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A photographic look at Saturday's opening NHL preseason games

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Winnipeg Jets' Olli Jokinen, from Finland, takes a breather during practice on the fourth day of NHL hockey training camp Saturday, September 14, 2013 in Winnipeg.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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The Winnipeg Jets hit the ice at MTS Centre for practice on the fourth day of NHL hockey training camp Saturday, September 14, 2013 in Winnipeg.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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A Winnipeg Jets skates past centre ice during practice at the MTS Centre on the fourth day of NHL hockey training camp Saturday, September 14, 2013 in Winnipeg.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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Winnipeg Jets' Jim Slater warms up prior to taking on the Washington Capitals in preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

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Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin (R) talks to goalie Phillip Grubauer during pre-game warm-ups before the start of their NHL preseason hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets in Belleville, Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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Fans get cheer before the start of the NHL preseason hockey game between the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets in Belleville, Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds his head as he lies on the ice after taking a hit while playing the Winnipeg Jets during preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.SEAN KILPATRICK/The Canadian Press

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Winnipeg Jets Evander Kane (L) is tripped up by Washington Capitals goalie Branden Holtby in the first period of their NHL preseason hockey game in Belleville Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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A couple a hockey fans watch on as the Washington Capitals take on the Winnipeg Jets during preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

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Washington Capitals' Braden Holtby deflects a shot from Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane, right, during preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

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Washington Capitals' Philipp Grubauer stops a break-away shot from Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane, right, during preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press

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Winnipeg Jets Scott Kosmachuk (C) celebrates with team mates Nic Petan (R) and Julian Melchiori after he scored against the Washington Capitals in the second period of their NHL preseason hockey game in Belleville Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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Winnipeg Jets mascot Mick E. Moose watches the action during second period of the Jets NHL preseason hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Belleville, Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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Washington Capitals' Mike Green scores a shoot-out goal on Winnipeg Jets' Edward Pasquale to win 4-3 in preseason NHL hockey action in Belleville, Ontario on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.SEAN KILPATRICK/The Canadian Press

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Washington Capitals players rush to greet teammate Mike Green (L) who scored in a shoot out to beat the Winnipeg Jets in their NHL pre-season hockey game in Belleville, Ontario September 14, 2013.FRED THORNHILL/Reuters

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Fans enter the Saddledome as the opening ceremonies start prior to the Edmonton Oilers playing the Calgary Flames during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press

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Edmonton Oilers' Philip Larsen, left, from Denmark, grabs the puck away from Calgary Flames' Mike Cammalleri during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press

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Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Jones, right, celebrates his goal as Calgary Flames' goalie Joey Macdonald, left, reacts as teammate Patrick Sieloff skates away during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press

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Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Hamilton, left, knocks Calgary Flames' Lee Stempniak to the ice during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press

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Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Jones, left, jostles with Calgary Flames' TJ Brodie for control of the puck during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press

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