National Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers (17-8-5, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (19-8-3, second in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado into a matchup against Philadelphia.

Tampa Bay Lightning (14-11-3, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (15-9-5, second in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jonathan Huberdeau and Florida take on Tampa Bay.

Boston Bruins (20-5-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (22-5-5, first in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Calgary Flames (16-12-4, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (18-10-4, second in the Pacific Division) Glendale, Arizona; Tuesday, 9 p.m.

DENVER — The Calgary Flames have traded controversy for good fortune and turned their season around. They even found a way to beat the Colorado Avalanche.

TAMPA, Fla. — Semyon Varlamov stopped 31 shots, Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Monday night.

OTTAWA — Wins haven’t come easily or often for the Ottawa Senators this season, but Monday night they found a way to beat one of the top teams in the league.

TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Islanders showed they have more than just a strong defence . Semyon Varlamov stopped 31 shots, Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Monday night.

WASHINGTON — Because the Washington Capitals don't lose very often, they'll try to take something from a letdown game against the Columbus Blue Jackets rather than just burning the video.

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry and Buffalo Sabres centre Jack Eichel have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.