National Hockey

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St.

Chicago Blackhawks (2-5, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (7-0, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (3-2-1, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (3-3, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings meet in Western Conference play.

Buffalo Sabres (3-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (3-2-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Connor McMichael scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Hunter Shepard made 18 saves in his NHL debut as the Washington Capitals rallied for a 6-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights have picked up where they left off, the Boston Bruins are figuring out their game after an early playoff exit last spring and the Colorado Avalanche are winning while not yet playing their best

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored with 5 seconds remaining in overtime and the Seattle Kraken snapped the Detroit Red Wings' five-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory on Tuesday night.

Jack Eichel had a plan this summer. The idea was simple — a little less would have to do.

Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-1, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (4-2, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (4-0-1, second in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Toronto Maple Leafs as winners of three games in a row.