National Hockey

Nashville Predators (28-14-4, second in the Central) vs. Dallas Stars (23-18-2, fifth in the Central) Dallas; Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (20-21-6, fifth in the Atlantic) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (15-22-8, seventh in the Metropolitan) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia and Detroit meet in Eastern Conference play.

TORONTO — Even after his linemate Auston Matthews left the game with a suspected head injury, Mitch Marner stayed hot to score in overtime and push the Toronto Maple Leafs to their 30th win and a season-high sixth in a row on Monday.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators know they weren’t at their best Monday night, but thankfully Matt Murray was.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Jeff Greenberg has interviewed with the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks for their GM opening, becoming the first known candidate for the job from outside professional hockey.

Columbus Blue Jackets (20-22-1, fifth in the Metropolitan) vs. Washington Capitals (25-13-9, fourth in the Metropolitan) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alex Ovechkin and Washington take on Columbus.

Pittsburgh Penguins (27-11-8, third in the Metropolitan) vs. Boston Bruins (26-14-3, fourth in the Atlantic) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired a longtime minor-league trainer in November after he was accused of sexual harassment. The alleged harassment by Rockford IceHogs trainer D.J.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes has been placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list after participating in the league's All-Star festivities in Las Vegas. The Devils announced the move on Sunday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — If any hockey executive is somehow still uncertain whether Claude Giroux can deliver on the biggest stages, the Philadelphia captain's MVP performance in the NHL All-Star Game demonstrated his skills under pressure one more time.