Hockey

Auston Matthews' quest for his 70th goal of the season prompts a look back at key scoring milestones in Toronto Maple Leafs history, from Ace Bailey's first scoring title to Darryl Sittler's record-breaking game.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. Revival might be the best word to describe what he has done.

Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-5, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (43-27-11, fourth in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m.

Anaheim Ducks (26-50-5, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-28-8, third in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (33-35-13, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (39-32-10, sixth in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (46-25-10, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-29-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Lightning -130, Maple Leafs +109; over/under is 6.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Tyler Myers had a goal an an assist, Thatcher Demko stopped 39 shots in his return from a knee injury and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Pacific Division title.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have won their division for the first time in more than a decade. And while they have higher ambitions for the post-season, the players know the feat is a major one. “It's cool," said forward J.T. Miller.

VANCOUVER — Head coach Rick Tocchet wanted to get his star goalie ample work in his return from injury.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brayden McNabb, Michael Amadio and Nicolas Roy scored, and the Vegas Golden Knights moved into third place in the Pacific Division after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Tuesday night.