Hockey

Boston Bruins (44-17-15, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (40-31-4, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (43-28-4, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Pittsburgh Penguins (34-30-11, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (36-28-10, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Florida Panthers (47-24-5, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (33-37-4, seventh in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (46-21-8, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (31-38-5, seventh in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (47-22-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (36-28-10, sixth in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (36-35-4, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (50-21-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Rangers -190, Devils +159; over/under is 6.

New York Islanders (33-27-15, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (25-38-12, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and Buffalo beat the Capitals 6-2 on Tuesday night to slow Washington’s late-season playoff push.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday night.