Dave Sandford / NHLI

VERNON, BC – OCTOBER 2: A patch sewn on to a jersey of the Los Angeles Kings commemorates their 50th season. The Los Angeles Kings face the Edmonton Oilers in their NHL pre-season game at Kal Tire Place during Day 3 of NHL Kraft Hockeyville Canada on October 2, 2016 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

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