National Hockey

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken will be without Brandon Tanev for at least a month after the forward sustained a lower body injury in last week's season opener against Vegas. The Kraken announced Monday that Tanev will miss four-to-six weeks.

BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has sustained a "significant injury" and will be out for an extended period of time, the team announced Monday.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs didn't change their goal song for five full seasons. They've had two in two games to start the 2023-24 campaign — and there are more to come.

NEW YORK — Toronto centre Auston Matthews has been named the NHL's first star of its opening week of the 2023-24 season after he posted hat tricks in the Maple Leafs' first two games.

Edmonton Oilers (0-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (1-2, seventh in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (0-1-1, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (1-1, fifth in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Dallas Stars (1-0, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (3-0, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Vancouver Canucks (2-0, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (1-1, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (0-2, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (1-1, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens play the Minnesota Wild in a non-conference matchup.