Perron’s 3rd-period hat trick lifts Red Wings past Penguins
March 29, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — David Perron had a hat trick in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings overcame the ejection of head coach Derek Lalonde to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Saros’s 35 saves carries Predators past Bruins, 2-1
March 29, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Juuse Saros stopped 35 shots, Cody Glass scored late in the second period and the Nashville Predators beat NHL-best Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night, halting the Bruins’ seven-game winning streak.
Tarasenko, Kane both score as Rangers down Blue Jackets 6-2
March 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Filip Chytil, Vladimir Tarasenko and Patrick Kane scored early and Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves as the New York Rangers beat the hapless Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Point scores 2, Lightning snap skid with shutout of ’Canes
March 29, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brayden Point had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves, including 12 in the third period, for his third shutout of the season.
Frost scores 2 goals, leads Flyers to 4th straight win
March 29, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Morgan Frost scored his second goal of the game with 2:15 left in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Frost gave the Flyers a 1-0 lead in the second period with a goal just as the power play expired and he clinched their fourth straight win off a 2-on-1 effort for his 16th goal of the season and a 2-1 lead.
Blackhawks’ Toews returns to ice, hints at retirement
March 28, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews returned to the ice Tuesday but hinted his stellar NHL career could be winding down after 15 years.
Toews, 34, skated with teammates prior to Chicago's game with the Dallas Stars.
Budding Wild star Boldy more willing to shoot, and it shows
March 28, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Boldy was unable to resist a smile in the aftermath of his second hat trick in five games for the Minnesota Wild, a young right wing and reluctant star trying to make sense of a remarkable hot streak.
New York visits Washington after Palmieri’s 2-goal game
March 28, 2023 GMTNew York Islanders (38-28-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-32-8, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the Washington Capitals after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils.
Canadiens visit the Flyers after shootout victory
March 28, 2023 GMTMontreal Canadiens (30-38-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (28-32-12, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Flyers -167, Canadiens +142; over/under is 6.5
Golden Knights host the Oilers after overtime victory
March 28, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (41-23-9, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (46-21-6, first in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -119, Golden Knights -101; over/under is 7
Minnesota visits Colorado after Boldy’s hat trick
March 28, 2023 GMTMinnesota Wild (43-22-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (43-23-6, second in the Central Division)
Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Colorado Avalanche after Matthew Boldy's hat trick against the Seattle Kraken in the Wild's 5-1 win.
MacKinnon propels Avalanche to 5-1 victory over Ducks
March 28, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in his 700th NHL game and the Colorado Avalanche won their third straight game, beating the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 Monday night.
The two-point night continued what has been a great month for the All-Star center.
Boldy has another hat trick, Wild beat Kraken 5-1
March 28, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Boldy had his second hat trick in the last five games for Minnesota, Marc-Andre Fleury made 35 saves, and the surging Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Monday night.
Jake Middleton had a rare goal, Ryan Hartman scored late and Jared Spurgeon, Marcus Johansson and Joel Eriksson Ek each had two assists as the Wild stayed in first place in the Central Division.
Wild beat Kraken 5-1 behind Boldy’s 2nd hat trick in 8 days
March 28, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Matt Boldy had his second hat trick in the last five games for Minnesota, Marc-Andre Fleury made 35 saves, and the surging Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Monday night.
Jake Middleton had a rare goal, Ryan Hartman scored late and Jared Spurgeon, Marcus Johansson and Joel Eriksson Ek each had two assists as the Wild stayed in first place in the Central Division.
Pezzetta scores shootout winner; Canadiens beat Sabres 4-3
March 28, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Brendan Gallagher and the Montreal Canadiens rallied back to avoid playoff elimination with less than three weeks left in their season. The Buffalo Sabres, meanwhile, are running out of chances to stay in the Eastern Conference wild-card hunt.
Palmieri has 2 goals, assist as Islanders beat Devils 5-1
March 28, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Palmieri had two goals and an assist, Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Monday night.
Pierre Engvall, Bo Horvat and Zach Parise also scored for the Islanders, who stopped a two-game losing streak and moved three points ahead of Pittsburgh for the first wild card in the Eastern Conference.
Vrana, Kapanen, Blais in prove-it mode for rebuilding Blues
March 27, 2023 GMTBreathing through 25 stitches in his nose, Jakub Vrana beamed about his fresh start with the St.
Ducks bring losing streak into matchup with the Avalanche
March 27, 2023 GMTColorado Avalanche (43-23-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (23-40-10, seventh in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Avalanche -270, Ducks +219; over/under is 6.5
Blackhawks take losing streak into home matchup against the Stars
March 27, 2023 GMTDallas Stars (39-20-14, third in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (24-43-6, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks aim to break their five-game slide when they take on the Dallas Stars.
