Evan Berofsky offers up this week's top waiver wire picks, including Bryan Rust, who scored a hat-trick Thursday and has been on fire since returning from a lower-body injury.
Simon Holmstrom had a goal and two assists, Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist, and the New York Islanders held on to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Thursday night.
Jack Hughes scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists and the Devils ended the Los Angeles Kings’ six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.
Michael Finewax suggests trade options for this week in the NHL, including Mackenzie Blackwood, who was traded to the Avalanche on Monday and will become their top netminder.
Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala scored, Darcy Kuemper made 19 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena.