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Luongo passes Plante for 6th all time on career wins list

Saturday's 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings pushed Roberto Luongo into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's all-time wins list.

With his 438th win, the Florida Panthers goalie moved past the legendary Jacques Plante. Luongo now sits just 10 victories shy of passing Terry Sawchuk.

Goalie Games Wins
Martin Brodeur 1266 691
Patrick Roy 1029 551
Ed Belfour 963 484
Curtis Joseph 943 454
Terry Sawchuk 971 447
Roberto Luongo 928 438
Jacques Plante 837 437

The 37-year-old began his career in 1999, and has played for the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, and in two stints with the Panthers.

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Flames re-sign Gaudreau to 6-year deal

The Calgary Flames have signed winger Johnny Gaudreau to a six-year contract extension, the team announced Monday.

The deal is reportedly worth $40.5 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie.

"I have decided to re-sign with the Calgary Flames. As I have always said, I just want to play hockey," Gaudreau said. "I want to be there for my teammates and for the fans of Calgary."

Gaudreau, 23, appeared in 79 games with the Flames last season, leading the team in scoring with 78 points.

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McDavid could don ‘C’ for Oilers, Team North America

Todd McLellan may have the opportunity to name Connor McDavid as team captain twice in the span of just one month.

The head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, who will double as the bench boss for Team North America at the World Cup, McLellan hasn't ruled out the possibility that McDavid could sport the "C" for both squads.

"The captain of the Oilers? We’ll figure that out at training camp," McLellan told Michael Traikos of Postmedia. "The captain at the World Cup? We’ll find out this week."

McDavid, who was previously the captain of his junior team, the Erie Otters, brings a list of accolades to the international tournament, including three gold medal victories - most recently from the 2016 World Championship.

McLellan referred to McDavid as a "tremendous player and an even more tremendous person". The budding superstar had 48 points in 45 games with the Oilers last season.

"Connor’s obviously a focal point,” McLellan added. "I know what type of person he is and how he can play. If he can just bring that every day, we’ll be fine."

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