Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes, coach John Tortorella announced.Jones suffered an MCL sprain in a preseason game on Sept. 25 and was initially expected to miss four-to-six weeks.The 24-year-old finished second in team scoring last season and led all Columbus defensemen with 57 points. He also averaged more than 24 minutes per game and finished fourth in Norris Trophy voting.The Blue Jackets have posted a 4-3-0 record in Jones' absence to begin the season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Scott Darling's getting back in the game.The Carolina Hurricanes netminder was activated from injured reserve Monday and then subsequently assigned to the AHL's Charlotte Checkers on a conditioning stint, general manager Don Waddell announced.Darling is set to play in Wednesday's AHL contest against the Utica Comets. It will mark his first appearance since he suffered a lower-body injury in the Hurricanes' final preseason game on Sept. 30.With Darling sidelined, the Hurricanes have turned to Petr Mrazek, who was signed as a free agent over the summer, and Curtis McElhinney, who was claimed off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Carolina is 4-3-1 through eight games and sits atop the Metropolitan Division with nine points.The 29-year-old Darling's in his second season with the Hurricanes and is looking to make up for a poor showing in 2017-18. Across 43 contests last season, he came away with just 13 wins and an abysmal .888 save percentage. He's under contract through the 2020-21 campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Edmonton Oilers forward Ty Rattie was placed on injured reserve Sunday, one day after the team announced he will miss a couple weeks with a muscle injury to his midsection.Cooper Marody has been recalled from the AHL in a corresponding move.Rattie left Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins and did not return. He then sat out Saturday's contest versus the Nashville Predators.The 25-year-old winger had been gifted a glorious opportunity to play on Connor McDavid's line to start the season but was only able to muster two points in five appearances.Rookie Kailer Yamamoto has played in Rattie's spot alongside McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins over the last game and a half.Marody, a sixth-round pick by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015, has been off to a hot start with the Bakersfield Condors, picking up six points through his first five games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Islanders co-owner Charles Wang has died at the age of 74.The former Computer Associates International founder died Sunday in Oyster Bay, N.Y., his attorney, John McEntee, told The Associated Press. No cause of death was announced.Wang purchased the Islanders in 2000 and was the majority owner until the franchise was sold to Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky in 2016. He remained a minority owner and alternate governor until his death."His commitment to, and passion for, his beloved Islanders was matched by his dedication to, and support for, the Long Island community," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said about Wang in a statement. "As the NHL embarks on a journey to grow hockey in China, we do so with the appreciation and knowledge that it was Charles who was the vision and driving force at the forefront of developing the game in his native country."We also owe Charles a great debt of gratitude for all that he did in pioneering video streaming of our league so that hockey fans around the world could connect with the NHL."As owner of the Islanders, Wang was instrumental in keeping the franchise on Long Island. In 2009, he unveiled the Lighthouse Project, an initiative to redevelop the dated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and its surrounding area.The Islanders ultimately moved to nearby Brooklyn in 2015 after the Lighthouse Project wasn't granted public approval.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Kings can thank LeBron James.The arrival of basketball's biggest star in Los Angeles has helped sweep a horrific start from the city's hockey team under the rug and away from the limelight.The Kings have now lost four straight games, capped by an ugly 5-1 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres on home ice Saturday afternoon. The team decided to hold a closed-door meeting afterward in an attempt to sort things out."We talked about some stuff and what we got to do going forward here to right the ship," defenseman Jake Muzzin told NHL.com's Dan Greenspan. "That's all I am going to say about that."Saturday's blowout loss has seemingly become routine for the Kings, as they've been outscored by a total of 21-5 during their drought.DateOpponentResultOct. 13at Senators5-1 LOct. 15at Maple Leafs4-1 LOct. 18vs. Islanders7-2 LOct. 20vs. Sabres5-1 LThe two-game home stretch was certainly a pair of contests the Kings expected to win, given that the Islanders and Sabres were out of the playoff race early last season."When things have been going wrong, a bad bounce here or there, things have been going south," Drew Doughty said. "You can't talk and say things have been lucky for the other team as much as maybe they have been. You got to work to get the luck back on your side, and we haven't done enough working and competing."Head coach John Stevens was at a loss for words."I'll be honest, I don't have an answer at this second," Stevens said. "I thought after the way we played the other night we would come and rip the doors off the hinges tonight. We have great fans here, and guys love playing at home because of the support we get at home here, so I don't have an answer right now."The Kings finished last season as the Western Conference's first wildcard seed, despite missing Jeff Carter for most of the season. With Carter back in the fold, the majority of last year's team returning, and the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk, expectations were high for the Kings heading into 2018-19, but they'll now have to climb out of a 2-5-1 hole."We've accepted being okay," Muzzin said. "It's not okay. It's not working. It's going to be a long year, guys will be moved if this continues. It's not what we want, so we've got to take a look in the mirror."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With several key pieces missing from the club's blue line, the Boston Bruins will turn to 19-year-old Urho Vaakanainen against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, head coach Bruce Cassidy told The Athletic's Joe McDonald.Charlie McAvoy isn't feeling well and has been sent back to Boston for testing. Meanwhile, Kevan Miller has also returned to Boston while he deals with a right-hand injury suffered while blocking a shot against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. These ailments come in addition to Torey Krug, who hasn't played this season due to an ankle injury.

