National Hockey

LOS ANGELES — Winnipeg is tied for the most goals scored in March, but the Jets are also proving that they are just as tough in close games. The Jets won their third straight one-goal game, edging the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — After an up-and-down second season together, the top line for the Vegas Golden Knights is starting to click again when it really counts.

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his 36th goal of the season and the Tampa Bay Lightning clinched the Presidents' Trophy with a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

CHICAGO — All it took was 16 extra seconds and one fancy passing sequence with Bo Horvat and Alexander Edler. Vancouver is headed home with a little momentum after a pair of solid performances on the road.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning earned one trophy on Monday night. Starting next month, they'll be one of the favourites in the chase for the Stanley Cup.

Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has earned reinstatement from the NHL as he enters the follow-up phase of the league's substance abuse program. The league announced Monday that Watson had been returned to available status.

CALGARY — Their first practice after securing an NHL playoff berth was remarkably ordinary for the Calgary Flames.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Joe Snively cheered for the Washington Capitals growing up and played his youth hockey at their practice facility as part of the Little Caps program. Soon, he could be playing for the big Capitals.

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid are the NHL's three stars of the week.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is convinced adversity can be a good thing. His team is dealing with plenty of it at the moment.