National Hockey

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have signed forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year extension worth a total of $31.5 million.

BROSSARD, Que. — Despite his team's recent string of defeats, Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien insists it isn't a lack of effort that is sinking his squad.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres’ list of injuries continues to grow, with defenceman Rasmus Dahlin out indefinitely with a concussion.

Philadelphia Flyers (12-7-5, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-9-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (11-11-4, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (11-9-3, fifth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Calgary Flames (11-12-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (11-10-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jack Eichel and Buffalo square off against Calgary.

Edmonton Oilers (16-7-3, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (13-8-2, fourth in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (14-9-1, third in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (13-11-1, fourth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (15-8-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (11-9-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (12-9-4, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (13-7-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m.