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Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul power Lightning past Canadiens 7-4

Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul power Lightning past Canadiens 7-4

MONTREAL — The Tampa Bay Lightning are staying white hot as they close in on a playoff spot. Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul had two goals apiece to lift Tampa Bay to a 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 30 saves, Panthers rout Senators 6-0

Sergei Bobrovsky makes 30 saves, Panthers rout Senators 6-0

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists and the Florida Panthers routed the Ottawa Senators 6-0 on Thursday night.
Sergei Bobrovsky has 30-save shutout as Panthers blank Senators 6-0

Sergei Bobrovsky has 30-save shutout as Panthers blank Senators 6-0

OTTAWA — Brady Tkachuk looked completely dejected following a 6-0 loss to his older brother’s Florida Panthers on Thursday. The Ottawa Senators captain was often at a loss for words over what had just transpired.
New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot

New faces help the Penguins beat the Capitals 4-1 and move closer to a playoff spot

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin carried the Pittsburgh Penguins back into contention with starring performances over the past couple of weeks.
New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job

TORONTO — Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.
Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'

Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'

TORONTO — Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval.
Sharks sign star college forward Collin Graf to a 3-year contract

Sharks sign star college forward Collin Graf to a 3-year contract

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have signed undrafted free agent Collin Graf, a star college forward, to a three-year contract. The team announced the deal on Thursday.
Flyers bring losing streak into game against the Sabres

Flyers bring losing streak into game against the Sabres

Philadelphia Flyers (36-29-11, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (36-35-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m.
Vegas brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Arizona

Vegas brings 3-game win streak into matchup with Arizona

Vegas Golden Knights (42-25-8, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (31-39-5, seventh in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 10 p.m.
Canadiens host the Lightning after Suzuki's 2-goal game

Canadiens host the Lightning after Suzuki's 2-goal game

Tampa Bay Lightning (42-26-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-33-12, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Lightning -171, Canadiens +143; over/under is 6.