Hockey

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny scored a pair of goals, Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Jared Spurgeon ended a 33-game scoring drought with two of Minnesota’s three second-period goals and the Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday.

SUNRISE — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return to the lineup ahead of Toronto's road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Matthews told reporters after practice on Friday that he is back and excited to play.

BUFFALO — Vancouver Canucks defenceman Filip Hronek has been sidelined by an undisclosed injury.

Vancouver Canucks (11-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (11-10-1, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canucks -118, Sabres -102; over/under is 5.

Colorado Avalanche (13-10, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (13-8, in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -140, Avalanche +116; over/under is 6.

New York Islanders (8-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (15-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -140, Islanders +116; over/under is 5.

Seattle Kraken (11-11-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (7-13-5, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kraken -182, Sharks +150; over/under is 6.

New York Rangers (12-8-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (10-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -156, Flyers +130; over/under is 6.

Florida Panthers (13-9-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (16-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -137, Panthers +114; over/under is 5.