Columbus Blue Jackets

(AP) — Highlighting tonight's nine-game NHL slate are the top team in the West and a deadline-day seller still battling for a playoff spot. The Minnesota Wild climbed back atop the Western Conference standings with a 3-1 decision over San Jose Sunday...

(AP) — Marcus Johansson had two goals and an assist to help Washington beat the New York Rangers 4-1 in Kevin Shattenkirk's first game with the Capitals. Brett Connolly and Nicklas Backstrom also scored. Braden Holtby stopped 29 shots as the NHL-best Capitals gave Barry Trotz his 700th career victory...

(AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets currently own the fourth-longest winning streak in NHL history, but they are looking up at the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Metropolitan Division standings. Sidney Crosby notched his league-high 26th goal and Carl Hagelin provided the tiebreaking tally with 4:15 remaining to lead the Pens past Carolina, 3-2...