Hockey

OTTAWA — The New York Islanders survived a late comeback by the Ottawa Senators in Thursday's 4-2 win. The Islanders led 3-0 before Ottawa made it interesting in the third period.

SUNRISE, Fla.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jack Roslovic had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov was a healthy scratch Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, a move coach John Tortorella described as “just part of the process” in the young player's development.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews missed Thursday's practice and his status for the team's next two games is unclear.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scoring to hand the Nashville Predators another defeat and keep his Washington Capitals rolling was not surprising to the folks on the other side who have seen him a lot over the years.

Nashville Predators (4-8-1, in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (9-3-1, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (6-5-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Detroit Red Wings in a matchup of Atlantic Division squads.

Chicago Blackhawks (5-8-1, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (7-4, in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (9-3-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (5-8-1, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken play the Vegas Golden Knights as losers of four straight games.