National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Allen made 36 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Allen made several big stops in net for the Canadiens, guiding Montreal to its second straight win.

EDMONTON — Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O'Ree, the NHL's first Black player O'Ree is scheduled to be in attendance when the stamp is unveiled Saturday in Edmonton as part of the NHL Heritage Classic festivities.

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence from the team after his wife had a seizure. The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.

NEW YORK — Detroit right-winger Alex DeBrincat, Colorado goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and Florida centre Sam Reinhart have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg coach Rick Bowness is taking a leave of absence after his wife had a seizure, the Jets said Monday. Judy Bowness remains in a hospital for testing after having a seizure on Sunday night, the team said.

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss six to eight weeks after being injured in the team’s game over the weekend against the New York Rangers.

Colorado Avalanche (5-0, first in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (2-1-1, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (3-3, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (2-2-2, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (3-1-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (6-0, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 11 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (1-4-1, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (5-1, second in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 8:15 p.m.