National Hockey

Boston Bruins (11-3-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-7-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto aims to stop its three-game skid with a victory over Boston.

Montreal Canadiens (10-5-3, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (14-2-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (10-5-3, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (7-10-1, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Friday, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-8-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

VANCOUVER — The Dallas Stars have found themselves again. Tyler Seguin scored a goal and added an assist as Dallas defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 Thursday night for their sixth win in seven NHL games.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Tomas Hertl scored twice in the San Jose Sharks’ victory, then wasn’t around to celebrate. After the star centre a third-period blow to the right knee, his status remains unclear.

TAMPA, Fla. — Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists, Steven Stamkos scored his 399th career goal and added two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the New York Rangers 9-3 on Thursday night. Tampa Bay’s nine goals tied a team record.

EDMONTON — Career nights have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sitting 1-2 in league scoring.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Bruce Boudreau knows the reality of returning from a West Coast swing and warned his Minnesota Wild about a letdown following their 2-2 trip.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Carolina Hurricanes have put their losing streak behind them. The Buffalo Sabres can’t find a way out of theirs.