National Hockey League

Avalanche star Cale Makar exits game with injury vs. Kraken

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar left Tuesday night's win over the Kraken after he "tweaked something," head coach Jared Bednar said.

Wild's Kirill Kaprizov briefly exits after being hit by puck

Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov was struck in the mouth by an errant puck and left in the second period of Tuesday night's game against the Kings but returned in the third.

Blues' Holloway to hospital after being hit in neck by puck

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck late in the first period Tuesday night and departed on a stretcher before being taken to a hospital for observation.

Lightning F Brayden Point (lower body) out Tuesday vs. Blues

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the host St. Louis Blues due to a lower-body injury.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews day-to-day with upper-body injury

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bruins, is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Bruins sign forward Tyler Johnson for help on offense

The Boston Bruins have signed forward Tyler Johnson to a contract that will pay him $775,000 for this season.

Sharks' No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini set to return Tuesday

Sharks' No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini, who hasn't played since sustaining a lower-body injury in his NHL debut, returned against the Blue Jackets.