Hockey

The NHL this week completed an investigation into the sports wagering activities of unsigned Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto, which led to a 41-game suspension . It is among the longest bans in hockey history for off-ice actions.

The NHL suspended Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto for 41 games on Thursday, making the 22-year-old American the first modern-day hockey player banned for sports gambling.

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for "activities relating to sports wagering," the league announced Thursday. The NHL said in a statement it found no evidence Pinto made any bets on its games.

Zack Kassian announced his retirement Thursday following a 12-year career in the National Hockey League.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St.

Chicago Blackhawks (2-5, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (7-0, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (3-2-1, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (3-3, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings meet in Western Conference play.

Buffalo Sabres (3-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (3-2-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Connor McMichael scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Hunter Shepard made 18 saves in his NHL debut as the Washington Capitals rallied for a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights have picked up where they left off, the Boston Bruins are figuring out their game after an early playoff exit last spring and the Colorado Avalanche are winning while not yet playing their best