National Hockey

Legendary defenceman Bobby Orr has blasted Sportsnet for firing Don Cherry. In an interview with Boston radio station WEEI on Thursday, Orr called the decision to sack his former Bruins coach "disgraceful.

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Alexander Kerfoot is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair facial dental fractures. The Leafs say Kerfoot originally sustained the injury Nov. 5 during a game against the Los Angeles Kings.

LOS ANGELES — Young forwards Alex Iafallo and Adrian Kempe did enough to help the Los Angeles Kings to consecutive wins. Iafallo scored 23 seconds into overtime and the Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues (12-3-4, first in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (6-8-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Western Conference-leading St.

Boston Bruins (11-3-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-7-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to stop its three-game skid with a victory over Boston.

Montreal Canadiens (10-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (14-2-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (10-5-3, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (7-10-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-8-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

VANCOUVER — The Dallas Stars have found themselves again. Tyler Seguin scored a goal and added an assist as Dallas defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Thursday night for their sixth win in seven NHL games.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Tomas Hertl scored twice in the San Jose Sharks’ victory, then wasn’t around to celebrate. After the star centre a third-period blow to the right knee, his status remains unclear.