The Anaheim Ducks will welcome their captain back Saturday night, as Ryan Getzlaf returns to the lineup after missing the last five games with a groin injury.The club has still done well without Getzlaf, jumping out to a 5-1-1 record in seven games, which leads the Pacific Division.Getzlaf hasn't dressed since the team's 1-0 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Oct. 6. The 33-year-old has two points in the two games he's played, each coming in the form of assists in the club's 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on opening night.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Nashville Predators netminder Pekka Rinne has been placed on the injured reserve, the team announced Saturday.Rinne left Friday's contest against the Calgary Flames following a collision with teammate Kevin Fiala. In his postgame availability, Predators head coach Peter Laviolette noted that it was not his decision to pull Rinne from the game.Backup Juuse Saros replaced Rinne midway through the third period Friday. Saros is expected to start Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers.In a corresponding roster move, the Predators have recalled minor-league goaltender Miroslav Svoboda. The 23-year-old is in his first pro season with the ECHL's Atlanta Gladiators.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jay Bouwmeester will watch this one from the press box.The St. Louis Blues defenseman will be a healthy scratch for Saturday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs, coach Mike Yeo confirmed to Sportsnet's Chris Johnston."It's a very, very difficult decision for me as a coach," Yeo said. "Hopefully a game like this gives him a chance to reset."

Taylor Hall is one of the NHL's most prolific producers. The New Jersey Devils winger is coming off a 93-point, MVP season and spent his summer perfecting his game to cement his status among the league's best.What's brought Hall so much success, despite injury issues early in his career, has been his determination to improve upon his most valuable skills."There was never a moment that I thought about quitting through all those injuries ... I knew this is the career I wanted and I was willing to do what it took to get better so that nothing stood in my way," Hall told Under Armour at a recent photo shoot.High-end year-to-year production is what separates the true superstars from the statistical outliers; as a player, Hall has the toolbox to be the guy season after season. Below, we analyze and grade three traits that make the Hart Trophy recipient one of the NHL's most dynamic talents.ScoringHall's 19-goal scoring increase from the 2016-17 campaign played a major factor in his MVP season. He notched a career-best 39 tallies last year, including 27 in 40 games as the calendar flipped to 2018 - the second-highest total across the NHL.The 26-year-old's offensive arsenal doesn't feature the booming one-timer like some of his goal-scoring peers. Instead, he uses a deadly wrist shot to burn opposing netminders with pinpoint precision. Hall creates offensive opportunities for himself with blazing speed to help push defenders back, then takes advantage of the extra space by capitalizing on his scoring chances.Off the rush, at even strength, or with the man advantage, Hall's a threat to score at all times. He's also clutch, bagging five game-winning tallies since Jan. 1.Grade: APlaymakingJim McIsaac / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhile his goal-scoring surge attracted most of the attention, Hall remained a premier playmaker over the course of his Hart Trophy campaign, finishing the season with 54 assists, including 20 helpers in 26 games over the course of a historic point streak that ran from January to March.Hall manufactured chance after chance for his teammates, particularly with the man advantage. He ranked fourth league-wide with 16 assists from January onward to help lead the Devils to the NHL's 10th-ranked power play, marking the first time since the 2004-05 lockout that New Jersey operated on the man advantage at a 20 percent clip or higher.Grade: ASkatingUnder Armour NewsroomSince his days as a highly-touted prospect in junior, Hall's greatest strength has been his speed. Few can match his highest gear in a straightaway race, and his ability to handle and distribute the puck without slowing down is essential to what makes him such an offensive threat."Every time he's got the puck, he's not trying to slow down to make a play, he's speeding up," teammate Travis Zajac told Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon. "I think there's only a few (NHLers) who can really do that, and he's one of them."This, too, is a result of Hall's determination. He's been hard at work since he was nine years old."When I was (a) kid, it was a lot of fun playing ball hockey, roller hockey, street hockey, and on my backyard rink," Hall told Under Armour. "As I got older, I started training, I started running, and I started doing push ups and sit ups when I was 9 years old. In my teens, I got more serious and started weight training and having a more concrete schedule of workouts."Today's NHL is all about speed, and Hall's wheels are a benefit to the Devils in all areas of the rink. He can fly through the neutral zone in transition, hound loose pucks in the offensive end, and take chances while knowing in the back of his mind he has the necessary speed to get back on defense if need be."I've never been the guy who just relies on his current skills," Hall said. "I work to improve myself every day."It shows.Grade: A+Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Nashville Predators lost their Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender late in Friday night's win over the Calgary Flames.Pekka Rinne left the contest early in the third period and was replaced by Juuse Saros.Predators head coach Peter Laviolette had no update on Rinne postgame, but did say, "we didn't pull him, so something was wrong," according to the club's digital manager Thomas Willis.Rinne appeared to collide with teammate Kevin Fiala shortly before exiting.

