National Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. — Jordan Martinook is back with the Carolina Hurricanes a little over a month after having core muscle surgery. The team on Friday activated the forward from injured reserve.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews issued an apology after a charge of disorderly conduct and disruptive behaviour against the Toronto Maple Leafs centre was dismissed in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz.

TORONTO — Kyle Dubas wants to see more diversity in hockey and he's starting with the front office of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dubas spoke about needing a wider range of voices in hockey on Thursday night at the MLSE Foundation's speaker series.

Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins coach "disgraceful.

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Alexander Kerfoot is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair facial dental fractures. The Leafs say Kerfoot originally sustained the injury Nov. 5 during a game against the Los Angeles Kings.

LOS ANGELES — Young forwards Alex Iafallo and Adrian Kempe did enough to help the Los Angeles Kings to consecutive wins. Iafallo scored 23 seconds into overtime and the Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues (12-3-4, first in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (6-8-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Western Conference-leading St.

Boston Bruins (11-3-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-7-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to stop its three-game skid with a victory over Boston.

Montreal Canadiens (10-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (14-2-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (10-5-3, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (7-10-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7 p.m.