Hockey

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.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the opening minutes of the third period to break it open and defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 24 shots, Jason Zucker scored the game's only goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on Wednesday night.

SEATTLE (AP) — Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots for Seattle's first shutout of the season as the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Wednesday night.