 2016.
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Jan. 17: The Montreal Canadiens' Alex Galchenyuk with the help of goalie Carey Price stop a shot by the Boston Bruins' Tim Schaller during the first period at TD Garden. The Bruins won the game, 4-1.
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Jan. 16: Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) is looked at by trainer Andy Hosler after being hit by the Golden Knights' William Carrier. Johansen ended up leaving the game.
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Jan. 15: Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates with forward Alexander Radulov (47) after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
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Jan. 14: Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi (59) celebrates scoring a goal during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
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Jan. 13: New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast and New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (50) come together at the boards during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The Islanders won the game, 7-2.
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Jan. 12: Left wing Anthony Duclair, acquired in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes, made his Chicago Blackhawks debut and had an assist on a second-period goal by Jan Rutta.
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Jan. 11: Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau celebrates after scoring a goal against the Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
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Jan. 10: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook (7) celebrates his goal against the Minnesota Wild. It was his first since opening night, ending a 40-game drought, and happened during his return from a healthy scratch.
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Jan. 9: Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) celebrates his overtime goal against the Minnesota Wild with teammates.
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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) celebrates a third-period goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Jan. 7: Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) scores the game-winning goal in overtime against the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena.
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Jan. 6: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) reacts after scoring in the shootout on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) at the Air Canada Centre.
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Jan. 5: Daniel Sprong, called up by the Pittsburgh Penguins, scored two goals and an assist, his first NHL points, in a 4-0 victory against the New York Islanders.
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Jan. 4: Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price gets a toe on a Tampa Bay Lightning shot after flipping over for a spectacular save in overtime. He won 2-1 in a shootout.
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Jan. 3: Chicago Blackhawks left wing Ryan Hartman (38) battles for the puck with New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Chicago won the game, 5-2.
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Jan. 2: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his overtime goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.
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Jan. 1: New York Rangers forward J.T. Miller (10) celebrates with forward Jimmy Vesey (26) after scoring the game-winning goal against the Buffalo Sabres during overtime in the 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field.
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Dec. 31: Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson (71) celebrates after scoring an empty-net goal to complete the first Vegas Golden Knights hat trick during the third period of play against the Toronto Maple Leafs at T-Mobile Arena.
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Dec. 30: Los Angeles Kings left wing Jussi Jokinen (36) falls in front of the net as goaltender Jonathan Quick as he tries to make the save against the Vancouver Canucks during a 4-3 win at Rogers Arena.
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Dec. 29: Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno (17) wears a hat on the bench following a hat trick by Minnesota forward Mikael Granlund (not pictured) during the third period against the Nashville Predators at Xcel Energy Center.
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Dec. 28: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) scores on Boston Bruins goalie Anton Khudobin (35) during a shootout at Capital One Arena.
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Dec. 27: Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55), a top-15 NHL scorer, leaves the ice after crashing hard into the board and appearing to hurt his shoulder.
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Dec. 23: "Sharkie," the Sharks mascot, entertains the crowd before San Jose's game against the Kings at SAP Center at San Jose.
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Dec. 22: Flyers goalie Brian Elliott makes the save against Sabres left wing Evander Kane in a penalty shot during the first period at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
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Dec. 21: On his 20th birthday, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy scored the shootout winner against the Winnipeg Jets.
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Dec. 20: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner pumps his fist after scoring a coast-to-coast goal in which he avoided four Columbus Blue Jackets defenders.
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Dec. 19: New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stretches to make one of his 39 saves in a 4-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Dec. 18: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) celebrates a goal by forward Adrian Kempe (9) (not pictured) during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
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Dec. 17: Vegas Golden Knights forward Erik Haula (56) tips the puck past Florida Panthers goalie James Reimer (34) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.
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Dec. 16: Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena.
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Dec. 15: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.
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Dec. 14: Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored both of his team's goals against the Florida Panthers, including in overtime, to be named second star of the game. He has 27 points in 20 games since the start of November.
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Dec. 13: Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser's check nearly sends Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok into his team's bench.
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Dec. 12: Minnesota Wild goalie Alex Stalock is hugged by Chris Stewart and Mikko Koivu after a 2-1 shootout win against the Calgary Flames. Stalock entered the game at the start of the second period because of an injury to starter Devan Dubnyk.
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Dec. 11: The Dallas Stars' Brett Ritchie (25) checks the New York Ranger' Ryan McDonagh during the first period at Madison Square Garden. The Stars beat the Rangers in a shootout.
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Dec. 10: St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during overtime against the Buffalo Sabres at Scottrade Center.
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Dec. 9: New York Islanders defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) crashes into goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) while Boston Bruins center Frank Vatrano (72) looks on during the Bruins' 3-1 win at TD Garden.
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Dec. 8: Vegas Golden Knights forward Reilly Smith (19) celebrates with forward Erik Haula (56) after scoring the game-winner in the shootout against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
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Dec. 7: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (22) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the New York Islanders during the overtime period at PPG PAINTS Arena.
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Dec. 6: Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Frederik Andersen keeps his eye on the puck after making a save against the Calgary Flames at the Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs beat the Flames after an overtime shootout.
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Dec. 5: The Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues exchange blows during the third period at Bell Centre.
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Dec. 4: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal on San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) in the second period at Capital One Arena. The goal moved Ovechkin into sole possession of 20th on the all-time goals list.
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Dec. 3: Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate around forward Reilly Smith (19) after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes at T-Mobile Arena.
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Dec. 2: Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) scores the game-winning goal in overtime against the St. Louis Blues at Xcel Energy Center.
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Dec. 1: St. Louis Blues right wing Scottie Upshall is checked into the boards by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez during the third period at Scottrade Center. The Kings won the game, 4-1.
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Nov. 30: Vancouver Canucks goalie Anders Nilsson makes a save on a shot by the Nashville Predators' Miikka Salomaki (20) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. The Canucks won the game, 5-3.
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Nov. 29: Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck loses his mask and track of the puck during a goal by Colorado's Alexander Kerfoot.
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Nov. 28: Johnny Gaudreau, right, and his Flames teammates held Auston Matthews without a shot for the first time in his career (103 games), but the Maple Leafs star had an assist in Toronto's 4-1 victory.
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Nov. 27: Penguins goalie Matt Murray is helped off the ice after the Flyers' Jakub Voracek collided with him in the crease.
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Nov. 26: Ryan Strome (18) and Leon Draisaitl (29), put together in Edmonton's line shuffle, connected on Strome's game-winning goal against the Bruins.
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Nov. 25: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates as he scores a goal in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Ovechkin went on to record a hat trick.
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New Jersey Devils center Brian Boyle salutes the crowd after being named first star of the night. Boyle, diagnosed with leukemia in training camp, scored on Hockey Fights Cancer night.
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Nov. 22: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg celebrates after scoring a goal past Montreal Canadiens goalie Antti Niemi (37) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena.
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Nov 21: The St. Louis Blues did plenty of celebrating in an 8-3 rout of the Edmonton Oilers. The Vladimir Tarasenko-Jaden Schwartz-Brayden Schenn line combined for 11 points.
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Nov. 20: Predators center Ryan Johansen scores past Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck during the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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Nov. 19: Vegas Golden Knights forward Brendan Leipsic (13) shoots as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) defends his goal during a game at T-Mobile Arena.
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Nov. 18: Arizona Coyotes forward Anthony Duclair (10) celebrates his hat trick, overtime-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators.
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Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel cries out after being hurt on a late second-period check from Detroit's Luke Glendening. He left the game but returned for the third period.
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Nov. 16: Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (92) scores on a penalty shot over Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) in the third period at the Pepsi Center.
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Nov. 15: Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry moves the puck while defended by Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) during the second period at Honda Center.
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Nov. 14: Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrates with teammates after ending an 11-game goal drought in a 5-4 victory against the Buffalo Sabres.
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Nov. 13: St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29) and Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (93) fight for position in front of Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Nov. 12: New Jersey Devils forward Miles Wood (44) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) collide during the first period at United Center. Wood would go on to record the first hat trick of his career in the Devils' wild 7-5 win.
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Nov. 11: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates after scoring a shootout goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) at Bridgestone Arena.
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Nov. 10: It was a milestone night in Washington as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) played in the 800th game of his NHL career. But Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) got the win and a milestone of his own, becoming the second-fastest player to reach 200 career victories.
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Nov. 9: New Jersey Devils center Brian Boyle, who is dealing with leukemia, is ecstatic after scoring his first goal of the season.
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Nov. 8: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Patrick Marleau, right, elevated to the top line in the absence of Auston Matthews, avoids a check from defenseman Jared Spurgeon. Marleau scored a goal against the Minnesota Wild.
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Nov. 7: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the New York Islanders.
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Nov. 6: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates with right wing T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring the game-winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes in overtime at Capital One Arena.
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Nov. 5: Calgary Flames left wing Micheal Ferland (79) and New Jersey Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid (1) collide during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Nov. 4: St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scottrade Center.
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Nov. 3: Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (right) scores a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the third period at Honda Center. The Predators won the game, 5-3.
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Nov. 2: Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk makes a save in front of defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild won the game, 6-3.
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Nov. 1: Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and Oilers forward Connor McDavid look for a loose puck during the second period at Rogers Place.
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Oct. 31: New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) celebrates a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at Madison Square Garden.
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Oct. 30: Toronto Maple Leafs center Patrick Marleau (12) is honored during a pregame ceremony in his return to San Jose.
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Oct. 29: Pittsburgh Penguins center Greg McKegg (33) scrambles for a rebound in front of Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the second period at Bell MTS Centre.
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Oct. 28: Los Angeles Kings forward Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins, which came with under a second to go in overtime, with defenseman Drew Doughty (8).
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Oct. 27: Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena.
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Oct. 26: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) scores the game-winning goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) in overtime at PPG PAINTS Arena.
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Oct. 25: The Blues celebrate a power-play goal as Flames defenseman Michael Stone leaves the ice during the second period in St. Louis.
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Oct. 24: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates with the puck as Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) chases in overtime.
