National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Frantic as the final minute appeared, Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton reveled in the challenge of staring down Nikita Kucherov and the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lightning.

NEW YORK — Coming off three straight losses, the New York Islanders fell behind early. They took the lead with two quick goals and then pulled away in the third period for a confidence-building win.

NEWARK, N.J. — Taylor Hall gave the New Jersey Devils just what they needed after a dismal seven-game trip — an MVP-type performance.

PHILADELPHIA — The Florida Panthers kicked off their longest road trip of the season with another victory.

TORONTO — Certain members of the NHL's goalie fraternity have voiced their displeasure with the league's move to shrink chest protectors this season.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has had his 20-game suspension reduced to 14 by a neutral arbitrator and is eligible to play immediately. Wilson has already served 16 games of his suspension for an illegal check to the head of St.

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask returned to practice on Tuesday after taking a three-day leave of absence to attend to a personal matter.

TORONTO — Daniel Carcillo wants Wayne Gretzky to step up and help the players who protected the hockey legend during his career.

NEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots to lead the surging New York Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Pontus Aberg and Rickard Rakell scored in the shootout, John Gibson made 34 saves and the Anaheim Ducks dealt the Nashville Predators their first road loss of the year with a 2-1 victory on Monday night.