Hockey

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have recalled defenceman Arber Xhekaj from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket, the NHL team announced Monday. Xhekaj had been with the AHL club since being activated off injured reserve Dec. 4.

EDMONTON — After Corey Perry was released by the Chicago Blackhawks in November, there were a number of NHL teams who were interested in the veteran forward.

Patrice Bergeron spending every Friday on the ice with a group of friends and former NHL players in the Boston area sparked some online chatter last week that the former Bruins captain might be planning a dramatic return.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers agreed to terms Monday with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the season, adding the veteran winger to the hottest team in the NHL nearly two months since the Chicago Blackhawks terminated his

NEW YORK — Minnesota left-wing Kirill Kaprizov, Boston right-wing David Pastrnak and Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

TORONTO — As Danesh Mohiuddin stepped on to Toronto's subway to take his daughter to daycare, he did a double take. The Stanley Cup and former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle were on the same TTC car as him.

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle.

Patrice Bergeron understands how the rumour started. The former Bruins captain spends every Friday on the ice with a group of friends and fellow ex-NHLers in the Boston area.

Tampa Bay Lightning (24-18-5, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (25-16-6, second in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (20-22-4, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (15-30-1, seventh in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.