Florida Panthers defenseman Mark Pysyk left Friday's game against the Washington Capitals and didn't return after taking a hit from Alex Ovechkin.Here's a look at the play:

Jordin Tootoo is calling it a career.The longtime forward retired from professional hockey Friday, adding that he will focus on giving back to the Indigenous community.Tootoo played 13 campaigns in the NHL and last suited up for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2016-17.The 35-year-old became the first Inuk player in the history of the league when he made his debut for the Nashville Predators in 2003-04.Tootoo, who also played for the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils, was a fourth-round pick of the Predators in 2001.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov is out Friday against the Minnesota Wild due to a lower-body injury.Radulov was originally considered a game-time decision earlier Friday.Rookie Roope Hintz will play on the top line with Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin until Radulov returns to full health.Radulov had been off to a blazing start to the season, racking up four goals and six assists through six games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Alex Tuch to a seven-year, $33.25-million contract extension, the team announced Friday. The deal will carry an annual average value of $4.75 million.The 22-year-old is coming off a stellar rookie season, compiling 15 goals and 37 points in 78 games with the Golden Knights. He's yet to play this season due to a lower-body injury.Tuch was selected 18th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild, but was traded to Vegas on the condition that the Knights selected Erik Haula at the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft.Tuch brings both size and speed to the table. He spent the bulk of last season in the team's bottom-six forward group, but will likely get a look on the second line upon his return from injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec is dealing with a lower-back injury and could be out for several weeks, head coach Claude Julien announced Friday, per the team.The 35-year-old will be placed on injured reserve, creating a roster spot for Nicolas Deslauriers, who's been cleared to play after suffering a facial fracture in the preseason, per TSN.After being shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs at last season's trade deadline, Plekanec returned to the Canadiens on a one-year deal over the summer. He recently celebrated his 1,000th career game, but was a healthy scratch for the season's first three contests.He's scored one goal in three games while logging just under 11 minutes of ice time per game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

To say that Evgeni Malkin has the Toronto Maple Leafs' number would be a massive understatement.The Pittsburgh Penguins superstar scored the game-winning goal and added two more points (albeit both on empty netters) during Thursday's 3-0 victory against the Leafs, adding to his gaudy totals against Toronto.Here's a look at Malkin's career splits:OpponentGPGAPP/PGIslanders572643691.21Flyers532642681.28Maple Leafs362141621.72Capitals411941601.46Rangers542529541.00Canadiens391634501.28Devils522129500.96Jets/Thrashers332030501.51Malkin averages nearly two points per game against the Maple Leafs. It's widely known that Sidney Crosby has Toronto's number, but even his points per game (1.41) pale in comparison to Malkin's.The Maple Leafs had been a bottom-feeding team for the better part of Malkin's career, but he's still managed to pile up 10 points in six games against Toronto since its return to relevance in 2016-17.He won't have to wait long for another matchup with the Leafs, as the two sides will square off Nov. 3 in Pittsburgh.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jonathan Quick is back.The Los Angeles Kings' star netminder returned to the crease Thursday against the New York Islanders after a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury.Quick had played in just one game so far this season, stopping 30 of 33 shots in an overtime loss to San Jose in the Kings' opener before suffering the injury in practice and subsequently going on IR.Backup goaltender Jack Campbell performed adequately in Quick's absence, going 2-3-0 with a .922 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average.Quick is coming off a Jennings Trophy-winning season in which he went 33-28-3 with a .921 save percentage, 2.40 goals-against average, and five shutouts.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears the NHL is trending toward adding women to its group of on-ice officials."The National Hockey League is 100 percent open to it, it's inevitable, it is going to happen," TSN's Darren Dreger said on Thursday's "Insider Trading" segment. "What we don't have is a timeline as to when it is going to happen."Dreger notes that women have attended the league's officials combine in the past, but the league is taking the initiative to ask them to participate this year."I know that the NHL is putting out the invite to college players, national team women, absolutely, come to this combine, go through the experience and if you're up to pace then we'll find a way to get you in," said Dreger.If a change is made, the NHL will join the NFL and NBA as major North American professional sports leagues to employ women as referees.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Calgary Flames appear to have avoided a substantial scare, as star winger Johnny Gaudreau is feeling "no significant effects" Thursday from the hit that led to his removal from Wednesday's game, reports Sportsnet's Eric Francis.Concussion spotters pulled Gaudreau as a result of this hit by Boston Bruins blue-liner Charlie McAvoy in the third period of Calgary's 5-2 win.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have their No. 1 netminder back in the crease Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as Matt Murray has been cleared to start for the first time since being diagnosed with a concussion Oct. 9, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters after the morning skate, per NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger.Murray missed nine games with a concussion last season. This time, he was ruled out on a day-to-day basis and has served as the Penguins' backup for each of their past two contests without seeing any action.In his two starts so far in 2018-19, Murray is 1-1 with a .831 save percentage.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Johnny Gaudreau was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Boston Bruins by the NHL's concussion spotters, Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters told reporters postgame, according to The Athletic's Scott Cruickshank.Gaudreau took a big hit from Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy with under 12 minutes to go in the Flames' 5-2 win.

The Anaheim Ducks have lost one of their most dynamic forwards to injury for the time being.Jakob Silfverberg has a non-displaced broken finger that he suffered against the St. Louis Blues in a 3-2 Ducks win on Sunday, Anaheim general manager Bob Murray announced Wednesday.The 28-year-old Silfverberg is currently skating but not puck-handling.He didn't play Wednesday night against the New York Islanders, but Murray said the forward won't be out long term and will try to play through the injury, according to The Athletic's Eric Stephens.Silfverberg entered Wednesday's contest leading the Ducks in goals (three) and points (seven) through six games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Anaheim Ducks and forward Nick Ritchie have ended their contract stalemate by agreeing to a three-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.The contract will pay Ritchie $1.2 million this season and $1.4 million next season, and $2 million in 2020-21 for a total of $4.6 million, according to The Athletic's Eric Stephens.Ritchie's contract holdout has seen him miss the club's first seven games of the 2018-19 campaign.The 22-year-old is coming off his entry-level contract. In that time, he's tallied 26 goals and 59 points across three seasons. Last season, he put up 10 goals and 27 points in 76 contests.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Jake Dotchin to a one-year contract, the team announced.The contract is worth $800,000, reports TSN's Pierre LeBrun.Dotchin will need to clear waivers on Thursday to join his new club, LeBrun adds. The Tampa Bay Lightning placed the 24-year-old on waivers in September for the purpose of contract termination.Dotchin has recorded three goals and 19 assists over 83 NHL games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Mike Matheson continues to pay a price for his hit and takedown of Vancouver Canucks phenom Elias Pettersson.The Florida Panthers defenseman told The Athletic's George Richards that he has been a target for death threats and other online harassment in the wake of Saturday's incident, for which Matheson was suspended two games Monday.His Instagram account, and particularly this post featuring his dog, Hank, was one such venue for hateful, obscene comments from those upset with Saturday's hit.“I’m trying to stay off it, but it has been very, very disappointing,” Matheson told Richards. “To think that people could be so inhumane about something … sports were made to bring people together, to cheer on teams and have passion about their teams. I fully understand and respect that.“But there are thousands of people commenting things on my social-media pages — sending me death threats, wishing I would commit suicide or get cancer — that’s bringing things to a whole new level. People have even threatened my dog. If you’re going that far, you might want to look yourself in the mirror. I’m not going to engage in it. It’s definitely not worth it. I know not all Vancouver fans are like that. I’m sure it’s a very small percentage of hockey fans who are doing this."Matheson insisted earlier Wednesday that he did not intend to hurt Pettersson. The Canucks rookie was diagnosed with a concussion.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Karl Alzner made his season debut Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues after he was a healthy scratch for the first five games of the season.Alzner saw his 622-game iron-man streak come to a surprising end when he was held out of the lineup for the season opener. The steady blue-liner signed a five-year, $23.125-million contract with the Habs in July 2017 after nine seasons with the Washington Capitals.Victor Mete is the odd man out on Montreal's blue line Wednesday against the Blues.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's National Hockey Writer.Subscribe to the show on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play.John is joined by Jonathan Willis of The Athletic to answer five burning questions from across the league. Topics of discussion include:

For many years, Sidney Crosby was widely considered the best player in hockey, but the Pittsburgh Penguins veteran admits the torch has been passed and says Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid now deserves the distinction."I think McDavid has set himself apart just based on the awards and the accolades he's gotten and the consistency he's had," Crosby told NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger on Wednesday. "I think it's fair to say it's an easy pick just because of that."Crosby added that several other young players aren't too far behind, including Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche sniper Nathan MacKinnon."There are so many different guys," Crosby said. "Matthews has emerged this (season) and it really looks like he's taken even another step. I think there's a lot of guys in the conversation. But it's hard to argue (McDavid). He's been really consistent. He's won scoring titles, MVPs. So yeah, that's an easy one to pick."McDavid won the Hart Trophy in 2016-17, and secured both the Art Ross Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award in each of the last two seasons.Crosby's resume includes three Stanley Cup championship rings, and he's a two-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a two-time Hart Trophy recipient, a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner, a two-time Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy recipient, and a three-time winner of the Ted Lindsay Award."(My motivation) is always to be my best," Crosby said. "That's allowed me to be in the conversation of the guys who are considered to be the best. I think that's the way I've always looked at it. I've always wanted to get the best out of myself. Wherever that puts me, that's where it's put me."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford says he plans to make his long-awaited return between the pipes Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes."It feels good to be back to myself," Crawford told ESPN's Emily Kaplan following Wednesday's practice, per Kaplan. "I'm feeling clear."Head coach Joel Quenneville wasn't quite as definitive when discussing Crawford's return, but said "we expect him to play."The star netminder hasn't played since Dec. 23, 2017 due to lingering concussion symptoms.Crawford was enjoying arguably the best season of his career before it was cut short. In 28 games he was 16-9-2 with a .929 save percentage and 2.27 goals-against average.The Hawks have jumped out to a surprising 3-0-2 start this season despite receiving poor goaltending from veteran Cam Ward.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson has offered his point of view on the hit he delivered to Vancouver Canucks super rookie Elias Pettersson that resulted in a concussion for the 19-year-old and a two-game suspension for himself."I've watched the clip numerous times and I definitely understand what they saw and why they thought it was worth two games ... but it wasn't my intent," Matheson said, per Jason Botchford of The Athletic. "It's two-fold. I see why people think it was malicious and deserving of (a) suspension. I see that point of view. But I know how I was feeling in the moment and it wasn't that."Here's the play, which occurred Saturday:

When the best player in the world does something the league has never seen before, it's going to draw some attention. Just don't bring it up to him.With a showstopping four-point effort Tuesday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid set an NHL record by scoring or assisting each of his team's first nine goals to start a season, but he's not particularly thrilled of his latest feat."You know what? It's whatever," McDavid told Sportsnet's Gene Principe. "I'm not overly proud of it. I don't think it's a stat we should be proud of either. And we found a way to get a goal there at the end, so we don't ever have to talk about it again."After scoring his third goal of the campaign in the first period, McDavid added another tally and two assists in the final frame to erase a 4-1 deficit against the Winnipeg Jets. His most recent surge brought his early total to four goals and five assists through four games.His remarkable streak ultimately ended when Darnell Nurse potted the overtime winner to secure Edmonton two much-needed points.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Red Wings claimed forward Jacob de la Rose off waivers Wednesday, the team announced.The Montreal Canadiens originally selected De La Rose 34th overall in the 2013 NHL Draft. He tallied four goals and eight assists in 55 games with the Habs last season. The Swede has good size (6-foot-3, 216 lbs) and speed, but has yet to cement himself as an everyday NHLer.De La Rose suffered a cardiac episode two weeks ago and has yet to play a game this season.The Red Wings are 0-4-2 to begin the 2018-19 campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ottawa Senators rookie forward Brady Tkachuk will miss about a month with a torn ligament in his leg, the team announced Wednesday.The fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft has been an offensive catalyst for the Sens thus far, as the 19-year-old already has three goals, three assists, and 14 shots through his first four NHL games.The timing of the injury isn't ideal for the Senators, as the club is already without Ryan Dzingel, Alex Formenton, and Cody Ceci due to various ailments.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas is in Switzerland to meet with restricted free agent William Nylander and his representatives, reports Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun.Throughout his contract impasse, Nylander's been training in his native Sweden while the Maple Leafs have begun the 2018-19 season with a 6-1 record.Speculation has run wild about what lies in Nylander's future with the organization, but both sides have stated they'd prefer to come to a long-term agreement rather than a bridge deal.The Maple Leafs currently have over $11 million in projected cap space for this season, per CapFriendly, but will face a significant squeeze beginning next year when the entry-level contracts of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner expire.In his first two full campaigns in the NHL, Nylander recorded back-to-back 61-point seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Drew Doughty famously negotiated his eight-year, $88-million extension with the Los Angeles Kings in the offseason without the help of an agent, and he apparently picked a solid tactic to land a deal to his liking.Last offseason, the London, Ontario native admitted his interest in signing with the nearby Maple Leafs. But ahead of Monday's contest against Toronto, the former Norris Trophy winner admitted it was mainly a ploy to get the Kings to pay up."I was an L.A. Kings fan since I was a little kid, and I've always wanted to be here. I wanted to show my loyalty to the club and try to stay here forever," Doughty told reporters, per Sportsnet. "I kind of always knew I was going to stay here, but I just said that (Leafs) stuff in the media just to kind of make sure (the Kings) didn't try to screw me."He added: "I obviously considered (signing with Toronto), but it wasn't like a serious consideration. I had to wait another year - this whole season - before any of that stuff could start happening."Related - Leafs' Matthews tried to recruit Doughty during ASG: 'He didn't bite'The 28-year-old defenseman and two-time Stanley Cup champion is one of the game's top blue-liners and would have commanded significant interest had he reached free agency.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warren Foegele's NHL career is not even 10 games old and already the animal comparisons are piling up.The Carolina Hurricanes left winger has been labeled a moose by linemate Jordan Staal; a horse by eclectic broadcaster Tripp Tracy; and a dog by, well, just about everybody who has watched him closely over the years."He’s like a dog on a bone," said Jeff McKercher, a former scout for the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs."He’s a guy who dogs the puck," added David Manning, hockey coach at St. Andrew’s College. "The engine that never stops."Moose, horse, dog - yes, these are compliments in hockey’s vernacular, words reserved for the havoc-creating skaters, the space-gulping forecheckers, and the stress-inducing penalty killers. And they all suit Foegele perfectly.The cerebral power forward has followed up a productive cup of coffee (two goals, one assist in two games late last year) with a steady start to the 2018-19 campaign, racking up three goals, one assist, and 19 shots on goal through the first six contests. However, it is the nuances of Foegele’s game that have the Hurricanes and die-hard NHL observers enthralled heading into Tuesday night's tilt against the Tampa Bay Lightning.Foegele basically perspired doggedness during a penalty-killing sequence in Carolina’s win over the New York Rangers last week. The 22-year-old hemmed three-fifths of New York’s power-play unit in their own zone, closing gaps with his acceleration, swiping his stick at loose pucks and passing lanes, and spinning his body to maximize routes times. Reluctantly, Kevin Shattenkirk, Mika Zibanejad, and Pavel Buchnevich played keep-away before finally exiting the zone.It was classic Foegele wrapped up in 30 seconds of clap-worthy hustle:

The wait is finally over for Zach Bogosian.The Buffalo Sabres defenseman will return to the lineup and make his season debut Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights.Bogosian missed the first five games of the season due to a lower-body injury that he suffered in the preseason.The veteran defenseman didn't make his 2017-18 debut until December after suffering a lower-body injury, only appearing in 18 games after missing the final 39 contests due to a hip injury. Bogosian underwent hip surgery in the summer.The 28-year-old is under contract for the next two seasons at a $5.14-million cap hit, per CapFriendly.The Atlanta Thrashers selected Bogosian with the third-overall pick in the 2008 draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Jacob de la Rose on waivers, the team announced Tuesday.The 23-year-old Swede has yet to appear in a game this year, remaining sidelined following a cardiac episode that occurred in the preseason.He had since been medically cleared to return to practice.De la Rose picked up four goals and eight assists in 55 games last season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Nazem Kadri says the Toronto Maple Leafs will use Lars Eller's remarks about them as motivation going forward."Bulletin board material," Kadri said Monday when asked about Eller's postgame assessment following a 4-2 victory by Toronto over the Washington Capitals on Saturday, according to NHL.com's Dave McCarthy."I don't know how he can be serious with that comment," the Leafs center added. "I understand they're coming off hanging a (championship) banner, but you've got to give teams respect that have earned it, and I certainly think we've earned it."Eller told reporters Saturday night that he wouldn't put the Leafs on the same level as the Pittsburgh Penguins, and then elaborated on that."Nothing special, really. We're used to playing against (Sidney) Crosby and (Evgeni) Malkin. Everything kind of drops from there, so it's not that special, to be honest. It's a good team, like a lot of others. They'll probably be a (playoff) team, I'd think."The Leafs and Capitals will meet again Jan. 23 in Toronto.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson has been handed a two-game suspension for interference and unsportsmanlike conduct on Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday.The play occurred in Saturday's contest between the Panthers and Canucks. Matheson wasn't penalized following the incident.On Monday, the Canucks confirmed that Pettersson has entered concussion protocol. A report later indicated that he could miss a minimum of seven-to-10 days.Matheson is eligible to return Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vegas Golden Knights center Paul Stastny could be sidelined for the next two months, head coach Gerard Gallant announced Monday.Stastny suffered a lower-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres last Monday. He was held out of the lineup for Vegas' past three games.The veteran forward inked a three-year, $19.5-million deal with the Golden Knights in free agency. He hasn't registered a point through three appearances this season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Vancouver Canucks rookie sensation Elias Pettersson is in concussion protocol after he was driven into the boards and slammed to the ice by Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson on Saturday, head coach Travis Green confirmed Monday.There's no clear timeline on a return, but TSN's Bob McKenzie reports it'll be a minimum of seven-to-10 days as he recovers from his symptoms.Here's Matheson's hit on Pettersson:

Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly, and Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho have been named the NHL's three stars for the second week of the 2018-19 season.The first star, Bergeron registered nine points (four goals, five assists) over three games for the Bruins, including his fourth career hat trick in the club's home opener.Rielly continued to be a key contributor for the Maple Leafs' scorching offense. He racked up one goal and six assists over three games in the week to sit second in the league's scoring race with 13 points.Aho was named the third star after collecting three goals and four assists across three games for the surging Hurricanes. The 21-year-old became the sixth player in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history to open a season with a point in six consecutive contests.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Colorado Avalanche have claimed forward Marko Dano off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.Dano appeared in 23 games with the Jets last season, picking up two goals and one assist. He'd been scratched for all five contests so far this year.The 23-year-old was selected 27th overall in 2013 by the Columbus Blue Jackets.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz is expected to miss the next four months after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his lower left leg, general manager Jim Rutherford announced Monday.Schultz was helped off the ice by teammates during Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period after an awkward collision along the boards with Tomas Plekanec.The 28-year-old plays a massive role on Pittsburgh's blue line and recorded four assists in four games to open the season before his injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

