National Hockey

WASHINGTON — In his final season at the University of North Dakota, Brock Boeser took a high-level course on what life in the NHL would be like. He aced it.

CHICAGO — The Minnesota Wild overcame a shaky start for a timely victory against a division rival.

TORONTO — Ottawa coach Guy Boucher didn't think twice about going back with Craig Anderson in net against Toronto, one night after yanking him in an 8-2 loss to Chicago.

CHICAGO — Ryan Suter gave Minnesota the lead on a 4-on-4 early in the third period, Devan Dubnyk made 34 saves and the Wild held off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Wednesday night to end a two-game slide.

For almost two years, the Arizona Coyotes tried to trade Anthony Duclair. Now, the Chicago Blackhawks hope he's the right fit for them.

The league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning's top performers will be on full display when the city hosts NHL All-Star Weekend later this month.

TORONTO — Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan has been sidelined with another hand injury, and there is no timeline for his return.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley is OK with tempers flaring on his struggling team after forward Evander Kane and defenceman Justin Falk had to be separated following a brief shoving match during practice.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A funny thing happened when the offensively challenged Sabres left town for two weeks to make way for the world junior hockey championship.

OTTAWA — Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks had all their firepower on full display Tuesday night.