The Predators lost 3-1 to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, thwarted by Thatcher Demko's 31 saves. They remain in seventh place in the Central Division, six points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks, and are 14 points out of the final wild card spot.

Kulich’s final faceoff of the night came with 18 seconds remaining and the Sabres clinging to a one-goal lead in a game they desperately needed. His opponent, J.T. Miller, entered the night with a 58.7-percent success rate in the circle. Kulich won the draw and, seconds later, cleared the puck out of the defensive zone.

Vancouver surrendered twof third-period goals by JJ Peterka and a poor Buffalo team playing in the second leg of a back-to-back.

The dust is still settling around the NHL following a massive blockbuster deal between the Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz each had two goals and an assist as the Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Friday night. Rookie Oskar Back also scored and Jake Oettinger made 26 saves for the Stars,

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The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an NHL Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center.

Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks could make a blockbuster trade including Dylan Cozens and Elias Pettersson, according to insider reports

The Nashville Predators visit the KeyBank Center on Friday for the first of two matchups with the Buffalo Sabres.

The Vancouver Canucks still have J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson on their team despite the trade rumors and speculation continuing to generate.

No. 2 Michigan State earned a road split with a 4-1 victory over No. 11 Ohio State on Friday at Value Center Arena in Columbus, Ohio.