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A photographic look at games in the National Hockey League on Friday, December 20

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New York Islanders' Michael Grabner (40) pumps his fist to celebrate his empty net goal as New York Rangers' John Moore (17) reacts from behind in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in New York. Grabner scored two goals.KATHY KMONICEK/The Associated Press

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), Carl Hagelin (62) and Dan Girardi (5) defend against New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo (21) as the puck flies past the net in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in New York. The Islanders won 5-3.KATHY KMONICEK/The Associated Press

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Anaheim Ducks' Kyle Palmieri, left, puts the puck into the net past New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider for the winning goal during overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in Newark, N.J.BILL KOSTROUN/The Associated Press

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Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1) makes a save on New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Ducks defeated the Devils 3-2 in overtime.ED MULHOLLAND

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Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Faulk, right, check Washington Capitals' Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.GERRY BROOME/The Associated Press

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Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31), of Germany, blocks Carolina Hurricanes' Drayson Bowman (21) as Hurricanes' Ron Hainsey (65) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 20, 2013. The Capitals won 4-2.GERRY BROOME/The Associated Press

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Winnipeg Jets' head coach Claude Noel disputes a call with a referee during first period NHL action against the Florida Panthers in Winnipeg on Friday, December 20, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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Florida Panthers' Tom Gilbert (77) tips the shot by Winnipeg Jets' Jacob Trouba (8) through the legs of goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) as Jets' Evander Kane (9) looks on during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, December 20, 2013. The Jets won 5-2.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) checks on defenseman Yannick Weber after Weber collided with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in Chicago.CHARLES REX ARGOGAST/The Associated Press

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Chicago Blackhawks' Joel Quenneville waves to the crowd as the Blackhawks' acknowledge his recent 685th coaching win during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, in Chicago.CHARLES REX ARGOGAST/The Associated Press

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Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) scores the game-winning goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta (31) during overtime at the United Center. The Canucks won 3-2 in the shootout.ROB GRABOWSKI

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