National Hockey

LAS VEGAS — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews registered his 100th career NHL point in Las Vegas. The third-year sensation notched another milestone Thursday night on the famed Las Vegas Strip.

CHICAGO — According to the numbers, it sure seems Patrick Kane is at the top of his game. However, the star forward thinks he may be able to reach an even higher level.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The goal is looking awfully big when Vladimir Tarasenko is shooting. Jordan Binnington is making it look awfully small when he's in it. The combination has led the St. Louis Blues to their longest winning streak in 18 years.

NASHVILLE — Pekke Rinne and Viktor Arvidsson gave Nashville more of the same Thursday night. A little extra from newcomer Brian Boyle helped make the difference.

TAMPA, Fla. — When Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are piling up points, the Tampa Bay Lightning are tough to stop.

WINNIPEG — Semyon Varlamov was relieved to finally leave the ice with a good taste in his mouth.

DETROIT — Andreas Athanasiou got the Detroit Red Wings' offence going, and Jimmy Howard backed it up.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Platooning two goalies is working out just fine for coach Barry Trotz and the surprising New York Islanders.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida goalie James Reimer returned from a benching in his last start and rebounded for the Panthers in a big way Thursday.

Leaning on his crutches, just six days after reconstructive surgery on his right knee, Mikko Koivu was asked if he had concern about his ability to return to the Minnesota Wild next season at age 36.