National Hockey

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks' penalty kill has been able to keep opponents in check. They can score goals as well as they can prevent them, a knack they showed against the Columbus Blue Jackets to bolster Anaheim's playoff chances.

LAS VEGAS — Prior to Monday's trade deadline, Vegas fans were hoping to pry two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators. After Friday night, they probably can't wait to see him leave town.

VANCOUVER — The Canucks couldn't quite spoil Mike Fisher's coming-out-of-retirement party. Fisher scored in his first game back with Nashville, as the Central Division-leading Predators defeated Vancouver 4-3 in overtime on Friday night.

CALGARY — Henrik Lundqvist accomplished something on Friday that hadn't been done by a New York Rangers goaltender in over 55 years ago.

DENVER — It seems nothing can stop Nathan MacKinnon during what's been a career year. Not a shoulder injury that cost him eight games, and certainly not the Minnesota Wild.

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine's accurate shooting has caught the attention of his opponents in the NHL, but it's actually the 19-year-old's feet that are capturing the attention of his teammates on the Winnipeg Jets.

RALEIGH, N.C. — With just over a month left in the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes are forcing their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

NEW YORK — Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty left during the third period of Friday night's 6-3 win over the New York Islanders with a lower-body injury.

NEW YORK — The Islanders are stumbling hard at the wrong time of the season for a team with eyes on a post-season berth.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Shortly before he walked outside Friday at Navy's Memorial Stadium, Mike Babcock said: "Hang on to your hat.