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Kucherov takes the NHL points lead from McDavid in the Lightning's 5-2 victory over the Oilers

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and two assists to take the NHL scoring lead from Edmonton star Connor McDavid in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-2 victory over the Oilers on Saturday night. Kucherov scored his 39th and 40th goals and had his 77th and 78th assists to push his season points total to 118. McDavid had his 38th goal to get to 116.

Golden Knights take losing streak into game against the Stars

Vegas Golden Knights (31-25-14, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (43-15-11, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -148, Golden Knights +124; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Dallas Stars.

Dallas is 43-15-11 overall and 22-8-4 at home. The Stars are eighth in league play with 233 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).

Vegas has a 15-13-7 record in road games and a 31-25-14 record overall. The Golden Knights have a +seven scoring differential, with 220 total goals scored and 213 given up.

Sunday's game is the third time these teams square off this season. The Stars won 2-1 in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jason Robertson has 38 goals and 44 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

Mitchell Marner has 19 goals and 50 assists for the Golden Knights. Pavel Dorofeyev has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 7-1-2, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.5 assists, 4.2 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 3-7-0, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.7 assists, 4.2 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: Mikko Rantanen: out (lower-body), Radek Faksa: out (upper-body), Roope Hintz: out (lower body), Tyler Seguin: out for season (acl).

Golden Knights: William Karlsson: out (lower body), Carter Hart: out (leg), Jonas Rondbjerg: out (lower body).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Lightning bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Flames

Tampa Bay Lightning (43-21-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Calgary Flames (28-34-7, in the Pacific Division)

Calgary, Alberta; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -180, Flames +149; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Calgary Flames.

Calgary has an 18-12-4 record at home and a 28-34-7 record overall. The Flames have given up 211 goals while scoring 170 for a -41 scoring differential.

Tampa Bay has a 43-21-4 record overall and a 23-9-4 record in road games. The Lightning are first in NHL play with 343 total penalties (averaging five per game).

The matchup Sunday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Lightning won 5-1 in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikael Backlund has scored 15 goals with 23 assists for the Flames. Olli Maatta has five assists over the past 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has 40 goals and 78 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has scored five goals and added four assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flames: 4-6-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.7 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Lightning: 5-5-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.5 assists, 5.2 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flames: Samuel Honzek: out (upper body), Jonathan Huberdeau: out for season (hip), Jake Bean: out (undisclosed), Yan Kuznetsov: day to day (upper-body), Connor Zary: day to day (upper body).

Lightning: Max Crozier: out (abdomen), Dominic James: out (leg), Declan Carlile: out (undisclosed), Victor Hedman: day to day (illness).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Nashville brings 3-game win streak into matchup against Chicago

Nashville Predators (32-28-9, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (26-31-12, in the Central Division)

Chicago; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blackhawks -110, Predators -110; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Chicago is 11-7-5 against the Central Division and 26-31-12 overall. The Blackhawks have a 9-11-6 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Nashville is 10-9-4 against the Central Division and 32-28-9 overall. The Predators have a 26-6-3 record when scoring at least three goals.

Sunday's game is the fourth time these teams square off this season. The Predators won 4-2 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Bertuzzi has 28 goals and 21 assists for the Blackhawks. Frank Nazar has four goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

Ryan O'Reilly has 24 goals and 40 assists for the Predators. Matthew Wood has scored five goals with one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-3-3, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.9 penalties and 8.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Predators: 5-4-1, averaging three goals, 4.8 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Blackhawks: Shea Weber: out for season (ankle), Louis Crevier: day to day (undisclosed), Andrew Mangiapane: day to day (undisclosed), Oliver Moore: out (lower body), Sacha Boisvert: day to day (not injury related ).

Predators: Juuse Saros: out (upper body), Adam Wilsby: day to day (lower-body).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Stamkos moves to 7th in NHL power-play goals as Predators beat Golden Knights 4-1

Steven Stamkos had two goals and an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. Stamkos opened the scoring 40 seconds in and added a power-play goal in the first two minutes of the second period as Nashville raced to an early three-goal lead. Tyson Jost and Ryan O’Reilly also scored for the Predators, who won their third straight and for the fourth time in six games.

Bruins beat the Red Wings 4-2 in an Eastern Conference wild-card showdown

Defenseman Nikita Zadorov broke a tie at 9:42 of the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Saturday night in an Eastern Conference wild-card showdown. Jeremy Swayman made 41 saves to help Boston move two points ahead of Detroit for the first wild-card spot. David Pastrnak, Elias Lindholm and Marat Khusnutdinov also scored for the Bruins.

Observations From Blues' 3-1 Win Vs. Canucks

Team finished off Canadian swing playing a more direct game, especially the first 40 minutes; Buchnevich reaches 500 NHL points; Mailloux collects first multi-point game in NHL, continues to play big, heavy minutes; Thomas line with Holloway, Snuggerud continues to generate offense

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