National Hockey

Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice used a joke to ease any panic regarding an injury to Patrik Laine. Rookie Kyle Connor scored twice as Winnipeg defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night, but it came with a scare.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators rallied around their grieving captain Tuesday night. Star defenceman Erik Karlsson didn't play in Ottawa's 7-2 home loss to the Florida Panthers. Earlier on Tuesday, the NHL club revealed Karlsson's son had died.

CHICAGO — It's lucky No. 13 for Nathan MacKinnon. Just one of several positive streaks for Colorado at the moment.

OTTAWA — With three key players out of their lineup, the Ottawa Senators didn't have nearly enough Tuesday night. Jared McCann had a goal and two assists to lead the Florida Panthers past the Senators 7-2.

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders had fun again Tuesday night. Getting just their second win in the last month and beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions will do that.

NEW YORK — Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky have the surging Columbus Blue Jackets in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

WASHINGTON — All it took was a failed clear, a few passes and a one-timer for the Washington Capitals to earn a big win and hand the Dallas Stars a devastating loss.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says he isn't going to rush into any decisions with his team's playoff hopes in tatters.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — NHL general managers came to Florida looking for clarity and consistency on goalie interference calls. With the playoffs just around the corner, they might wind up getting both.

Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at 94. According to an online obituary, he died Thursday in Calgary, Alberta.