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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas had a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Thursday night to snap a season-high three-game losing streak.

OTTAWA — It was far from perfect but the Ottawa Senators will take points any way they can. Josh Norris scored his second goal of the game with 41.6 seconds remaining to give the Senators a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored his second goal in two games for the Canadiens to lead Montreal past the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night.

MONTREAL — Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored again to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Thursday night.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise's rebuilding project. Chicago has dropped four in a row to fall to an NHL-worst 8-16-2 on the season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff ruled out defenceman Rasmus Dahlin from playing against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night because of back spasms. Ruff did not provide a timeline of how long Dahlin might be sidelined.

Washington Capitals (17-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (16-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m.

Dallas Stars (16-9, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (17-7-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (13-10-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (17-4-4, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m.