National Hockey

SUNRISE, Fla. — Vincent Trocheck returned to the Florida Panthers' lineup Friday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing nearly two months.

Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen has received a two-game suspension without pay for high-sticking Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele. The NHL announced Johansen's suspension Friday.

VANCOUVER — The slick wrist shot that Jack Eichel buried in the Calgary Flames' net on Wednesday was more than just a game-winning goal.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Patrik Berglund tells Sweden's Hockeypuls.se he feels at peace and has no regrets after abruptly ending his hockey career by walking away from the Buffalo Sabres a little over two months into the season.

ARLINGTON, Va. — All-Star goaltender Braden Holtby is expected to start for the Washington Capitals on Friday night against the New York Islanders after missing two games with an eye injury.

DALLAS — It took Jack Campbell nearly nine years to make his first start in Dallas. Turns out, the wait was well worth it for the Los Angeles Kings' goalie.

NASHVILLE — Connor Hellebuyck delivered the dominant performance he needed with backup Laurent Brossoit nipping at his net.

TAMPA, Fla. — Although they trail Tampa Bay by 14 points in the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having some head-to-head success against the top team in the NHL.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Burdened with a franchise-record losing streak, the Anaheim Ducks got a spark after a roster makeover. The Minnesota Wild were left reeling after the trade of a popular teammate.

NEW YORK — After a rough stretch, the New York Rangers are playing their best hockey in nearly two months.