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Caufield opted for surgery with Habs out of playoff race

Caufield opted for surgery with Habs out of playoff race

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield said Friday he wouldn't be having season-ending surgery on his right shoulder if the team were in playoff contention.
All-Star Matty Beniers to miss next 2 games for Kraken

All-Star Matty Beniers to miss next 2 games for Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken rookie All-Star Matty Beniers will miss the team’s final two games before the All-Star break after taking a big hit from Vancouver’s Tyler Myers earlier this week.
'Why not sign two years?:' Vancouver Canucks winger Kuzmenko happy with extension

'Why not sign two years?:' Vancouver Canucks winger Kuzmenko happy with extension

VANCOUVER — It's little wonder Andrei Kuzmenko captured the hearts of Vancouver Canucks fans so quickly.
Caufield: surgery ‘best decision,’ but would be playing in Canadiens playoff push

Caufield: surgery ‘best decision,’ but would be playing in Canadiens playoff push

MONTREAL — The decision to undergo right shoulder surgery was a calculated group decision, but not a very popular one for Cole Caufield.
Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain

Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a knee sprain, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old centre has 25 goals and 53 points in 47 contests this season.
Maple Leafs' Matthews out at least 3 weeks with knee injury

Maple Leafs' Matthews out at least 3 weeks with knee injury

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews will miss at least three weeks with a sprained knee. The team announced the reigning MVP's anticipated absence Friday, two days after Matthews was injured in Toronto's victory against the New York Rangers.
Western Conference-leading Dallas faces New Jersey

Western Conference-leading Dallas faces New Jersey

New Jersey Devils (31-12-4, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-13-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.
Anaheim hosts Arizona after Vatrano's hat trick

Anaheim hosts Arizona after Vatrano's hat trick

Arizona Coyotes (15-28-5, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (14-29-5, eighth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Kraken host the Flames following Bjorkstrand's 2-goal performance

Kraken host the Flames following Bjorkstrand's 2-goal performance

Calgary Flames (23-16-9, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (28-14-5, first in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m.
Islanders bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings

Islanders bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings (20-18-8, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (23-22-5, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Islanders -160, Red Wings +136; over/under is 5.