Hockey

TORONTO — Joseph Woll is good to go. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said the goaltender will make his first start of the season Thursday when Toronto hosts the St. Louis Blues. Woll has yet to play in 2024-25 because of a groin injury.

Nashville Predators (1-5, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2-4-1, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (4-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (4-2-1, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael scored twice, Alex Ovechkin got an empty-netter for the 855th goal of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal defenceman Justin Barron is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after missing the Canadiens' practice Wednesday.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club will be without a couple of defenseman for an extended period of time after Sean Durzi and John Marino each underwent surgery.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will miss at least six weeks with a broken right ankle, the team announced Wednesday.

Jon Cooper always counted on seeing a familiar face at the start of training camp. The Tampa Bay Lightning head coach would blow his whistle and Steven Stamkos — captain, franchise icon — was there to lead the group.