EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Zach Werenski from injured reserve Friday.He missed the past two games with a quad contusion suffered in the Oct. 12 season opener, a 4-2 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.Werenski, 26, is in his eighth season with the Blue Jackets, who drafted him eighth overall in 2015.He has recorded 245 points (79…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsANAHEIM, Calif. -- Leo Carlsson scored a goal in the third period while making an impressive NHL debut in the Anaheim Ducks' 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.Joe Pavelski had a goal and an assist for the Stars, and Miro Heiskanen got credit for the tiebreaking goal with 13:13 to play when Ducks defenseman Cam…

EmailPrintThe Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on injured reserve Thursday and recalled defenseman Hardy Haman Aktell from AHL affiliate Hershey.Lindgren sustained an upper-body injury during the team's morning skate Monday and missed that night's shootout win over the visiting Calgary Flames and Wednesday's loss to the host Ottawa Senators.The backup to Darcy Kuemper, Lindgren played and started in one…

EmailPrintBUFFALO, N.Y. -- Calgary Flames prospect Topi Ronni informed his Finnish Elite League team Thursday that he is under investigation for a rape allegation that occurred two years ago in his native Finland.In an announcement posted on its website, Tappara Tampere said Ronni is stepping away from team activities after receiving a court summons. The 19-year-old center was a minor…