Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in his return after missing eight games with a lower-body injury, and the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday night.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Connor McDavid left the Edmonton Oilers’ game at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night after getting injured on the first shift.

The Edmonton Oilers, who gave up three goals on six shots at Nationwide Arena, and trailed the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 after the first period, had more things to worry about than making a comeback on Monday night.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury is ready for one last skate around the place he helped build.

NEW YORK — Vegas right-wing Mark Stone, Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros and Dallas centre Matt Duchene have been named the NHL's three stars of the week Stone led the league with eight points (two goals, six assists) in three games last week.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Jake McCabe to a five-year contract, the club announced Monday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$4.51 million.

Anaheim Ducks (3-4-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (3-3-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (2-6-1, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (5-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Monday, 9 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (4-4-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (4-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Montreal Canadiens.

Minnesota Wild (5-1-2, in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3-6-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m.