National Hockey

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharks' leading scorer Timo Meier scored twice, James Reimer made 32 saves and San Jose defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Tuesday night.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winning power-play goal with 14.4 seconds left, capping a furious comeback for the Florida Panthers to beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Tuesday night.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for five games for biting Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk last weekend.

Kings forward Brendan Lemieux will be punished for biting another player. The NHL announced on Tuesday that Lemieux has been suspended for five games after biting Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk.

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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy has been placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol. Cassidy is the first Bruins player or coach to be added to the protocol this season and will miss Boston's game Tuesday night against Detroit.

OTTAWA — The month of November is one the Ottawa Senators would like to forget, but chances are it’s going to impact them the rest of the season.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs goalie Petr Mrazek is inching closer to a return from injury. And because of the team's outstanding play in his absence, he hasn't felt any need to rush back.

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Cody Ceci has been placed in COVID-19 protocol. The team said it cancelled practice Tuesday for "precautionary reasons." The Oilers were not the only team with a member entering COVID-19 protocol.

CALGARY — Mikeal Backlund wasn't happy with himself after his penalty in the third period cost his Calgary Flames the lead, but he made up for it.