National Hockey

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Chicago Blackhawks have placed veteran defenceman Cody Franson on waivers.

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Jonathan Bernier and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have called up top defensive prospect Brendan Guhle and goalie Linus Ullmark from their American Hockey League affiliate.

LAS VEGAS — The first time they met, the New York Rangers were introduced to an expansion Vegas Golden Knights team that was riddled with goaltender injuries and just 10 games into the season. That was on Oct.

LAS VEGAS — William Karlsson scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period to lift the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.

PITTSBURGH — Penguins coach Mike Sullivan believes the bye week has arrived at a perfect time for his up-and-down team.

DETROIT — Dan Girardi stood to block a blast, turned his head to the left and was hit above the shoulders by the puck.

MONTREAL — A modest two-game winning run has the Montreal Canadiens dreaming of turning their woeful season around.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Struggling to score goals and with several important offensive players sidelined, the Columbus Blue Jackets pulled out a gritty win — just the way coach John Tortorella wants his team to play.

Washington coach Barry Trotz wasn't surprised his squad started the season slow. Pain from another playoff flameout lingered.