National Hockey

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Axel Rindell to a future two-year contract, the club announced Friday.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL for kneeing. The incident involving Kings defenceman Sean Durzi occurred in the second period of Thursday's game in Los Angeles.

TORONTO — Rick Vaive knew his record wouldn't stand forever. The hometown of the Toronto Maple Leafs player to eventually surpass him was the surprise — at least until recently.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Spencer Martin to a two-year, one-way contract. The one-way deal suggests Martin is a strong candidate to back up starter Thatcher Demko next season.

New York Islanders (32-28-9, fifth in the Metropolitan) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (46-17-8, first in the Metropolitan) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -180, Islanders +151; over/under is 5.

Buffalo Sabres (26-35-11, sixth in the Atlantic) vs. Florida Panthers (49-15-6, first in the Atlantic) Sunrise, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (33-33-6, sixth in the Metropolitan) vs. Detroit Red Wings (28-34-9, fifth in the Atlantic) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (26-38-6, seventh in the Atlantic) vs. New York Rangers (46-20-6, second in the Metropolitan) New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: New York hosts the Ottawa Senators after the Rangers shut out Pittsburgh 3-0.

Arizona Coyotes (22-44-5, eighth in the Central) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (39-29-4, fourth in the Pacific) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Vegas and Arizona meet in Western Conference play.

Calgary Flames (43-19-9, first in the Pacific) vs. Seattle Kraken (23-42-6, eighth in the Pacific) Seattle; Saturday, 7 p.m.