Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker, center, drives into Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun (29), of the Czech Republic, as Panthers'Jordan Leopold (44) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. , Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker, center, drives into Florida Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun (29), of the Czech Republic, as Panthers'Jordan Leopold (44) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. , Friday, Oct. 9, 2009.

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  1. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks is blocked by Jordan Leopold #44 and goal keeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  2. New York Islanders' Jesse Joensuu (58) celebrates his goal with Trent Hunter as Florida Panthers' Jordan Leopold (44) and goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) of the Czech Republic during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y.
  3. New York Islanders' Jesse Joensuu (58) celebrates his goal with Trent Hunter as Florida Panthers' Jordan Leopold (44) and goalie Tomas Vokoun (29) of the Czech Republic during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y.
  4. Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal, right, is held by Florida Panthers' Jordan Leopold (44) in front of Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun, of the Czech Republic, during overtime of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. Leopold was penalized for holding on the play and the Penguins' Evgeni Malkin scored the game-winning goal on a power play. The Penguins won 3-2.
  5. Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash, center, carries the puck between Florida Panthers' Jordan Leopold, left, and Mike Duco during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio.
  6. Florida Panthers defenseman Jordan Leopold, left, is congratulated by Florida Panthers defenseman Keith Ballard after Leopold scored a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn.
  7. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Goal keeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers tends his goal againt the Chicago Blackhawks during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  8. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Goal keeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers waits to come out onto the ice for the start of The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  9. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Goal keeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers saves a shot from Kris Versteeg #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  10. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Goal keeper Tomas Vokoun of the Florida Panthers saves a shot from Andrew Ladd #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  11. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores a penalty past goalkeeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  12. HELSINKI, FINLAND - OCTOBER 02: Goal keeper Tomas Vokoun #29 of the Florida Panthers saves a penalty from Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks during The Compuware/NHL Premiere Helsinki series match at the Hartwall Areena on October 2, 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. The Compuware/NHL Premiere series is the first regular season NHL matches to be held in Helsinki.
  13. Carolina Hurricanes' Jay Harrison, top, and Andrew Alberts (41) celebrate Harrison's goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Carolina won 7-2.
  14. Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour (17), Niclas Wallin (7), from Sweden, Jussi Jokinen (36), from Finland, and Andrew Alberts, top, celebrate Brind'Amour's goal against the Florida Panthers' during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Carolina won 7-2.
  15. Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward, center, and Niclas Wallin (7), from Sweden, look on as Florida Panthers' Michael Frolik (67), from the Czech Republic, skates toward the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Carolina won 7-2.
  16. Carolina Hurricanes' Tom Kostopoulos (29) and Florida Panthers' Michael Frolik (67), of the Czech Republic, skate during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Carolina won 7-2.

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