Hockey

Dallas Stars (31-17-1, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-4, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars square off in Western Conference play.

Colorado Avalanche (29-20-2, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (21-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (34-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (24-20-5, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (24-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-5, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (26-19-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

NEW YORK (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday.

WINNIPEG — Some were starting to whisper about a ‘Comrie Curse.’ Winnipeg Jets backup goalie Eric Comrie just could not buy a win in his previous eight outings (0-7-1).

CHICAGO (AP) — Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek and Frederick Gaudreau scored to help the Minnesota Wild top the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night. Matt Boldy had three assists for Minnesota in the opener of a five-game trip.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi had two goals and two assists, Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Sunday.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. Just a few months ago, the Senators struggled to bounce back when trailing or tied late in games.