National Hockey

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — With Connor McDavid out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers are putting on a brave face and embracing the opportunity for other players to step up.

The NHL has rescinded its ban on players using stick tape to support social causes, including rainbow-coloured Pride tape.

NEW YORK — The NHL has upheld its four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson for charging.

New Jersey Devils (2-1-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (3-1-1, third in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7:15 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -217, Canadiens +178; over/under is 6.

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.