Vancouver visits St. Louis after Pettersson’s 2-goal game
March 27, 2023 GMTVancouver Canucks (34-34-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (33-33-6, sixth in the Central Division)
Kings bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Flames
March 27, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Kings (42-20-10, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (33-26-15, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Calgary Flames.
Red Wings aim to end home losing streak in matchup with the Penguins
March 27, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Penguins (36-27-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (31-32-9, seventh in the Atlantic Division)
Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings take on the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to end their three-game home losing streak.
Bruins in action against the Predators after shootout victory
March 27, 2023 GMTNashville Predators (36-28-8, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (57-11-5, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the Boston Bruins after the Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout.
Coyotes bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Oilers
March 27, 2023 GMTEdmonton Oilers (41-23-9, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (27-34-13, seventh in the Central Division)
Tempe, Arizona; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Oilers -332, Coyotes +260; over/under is 7
Sharks bring losing streak into matchup with the Jets
March 27, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (41-30-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-39-15, eighth in the Pacific Division)
San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks enter a matchup against the Winnipeg Jets after losing nine games in a row.
Lightning bring losing streak into game against the Hurricanes
March 27, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (42-26-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-16-9, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes after losing four straight games.
Blue Jackets take on the Rangers in Metropolitan Division play
March 27, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (23-42-7, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (43-20-10, third in the Metropolitan Division)
New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in a matchup of Metropolitan Division teams.
Kings set franchise record with point in 12th straight game
March 27, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson had two goals for the second straight game, Adrian Kempe also scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings extended their point streak to a franchise-record 12 games in a 7-6 win over the St.
Pastrnak hits 50-goal mark as Bruins top Canes in shootout
March 27, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — David Pastrnak eclipsed the 50-goal mark by scoring twice and the Boston Bruins won their seventh game in a row by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout Sunday.
Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored in the shootout in a matchup of Eastern Conference division leaders.
Tavares scores twice to lead Maple Leafs over Predators 3-2
March 27, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Tavares scored two goals and added an assist, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Sunday night.
Alexander Kerfoot also scored for Toronto, which has won two of its last three.
Pastrnak scores twice, Bruins top Hurricanes 4-3 in shootout
March 27, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — David Pastrnak’s milestone performance with the Boston Bruins came with additional responsibility.
Minus a couple of key players, Pastrnak moved to the forefront and eclipsed the 50-goal mark by scoring twice and the Bruins won their seventh game in a row by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in a shootout Sunday.
Avalanche edge Coyotes 4-3 in shootout
March 27, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal in the third period and was the only scorer in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 Sunday.
Nichushkin was the 14th player in the shootout and was the only one to score, poking the puck past Connor Ingram as Colorado moved into a tie for second place with Dallas in the Central Division, one point behind Minnesota, which leads with 93 points.
Kings host the Blues after Arvidsson’s 2-goal game
March 26, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Blues (32-33-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (42-20-10, second in the Pacific Division)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Kings -205, Blues +171; over/under is 6.5
Kraken play the Wild after Tolvanen’s 2-goal performance
March 26, 2023 GMTSeattle Kraken (40-24-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (42-22-9, first in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken visit the Minnesota Wild after Eeli Tolvanen scored two goals in the Kraken's 7-2 win against the Nashville Predators.
Devils face the Islanders in Metropolitan Division action
March 26, 2023 GMTNew Jersey Devils (46-19-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (37-28-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders in a matchup within the Metropolitan Division Monday.
Blackhawks bring losing streak into home matchup against the Canucks
March 26, 2023 GMTVancouver Canucks (33-34-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (24-42-6, eighth in the Central Division)
Chicago; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Canucks -171, Blackhawks +145; over/under is 6.5
Panthers visit the Senators after Barkov’s 2-goal game
March 26, 2023 GMTFlorida Panthers (36-30-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (35-33-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Ottawa Senators after Aleksander Barkov Jr.'s two-goal game against the New York Rangers in the Panthers' 4-3 loss.
Bruins take on the Hurricanes on 6-game win streak
March 26, 2023 GMTBoston Bruins (56-11-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-16-8, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Hurricanes -110, Bruins -110; over/under is 6
Toronto visits Nashville after Matthews’ 2-goal game
March 26, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (43-20-9, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (36-27-8, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -171, Predators +145; over/under is 6.5
Roy scores winner in OT, Golden Knights top Oilers 4-3
March 26, 2023 GMTEDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Nicolas Roy scored the winning goal 2:26 in overtime, Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Schenn, Kapanen lead St. Louis Blues’ 6-3 rout of Ducks
March 26, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brayden Schenn and Kasperi Kapanen had two goals and an assist apiece in the St. Louis Blues' 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.
Jakub Vrana and Sammy Blais also scored during a three-goal first period in St.
