National Hockey

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights made Shea Theodore their second highest-paid defenseman Thursday, signing him to a seven-year contract worth an average of $7.425 million per year.

BOSTON (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 25 saves, Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene had a goal and two assists each and the Dallas Stars handed the Boston Bruins their third straight loss, 5-2 on Thursday night.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Matt Boldy broke a tie 54 seconds into the third period, and the Minnesota Wild remained unbeaten in regulation, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night. Minnesota improved to 5-0-2.

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored a go-ahead, power-play goal with 3:32 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Thursday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs (4-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (3-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins head into a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs as losers of three in a row.

New York Islanders (2-2-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m.

Utah Hockey Club (4-3-1, in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (4-2-2, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (5-0-2, in the Central Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (1-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Washington Capitals (5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (4-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (4-3-1, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m.