Hockey

LONDON, Ont. — More legal arguments are expected next week in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team as they prepare to face trial this spring.

Scott Oake tells stories for a living. From the Olympic Games to the Stanley Cup finals, the veteran sports broadcaster has witnessed crowning achievements and crushing disappointments. Emotion-packed moments that stick with fans and viewers.

TORONTO — Matthew Knies started to truly spread his wings in last spring's playoffs. The Maple Leafs forward stepped into the fray when Toronto defenceman Morgan Rielly got tangled up with Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak during a Game 5 scrum.

Carolina Hurricanes (28-16-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Dallas Stars (29-16-1, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Boston Bruins (23-19-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (26-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

San Jose Sharks (14-29-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (16-22-7, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche play the Winnipeg Jets in a matchup of Central Division opponents.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the first game back in their downtown arena since the catastrophic wildfires that devastated large parts of Los Angeles.

BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored a pair of third-period goals, stealing the spotlight from fellow Boston University product Macklin Celebrini in his first game back at the TD Garden as an NHLer, and leading the Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the San

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1 on Monday night, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.