National Hockey

New York Rangers (35-19-9, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (26-33-5, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m.

San Jose Sharks (19-33-12, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (27-30-5, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Edmonton Oilers (35-22-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Boston Bruins (49-8-5, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Edmonton Oilers as winners of 10 games in a row.

Dallas Stars (34-17-13, first in the Central Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (32-26-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres play the Central Division-leading Dallas Stars.

Vegas Golden Knights (38-19-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (38-21-5, third in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (37-20-8, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (34-21-6, third in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (24-29-11, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (42-12-8, first in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (41-15-6, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (31-28-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s power-play goal 2:45 into overtime finished off a frantic rally as the Pittsburgh Penguins slipped by the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 on Tuesday night.

SEATTLE (AP) — At this point of the season with a possible first playoff berth on the horizon, the Seattle Kraken know they must avoid faltering when the schedule turns in their favor.