National Hockey

MONTREAL — For goalie Matt Murray, it feels like the Ottawa Senators have spent weeks looking for a break. After winning their season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs back on Jan.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Filip Forsberg scored in regulation and overtime, and the Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 6-5 on Thursday night. Forsberg also had three assists as Nashville stopped a two-game slide.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic scored for the first time since being traded to Columbus last month, and the Blue Jackets beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Thursday night to earn a split of the two-game series.

NEW YORK — Ryan Strome scored twice to help the New York Rangers beat Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Thursday night. Ovechkin scored career goal No. 709 to surpass Mike Gartner for sole possession of seventh place on the NHL list.

With COVID-19 problems cropping up and four teams currently idled, the NHL has revised its virus protocols in a bid to keep the shortenend season on track.

WINNIPEG — Flames forward Sam Bennett was scratched from Calgary's lineup days after his agent revealed he wants a trade.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets put goaltender Elvis Merzlikins on injured reserve after he hurt himself during practice. The move came hours before Merzlikins was scheduled to start Thursday night's game against the Dallas Stars.

Los Angeles Kings (3-4-2, sixth in the West Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-1, fourth in the West Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (2-7-2, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6-1-1, first in the Central Division) Tampa, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m.

San Jose Sharks (3-5-0, eighth in the West Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (4-5-2, fifth in the West Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Anaheim takes on San Jose in a matchup of West Division teams.