National Hockey

CALGARY — Henrik Lundqvist accomplished something on Friday that hadn't been done by a New York Rangers goaltender in over 55 years ago.

DENVER — It seems nothing can stop Nathan MacKinnon during what's been a career year. Not a shoulder injury that cost him eight games, and certainly not the Minnesota Wild.

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine's accurate shooting has caught the attention of his opponents in the NHL, but it's actually the 19-year-old's feet that are capturing the attention of his teammates on the Winnipeg Jets.

RALEIGH, N.C. — With just over a month left in the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes are forcing their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty left during the third period of Friday night's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury.

NEW YORK — The Islanders are stumbling hard at the wrong time of the season for a team with eyes on a post-season berth.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Shortly before he walked outside Friday at Navy's Memorial Stadium, Mike Babcock said: "Hang on to your hat.

CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the Calgary Flames' financial situation "continues to deteriorate" as the team continues to operate out of the aging Scotiabank Saddledome. "This building, in its time, was a work of art.

CALGARY — A lawsuit by NHL linesman Don Henderson against former Calgary Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman has been set aside by a judge to be handled by an arbitrator within the league. The $10.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — William Nylander fondly recalls messing around on the ice with Alex Ovechkin as an 11-year-old when his dad, Michael, played for the Washington Capitals. "I have some good memories," Nylander said.