National Hockey

St. Louis Blues (5-8-0, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3, fifth in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.

CALGARY — After losing 100-point wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in the off-season, it has taken a while for Calgary centre Elias Lindholm to find chemistry with new linemates, but it is finally starting to come together.

DENVER (AP) — The St. Louis Blues felt the love from the crowd. Then again, their moms were cheering in the stands. They were treated to quite a show, too, with plenty of drama at the end.

CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Pyotr Kochetkov made 27 saves for his first career shutout, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 on Monday night. Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist for Carolina (10-5-1).

OTTAWA — Jean-Gabriel Pageau’s third period goal led the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Captain Mark Stone stood in front of his locker Saturday night and acknowledged the Vegas Golden Knights probably didn't deserve to win that evening.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without veteran defenceman Jake Muzzin for at least the next three months. The team said Monday that Muzzin is out indefinitely with a cervical spine injury and will be re-evaluated in late February.

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche right-wing Mikko Rantanen, Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark and New York Rangers defenceman Adam Fox have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Detroit Red Wings (7-5-3, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (4-10-1, eighth in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (7-6-2, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (4-9-1, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.