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Oct. 23: New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) reacts during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers lost 4-1 to fall to 2-6-2 on the season.
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Oct. 22: Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Tatar (21) and Vancouver Canucks left wing Thomas Vanek (26) battle for the puck in the second period at Little Caesars Arena.
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Oct. 21: Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (back) celebrates with teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third period at Nationwide Arena.
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Oct. 20: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime with teammates at Little Caesars Arena.
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Oct. 19: Devils center Nico Hischier, middle, celebrates his first NHL goal with left wing Taylor Hall during the first period against the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.
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Oct. 18: St. Louis Blues forward Jaden Schwartz (17) celebrates with forward Sammy Blais (64) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Scottrade Center.
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Oct. 17: Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) is checked into the glass during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at the American Airlines Center.
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Oct. 16: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
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Oct. 15: Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates with center Ryan O'Reilly (90) after a second period goal against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.
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Oct. 14: Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his overtime goal against the Montreal Canadiens with William Nylander.
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Oct. 13: Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist (14) celebrates after scoring on the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena.
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Oct. 12: Predators players celebrate after a goal by defenseman Samuel Girard during the second period against the Stars at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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Oct. 11: Bruins left wing Matt Beleskey (top) and Avalanche defenseman Mark Barberio fight in the first period at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
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Oct. 10: The Vegas Golden Knights honor the 58 victims and the first responders of the Oct. 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas prior to the Golden Knights' first regular-season home game.
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Oct. 9: Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (center) celebrates after a second-period goal against the Anaheim Ducks with left wing Micheal Ferland (79).
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Oct. 8: New York Rangers center Paul Carey (28) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordie Benn (8) battle against the boards during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
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Oct. 7: Vegas Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena.
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Oct. 6: Vegas Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18) scores the game-winning goal against Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Neal scored both his team's goals as the Golden Knights won their first-ever game.
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Oct. 5: General view at brand new Little Caesars Arena during the national anthem prior to the season-opener between the Red Wings and Wild. The Red Wings won the game, 4-2.
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Oct. 4: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby prepares to carry the Stanley Cup onto the ice during the 2017 banner raising ceremony before the season-opening game against the St. Louis Blues at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Blues won the game, 5-4, in overtime.
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64 of 107![Nov. 15: Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry moves]()
65 of 107![Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby celebrates]()
66 of 107![Nov. 13: St. Louis Blues defenseman Vince Dunn (29)]()
67 of 107![Nov. 12: New Jersey Devils forward Miles Wood (44)]()
68 of 107![Nov. 11: Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg]()
69 of 107![Nov. 10: It was a milestone night in Washington as]()
70 of 107![Nov. 9: New Jersey Devils center Brian Boyle, who is]()
71 of 107![Nov. 8: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Patrick Marleau,]()
72 of 107![Nov. 7: Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97)]()
73 of 107![Nov. 6: Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson]()
74 of 107![Nov. 5: Calgary Flames left wing Micheal Ferland (79)]()
75 of 107![Nov. 4: St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6)]()
76 of 107![Nov. 3: Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg]()
77 of 107![Nov. 2: Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk makes a]()
78 of 107![Nov. 1: Penguins forward Sidney Crosby and Oilers forward]()
79 of 107![Oct. 31: New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93)]()
80 of 107![Oct. 30: Toronto Maple Leafs center Patrick Marleau]()
81 of 107![Oct. 29: Pittsburgh Penguins center Greg McKegg (33)]()
82 of 107![Oct. 28: Los Angeles Kings forward Tyler Toffoli (73)]()
83 of 107![Oct. 27: Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier]()
84 of 107![Oct. 26: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel]()
85 of 107![Oct. 25: The Blues celebrate a power-play goal as Flames]()
86 of 107![Oct. 24: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87)]()
87 of 107![Oct. 23: New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30)]()
88 of 107![Oct. 22: Detroit Red Wings left wing Tomas Tatar (21)]()
89 of 107![Oct. 21: Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (back)]()
90 of 107![Oct. 20: Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin]()
91 of 107![Oct. 19: Devils center Nico Hischier, middle, celebrates]()
92 of 107![Oct. 18: St. Louis Blues forward Jaden Schwartz (17)]()
93 of 107![Oct. 17: Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21)]()
94 of 107![Oct. 16: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov]()
95 of 107![Oct. 15: Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates]()
96 of 107![Oct. 14: Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews]()
97 of 107![Oct. 13: Detroit Red Wings right wing Gustav Nyquist]()
98 of 107![Oct. 12: Predators players celebrate after a goal by]()
99 of 107![Oct. 11: Bruins left wing Matt Beleskey (top) and Avalanche]()
100 of 107![Oct. 10: The Vegas Golden Knights honor the 58 victims]()
101 of 107![Oct. 9: Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (center)]()
102 of 107![Oct. 8: New York Rangers center Paul Carey (28) and]()
103 of 107![Oct. 7: Vegas Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18)]()
104 of 107![Oct. 6: Vegas Golden Knights left wing James Neal (18)]()
105 of 107![Oct. 5: General view at brand new Little Caesars Arena]()
106 of 107![Oct. 4: Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby prepares]()
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