
Kris Letang had six assists -- including five in the second frame alone, becoming the first defenseman in NHL history with five points in a period -- as the Penguins toppled the Islanders 7-0 on Wednesday night.

Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, coach Pascal Vincent said Thursday.

Ethan Bear is back in the NHL following shoulder surgery after signing a two-year contract with the Washington Capitals.

Sabres top-line center Tage Thompson was placed on the team's non-roster list because of personal reasons