National Hockey

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Rodion Amirov to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old had nine goals and four assists in 39 games with Ufa Salavat Yulayev of Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League this past season.

Toronto Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews will miss Thursday night's game against the visiting Winnipeg Jets with an injury and is listed as day-to-day.

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Nearly six months before the opening of their new arena, the New York Islanders are reporting they have nearly sold out of season tickets for the first season in their new home.

San Jose Sharks (18-20-4, sixth in the West Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (25-13-3, third in the West Division) St. Paul, Minnesota; Friday, 8 p.m.

Calgary Flames (19-21-3, fifth in the North Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (18-13-9, fourth in the North Division) Montreal; Friday, 6 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (29-11-2, second in the West Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (14-23-7, eighth in the West Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 10 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (26-14-3, second in the North Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (28-11-4, first in the North Division) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -167, Jets +141; over/under is 5.

Los Angeles Kings (16-20-6, seventh in the West Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (30-9-4, first in the West Division) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m.

Edmonton Oilers (25-15-2, third in the North Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-18-3, sixth in the North Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Friday, 9 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Marc-Andre Fleury had not received much help lately as he continued his climb up the record books, with the Vegas Golden Knights providing 10 goals of support in his previous seven starts.