Hockey

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract Thursday. The 32-year-old McIlrath has two assists in 11 games this season.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights signed Northeastern University goalie Cameron Whitehead to a two-year, entry-level contract Thursday. The 21-year-old Whitehead was 13-17-3 with a 2.74 goals against average and .

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers knows he’s on the verge of a career-high season for points, but a big celebration isn’t around the corner.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have recalled goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, the NHL team announced Thursday.

The Philadelphia Flyers fired coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020.

The Philadelphia Flyers fired coach John Tortorella on Thursday with nine games left in another losing season for a franchise that hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020.

Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (30-36-6, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (34-26-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (32-29-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (43-20-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-42-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (34-32-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (31-32-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m.