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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights signed Northeastern University goalie Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract Thursday. The 21-year-old Whitehead was 13-17-3 with a 2.74 goals against average and .

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers knows he’s on the verge of a career-high season for points, but a big celebration isn’t around the corner.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday.

The Philadelphia Flyers fired coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020.

The Philadelphia Flyers fired coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020.

Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (30-36-6, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (34-26-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (43-20-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (34-32-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (31-32-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had two goals and one assist, Thatcher Demko finished with 26 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night. Aatu Raty, Derek Forbort and Teddy Blueger also scored for Vancouver.