Hockey

TORONTO (AP) — Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game at 3:26 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 6-5 victory over Toronto on Thursday night after the Maple Leafs overcame a five-goal deficit in the third period.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs showed resiliency Thursday night but it didn't come with the desired result.

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Staal broke a tie midway through the second period and the Carolina Hurricanes held off the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. Jack Drury also scored for Carolina and Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bobby Brink scored the deciding goal in the shootout and also tallied one in regulation to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Boston Bruins (18-5-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (14-7-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (10-18, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (19-7-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

San Jose Sharks (9-17-3, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (13-13-2, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 9 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (12-15-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (20-5-5, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.

DENVER (AP) — Erik Johnson was overcome by emotion in his return to Colorado. The Buffalo Sabres were overcome by the speed of the Avalanche.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi scored a career-high four points with a goal and three assists in his impressive return to Los Angeles, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night.