National Hockey

Tampa Bay Lightning (45-27-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-30-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (46-21-11, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (36-35-7, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Rangers -179, Blues +151; over/under is 6.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — When Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was the top overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2011, many thought he would be on the verge of a couple 100-point seasons.

WINNIPEG — Jacob Markstrom earned the praise he received from his Calgary Flames' teammates and coach Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Kreider and Tyler Motte each scored twice and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Wednesday night.

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe.

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens haven't confirmed whether all of the team's players will wear themed warmup jerseys during Pride night Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Head coach Martin St.

Murray Wilson rarely thinks about playing on the team that had the best season in NHL history. “The thing that people always ask is, ‘How many Cups did you win?’ or, ‘How many rings do you have?’” Wilson said.

TORONTO — Ryan O'Reilly is ready to return. And into the lion's den he will go.

Marty Walsh provided some broad strokes on his plans for the NHL Players' Association.