National Hockey

Bill Peters has resigned as coach of the Calgary Flames amid allegations of racial slurs and physical abuse of players in previous jobs. General manager Brad Treliving on Friday announced he accepted Peters’ resignation.

Colorado Avalanche (14-8-2, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (10-9-5, sixth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit Chicago after the Blackhawks shut out Dallas 3-0.

New York Rangers (12-9-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (17-3-5, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Friday, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-4, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (10-10-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (12-10-4, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (11-10-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 4 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (10-13-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (13-12-1, sixth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Jose and Los Angeles square off in Western Conference play.

Detroit Red Wings (7-17-3, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (13-7-5, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Friday, 4 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (12-8-2, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (17-4-5, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: John Carlson and Washington square off against Tampa Bay.

St. Louis Blues (15-5-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (15-9-2, second in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues.

Winnipeg Jets (15-9-1, third in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (11-11-4, seventh in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Friday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks host the Winnipeg Jets.