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Paul Cotter's OT goal wins thriller for Canucks in season opener
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Vasily Podkolzin notches goal to even score for Oilers
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Evan Bouchard scores hat trick for Oilers
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Max Sasson lights the lamp for Canucks
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Jonathan Lekkerimaki nets goal for Canucks
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Marco Rossi scores goal to give Canucks lead
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Bouchard tallies goal to tie it up for Oilers
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Cotter scores short-handed goal for Canucks
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Honoring a legend
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- No. 1 overall pick McKenna, 18, makes NHL debut in Maple Leafs' loss
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- Hurricanes, Panthers, Avs favored to win 2027 Stanley Cup
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