NHL

The Dallas Stars continue their push towards the playoffs on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the Florida Panthers to Dallas for a critical Central Division showdown.

The New York Islanders try to run their winning streak to five games Friday night when they host the rivalry contest with the New York Rangers.

The Vegas Golden Knights are trying to stop their recent skid Friday night when they host the Arizona Coyotes in Las Vegas.

The Washington Capitals try to keep pace atop the East Division when they welcome the inconsistent Boston Bruins to Capital One Arena on Thursday evening.

The red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs try to extend their lead in the North Division on Wednesday night when they host the recently-surging Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena.

The Colorado Avalanche are hoping to keep their 12-game point streak going Friday night when they host the slumping St. Louis Blues in Denver.

The Winnipeg Jets try to close the gap in the North Division when they welcome the division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs to Bell MTS Place for a critical contest Friday night.

The New York Islanders search for their first win of the season over the Washington Capitals when the two teams face off Thursday on Long Island in a battle of East Division contenders.

The Tampa Bay Lightning look to shake off their longest losing streak of the season as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night at Amalie Arena.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to build off the momentum of Saturday’s comeback win in a rematch with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena.