Hockey

PITTSBURGH (AP) — An early mistake by Kris Letang put the Pittsburgh Penguins in the kind of hole they've struggled to dig out from at times during a wildly uneven season. Minutes later, the veteran defenseman atoned with a goal of his own.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Josh Norris score two goals and the Ottawa Senators beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Thursday night. Thomas Chabot and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa, which has won two of its last three games.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone could be out for an extended period with an injury that coach Bruce Cassidy said Thursday wasn't related to his surgically repaired back.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens claimed forward Colin White off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs (31-16-8, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (32-18-6, second in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Thursday, 10 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (25-27-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (18-27-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (26-24-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-18-2, third in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m.

Boston Bruins (34-12-11, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (26-25-5, sixth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Bruins -129, Flames +109; over/under is 5.

Winnipeg Jets (34-15-5, third in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-39-3, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Friday, 8:30 p.m.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Charlie McAvoy scored in overtime to lift Boston to a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night after the Bruins blew a three-goal lead.