National Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — Logan O’Connor scored twice in a 22-second span in a five-goal second period, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Rangers 7-3 on Wednesday night, ending New York's seven-game winning streak.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel's scorching start for the Pittsburgh Penguins has come to an abrupt halt. The team said Wednesday that the star forward is “week to week” with an upper-body injury.

The Beijing Olympics open in less than 60 days. And the NHL has just over a month to decide if it will be there.

NEW YORK — Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Ian Cole was fined US$5,000 by the NHL on Wednesday for kneeing Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele.

SEATTLE (AP) — Mark Giordano has rejoined the Seattle Kraken at practice following 10 days in a Florida hotel following a positive COVID-19 test. Giordano tested positive on Nov. 26 as Seattle was beginning a road trip at Tampa Bay.

Detroit Red Wings (13-10-3, third in the Atlantic) vs. St. Louis Blues (13-8-4, second in the Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -172, Red Wings +145; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: St.

Winnipeg Jets (12-9-4, sixth in the Central) vs. Seattle Kraken (9-14-2, seventh in the Pacific) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Nashville Predators (14-10-1, third in the Central) vs. New York Islanders (6-10-5, eighth in the Metropolitan) Elmont; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -127, Predators +106; over/under is 5.

Minnesota Wild (18-6-1, first in the Central) vs. San Jose Sharks (14-11-1, second in the Pacific) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (16-5-4, second in the Atlantic) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (18-7-2, first in the Atlantic) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m.