Nov 21, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) controls the puck in front of Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Ice Hockey - 2018 IIHF World Championships - Group A - Slovakia v Sweden - Royal Arena - Copenhagen, Denmark - May 12, 2018 - Elias Pettersson of Sweden in action against goaltender Patrik Rybar and Michal Cajkovsky of Slovakia. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor

Apr 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) tosses a puck to fans after their 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 9, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils winger Patrik Elias speaks during the number retirement ceremony for former New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 8, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Roman Polak (46) knocks down New Jersey Devils forward Patrik Elias (26) in front of Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Garret Sparks (31) and New Jersey Devils forward Lee Stempniak (20) during the first period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 27, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Mike Condon (39) stops New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) to win the overtime shootout at Prudential Center. The Canadiens defeated the Devils 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle (22) skates with the puck while being pursued by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle (22) skates with the puck while being pursued by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period of their game against the New York Rangers at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 20, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Zack Kassian (9) and New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) go after the puck during third period at Prudential Center. The New Jersey Devils won 4-2.
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Feb 20, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Steve Bernier (18) reacts after goal scored by teammate New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during first period in front of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2) and Vancouver Canucks goalie Ryan Miller (30)at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 9, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; Edmonton Oilers goalie Ben Scrivens (30) looks for the puck while New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom (84) battle during the third period at Prudential Center. The Oilers defeated the Devils 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 9, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 6, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at Prudential Center. The goal was Elias' 400th career NHL goal. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 6, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates his 400th career NHL goal during the second period of their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 6, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) (not shown) scores his 400th career NHL goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer (34) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 28, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates his game deciding goal during the shootout at Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 28, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils surround left wing Patrik Elias (26) and goalie Cory Schneider (35) after their 2-1 shootout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 28, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) scores a goal on Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) during the shootout at Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 28, 2015; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) skates with the puck while being defended by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Team Foligno forward Alex Ovechkin (8) of the Washington Capitals battles for the puck with Team Toews center Patrik Elias (26) of the New Jersey Devils and defenseman Shea Weber (6) of the Nashville Predators in the second period in the 2015 NHL All Star Game at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Team Foligno goaltender Carey Price (31) of the Montreal Canadiens makes a save against Team Toews center Patrik Elias (26) of the New Jersey Devils in the first period in the 2015 NHL All Star Game at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 25, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Team Toews center Patrik Elias (26) of the New Jersey Devils controls the puck against Team Foligno defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) of the St. Louis Blues in the first period in the 2015 NHL All Star Game at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) shoots the puck wide of Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Senators defeated the Devils 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the third period at Prudential Center. The Senators defeated the Devils 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) reaches for the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Paul Martin (7) chases during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 21, 2014; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) is congratulated on his shut-out by teammate Patrik Elias (26) against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Chris LaFrance-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 4, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 30, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (10) skates with the puck against pressure from New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 28, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Dainius Zubrus (8) is greeted by right wing Michael Ryder (17) and left wing Patrik Elias (26) after Zubrus scored a goal 9 seconds into the period against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 21, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) plays the puck while being defended by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) shakes hands with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) shoots and scores against the New York Rangers during the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26)shoots and scores against the New York Rangers during the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman (6) battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the first period of the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) scores a goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates with right wing Damien Brunner (12) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of the Stadium Series hockey game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 31, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) lies on the ice after being hit during the first period of their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) faces off with New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) battle for the puck during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 20, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1) makes a save on a shot by New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) while Devils right wing Damien Brunner (12) and Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (4) look for the rebound during the first period at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 18, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Eric Gelinas (22) celebrate Gelinas' goal during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Senators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 18, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and defenseman Eric Gelinas (22) celebrate Gelinas' goal during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Senators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 18, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; Ottawa Senators goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save while New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and Senators defenseman Chris Phillips (4) look for the rebound during the second period at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 13, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) skates with the puck ahead of Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Zach Sill (38) during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Pittsburgh Penguins won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 4, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) celebrates his goal during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Canadiens defeated the Devils 4-3 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 4, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges (26) battle for the rebound after a save by Montreal Canadiens goalie Peter Budaj (30) during the second period at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 2, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) (not shown) scores a goal on Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec (31) during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Jets defeated the Devils 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; The New Jersey Devils congratulate New Jersey Devils left wing Patrik Elias (26) on his goal during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Jets defeated the Devils 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports