Laine out 6 weeks for Blue Jackets with fractured clavicle

Patrik Laine will miss six weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets because of a fractured clavicle. The forward was injured when he was tripped by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman William Lagesson during the second period of Columbus’ 6-5 overtime win on … Continue reading

Blues double time Senators, 4-2

In St Louis, new coach coach Drew Bannister won in his fist game as bench boss of the  Blues on Thursday in a 4-2 decision over the Ottawa Senators.“It’s not about me,” Bannister said. “It’s never going to be about … Continue reading

Blue Jackets cough up five-goal lead, rake Maple Leafs, 6-5, in OT

In Toronto, the Columbus Blue Jackets took a 5-0 lead over the Maple Leafs into the third period on the Thursday night.“We played a solid, solid two periods,” Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent said. “Systematic, winning battles, managing the puck, … Continue reading

Carolina edge Red Wings, 2-1

In Detroit, the Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan  Stall scored at 11:49 of the middle frame on Thursday night to snap a 1-1 tie with the Red Wings. “This started out as a road trip from Hell, but the boys kept scrapping … Continue reading

Flyers edge Caps, 4-3, on penalties

PHILADELPHIA – The Flyers’ Owen Tippett  scored with three minutes left in regulation on Thursday to tie the visiting Washington Capitals, 3-3. The strike forced extra time, which solved nothing. Bobby Brink was credited with the winning marker on penalties … Continue reading

Connor expected to be out 6-8 weeks for Jets with lower-body injury

Kyle Connor is expected to be out 6-8 weeks for the Winnipeg Jets because of a lower-body injury. The forward, who was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, left during a 4-2 win at the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday after a … Continue reading