National Hockey

PITTSBURGH — It was a big night for two of the youngest Pittsburgh Penguins. The same can be said for a longtime NHL veteran, now formerly with the Ottawa Senators.

PHILADELPHIA — Taylor Hall answered a vicious check in the best possible way — by netting the tying goal that helped the Devils snap a four-game losing streak.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Even as an offensive-minded defenceman , earning a hat trick never really entered Justin Faulk's mind. That changed Tuesday night.

SEATTLE — The group looking to bring professional hockey to Seattle has taken the next step in the pursuit of an NHL franchise.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Elliott had abdominal surgery on Tuesday and will be out 5 to 6 weeks, general manager Ron Hextall said.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year contract extension. The American native has played in eight NHL games with Montreal this season with a .924 save percentage.

Shandor Alphonso never envisioned his hockey career taking him to officiating. He didn't have to look far to see it was possible.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes haven't had many nights like this one. Same for the Chicago Blackhawks, at least before this season.

EDMONTON — Offence wasn't an issue in Edmonton on Monday — for either team. Vincent Trocheck had three goals and Evgenii Dadonov added two as the Florida Panthers emerged with a 7-5 victory over the Oilers.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't let a late Tampa Bay rally affect their game plan Monday night. Instead they refocused to show they could compete with the top team in the Eastern Conference.