National Hockey

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames announced two more players and another member of the team's support staff were added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Thursday, bringing the organization's total number to 30 people.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach have settled a lawsuit that eviscerated the franchise's once-sterling reputation and shook up the NHL, bringing questions about the spo

Washington Capitals (17-5-7, first in the Metropolitan) vs. Winnipeg Jets (13-10-5, fifth in the Central) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Friday, 8 p.m.

Arizona Coyotes (5-21-2, eighth in the Central) vs. Anaheim Ducks (17-9-5, first in the Pacific) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -253, Coyotes +205; over/under is 5.

Dallas Stars (13-11-2, sixth in the Central) vs. St. Louis Blues (16-8-5, third in the Central) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -132, Stars +110; over/under is 5.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry scored his 18th goal and Derek Grant got one short-handed in the Anaheim Ducks' fourth victory in five games, 4-1 over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kaapo Kakko had two goals, including the game-winner with 2:18 left, and the New York Rangers scored twice on the power play in the final six minutes to beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Wednesday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Jones scored his first goal of the season 1:21 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Wednesday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is in for the Washington Capitals. Evgeny Kuznetsov is out. Backstrom made his season debut Wednesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks after being sidelined by a left hip injury.

CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Jones saw the puck just sitting there, right in front of the net. And he pounced. “Kind of just had that feeling, you better not miss this,” Jones said. He didn't.