National Hockey

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mika Zibanejad scored two goals, Chris Kreider added a goal and an assist and the New York Rangers skated to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday afternoon.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will return from back surgery and start Friday night’s game at the Carolina Hurricanes. Coach Jon Cooper announced the decision following the team’s morning skate.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say they have placed defenceman Carson Soucy on long-term injured reserve and forward Pius Suter on injured reserve retroactively. Soucy, 29, hasn't played since Nov.

CHICAGO (AP) — Corey Perry is a healthy scratch for Chicago's game against Toronto on Friday, and Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson is declining to provide any update on the forward's status with the team.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has returned to the team and will be behind the bench for Friday's road game against the Florida Panthers. Bowness took a leave of absence a month ago after his wife had a seizure.

Arizona Coyotes (8-9-2, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (14-4-2, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m.

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall will have right knee surgery, likely sidelining the 2018 NHL MVP for the rest of the season. The team placed Hall and forward Andreas Athanasiou on injured reserve on Thursday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman John Klingberg on long-term injured reserve Thursday and recalled forward Alex Steeves from their American Hockey League affiliate.

Calgary Flames (7-9-3, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (12-4-2, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

New York Islanders (7-6-5, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (8-7, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7:30 p.m.