Hockey

Dylan Larkin has plenty of experience with Swedes. The Detroit Red Wings captain has suited up alongside the likes of Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall and Gustav Nyquist in the past, while rising star Lucas Raymond now plays on his line.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres will be without Tage Thompson for a month if not longer after their top center had a shot go off his left wrist.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers recalled three players from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday and placed two roster players on long-term injured reserve.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday.

Detroit Red Wings (8-5-2, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (6-7, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Thursday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division foes meet when the Ottawa Senators take on the Detroit Red Wings.

Arizona Coyotes (7-6-2, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-8-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (6-6-4, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-8, seventh in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning, on a three-game losing streak, play the Chicago Blackhawks.

Anaheim Ducks (9-6, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (9-5, second in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Avalanche -300, Ducks +235; over/under is 6.

New Jersey Devils (7-6-1, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (8-6, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (8-5-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (2-13-1, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.