National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Eichel lost nearly an entire season of his NHL career due to a stalemate over how to treat a neck injury. The deposed and now former Buffalo Sabres captain has finally gained some clarity — and control — over his future.

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jack Eichel, their former captain and face of the franchise, to the Vegas Golden Knights.

New Jersey Devils (4-3-1, fifth in the Metropolitan) vs. Los Angeles Kings (4-5-1, fourth in the Pacific) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -120, Devils -101; over/under is 5.

Arizona Coyotes (0-9-1, eighth in the Central) vs. Anaheim Ducks (4-4-3, fifth in the Pacific) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -139, Coyotes +116; over/under is 5.

New York Rangers (6-2-2, second in the Metropolitan) vs. Edmonton Oilers (8-1-0, first in the Pacific) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (6-1-1, first in the Central) vs. San Jose Sharks (6-3-0, third in the Pacific) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Sharks +110, Blues -132; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The St.

DENVER (AP) — Jake Bean can't quite believe it. Not that he found himself so wide open in overtime, but what Cole Sillinger is accomplishing at such a young age. “He’s incredible,” Bean said. “I can’t believe he’s 18 years old. It’s special.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After winning only one of their first seven games, the Los Angeles Kings are starting to find their stride despite being without a couple of key players.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jesper Fast and Martin Necas scored 3:09 apart in the third period, and the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes topped the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday night.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers' hot start has them hitting impressive team and individual marks.