Hockey

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have placed star centre Elias Pettersson on the injured-reserve list. The club announced the move on Friday, saying it is retroactive to Dec. 23 and that goalie Arturs Silovs has been called up on an emergency basis.

DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar received some clarity from the league on why a whistle wasn't blown to stop a play with his goaltender Scott Wedgewood hurt and down on the ice. It doesn't mean the Colorado Avalanche coach fully agrees with what he heard.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 871 goals and needs 24 to set a new record.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Philippe Myers to a two-year contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of US850,000. The 27-year-old from Moncton, N.B.

Ottawa Senators (19-16-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (18-17-4, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -112, Blues -107; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Utah Hockey Club (17-15-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (23-13-1, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (14-20-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (26-9-3, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m.

New York Rangers (17-19-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (25-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 12 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (24-14-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (12-23-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 4 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (24-11-4, in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (23-13-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m.