Hockey

Corey Perry said Thursday he has begun working with mental health and substance abuse experts to discuss his struggles with alcohol after the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his contract for engaging in "conduct that is unacceptable" and against team p

Ottawa Senators (8-9, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (7-13-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (11-6-2, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (9-13, sixth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (7-13, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (11-7-3, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Red Wings -228, Blackhawks +184; over/under is 6.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While Alex Ovechkin generates most of the attention for Washington, the Capitals' third line was the difference in a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey broke a tie with 4:15 left and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 Wednesday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joel Armia scored the go-ahead goal with nearly three minutes left in the third period to rally the Montreal Canadiens over the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on Wednesday night for their third road win in four games.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames are trending upwards after a terrible start. Just past the quarter pole of the NHL's regular season, the Flames went from a 2-6-1 October to 7-4-2 with a game remaining in November.

VANCOUVER — Trading Anthony Beauvillier to the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday cleared US$4.15 million of cap space, giving Vancouver Canucks GM Patrik Allvin some flexibility in developing his team as it enjoys a hot start to the season.