National Hockey

SAGINAW, Mich. — The Flint Firebirds beat the Saginaw Spirit 7-1 Wednesday night for the second win in three games against their Michigan rivals.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss the NHL All-Star Game in Las Vegas on Saturday after entering the league's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday. Ovechkin was going to play in his eighth All-Star Game.

Morning nasal swabs, part of the daily routine for NHL players in recent months, are going away.

Morning nasal swabs have been routine for NHL players in recent months — and it's a regime many are eager to leave behind.

KENNEWICK, Wash.. - The Prince George Cougars shut out the Tri-City Americans 2-0 on Tuesday night. The Cougars (17-21-1-1) shut out the Americans (12-22-4-0) with goals from Caden Brown and Connor Bowie.

ST. CATHERINES, Ont. - The Mississauga Steelheads continued their dominance over their Niagara rivals, adding a 6-2 win to their record. The Steelheads (27-8-1-3) have only lost once to the IceDogs (10-21-1-1) in the last six meetings.

DENVER (AP) — Alex Galchenyuk was the only scorer in the shootout, and the Arizona Coyotes rallied to beat Colorado 3-2 on Tuesday night, snapping the Avalanche’s 18-game home winning streak.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros made 30 saves in the 100th win of his NHL career, leading the Nashville Predators to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. “It’s pretty cool,” Saros said.

DENVER (AP) — Alex Galchenyuk was the only scorer in the shootout, and the Arizona Coyotes rallied to beat Colorado 3-2 on Tuesday night, snapping the Avalanche’s 18-game home winning streak.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mark Stone, Jonathan Marchessault and Brett Howden each had a goal and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Tuesday night.