FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Tarasenko makes his return after early season shoulder surgery that limited him to three goals in 10 games. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen waits for a face off in the second period of an intrasquad game during an NHL hockey practice Monday, July 20, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly, front, fires a shot at the net as Colorado Avalanche left wing Matt Nieto defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. O'Reilly ad Nathan MacKinnon are both finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is awarded for sportsmanship combined with a high standard of playing ability. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)FILE - In this July 20, 2020, file photo, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates during NHL hockey practice in Denver. MacKinnon believes this just may be the best rendition of the Avalanche he's seen over his tenure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, back, stops a shot by Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Obviously, last year gave us a lot of experience from top to bottom in the dressing room," said Binnington, the goaltender who came up clutch for the Blues last season as a rookie. Hopefully we can use that going into this year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer allows a goal off the stick of defenseman Erik Johnson in the second period of an intrasquad game during an NHL hockey practice Monday, July 20, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Pietrangelo, and many other pending free agents would have already cashed in at this point in the summer in a regular year. Instead, returning to compete in the NHL playoffs after time away represents a significant injury risk with free agency looming in October and the chance of something serious jeopardizing next season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor jokes with teammates as they take part in drills during an NHL hockey practice Monday, July 20, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Tarasenko makes his return after early season shoulder surgery that limited him to three goals in 10 games. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
