Hockey

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Dubas wants to give Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins every opportunity to prove they're worth investing in this season. Time is running out.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd, one of the top candidates to change places ahead of the NHL trade deadline , is day to day with an upper-body injury.

Just two years ago, hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues . "Gosh, that feels like so long ago," said Matthew Knies, who played for the United States. “It’s crazy.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers and forward Jonny Brodzinski have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal on Wednesday.

Connor Hellebuyck was content to let the process unfold organically.

Dallas Stars (34-15-8, first in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (23-27-3, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m.

New York Islanders (23-18-14, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (29-24-2, fourth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders visit the St.

Columbus Blue Jackets (17-27-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (20-33-2, seventh in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (35-18-4, second in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (29-20-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (25-21-8, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (30-22-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.