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Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals and his three-goal performance tied the team record for most career hat tricks in New York's 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.

With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, the NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its annual draft in June, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

Back in late October, the Colorado Avalanche fell to Carolina at home in a shootout. They haven't lost in their own building since, reeling off 17 straight wins.

Markstrom allowed goals on the first two shots he faced -- from Mathew Barzal and Duclair -- and three on five, finishing with nine on 24.

Fleury was checked in the chest by Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar in the first period Tuesday night and his back took the brunt of the hit behind the net.

The Stars, who have a five-game losing streak, play their next six on the road.

The 31-year-old Wennberg was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season before reaching the deal to stay in San Jose.

Matthews, named to Team USA for the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina next month, topped Mats Sundin's mark in his 664th game.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice said the NHL deserved enormous credit for pulling off an event he called "spectacular."