Hockey

Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he's sticking around for the long term.

Jakob Chychrun in his first season with the Washington Capitals delivered them offense from their blue line that helped them become the top team in the NHL. Now, he's sticking around for the long term.

Matthew Tkachuk has not been on the ice for the Florida Panthers since early February, Aaron Ekblad is not eligible to play again until Game 3 of the first round of the postseason , and Brad Marchand still hasn't debuted with his new team since joini

New Jersey Devils (37-28-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-41-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (42-20-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (40-26-5, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -186, Wild +154; over/under is 5.

Vancouver Canucks (33-26-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (32-28-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (33-31-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (43-25-3, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Boston Bruins (30-33-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (30-32-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Detroit goaltender Petr Mrazek exited with an apparent lower body injury early in the first period in the Red Wings’ 5-1 victory over Utah Hockey Club on Monday night.

DALLAS (AP) — Jake Oettinger shut out his home-state team stopping 32 shots, Wyatt Johnston and Matt Duchene scored 58 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Dallas Stars blanked the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Monday night.