National Hockey

Montreal Canadiens (8-5-2, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7-5-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (11-2-3, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Florida Panthers (7-3-4, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (9-3-3, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (4-7-3, sixth in the Central Division) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Vancouver Canucks.

New York Rangers (6-6-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (9-5-1, third in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (8-6-1, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (11-3-0, second in the Metropolitan Division) Brooklyn; Thursday, 7 p.m.

New Jersey Devils (4-5-4, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Calgary Flames (9-7-2, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Thursday, 9 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (9-5-2, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (8-5-3, third in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (5-10-0, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (4-9-1, seventh in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ottawa hosts Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup.

Nashville Predators (9-4-2, second in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-5-2, third in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colorado plays Nashville looking to end its three-game home slide.

EDMONTON — The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Jacob de la Rose from the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night in exchange for forward Robby Fabbri. The 24-year-old de la Rose had a goal and three assists in 16 games for the Red Wings this season.