Hockey

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Wayne Gretzky was so able to control hockey games from behind the net that the area became known as “Gretzky's office,” as he put up more assists than anyone else in NHL history has points.

Winnipeg Jets (42-16-4, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (27-27-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (26-32-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (22-32-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (30-23-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (38-21-3, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (27-26-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (27-22-11, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canucks -235, Ducks +192; over/under is 5.

San Jose Sharks (17-37-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (36-24-2, in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.

Boston Bruins (28-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (36-22-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the Boston Bruins in Eastern Conference play.

Montreal Canadiens (30-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (35-22-4, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Calgary Flames (29-23-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (40-19-2, in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Utah Hockey Club (27-25-9, in the Central Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (30-25-6, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings take on the Utah Hockey Club as losers of three in a row.