National Hockey

OTTAWA — Adam Gaudette says he owes goalie coach Ian Clark for his shootout skills. The Canucks centre scored the first shootout goal of his career on Wednesday to lift the Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

NEW YORK — Mika Zibanejad had three goals and three assists in New York’s seven-goal second period, and the Rangers beat the Philadelphia Flyers 9-0 Wednesday night.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Firing Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger on Wednesday represents just the beginning of what could become Kevyn Adams’ major overhaul of an overpriced, underperforming team in the midst of a 12-game skid.

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild defenceman Carson Soucy for one game for charging Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland. The league’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspension Wednesday. Soucy will forfeit $23,706.

New York Islanders captain Anders Lee is out for the rest of the season with a right knee injury that requires surgery. General manager Lou Lamoriello said Wednesday that Lee is set for surgery later this week to repair a torn ACL.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have claimed winger Jimmy Vesey off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old Vesey has five goals and two assists in 30 games with Toronto this season.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have claimed goaltender Anton Forsberg off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.

Chicago Blackhawks (14-11-5, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (20-6-2, first in the Central Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Dallas Stars (9-9-7, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (9-17-4, eighth in the Central Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Boston Bruins (15-8-4, fourth in the East Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (6-18-4, eighth in the East Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo aims to stop its 12-game skid with a victory over Boston.