National Hockey

Colorado Avalanche (7-4-1, third in the West Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (10-2-1, first in the West Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (4-3-2, seventh in the East Division) vs. New York Rangers (4-6-3, sixth in the East Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to end its three-game slide when the Rangers play New Jersey.

LAS VEGAS — Max Pacioretty scored early in the second period, Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Sunday.

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Rust scored two goals and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins remained unbeaten at home with a 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have stayed afloat by showing a remarkable ability to rally late. Forced to protect a rare third-period lead, they didn't let the opportunity go to waste.

Sabres coach Ralph Krueger marked his return to practice Sunday with an upbeat but cautionary message following a 10-day bout with what he called “moderately severe symptoms” of COVID-19.

Toronto forward Joe Thornton practised with the Maple Leafs on Sunday for the first time since suffering a fractured rib almost four weeks ago. The 41-year-old expects to return to the lineup Monday against the visiting Ottawa Senators.

Jason Spezza says the Toronto Maple Leafs had conversations — physically distanced, of course — at the start of training camp to discuss the uncertainty of what lay ahead.

Columbus Blue Jackets (7-5-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (9-3-0, third in the Central Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m.

Nashville Predators (6-9-0, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (5-3-4, sixth in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas hosts Nashville looking to end its four-game home slide.