Seth Jones set a new career high in goals and earned his team a win all at once.

The Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman notched his 13th goal of the season in the second period by knocking a rebound past Jared Coreau. The tally stood as the game winner, one night after Jones scored in overtime to beat Colorado.

Jones scored earlier in the contest, and he's now tallied more goals in 69 games this season (13) than he did in 75 appearances in 2016-17 (12) - a personal best.

Over the last two games, he's recorded three goals and two assists, and has established a new career high in points (46) as well.

The way he's been playing lately, both will only keep rising before the regular season is over.

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The Carolina Hurricanes pulled a fast one on Twitter on Friday.

With a vacancy at the general manager position following the decision by new owner Tom Dundon to bump Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, the club's social media team put out a call for applications:

The link, however, leads to '80s pop star Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" - a popular meme known as a "Rick Roll."

No word on whether this led to many cover letters that read "A full commitment's what I'm thinking of / You wouldn't get this from any other guy (or girl)."

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Antti Raanta wants to be the starting goalie for the Arizona Coyotes beyond this season.

General manager John Chayka chose not to deal the impending unrestricted free agent prior to the trade deadline with some assurance from agent Kevin Epp that Raanta was interested in re-signing with the team at season's end.

"(Chayka) wanted to make sure that Antti wanted to stay a part of the Coyotes and do what they’re doing and build with them," Epp told Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports. "I said: 'Yeah, nothing has changed from our end.' He wanted to make sure we were on the same page. He didn’t want to try and keep a guy and then he signs somewhere else."

Epp added his client recognizes the rare opportunity to grab hold of a starter's job in today's NHL.

"Especially on a young team where you feel like it’s your team," Epp qualified. "For him, 'they got me to be the guy and I’m going to grow with this team.'"

Raanta was acquired last summer from the New York Rangers and has been solid despite some early injury issues. In 39 appearances, he's posted a record of 15-15-6 with a .924 save percentage.

He's in the final season of a two-year deal that carries a $1-million cap hit and is likely to command a hefty raise on his new contract.

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The Los Angeles Kings have given permission to the Carolina Hurricanes to speak to assistant general manager Mike Futa, according to NHL.com's Lisa Dillman.

Futa is in his 11th season with the Kings and first as the team's assistant general manager. He was promoted to assistant GM last April after serving as the team's vice president of hockey operations and director of player personnel.

On Wednesday, the Hurricanes relieved Ron Francis of his duties as general manager, moving him into the position of president of hockey operations.

The team's new general manager will report directly to owner Tom Dundon, the team announced in their release on Wednesday.

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Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan has signed a contract extension, the team confirmed, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.

News of MacLellan's extension was first reported by Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos during Saturday's Headlines segment.

MacLellan was in the final year of his contract. He has served as GM since being promoted in 2014 after the firing of George McPhee.

Since then, MacLellan has led the Capitals to three straight playoffs - four, once the Capitals clinch this season - including two straight Presidents' Trophies.

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Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand was fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment by the NHL, the league announced Friday.

Here's a look at the play, which occurred March 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins:

Marchand received a warning from the NHL for a similar incident against the Tampa Bay Lightning in November. Another violation of Rule 64 (diving/embellishment) would cost him $3,000, per the league's fine system for the regulation.

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Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo is day to day after being diagnosed with a concussion, head coach Phil Housley announced on Friday.

The injury looks to have occurred during the Sabres' game against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night following a collision with forward Bobby Ryan.

It's the latest hurdle in what has been a tough year for the 29-year-old. His 11 goals and 38 points both stand as the lowest marks in Okposo's career of any season of 50 or more games.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without Bryan Rust for the immediate future as the forward has been diagnosed with a concussion, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Friday.

Rust left Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after being boarded by Robert Hagg in the first period. While he had gone five games without a point, he's already topped his career high in points with 33 in 57 games.

Sullivan also noted that forward Dominik Simon - who was forced from Wednesday's game against the Flyers as well - is week to week with a lower-body injury.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without Bryan Rust for the immediate future as the forward has been diagnosed with a concussion, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Friday.

Rust left Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after being boarded by Robert Hagg in the first period. While he had gone five games without a point, he's already topped his career high in points with 33 in 57 games.

Sullivan also noted that forward Dominik Simon - who was forced from Wednesday's game against the Flyers as well - is week to week with a lower-body injury.

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Dallas Stars forward Martin Hanzal will undergo season-ending back surgery in the coming days, and his recovery is expected to take six-to-seven months, the team announced Friday.

Hanzal last played Feb. 21 against the Anaheim Ducks. He signed a three-year, $14.2-million contract with the club on July 1, 2017.

Prior to the injury, his first season in Dallas was a bit of a letdown. In 38 games, he had five goals, five assists, and a minus-14 rating.

Given the projected recovery time, it's possible Hanzal could return for the start of next season.

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