Pro Hockey Talk

Jonathon Drouin and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders (10-6-2) in their fourth straight win, and Tony DeAngelo had two assists. David Rittich stopped 27 shots — including all 16 after the first period. … [Read more...] about Matthew Schaefer scores in overtime, gives Islanders 3-2 win over Mammoth

The team announced Saturday that Hughes had the operation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Hughes’ expected return-to-play timeline is eight weeks, and he’ll be reevaluated at the six-week mark. … [Read more...] about Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes out two months after finger surgery

Luostarinen will be listed as week to week, but the already-shorthanded Panthers don't seem to have a concrete timeline in mind for his return. … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Eetu Luostarinen will miss time because of a barbecue mishap, adding to team’s injury woes

Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL's top goalie, had been trying to play through a knee injury, and the timing is right to get it taken care of. … [Read more...] about Jets goalie Hellebuyck to undergo arthroscopic procedure on his knee and miss 4 to 6 weeks

Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick to tie Brett Hull for fourth in NHL history and added an assist as he moved past Joe Sakic into 10th on the points list. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin has 33rd hat trick, assist in Montreal romp, moves to No. 10 on points list