Hockey

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of defenceman Cale Makar, to a one-year, entry-level deal on Monday.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche signed forward Taylor Makar, the younger brother of defenseman Cale Makar, to a one-year, entry-level deal on Monday.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Damien Carfagna to a two-year entry level contract beginning next season, the NHL team announced Monday. The 22-year-old from Wood-Ridge, N.J.

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, Dallas Stars centre Roope Hintz and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals signed top prospect Ryan Leonard to his entry-level contract on Monday, and he could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday at the Boston Bruins.

San Jose Sharks (20-44-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (32-33-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the Anaheim Ducks take on the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-20-8, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers with a six win streak intact.

Washington Capitals (47-17-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (30-35-9, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (43-25-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (32-31-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (40-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Detroit Red Wings as winners of nine straight games. St.