National Hockey

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will have right knee surgery, likely sidelining the 2018 NHL MVP for the rest of the season. The team placed Hall and forward Andreas Athanasiou on injured reserve on Thursday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate.

Calgary Flames (7-9-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (12-4-2, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

New York Islanders (7-6-5, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (8-7, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (10-5-2, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-12, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 2 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-5, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (11-7, third in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (11-3-3, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (9-10, fifth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 3:30 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (9-6-3, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (14-1-3, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins face the Detroit Red Wings.

Colorado Avalanche (12-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (5-8-4, seventh in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (13-3-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (10-8-1, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Friday, 1 p.m.