National Hockey

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Carter understands his simple approach is the biggest reason for his success and longevity in the NHL. So it was fitting that Carter got the winning goal Saturday with nothing more than good old-fashioned hard work.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Darcy Kuemper's play in goal was the driving force in the Arizona Coyotes' run toward a playoff berth that came up just short late last season. His actions Saturday only further endeared the veteran to his teammates.

EDMONTON — The Dallas Stars' dreadful 1-7-1 start to the season is quickly becoming a faded memory. Jamie Benn scored the overtime winner as the Stars rallied from a two-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Andrei Svechnikov closed his eyes, unloaded a wobbly shot and transformed himself into the latest star for the Carolina Hurricanes.

New York Rangers (8-7-2, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (9-5-5, third in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (9-8-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Auston Matthews and Toronto take on Pittsburgh.

Detroit Red Wings (7-12-2, eighth in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (9-10-1, seventh in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Calgary Flames (10-8-3, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (11-7-2, second in the Pacific Division) Glendale, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes Arizona and Calgary will play.

Washington Capitals (14-3-4, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (12-3-4, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (11-7-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (7-11-1, seventh in the Central Division) St. Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 2 p.m.