National Hockey

Washington Capitals (20-4-5, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (11-15-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (13-10-5, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (13-12-4, sixth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jack Eichel and Buffalo take on Calgary.

Ottawa Senators (11-16-1, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (17-9-3, first in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 9 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (18-5-6, first in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (14-9-4, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Western Conference-leading St.

Winnipeg Jets (17-10-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (15-11-3, fourth in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas aims to break its four-game losing streak with a win against Winnipeg.

Minnesota Wild (13-11-4, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (13-9-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Washington defenceman Radko Gudas.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated forward Mitch Marner from injured reserve ahead of their game tonight against visiting Colorado. Marner has been out since suffering a high-ankle sprain in a 4-3 shootout loss on Nov.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have claimed centre Nick Shore off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shore had two goals and one assist in 21 games for the Leafs this season.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have claimed centre Nick Shore off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shore had two goals and one assist in 21 games for the Leafs this season.