Athanasiou finished the season on a tear after moving to center. He will get a bigger contract as a pending UFA again this summer and that raise could come with the Hawks, who will need to spend money.
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For Openers
Two long-time NHL rivalries started the regular season with torrid affairs in a sign of close games and overtimes to come with the newly realigned divisions. Plus, the 2020 Cup champs look ready to repeat by Everett Fitzhugh / @TheVoiceFitz / NHL.com/Kraken
Night one of the 2021 NHL season is in the books. The opening slate of games featured a little bit of everything. We were treated to a pair of thrilling back-and-forth contests, including an exciting overtime finish, a dominating performance by the defending Stanley Cup champions and more.
Right off the bat, the showdown between in-state rivals Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers was full of emotion and excitement. From a highlight-reel goal from Pittsburgh s