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LAS VEGAS (AP) — General manager Kelly McCrimmon was walking away from the Golden Knights’ locker room Monday night after a victory over the Jets, but he could have easily reversed course and done a victory lap in front of the assembled media.

McCrimmon probably would say it’s too early to celebrate because the NHL playoffs have yet to begin, and that will be the true measure of how successful Vegas’ season is viewed.

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