Hockey

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning defenseman Justin Schultz is retiring after 12 NHL seasons following a short stint in Europe. The NHL Players’ Association announced Schultz’s decision Wednesday.

Connor McDavid lunged for the ball. Leon Draisaitl was nearby awaiting his turn. A number of teammates were also in the mix as shoes squeaked on concrete floors underneath Florida's Amerant Bank Arena concourse.

Boston Bruins (17-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (23-9-1, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (11-14-4, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (15-16-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (11-19-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks and the Seattle Kraken take the ice in Western Conference play.

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (9-17-6, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (21-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (15-15-3, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (17-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning head into a matchup with the St.

Ottawa Senators (16-13-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (15-11-6, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (18-15, in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (11-18-5, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference play.