National Hockey

NEW YORK — The NHL will use a revamped format for its skills competition during the all-star weekend in February at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. The league said 12 all-stars will compete for points in eight different events.

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis had one main message for his forwards amid some offensive slumps: get on the inside.

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen said he had added incentive for his big game Monday night after taking offence to comments from the dad of one of his teammates concerning his off-season work ethic.

Arizona Coyotes (13-12-2, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (11-12-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Penguins -190, Coyotes +159; over/under is 6.

Toronto Maple Leafs (14-6-5, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (19-6-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (12-14-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (17-9-2, first in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche host the Buffalo Sabres.

Detroit Red Wings (14-9-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (13-13-1, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Blues -126, Red Wings +106; over/under is 6.

Calgary Flames (11-14-3, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (19-5-5, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Boston Bruins (18-5-3, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-11-1, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (10-17, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (13-7-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.