During the regular season, theScore's NHL Power Rankings will be published every two weeks. This latest edition is the first of the regular season. It was compiled by editors Craig Hagerman and Cory Wilkins.1. Toronto Maple Leafs (5-1-0)The Maple Leafs offense is firing on all cylinders. Auston Matthews has been a man possessed scoring in all six of the club's games so far and has already hit double-digit goals. Morgan Rielly, meanwhile, sits just behind Matthews in the NHL scoring race with 13 points of his own. If they can tighten things up a little more in the opposite end of the ice - as they did on Saturday night - the Maple Leafs could really make some noise. - Hagerman2. Carolina Hurricanes (4-1-1)The Hurricanes seem to be having the most fun league-wide and after getting off to a quick start, it's easy to understand why. They're averaging an outrageous 42.3 shots per game and only 25 against. Factor in that only four players on their roster haven't recorded a point and it seems head coach Rod Brind'Amour has the entire team buying into his system. - Hagerman3. Boston Bruins (4-1-0)After getting blown out 7-0 by the Capitals in their first game of the season, things looked hairy for the Bruins, but they've quickly turned things around. The club has since won four straight, outscoring the opposition 22-6. Their top line is once again driving the bus, having combined for 30 points in five games. - Hagerman4. New Jersey Devils (3-0-0)The Devils are perfect through three games and Kyle Palmieri is a big reason for that, having scored twice in all three games. The Devils hot start is highlighted by a 6-0 shelling of the Washington Capitals. They're allowing just 26 shots against per game and currently boast the best goal differential in the league at plus-10. - Hagerman5. Nashville Predators (4-1-0)The Predators have been perfect outside a 3-0 loss to the Calgary Flames. Their season to date is highlighted by a gutsy 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Pekka Rinne has followed up his Vezina Trophy win with a solid 1.67 goals-against average and a .946 save percentage through three games. - Hagerman6. Dallas Stars (3-1-0)Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Stars are flying under a new system deployed by rookie head coach Jim Montgomery. The club continues to be held up by the line of Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Alexander Radulov who've combined for 27 points in four games. Meanwhile, Ben Bishop has been great outside of a meeting against the Maple Leafs. - Hagerman7. Chicago Blackhawks (3-0-2)The Blackhawks have done a great job early of putting a down 2017-18 season in the rearview mirror. Chicago has gotten off to a 3-0-2 record led by captain Jonathan Toews, who has jumped out with five goals and nine points in five games. The team surely misses Corey Crawford, having given up 21 goals so far, but for the meantime, they appear to be outscoring their defensive woes. - Hagerman8. Colorado Avalanche (3-1-1)Nathan MacKinnon has followed up an MVP-caliber 2018 by tying a franchise record, scoring in five straight games to begin the season. Meanwhile, Mikko Rantanen has posted eight points of his own. Despite the solid forward play, Semyon Varlamov might be the Avs' biggest surprise, having given up just seven goals on 130 shots to begin the season. - Hagerman9. Anaheim Ducks (4-1-1)Through the first week and a half of the season, the Ducks find themselves atop the Pacific Division. The club has done so with Corey Perry out for five months and captain Ryan Getzlaf playing in just two of the first six games. John Gibson, on the other hand, has been a wall between the pipes. - Hagerman10. Calgary Flames (3-2-0)The Flames are getting contributions from their big forwards early on. Johnny Gaudreau, Mathew Tkachuk, Elias Lindholm, and Sean Monahan are all averaging more than a point per game through five contests. However, Calgary could benefit from stronger play by Mike Smith going forward. - Hagerman11. Vancouver Canucks (3-2-0)Rich Lam / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Canucks are turning heads early into the season and they have rookie Elias Pettersson to thank for that. Vancouver has won three of its opening five games, with the rookie sensation picking up five goals and eight points. Once Brock Boeser starts heating up, the Canucks could cause problems for top teams. - Hagerman12. Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1-0)It's been tough for the Lightning to get going after enduring a stretch of just two games in seven days that featured a 4-1 loss to the Canucks. Luckily, they flexed their offensive muscles on Saturday with an 8-2 win over the Blue Jackets and looked poised to break out. - Hagerman13. Montreal Canadiens (2-1-1)The Canadiens have been making life difficult for some Eastern Conference juggernauts early this season. After forcing the Maple Leafs to overtime in the first game of the season, the Habs picked up four points in two games against the Penguins. Carey Price appears to be returning to form, which makes the idea of reaching the playoffs a little less far-fetched. - Hagerman14. Washington Capitals (2-2-1)The Capitals have looked both red hot and ice cold to begin the season. They were lights out in their 7-0 opening-night win over the Bruins. However, the club has now dropped two straight, including a 6-0 shutout loss to the Devils. But after winning the Cup this past spring, they're likely not too worried. - Hagerman15. Buffalo Sabres (3-2-0)The Sabres' active offseason, which featured drafting Rasmus Dahlin first overall, looks to be paying off. The club sits above the .500 mark, Jack Eichel and Conor Sheary have already picked up three goals apiece, and Carter Hutton and Linus Ullmark have both looked solid between the pipes. Not bad for a team that finished 31st in the standings last year. - Hagerman16. San Jose Sharks (2-3-1)Ezra Shaw / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe Sharks haven't lived up to expectations in the early goings, particularly big-ticket addition Erik Karlsson, who's still finding his way with San Jose. Netminder Martin Jones has allowed at least three goals in three appearances and has just one win to show so far. Joe Thornton's eventual return from injury will help straighten out the Sharks. - Wilkins17. Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-1)The early goings for the Penguins have been a mixed bag. The four games have featured two frustrating losses to the Canadiens, but also a barn burner against the Capitals and another win over the Golden Knights. An early season concussion scare to Matt Murray may not be as bad as originally feared, as he returned Saturday to back up Casey DeSmith. - Wilkins18. Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-0)The Blue Jackets have had a strong start to the season, but tumbled down this list thanks to being on the wrong end of an 8-2 drumming by the Lightning. Still, the early returns have been promising, and the uncertain futures of top forward Artemi Panarin and star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky haven't seemed to have impacted their play. - Wilkins19. Winnipeg Jets (3-2-0)A Stanley Cup favorite, the Jets haven't found their offensive game through their first five contests, having scored more than two goals just twice. Patrik Laine and fellow winger Kyle Connor remain the only Winnipeg skaters with more than one tally. Handing the Hurricanes their first regulation loss of the season could be a sign that the Jets are rounding into form. - Wilkins20. New York Islanders (2-2-0)The Islanders have had a strong start to the season - when they're not playing the Predators, who've handed New York both of their losses. Mired by poor goaltending last season, new face Robin Lehner has been a revelation, owning a .937 save percentage across his two appearances this year. With five points in four games, a sophomore slump looks to have skipped Mathew Barzal. - Wilkins21. Ottawa Senators (2-2-1)Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photo / Getty Images Sport / GettyThe pick of many pundits to be the 2018-19 basement dweller, the Senators have been anything but through early October. The team's five games have been highlighted with plenty of offense, including a takedown of the high-flying Maple Leafs. Rookie defenseman Max Lajoie has impressed with six points to start the year. - Wilkins22. Philadelphia Flyers (2-3-0)It's not hockey season if the Flyers' goaltending isn't being called into question. Little time was wasted this year, as Brian Elliott allowed eight goals in Philly's home opener, while backup Michal Neuvirth is once again on the injured reserve. Still, credit to the Flyers for pulling off a rare feat - defeating the Golden Knights in Sin City, and in Vegas' home opener no less. - Wilkins23. Los Angeles Kings (2-2-1)It's 2016-17 all over again for the Kings, as an early-season injury to Jonathan Quick has Los Angeles turning to its backup. Fortunately, Quick's ailment isn't as severe as it was two seasons ago, while Jack Campbell has also performed admirably in his absence. Up front, Ilya Kovalchuk has picked up three points in five games, chipping away at the doubt that he could be productive in the NHL. - Wilkins24. St. Louis Blues (1-2-2)The good news is Ryan O'Reilly and familiar face David Perron have impressed in the early goings for the Blues. The bad news is netminder Jake Allen's inconsistencies appear to have carried over from last year. A pair of overtime losses to the Blackhawks should be considered lost opportunities. - Wilkins25. Vegas Golden Knights (2-4-0)It's not the start that Golden Knights fans saw last season, as netminder Marc-Andre Fleury has struggled, while the goals at the other end aren't coming as easily following the departures of forwards James Neal and David Perron. A long-term injury to center Paul Stastny would be devastating for Vegas. - Wilkins26. Minnesota Wild (1-1-2)Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyDevan Dubnyk is the biggest reason why the Wild own a .500 record through four games. The netminder owns a sparkling .934 save rate on the season, having faced at least 30 shots in each appearance. The apex came with a 52-save effort in an overtime loss to the Hurricanes. The workload has only increased with three Minnesota games requiring extra time. - Wilkins27. Edmonton Oilers (1-2-0)Connor McDavid factoring into each of the Oilers' five goals this season speaks to the superstar's talent, but also highlights the lagging depth in Edmonton. The team's lack of secondary scoring is even more apparent with Ty Rattie, Jesse Puljujarvi, and Kailer Yamamoto unable to replicate their preseason production thus far. - Wilkins28. Detroit Red Wings (0-3-2)These aren't your father's Red Wings. The one-time perennial contender is winless through its first five appearances, while the upcoming slate doesn't get any easier. Still, the club hasn't been without positives, as youngsters Tyler Bertuzzi, Dennis Cholowski, and Filip Hronek have impressed. - Wilkins29. New York Rangers (1-4-0)The rebuilding Rangers weren't expected to contend, but one win through five games seems underwhelming for a lineup that still includes the likes of Mika Zibanejad, Mats Zuccarello, and future Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist. There's also Kevin Shattenkirk, but the veteran blue-liner has already been scratched by new bench boss David Quinn. - Wilkins30. Florida Panthers (0-2-1)One of two clubs yet to find the win column, times will only be tougher for the Panthers with starter Roberto Luongo on the shelf. The good news is that all three Florida games have been close, having been decided by one goal, including the season opener, which was ultimately decided in a shootout. - Wilkins31. Arizona Coyotes (1-3-0)With just two goals and zero even-strength tallies through four games, little has gone right for the Coyotes. Most surprising is the team's underlying numbers support success - Arizona is among the NHL's best in shots for, shots against, and goals against, but the results haven't followed. The team awaits Alex Galchenyuk and Christian Dvorak's return from injury. - WilkinsCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is re-evaluating the way he plays as he awaits his appeal hearing for his 20-game suspension.The 24-year-old was handed the ban for his hit to the head of St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist during the preseason and will have missed six games by the time of his appeal hearing on Thursday.In the meantime, he's acknowledged that he needs to change the way he plays the game."Yeah, for sure," Wilson said, according to The Athletic's Chris Kuc. "The hitting aspect of the game is definitely changing a little bit and I have to be smart out there and I have to play within the rules."Wilson's latest suspension is his fourth over his last 105 games, including preseason and playoff games, and will cost him $1.26 million in lost salary unless it is reduced on appeal.Since joining the league during the 2013-14 season, Wilson has tallied 806 penalty minutes, including a career-high 187 last season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.