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Tampa Bay Lightning (27-19-5, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (21-17-12, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Islanders -121, Lightning +101; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Eastern Conference action. New York has a 12-6-7 record in …

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins rookie Matthew Poitras had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday, the team said. General manager Don Sweeney said the team’s medical staff recommended the procedure rather than have Poitras continue to play with an unstable shoulder and risk further damage. Team doctor Peter Asnis said the procedure was a success. Poitras is expected …

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tristan Jarry stopped 24 shots in his NHL-leading sixth shutout this season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Tuesday night. Bryan Rust, Jeff Carter and Kris Letang scored. Jarry improved to 5-0 against Winnipeg, with two of his 19 career shutouts. “We were on our heels a bit and (Winnipeg) pressed,” Rust …

Dallas Stars (31-13-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (25-15-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Maple Leafs -141, Stars +119; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars will attempt to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has a 25-15-8 …

TORONTO (AP) — Justin Bieber was one of the big stars of NHL All-Star Weekend, performing at a party he threw early in the week and actually getting on the ice prior to the 3-on-3 tournament Saturday. Bieber was one of four celebrity captains, along with fellow Canadians Michael Bublé, Will Arnett and Tate McRae. He took part in warmups …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings fired coach Todd McLellan on Friday and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season. “We want to thank Todd for his hard work and dedication to the organization,” vice president and general manager Rob Blake said in a statement. “He has done a tremendous job in moving …