National Hockey

NEW YORK — Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenceman Kris Letang in the neck. The NHL announced the fine Saturday.

TORONTO — Canadian pro gaming team SetToDestroyX has signed top NHL gamer Nick (HeadShotPro) Myers.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's been a magical first season for the Vegas Golden Knights, who already have won more games than any first-year team in NHL history. However, the Western Conference leaders didn't look very dominant Friday night.

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin had two goals and two assists, Phil Kessel added two goals and an assist, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Friday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The San Jose Sharks took advantage of its power plays and a Columbus scoring slump to get a needed win.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins spent the first three months of the regular season looking tired, lethargic, blah.

RALEIGH, N.C. — After two months of struggles, Darren Helm finally had the breakout game he's been seeking. Helm had a goal and two assists, Petr Mrazek stopped 36 shots, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Friday night.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The NHL suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson two games for cross checking Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck in the face.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Nikita Scherbak from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday. Scherbak, a 2014 first round draft pick, has seven goals and 30 points in 24 AHL games this season.

BROSSARD, Que. — If fans are confused about what constitutes goaltender interference in the NHL, well so are the players.