National Hockey

The victim of one of junior hockey's most notorious on-ice brawls is still grappling with fighting's place in the game — even as the league where he played moves to further eliminate the practice. Dr.

New York Islanders (37-27-8, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (22-41-7, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (35-26-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (38-19-14, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Stars -162, Penguins +138; over/under is 6.

New Jersey Devils (45-18-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (33-31-6, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m.

Arizona Coyotes (27-33-11, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (41-23-6, third in the Central Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m.

EDMONTON — It seems like Connor McDavid can’t go a game without setting a new standard. McDavid hit the 60-goal mark with his second of the night 1:31 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers took a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his 60th goal of the season with his second of the game 1:31 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday night.

DENVER (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn't even aware of reaching yet another milestone. He's simply locked in on helping the Pittsburgh Penguins make a 17th straight postseason appearance.

VANCOUVER — There's little Quinn Hughes does on the ice that shocks his Vancouver Canucks teammates anymore. At 23 years old, the American defenceman has already smashed records, and he appears poised to continue elevating his game.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Carl Berglund to a two-year entry level contract. The 23-year-old had 12 goals and 15 assists in 36 games in his senior NCAA season at UMass Lowell.