National Hockey League

Blues' Dylan Holloway avoids serious neck injury after struck by puck

Blues forward Dylan Holloway was back at the team's practice facility Wednesday and appeared to escape serious injury a day after being struck in the neck by a puck and leaving the ice on a stretcher against the Lightning.

Oilers star Connor McDavid set for return from ankle injury

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is ready to return to the lineup against the Golden Knights after beating his initial two to three Tweek timeline for an ankle injury.

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.

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.