National Hockey

Los Angeles Kings (5-10-1, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (8-5-3, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Montreal and Los Angeles face off in an out-of-conference matchup.

Chicago Blackhawks (5-7-3, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (9-6-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (5-10-1, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (9-5-2, fifth in the Pacific Division) Glendale, Arizona; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes host the Minnesota Wild.

Philadelphia Flyers (8-5-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (6-7-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (9-5-2, third in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m.

Nashville Predators (9-5-2, second in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (6-10-1, seventh in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nashville travels to San Jose in Western Conference action.

St. Louis Blues (11-3-3, first in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (10-7-2, second in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: St. Louis comes into a matchup with Calgary as winners of six games in a row.

Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-3, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (12-2-3, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (9-6-1, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (5-9-1, seventh in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m.

EDMONTON — It was one of the rare games this season that the Edmonton Oilers didn't need their top line in full force to earn a win.