Hockey

OTTAWA — Bruce Cassidy earned his 400th career victory in his hometown as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday night.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jesper Bratt had two goals and an assist, Jack Hughes had three assists and the New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Thursday night.

DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night. Jonatan Berggren also scored to help Detroit snap a three-game losing streak. Alex Lyon finished with 22 saves.

BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens might be getting some reinforcements soon after Patrik Laine practiced with his teammates Wednesday for the first time since suffering a left knee sprain.

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is expected to miss at least two months because of knee surgery.

San Jose Sharks (6-11-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (8-11-1, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -243, Sharks +198; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Carolina Hurricanes (14-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (12-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Devils -121, Hurricanes +100; over/under is 6.

Vegas Golden Knights (11-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (8-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -119, Golden Knights -101; over/under is 6.

Buffalo Sabres (9-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (8-8-2, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks host the Buffalo Sabres as winners of three consecutive games.