Hockey

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks could be without Elias Pettersson as they make a final, desperate push for a playoff spot.

Rogers' move to extend its hold on NHL rights signals a schematic play to control the future of hockey broadcasting in Canada, with one professor arguing the company is now the industry's "gatekeeper." The reported 12-year deal is worth US$7.

NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares and St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s three stars of the month.

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto.

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours' drive southwest of Toronto.

Colorado Avalanche (45-26-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (41-28-6, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (35-32-7, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Calgary Flames (35-26-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (33-29-12, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Hockey Club -181, Flames +151; over/under is 5.

Nashville Predators (27-39-8, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -185, Predators +154; over/under is 5.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.