Hockey

TORONTO — RJ Barrett got right to it as soon as he stepped in front of the cameras and microphones of a post-practice media scrum at the Toronto Raptors' training facility. "Let's get it out of the way. Ask it. Just ask it," said an upbeat Barrett.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mostly stuck to sports and avoided any talk of tariffs as he celebrated the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House on Monday.

NASHVILLE — Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green said forward Josh Norris will be out "a couple weeks" with a mid-body injury on Monday.

NEW YORK — New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, Buffalo Sabres centre Tage Thompson and Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson are the NHL's three stars of the week. Sorokin was named the first star Monday after posting a 3-0-0 record, 1.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled Artyom Levshunov from the minors, giving the No. 2 overall pick in last year's NHL draft a chance to practice with the team during the AHL's All-Star break.

New Jersey Devils (29-19-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (22-24-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (31-18-4, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (26-22-6, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (31-16-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (24-21-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-33-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Florida Panthers (32-19-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (34-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m.