National Hockey

QUEBEC — A 54-year-old woman has been arrested by Quebec police in connection with fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards circulating online. The New York Rangers selected Lafreniere with the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft.

SEATTLE — Even before playing their first game as a franchise, the Seattle Kraken are trying to help revive a college hockey program more than 1,000 miles from their home rink.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres enter the weekend dealing with injuries to two key players and uncertainty as to whether coach Ralph Krueger is going to end the benching of high-priced forward Jeff Skinner.

Quebec City police say they have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the case of fake Alexis Lafreniere hockey cards circulating online.

Washington Capitals (10-5-4, second in the East Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (7-6-2, sixth in the East Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nicklas Backstrom and Washington hit the ice against New Jersey.

Calgary Flames (9-10-2, fifth in the North Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (7-14-1, seventh in the North Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ottawa hosts Calgary aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak.

Columbus Blue Jackets (8-8-5, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (8-11-0, seventh in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (9-4-3, fourth in the East Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (6-8-3, eighth in the East Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: James van Riemsdyk leads Philadelphia into a matchup with Buffalo.

Boston Bruins (11-4-2, first in the East Division) vs. New York Rangers (6-8-3, seventh in the East Division) New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-1, fifth in the East Division) vs. New York Islanders (10-6-3, third in the East Division) Uniondale, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts Pittsburgh aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak.