National Hockey

The Calgary Flames were already sidelined by COVID-19. Now the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers have joined them.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Malcolm Subban made a save so spectacular, it left the Pittsburgh Penguins muttering to themselves. Not that it mattered in the end. Not with the way the Penguins are playing, no matter who is in the opposing net.

WINNIPEG — Paul Maurice sounded comfortable with his decision to resign as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets Friday morning, but players were left shocked.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens' home game against the Boston Bruins tomorrow night has been postponed. The NHL announced the decision this morning.

Vegas Golden Knights (18-11-0, third in the Pacific) vs. New York Rangers (19-7-3, first in the Metropolitan) New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

Florida Panthers (18-7-4, third in the Atlantic) vs. Minnesota Wild (19-8-2, first in the Central) St. Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota aims to end its three-game losing streak with a win against Florida.

Los Angeles Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings visit Carolina after Nino Niederreiter scored two goals in the Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Red Wings.

Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blackhawks -116, Predators -104; over/under is 5.

Boston Bruins (14-10-2, fourth in the Atlantic) vs. Montreal Canadiens (7-21-3, seventh in the Atlantic) Montreal; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montreal hosts the Boston Bruins after the Canadiens knocked off Philadelphia 3-2 in a shootout.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Tampa Bay trying to prolong its eight-game home winning streak. The Avalanche are 10-2-1 at home. Colorado averages 10.