Hockey

NEW YORK (AP) — Adin Hill made 40 saves in his return from an injury, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday night. Ivan Barbashev and Nicolas Roy each had a goal and an assist for Vegas.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikita Kucherov had three goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Tuesday night. Kucherov scored on a one-timer from the right circle late in the first period.

VANCOUVER — Rick Tocchet took over the Vancouver Canucks a year ago, with the team struggling to find wins and consistency in how it played.

TORONTO — Ilya Samsonov hasn't had a lot to smile about this season. The Maple Leafs goaltender struggled early and lost the No. 1 job in Toronto before enduring the embarrassment of being placed on waivers.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. General manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday that Hart had requested and been granted time away from the team.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils signed general manager Tom Fitzgerald to a multiyear contract extension Tuesday, also giving him the additional title of president of hockey operations.

Winnipeg Jets (30-11-4, first in the Central Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (23-14-8, third in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Arizona Coyotes (23-19-3, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Florida Panthers (28-14-4, second in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (27-14-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (20-15-11, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

New York Rangers (29-15-2, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (12-31-4, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.