Hockey

Carolina Hurricanes (21-13-4, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (18-12-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer and Michael McLeod each scored two goals, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 Wednesday night.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Auston Matthews scored 2:12 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, squeaking by after taking 57 shots on goal.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than a minute after the Washington Capitals tied the score late in the second period, Michael McLeod delivered a hit to force a turnover and skated directly to the net.

NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker was suspended for three games by the NHL on Wednesday night for boarding Florida forward Nick Cousins the previous night.

WASHINGTON (AP) — For more than two months, Max Pacioretty considered hanging up his skates and retiring from the NHL.

New Jersey Devils (19-14-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (18-11-6, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -165, Capitals +139; over/under is 6.

Toronto Maple Leafs (18-10-7, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (13-23, seventh in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Maple Leafs -192, Ducks +159; over/under is 6.

Ottawa Senators (14-19, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (15-14-9, fifth in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (12-19-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (19-13-5, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m.