Hockey

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov didn't have a lot to do early. The Maple Leafs goaltender made up for lost time late to secure one point. Auston Matthews then ensured their team also grabbed the second.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — After yet another frustrating loss to an opponent hovering around the bottom of the standings, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy publicly criticized his team Monday night for a lack of effort.

NEW YORK — Stanley Cup contenders did not wait until just before the NHL trade deadline Friday to make some big moves.

NEW YORK (AP) — Calgary Flames rookie forward Martin Pospisil was suspended for three games without pay Wednesday for boarding Seattle defenseman Vince Dunn.

The NHL's department of player safety says Martin Pospisil of the Calgary Flames has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle’s Vince Dunn.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks.

OTTAWA — The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators.

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.

Vancouver Canucks (40-17-7, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (33-22-7, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.