National Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders finally won a game at their new arena on Saturday evening, beating division rival New Jersey 4-2 with the help of two former Devils captains.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The NHL announced it made the wrong call in disallowing what would have been the Buffalo Sabres’ tying goal in the final minute of a 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop's career is over because of a degenerative condition in his right knee, general manager Jim Nill said Saturday.

OTTAWA — As much as Brady Tkachuk enjoyed getting his first career hat trick, he felt bad stealing Anton Forsberg’s thunder.

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Gary Bettman says he's always happy to meet with elected officials. And a specific gathering slated for next month has certainly piqued the interest of fans in a Canadian hockey market starved for the NHL's return.

Florida Panthers (18-4-4, second in the Atlantic) vs. Colorado Avalanche (15-7-2, fifth in the Central) Denver; Sunday, 8 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (10-10-5, sixth in the Metropolitan) vs. New York Islanders (6-11-5, eighth in the Metropolitan) Elmont; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -162, Devils +137; over/under is 5.

Nashville Predators (16-10-1, third in the Central) vs. New York Rangers (18-5-3, fourth in the Metropolitan) New York; Sunday, 7 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (15-8-5, second in the Pacific) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (13-8-5, third in the Metropolitan) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (16-5-6, first in the Metropolitan) vs. Buffalo Sabres (8-15-3, sixth in the Atlantic) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m.