National Hockey League

Columbus Blue Jackets deal David Jiricek to Minnesota Wild

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Jiricek, 21, the second blueliner taken in the 2022 NHL draft, will get a fresh start with the Minnesota Wild, who acquired the former sixth pick for defenseman Daemon Hunt, 22, and draft picks Saturday.

Predators trade Wedgewood to Avs in swap of backup goaltenders

Colorado and Nashville have traded backup goaltenders, with the Predators receiving Justus Annunen and the Avalanche picking up Scott Wedgewood.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews plans to return vs. Lightning

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, sidelined since Nov. 3 with an undisclosed injury, intends to return against the Lightning, he told reporters.

Capitals 'laugh off' Charlie Lindgren's own goal, rally to win

Charlie Lindgren called his own goal the "worst mistake" of his career, but the Capitals were able to rally past the Lightning for a 5-4 victory Wednesday night.

Jordan Binnington becomes Blues' all-time wins leader

Jordan Binnington stopped 31 shots for the 16th shutout of his career and set the St. Louis record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Sabres get Tage Thompson back from injury but lose to Wild

Sabres forward Tage Thompson returned from a five-game absence due to injury, but Buffalo lost 1-0 to the Wild.

Avalanche F Jonathan Drouin week-to-week with upper-body injury

Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday.