Hockey

The Calgary Flames have signed college free agent Sam Morton to a one-year contract. The deal for the 2024-25 season is US$950,000, the Flames announced Monday. The 24-year-old from Lafayette, Colo.

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov, Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Flyers star Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement Monday, ending a 15-year career that included NHL All-Star Game MVP honors.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have assigned prospect David Reinbacher to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket. The 19-year-old defenceman had a goal and 10 assists with Switzerland's Kloten HC over 35 games this season.

Winnipeg Jets (43-19-5, first in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (45-19-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Columbus Blue Jackets (23-34-11, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (34-28-6, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (38-19-9, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (34-26-8, third in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (28-34-4, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (40-14-15, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (43-20-5, second in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (36-29-3, fifth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the St.

Tampa Bay Lightning (36-25-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (36-24-7, fourth in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m.