National Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored again and Igor Shesterkin stopped 33 shots to help the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider scored his 16th goal and Igor Shesterkin stopped 33 shots to help the New York Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.

NOVI, Mich. (AP) — No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a Detroit-area home during a July 4 celebration, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl, Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell and Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri have been named the NHL’s “three stars" for November.

The Maple Leafs were on the ropes. Down 2-0 after the first period to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Oct. 27, Toronto's season could have very well careened completely off the rails.

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have been cleared to resume playing after two of their recent games were postponed due to COVID-19.

New Jersey Devils (9-7-4, sixth in the Metropolitan) vs. Minnesota Wild (15-6-1, first in the Central) St. Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (7-12-2, seventh in the Central) vs. Washington Capitals (14-4-5, first in the Metropolitan) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -219, Blackhawks +177; over/under is 6.

St. Louis Blues (12-7-3, second in the Central) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (12-5-4, second in the Atlantic) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -150, Blues +124 BOTTOM LINE: St.

Boston Bruins (11-8-0, fourth in the Atlantic) vs. Nashville Predators (12-9-1, third in the Central) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -102, Bruins -117; over/under is 5.