Hockey

Florida Panthers (34-21-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (20-29-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the Florida Panthers in a non-conference matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes (33-20-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (26-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (25-24-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (23-27-5, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (35-20-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (27-24-7, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins look to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Chicago Blackhawks (17-33-7, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (25-24-9, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Dallas Stars (37-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (27-22-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Calgary Flames (27-21-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (38-11-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

CALGARY — Life is good these days for Calgary Flames journeyman defenceman Joel Hanley.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton O

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton O