Hockey

Frank Vatrano, who has 68 goals and 53 assists in 200 career games for the Ducks, has reached a three-year extension with the team through the 2027-28 season.

Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere, sidelined since Dec. 27 with an upper body injury, has been placed on injured reserve.

Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark, who has not played since Dec. 22, is considered week-to-week with an upper body injury.

The defending champion United States beat Czechia 4-1 to advance to the world junior hockey championship game against Finland.

Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.