Boston wraps up 1st in Atlantic, one W away from club record
March 26, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Garnet Hathaway scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the NHL-best Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
March 26, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Okposo scored with 6 1/2 minutes remaining, Eric Comrie stopped 27 shots for his second career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 2-0 on Saturday.
Jeff Skinner added an empty-net goal to help Buffalo win its second straight after losing the previous four.
Rangers rally for 4 straight goals, beat Panthers 4-3
March 26, 2023 GMTSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Kane scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period as the New York Rangers rallied from two goals down to beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday.
Kaapo Kakko, Alexis Lafreniere and Filip Chytil each had a goal and an assist to help New York win for the eighth time in 10 games.
Harvey-Pinard scores 3, Canadiens beat Blue Jackets 8-2
March 26, 2023 GMTMONTREAL (AP) — Rafael Harvey-Pinard scored three goals for his first career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 8-2 Saturday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and three assists, Mike Hoffman had a goal and two assists, Brendan Gallagher and Jesse Ylonen each added a goal and an assist, and Alex Belzile also scored for Montreal.
Devils defeat Senators 5-3, clinch playoff berth
March 26, 2023 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist, Mackenzie Blackwood had 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 and clinched a playoff berth on Saturday night.
Aho’s late goal lifts Hurricanes past Maple Leafs 5-3
March 26, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored his team-leading 32nd goal of the season with 2:26 remaining to rescue the Carolina Hurricanes in a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Boeser helps Canucks top Stars 3-1
March 26, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Brock Boeser scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the Vancouver Canucks held the Dallas Stars scoreless on four power plays, including one late in the third period, for a 3-1 win Saturday night.
Hartman scores late, Wild beat Blackhawks 3-1
March 26, 2023 GMTST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored with 1:11 remaining in the third period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Saturday.
Ryan Reaves and Frederick Gaudreau also scored for Minnesota, and Filip Gustavsson made 22 saves in goal.
Toffoli’s 2-goal effort leads Flames in 5-3 win over Sharks
March 26, 2023 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Led offensively by two guys with Stanley Cup rings, the Calgary Flames kept their faint playoff hopes alive on Saturday.
Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and Nazem Kadri notched the game-winner as the Flames won 5-3 over the San Jose Sharks to climb two points closer to a playoff berth.
Kings tie franchise mark with point in 11th straight game
March 25, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd McLellan isn't about to get enthused about his Los Angeles Kings squad tying the franchise mark for the longest point streak in franchise history.
Playing stout defense though is something the fourth-year coach can get excited about.
Tolvanen scores twice, Kraken beat Predators 7-2
March 25, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Eeli Tolvanen scored twice, Philipp Grubauer made 14 saves and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Nashville Predators 7-2 on Saturday.
Jared McCann had a goal and two assists, and Daniel Sprong, Adam Larsson, Matty Beniers and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored for Seattle, which entered Saturday holding the top spot in the Western Conference’s wild-card race.
NHL-best Bruins clinch Atlantic with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
March 25, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are winning so much that clinching their division didn't merit any celebration. Captain Patrice Bergeron didn't even realize it had happened.
Garnet Hathaway scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the NHL-best Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Saturday.
Hart, Laughton lead Flyers past Red Wings 3-0
March 25, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carter Hart made 29 saves, Scott Laughton scored and the Philadelphia Flyers won their third straight with an 3-0 shutout of the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Kieffer Bellows also scored and Tyson Foerster had an empty-netter for Philadelphia in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s worst teams.
Jenner’s OT goal lifts Blue Jackets over Islanders 5-4
March 25, 2023 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Boone Jenner scored 40 seconds into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied to beat the New York Islanders 5-4 Friday night for their second straight win.
Johnny Gaudreau, Liam Foudy, Kent Johnson and Eric Robinson also scored, and Jack Roslovic added two assists for Columbus, which is tied with San Jose for the worst record in the NHL.
Devils take on the Senators after Hughes’ 2-goal showing
March 25, 2023 GMTOttawa Senators (35-32-5, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (45-19-8, second in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Devils -186, Senators +157; over/under is 6.5
Columbus visits Montreal after shootout victory
March 25, 2023 GMTColumbus Blue Jackets (23-41-7, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (28-38-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Canadiens -121, Blue Jackets +101; over/under is 6
Islanders host the Sabres after Nelson’s 2-goal game
March 25, 2023 GMTBuffalo Sabres (34-31-6, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (37-27-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division)
Elmont, New York; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -179, Sabres +152; over/under is 6.5
Coyotes take on the Avalanche on losing streak
March 25, 2023 GMTColorado Avalanche (41-23-6, third in the Central Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (27-33-12, seventh in the Central Division)
Tempe, Arizona; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes look to end a three-game skid when they take on the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL teams balance progress, draft lottery as Bedard in play
March 25, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen knows if the season ended today, his team could have the best odds to land who many consider the next generational talent in the NHL.
Makar, MacKinnon lead Avalanche to 3-1 win over Coyotes
March 25, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Cale Makar had a goal and two assists in his return to the lineup, Nathan MacKinnon also had a goal and two assists, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Friday night.
Tuch scores 2, Sabres beat Devils 5-4 to snap 4-game skid
March 25, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night.
Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist, Tage Thompson scored his 44th goal, and JJ Peterka had two assists to help the Sabres snap a four-game skid and win for the third time in 13 games (3-8-2).
Tuch has 2 goals, assist as Sabres beat Devils 5-4
March 25, 2023 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Tuch had two goals and an assist as the Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4 on Friday night.
Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn each had a goal and an assist, Tage Thompson scored his 44th goal, and JJ Peterka had two assists to help the Sabres snap a four-game skid and win for the third time in 13 games (3-8-2).
Unwelcome spotlight falls on NHL team Pride night events
March 24, 2023 GMTPride nights, held annually for several years by National Hockey League teams to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, are in the spotlight following several high-profile incidents this season.
A handful of players have objected to participating in pregame warmups that included Pride-themed jerseys, most recently Florida's Eric and Marc Staal on Thursday night.
Kings host the Jets after Kempe’s 2-goal game
March 24, 2023 GMTWinnipeg Jets (40-29-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (41-20-10, second in the Pacific Division)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Winnipeg Jets after Adrian Kempe's two-goal game against the Calgary Flames in the Kings' 8-2 win.
Golden Knights bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Oilers
March 24, 2023 GMTVegas Golden Knights (44-21-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-23-8, third in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory against the Edmonton Oilers.
Panthers and Rangers meet in Eastern Conference action
March 24, 2023 GMTNew York Rangers (42-20-10, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (36-29-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers meet in Eastern Conference action.
Toronto visits Carolina after Matthews’ 2-goal game
March 24, 2023 GMTToronto Maple Leafs (43-19-9, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (46-16-8, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Auston Matthews scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 6-2 win against the Florida Panthers.
Ducks bring losing streak into home matchup against the Blues
March 24, 2023 GMTSt. Louis Blues (32-33-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (23-38-10, seventh in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks come into a matchup against the St.
Minnesota takes on Chicago after Boldy’s 2-goal performance
March 24, 2023 GMTChicago Blackhawks (24-41-6, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (41-22-9, second in the Central Division)
Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Chicago Blackhawks after Matthew Boldy's two-goal game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Wild's 5-4 shootout loss.
Central Division-leading Dallas faces Vancouver
March 24, 2023 GMTVancouver Canucks (31-34-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (38-19-14, first in the Central Division)
Dallas; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks face the top-ranked team in the Central Division, the Dallas Stars.
Sharks enter matchup with the Flames on losing streak
March 24, 2023 GMTSan Jose Sharks (19-37-15, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (32-25-15, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks aim to break their eight-game skid with a victory against the Calgary Flames.
Nashville takes on Seattle following shootout win
March 24, 2023 GMTSeattle Kraken (39-24-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (36-26-8, fifth in the Central Division)
Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 2 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken visit the Nashville Predators after the Predators knocked off the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in a shootout.
Tampa Bay takes losing streak into game against Boston
March 24, 2023 GMTTampa Bay Lightning (42-25-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (55-11-5, first in the Atlantic Division)
Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning come into the matchup with the Boston Bruins after losing three straight games.
Thompson makes 37 saves as Golden Knights beat Flames 3-2
March 24, 2023 GMTCALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Thompson’s triumphant return for Vegas was overshadowed by another injury.
Before he departed with just over six minutes to go, Thompson made 37 saves as the surging Golden Knights beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Thursday night.
Lowry’s tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks
March 24, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
Kyle Connor scored his 28th goal and Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves for the Jets, who opened a three-game California road trip with their third victory in four games.
Bruins win 5th straight, top Canadiens 4-2
March 24, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 49th goal, Tyler Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist and the Boston Bruins overcame a sluggish performance to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
John Carlson scores as Capitals beat Blackhawks 6-1
March 24, 2023 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — John Carlson had a goal and an assist in his return from a fractured skull, and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Thursday night.
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom also had a goal and an assist, helping Washington (34-31-8) move within four points of Pittsburgh for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference.
Saros helps Predators beat Kraken 2-1 in shootout
March 24, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Duchene and Philip Tomasino scored in the shootout to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Kiefer Sherwood scored for Nashville in regulation, and Juuse Saros made 27 saves in regulation and overtime.
DeBrincat, Tkachuk score twice in Sens’ rout of Lightning
March 24, 2023 GMTOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and Brady Tkachuk each scored two goals and the Ottawa Senators cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.
DeBrincat added an assist, and Derick Brassard, Erik Brannstrom and Austin Watson also scored for Ottawa, which earned its first 35-win season since 2015-16.