National Hockey

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves to tie for the NHL lead with six shutouts, Sam Reinhart scored his 54th goal and the Florida Panthers defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Thursday night.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko says he "feels fine" as he works his way back from a knee injury. Getting back onto the ice has taken a whole team of coaching, medical and training staff, Demko told reporters after practice on Thursday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Noah Hanifin, a trade deadline acquisition meant to bolster the Golden Knights' blue line, signed an eight-year extension with Vegas on Thursday worth an average of $7.35 million annually.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a closer look at one of their top prospects for at least a couple of days. Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Thursday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg says he will retire at the end of the regular season. The 33-year-old Silfverberg announced the decision on social media Thursday.

Minnesota Wild (37-31-10, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (42-28-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.

Arizona Coyotes (34-40-5, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-24-5, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (42-32-5, fifth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Nashville Predators (45-29-5, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (23-50-5, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

VANCOUVER — Quinn Hughes doesn't think his Vancouver Canucks should have had to rally in the third period Wednesday night. The team shouldn't have fallen two goals behind the Arizona Coyotes in the first place, he said.