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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Saad spent less than an hour as a free agent, joining the Vegas Golden Knights fresh off the St. Louis Blues terminating his previous contract.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL salary cap is going up significantly next season, with even bigger increases set for the coming years. The league and the Players’ Association on Friday released the cap numbers for the next three seasons: $95.

The NHL salary cap is expected to climb US$25.5 million over the next three seasons, according to figures released Friday by the league and the NHL Players' Association.

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury never played for the Montreal Canadiens, but on this night he was celebrated like one of their all-time greats. The legendary netminder from nearby Sorel, Que.

Detroit Red Wings (25-21-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (25-18-7, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-11-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (16-30-5, in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (30-19-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m.

New York Islanders (23-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (27-20-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (31-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (27-20-4, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Ottawa Senators trying to continue a three-game win streak.

Columbus Blue Jackets (25-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (21-21-8, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Hockey Club -183, Blue Jackets +152; over/under is 6.