Hockey

Quebec's finance minister doubled down on his government's decision to spend up to $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for two games next October, telling reporters Tuesday it is key to his effort to burnish the market as a futur

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined for six to eight weeks while Jordan Harris will be out indefinitely with lower-body injuries.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The vibes around the Washington Capitals are immaculate right now, with the wins finally flowing after a rough start. They're just not coming the way anyone expected.

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic was released on personal recognizance bail Tuesday after pleading not guilty to assaulting his wife.

Boston Bruins (13-1-3, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (12-5-1, second in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (8-7-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (8-6-3, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (9-7-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (8-8-2, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Coyotes -118, Blues -102; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Winnipeg Jets (10-5-2, third in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Lightning -127, Jets +108; over/under is 6.

Vancouver Canucks (13-5-1, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (11-6, second in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Avalanche -168, Canucks +143; over/under is 6.

Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (9-4-2, third in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Capitals -127, Sabres +107; over/under is 6.