National Hockey

NEW YORK — Brad Marchand scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set at Madison Square Garden.

NEW YORK — Brad Marchand scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night in the opener of a two-game set at Madison Square Garden.

The NHL is taking another step forward in data, analytics, and puck and player tracking. The league has reached an agreement with Amazon Web Services to put all its video and data on the cloud.

VANCOUVER — Coach Travis Green knows his Vancouver Canucks aren't feeling their best coming off a disastrous road swing. After dropping five games in a row, that's no surprise.

PITTSBURGH — Ron Hextall, Pittsburgh Penguin. Yeah, it might take some getting used to.

TORONTO — While Ontario's sport minister says NHL teams could dine at certain restaurants not open to the public during the province's stay-at-home order, teams in Toronto haven't had meals outside their hotel this season.

NHL referees and linesmen are holding pre- and postgame meetings virtually, not eating meals with one another and taking all the necessary precautions to limit time spent together.

Columbus Blue Jackets (6-5-3, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (6-4-4, third in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (2-11-1, seventh in the North Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (7-4-1, fourth in the North Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (5-6-3, fifth in the West Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (8-1-1, first in the West Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Vegas comes into a matchup with Anaheim as winners of three consecutive games.