National Hockey

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. The team has also recalled netminder Stuart Skinner from the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League.

SEATTLE (AP) — The first event ever inside Climate Pledge Arena — whether it will be considered the official first event or not — was far from a soft opening.

QUEBEC — A Montreal Canadiens land acknowledgment that refers to unceded territory of the Mohawk Nation may be a mistake, according to Quebec Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafrenière.

Colorado Avalanche (1-2-0, fifth in the Central) vs. Florida Panthers (3-0-0, first in the Atlantic) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -108, Avalanche -112; over/under is 6.

New York Rangers (2-1-1, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Nashville Predators (1-2-0, fourth in the Central) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -119, Rangers -102; over/under is 5.

New York Islanders (1-2-0, eighth in the Metropolitan) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (2-1-0, sixth in the Metropolitan) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Calgary Flames (0-1-1, eighth in the Pacific) vs. Detroit Red Wings (2-0-1, third in the Atlantic) Detroit; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Washington Capitals (2-0-1, second in the Metropolitan) vs. New Jersey Devils (2-0-0, fifth in the Metropolitan) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (1-2-1, fourth in the Pacific) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0-3-1, eighth in the Central) Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.

San Jose Sharks (2-0-0, second in the Pacific) vs. Ottawa Senators (2-1-0, fifth in the Atlantic) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m.