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Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury

Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jeff Skinner is out indefinitely with an upper body injury, the team announced on Thursday. The Sabres provided no details on the injury or when Skinner was hurt except to list him as week to week.
Veteran sports, broadcasting executive Keith Pelley back home in charge of MLSE

Veteran sports, broadcasting executive Keith Pelley back home in charge of MLSE

TORONTO — Some eight-plus years after the departure of larger-than-life leader Tim Leiweke, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has turned to another big personality to take the helm.
Philadelphia visits Minnesota after shootout victory

Philadelphia visits Minnesota after shootout victory

Philadelphia Flyers (21-14-6, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (17-19-4, seventh in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 8 p.m.
Eastern Conference-leading Bruins visit the Golden Knights

Eastern Conference-leading Bruins visit the Golden Knights

Boston Bruins (24-8-8, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (23-13-5, second in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Sharks take losing streak into game against the Canadiens

Sharks take losing streak into game against the Canadiens

San Jose Sharks (9-29-3, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (17-17-6, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Canadiens -154, Sharks +129; over/under is 6.
Dallas hosts Nashville in Central Division action

Dallas hosts Nashville in Central Division action

Nashville Predators (22-18-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (24-11-5, third in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators head to the Dallas Stars in Central Division action on Friday.
Nichushkin scores 2 power-play goals, MacKinnon extends home points streak as Avs beat Knights 3-0

Nichushkin scores 2 power-play goals, MacKinnon extends home points streak as Avs beat Knights 3-0

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored two power-play goals, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to extend his season-opening home points streak to 23 games and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Nichushkin scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak to 23 in Avs' 3-0 win over Knights

Nichushkin scores twice, MacKinnon extends home points streak to 23 in Avs' 3-0 win over Knights

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin scored two power-play goals, Nathan MacKinnon had an assist to extend his season-opening home points streak to 23 games and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade report

Flyers coach John Tortorella lashes out at reporter about Gauthier trade report

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella lashed out at a beat reporter during his postgame news conference Wednesday night, questioning a report surrounding the trade of top prospect Cutter Gauthier on Monday.
Sean Couturier scores lone shootout goal, Flyers edge Canadiens 3-2

Sean Couturier scores lone shootout goal, Flyers edge Canadiens 3-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean Couturier scored the lone shootout goal and the Philadelphia Flyers overcame an early deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Wednesday night.