Hockey

TORONTO (AP) — Cam Talbot made 30 saves as the Los Angeles Kings beat Toronto 4-1 on Tuesday night in a game in which Maple Leafs winger William Nylander extended his season-opening point streak to a franchise record nine games.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks banished the ghost of a tough loss last week for a Halloween night victory.

TORONTO — Cam Talbot just wanted a chance. He got one on the West Coast alongside his old coach — and his new team is enjoying the early returns.

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended four games by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Florida's Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens say forward Kirby Dach is expected to be ready for the start of the next NHL season after undergoing knee surgery.

Buffalo Sabres (4-5, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (4-4-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Arizona Coyotes (4-4, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (5-4, fourth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks host the Arizona Coyotes with a four winning streak intact.

St. Louis Blues (3-3-1, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (6-2, first in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Central Division foes meet when the Colorado Avalanche take on the St. Louis Blues.

Dallas Stars (5-1-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (2-6-1, seventh in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames take on the Dallas Stars as losers of five straight games.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault and Shea Theodore scored in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Monday night.