National Hockey

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes say goaltender Petr Mrazek is recovering from surgery on his right thumb. The team announced the surgery Wednesday. He was knocked out of Saturday's win against Dallas and hasn't played since.

CALGARY — Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada's men's Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday the St.

Paul Maurice is cheering for only one thing when he watches two North Division rivals hit the ice from his couch.

Dallas Stars (5-1-1, third in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-4-3, fifth in the Central Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (1-8-1, seventh in the North Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (7-1-2, first in the North Division) Montreal; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ottawa visits Montreal looking to end its six-game road losing streak.

Nashville Predators (4-5-0, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (5-0-1, second in the Central Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nashville visits Florida looking to end its four-game road skid.

Carolina Hurricanes (6-1-0, first in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (3-4-4, sixth in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (6-5-0, third in the West Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (7-3-1, second in the West Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado hosts Minnesota trying to extend its four-game home winning streak.

Washington Capitals (6-1-3, second in the East Division) vs. New York Rangers (3-4-2, eighth in the East Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Division foes New York and Washington square off.

Calgary Flames (4-4-1, sixth in the North Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (6-3-1, third in the North Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m.