Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jiri Kulich scored twice, including the go-ahead goal with 2:04 left, and the Buffalo Sabres overcame blowing a two-goal lead for a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rob Ray the feared NHL enforcer gave way to Rob Ray the son, father and beloved teammate on Friday night, showing his softer side upon induction into the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks are sending forward J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers in a multiplayer swap, according to reports. Sportsnet, TSN and the New York Post are reporting the two teams have agreed to a deal.

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde is expected to be out five to seven weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Saad spent less than an hour as a free agent, joining the Vegas Golden Knights fresh off the St. Louis Blues terminating his previous contract.

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL salary cap is going up significantly next season, with even bigger increases set for the coming years. The league and the Players’ Association on Friday released the cap numbers for the next three seasons: $95.

The NHL salary cap is expected to climb US$25.5 million over the next three seasons, according to figures released Friday by the league and the NHL Players' Association.

MONTREAL — Marc-Andre Fleury never played for the Montreal Canadiens, but on this night he was celebrated like one of their all-time greats. The legendary netminder from nearby Sorel, Que.

Detroit Red Wings (25-21-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (25-18-7, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-11-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m.