Hockey

LOS ANGELES — Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch says there is no timetable for Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to return from his latest injury, but he expects to have his leading scorer back before the playoffs.

Connor Hellebuyck will knock on Scott Arniel's door or pull his head coach aside for a brief chat. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender usually has one specific question before a road trip.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games because of injury, coach Spencer Carbery said Friday. “I won’t call him day-to-day," Carbery said.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games because of injury, coach Spencer Carbery said Friday. “I won’t call him day-to-day," Carbery said.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas scored a power-play goal in overtime and the St. Louis Blues tied a franchise record with their 11th consecutive win, 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (32-36-6, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (33-34-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (34-28-13, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 4 p.m.

New York Rangers (36-32-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (40-29-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (47-26-4, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (42-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Pittsburgh Penguins (30-34-12, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-21-4, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars play the Pittsburgh Penguins with a seven win streak intact.