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MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off replacing All-Star festivities with a compelling, competitive international tournament has the NHL rethinking what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics.

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Boston Bruins (30-30-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-20-8, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (29-31-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (25-34-8, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Calgary Flames (31-25-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (37-26-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils host the Calgary Flames in a non-conference matchup.

Tampa Bay Lightning (39-23-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (43-21-3, in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (30-34-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (38-25-5, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -177, Kraken +148; over/under is 5.

Vancouver Canucks (32-25-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (34-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Buffalo Sabres (27-33-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (30-27-11, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (36-21-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (20-39-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks look to stop a five-game skid when they take on the Los Angeles Kings.