Hockey

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed Friday night’s game against New Jersey after he was leveled by Devils defenseman Brendan Smith in the first period.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard departed after he was leveled in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Simon Nemec and the New Jersey Devils on Friday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A two-goal deficit was nothing for the Carolina Hurricanes. Not after how much they struggled at the start of the season to dig themselves in an early hole.

NEWARK, N.J. — Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard left Friday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after receiving an open-ice hit from defenceman Brendan Smith. The Blackhawks announced Bedard would not return.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Luc Tardif started to smirk as the question was posed. It's one the International Ice Hockey Federation president has answered over and over.

Chicago Blackhawks (11-25-2, eighth in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (20-14-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -413, Blackhawks +319; over/under is 6.

New York Rangers (26-10-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (16-17-5, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Florida Panthers (24-12-2, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (25-11-3, first in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Florida Panthers with a four winning streak intact.

Calgary Flames (17-16-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (19-13-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m.