Hockey

DETROIT (AP) — Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The slumping Vegas Golden Knights suffered another loss Thursday when they announced center William Karlsson is week to week with a lower-body injury. “We'll see how that plays out,” coach Bruce Cassidy said.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks placed veteran forward Craig Smith on injured reserve on Thursday with a nagging back injury. Smith hasn't appeared in a game since he skated for more than 10 minutes during a 3-1 victory over Colorado on Jan. 8.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs made a crease move Thursday. The club recalled veteran goaltender Matt Murray from the American Hockey League and demoted rookie Dennis Hildeby.

TORONTO — Adam Fantilli joked he was paying to play Wednesday. With a convoy of supporters heading south to Scotiabank Arena from nearby Nobleton, Ont.

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-18-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (25-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-4, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Dawson Mercer scored twice during New Jersey’s four-goal second period, and the Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Wednesday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Wednesday night.