National Hockey

Toronto Maple Leafs (21-7-6, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (11-16-5, seventh in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (19-12-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (19-11-2, fourth in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (8-21-4, eighth in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (16-16-2, fifth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Columbus Blue Jackets (10-21-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (20-14-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (24-11-1, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (9-22-4, eighth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Golden Knights -183, Ducks +156; over/under is 6.

Ottawa Senators (15-16-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (20-13-4, third in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (14-11-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (19-10-5, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Penguins -203, Red Wings +168; over/under is 6.

VANCOUVER — After a horrendous start to the season, the Vancouver Canucks are ending the year on a positive note.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillip Danault and Viktor Arvidsson each had a goal and two assists, Pheonix Copley made 21 saves to win his fifth straight start and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Tuesday night.

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 31st goal on a power play in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Tuesday night. Tyson Barrie, with his 100th career goal, also scored for Edmonton.