Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next year, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley Cup championships in 15 seasons.
Ryan Hartman of the Wild was suspended one game for interfering with Nikolai Ehlers of the Jets, which will cause him to miss the regular-season finale but make him available for the start of the playoffs.
Senators forward Claude Giroux joined an illustrious group with a pair of goals and an assist in a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes to reach 1,000 career NHL points.
Joe Pavelski notched his 1,000th career point with a second-period goal, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars thumped the Red Wings 6-1.
Matt Boldy was unable to resist a smile in the aftermath of his second hat trick in five games for the Wild, a young right wing and reluctant star trying to make sense of a remarkable hot streak.
Patrik Laine is out 2-4 weeks after straining a triceps muscle in practice, yet another blow to the last-place team in the NHL that has been hampered by injuries all season.
