Hockey

Florida Panthers (28-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (14-31-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (28-19-2, in the Central Division) vs. Boston Bruins (24-20-6, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (33-10-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (20-17-10, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m.

SAN JOSE, Calif.

NEW YORK (AP) — Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

CALGARY — Jakob Pelletier got bumped up to Calgary's No. 1 line on Thursday and immediately took full advantage.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter , helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers had a bad taste in their mouth after their last game against the Vancouver Canucks, but they enjoyed some revenge on Thursday with a 6-2 victory.

CALGARY — Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal, two assists, and was a plus-four on Thursday to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.