National Hockey

LAS VEGAS — Much like his team, William Karlsson has arrived in a big way this season.

LOS ANGELES — A strong power play and penalty kill can carry a team deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs. Right now, the Los Angeles Kings hope their special teams can do what it takes just to reach the post-season .

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights chose to celebrate a monumental moment for the franchise by thinking back to how its inaugural season began — hoping the new hockey team could bring smiles to a city reeling from tragedy.

LAS VEGAS — William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

CHICAGO — Despite squandering a late lead, the San Jose Sharks still managed to keep winning.

TAMPA, Fla. — A record performance from rookie Clayton Keller helped the Arizona Coyotes knock off one of the NHL's top teams.

MONTREAL — Even with the Montreal Canadiens eliminated from playoff contention, Brendan Gallagher continues to battle hard every single game.

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals used a fast start to end a perfect road trip.

NEW YORK — James Reimer has been coming up big for the surging Panthers the last six weeks. His latest effort was his second shutout this month and it helped Florida move closer to a playoff spot.

TORONTO — Looking to extend one franchise mark and set another, the Toronto Maple Leafs sat 39 points and 25 spots ahead of the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL's overall standings heading into Monday. That didn't matter to Jack Eichel.