NHL NEWS MARCH 30 – KINGS, CANUCKS TO MEET IN FIRST PRESEASON GAMES PLAYED IN CHINA

NHL NEWS MARCH 30 –  The Kings and Canucks will face off in the first-ever preseason games played in China as part of the 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G. Packaging, the League announced Wednesday jointly with the NHLPA and Bloomage International. The preseason games between the Kings and Canucks will be played on Thursday, Sept. 21at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai and on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Huaxi LIVE Wukesong’s Le Sports Center in Beijing.

“The 2017 NHL China Games presented by O.R.G. Packaging represent the formal launch of what we hope will be a long and successful collaboration between our League, our teams and our partners in accelerating the development of hockey in China. We look forward to our first games in China and to a variety of initiatives that will inspire generations of Chinese players and fans to enjoy our sport. We recognize the importance of helping China build a strong national hockey program and are committed to supporting that priority in every way possible.” –  Commissioner Gary Bettman

NHL NEWS MARCH 30 AND OTHER MUSINGS

• Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane (34-50—84) reached the 50-assist mark for the second straight season and fourth time in his NHL career, taking sole possession of second in the race for the Art Ross Trophy
• Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa scored the 524th goal of his NHL career to tie Bryan Trottier for 34th on the all-time list
• Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau (2-8—10 in 6 GP) and Blues forward Jaden Schwartz (4-3—7 in 5 GP) extended their point streaks
• Kings forward Trevor Lewis scored while skating in his 500th NHL game
• The list of players protected and made available by each NHL team for the Expansion Draft will be released to the public.

WEDNESDAY’S NHL RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
Chicago 5, PITTSBURGH 1
Los Angeles 4, CALGARY 1
Washington 5, COLORADO 3
St. Louis 3, ARIZONA 1

THURSDAY’S NHL ACTION
All Times Eastern
NY Islanders @ Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Columbus @ Carolina, 7 p.m.
Dallas @ Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Florida @ Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Detroit @ Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto @ Nashville, 8 p.m.
Ottawa @ Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Anaheim @ Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
San Jose @ Edmonton, 9 p.m.