National Hockey

Vancouver Canucks (36-27-6, third in the Pacific Division during the regular season) vs. Minnesota Wild (35-27-7, sixth in the Central Division during the regular season) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 10:45 p.m.

EDMONTON — Milan Lucic used his fists as a metaphor, knocking down the Winnipeg Jets at the drop of the puck Thursday before his Calgary Flames proceeded to knock them out of the NHL playoffs.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have shown an ability to rebound from tough, demoralizing losses this season. They're going to have to dig deep to respond after what transpired Thursday — and fast.

It seemed like any hope the Montreal Canadiens had of beating the Pittsburgh Penguins rested on the shoulders of goaltender Carey Price.

EDMONTON — Mark Stone scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection with under 7 minutes left, and the Vegas Golden Knights took a big step toward clinching the top seed in the Western Conference by beating the St.

TORONTO — The Philadelphia Flyers played like a team making a run as the best in the East before the NHL shutdown. With hockey back, the streaking Flyers just might get there.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed defenceman Jacob Larsson to a two-year, $2.4 million deal. The Ducks announced the return of their restricted free agent Thursday. Larsson will make $1.1 million next season and $1.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says its server provider has increased capacity for its online 50/50 raffle for Friday's hockey game.

EDMONTON — Jacob Markstrom got the shutout and Brock Boeser scored one for a fallen friend Thursday as the Vancouver Canucks pushed the Minnesota Wild to the brink of elimination in NHL qualifying play.

TORONTO — Ben Chiarot says when his confidence goes up, the game slows down. It must be moving at a snail's pace right now for the Montreal Canadiens defenceman.