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13/2/1978
Birthplace
Helsinki, FIN
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Winnipeg visits San Jose in Western Conference play
Winnipeg Jets (23-26-9, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (28-25-4, in the Pacific Division)
Pittsburgh and Vegas take the ice for non-conference matchup
Vegas Golden Knights (28-17-14, in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (30-15-13, in the Metropolitan Division)
Maple Leafs bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers (27-21-11, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (27-24-9, in the Atlantic Division)
Mammoth take on the Blackhawks following Crouse's 2-goal performance
Chicago Blackhawks (22-28-9, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (31-24-4, in the Central Division)
St. Louis looks to break road losing streak, takes on Minnesota
St. Louis Blues (21-29-9, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (35-15-10, in the Central Division)
Avalanche visit the Kings after Makar's 2-goal game
Colorado Avalanche (39-10-9, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (24-21-14, in the Pacific Division)
