National Hockey

BOSTON — A quick start for the Anaheim Ducks finished Boston's run of 18 straight games with a point.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Following the Devils' pregame skate Tuesday, forward Taylor Hall wasn't sure what to expect upon returning to the lineup after missing three games with a sore right thumb.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It was a long night on the road for the Minnesota Wild. This time, it was worth it. Zach Parise and Chris Stewart scored in the shootout, and the Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday.

PITTSBURGH — Matt Murray wanted to feel a sense of normalcy, so the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie went back to work Tuesday night for the first time since his father, James, died this month.

NEW YORK — Harri Sateri had a long road to the NHL, and he was all smiles after his first career victory. The 28-year-old rookie stopped 32 shots to help the Florida Panthers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 Tuesday night.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho was itching to get back on the ice after missing two weeks with a concussion and a knee injury. He celebrated with a big goal for the Carolina Hurricanes.

CALGARY — The curtain appears to have dropped on one of the finest careers in National Hockey League history.

VANCOUVER — The NHL's Vancouver Canucks are helping launch a public awareness campaign to fight the stigma associated with substance abuse at a time when British Columbia is mired in an overdose crisis.

BOSTON — Charlie McAvoy remembers the fear. The Boston Bruins rookie was playing against the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 26 at TD Garden when his heart started beating irregularly and fast. McAvoy also remembers the good news.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Kasperi Kapanen from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Monday. Kapanen, 21, had two assists in the Marlies' 4-2 win over Syracuse on Saturday.