Hockey

The NHL has met with a group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin to discuss its interest in bringing an expansion team to Houston, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed Thursday night in an email to The Associated Press.

EDMONTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets.

GARDEN CITY — Brendan Gallagher pounded his heart and looked skyward after scoring a goal earlier this week. The Montreal Canadiens forward revealed why Thursday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman John Prokop to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. His contract will begin in the 2025-26 season.

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — The NHL has launched a front office app that modernizes the league’s roster, contract and salary cap information.

Toronto Maple Leafs (41-24-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (33-30-6, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -123, Maple Leafs +103; over/under is 5.

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

TORONTO (AP) — Joseph Woll was outstanding in making 38 saves and Steven Lorentz scored short-handed early in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

ST. PAUL, MInn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman, Matt Boldy and Liam Ohgren scored 1 minute, 42 seconds apart early in the first period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0 on Wednesday night.

TORONTO — Joseph Woll has come off the bench for the Maple Leafs the last two playoffs. The goaltender is making a case to get the opening-night nod this spring.