National Hockey

DALLAS — Skating on the same line after a tactical change during the game, Devin Shore and Jason Spezza sparked the Dallas Stars to a 3-1 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

ST. LOUIS — Vladimir Tarasenko dropped his gloves and inspired his teammates. On a night when he had two goals and two assists , Tarasenko got in a rare fight Tuesday during the St. Louis Blues' 8-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

PHILADELPHIA — Last summer, following the Vancouver Canucks' development camp, coach Travis Green sat down with rookie right wing Brock Boeser and, in no uncertain terms, told him it was time for him to prove he could be an impact player in the NHL.

ST. LOUIS — Vladimir Tarasenko had two goals and two assists and got in a rare fight Tuesday night, helping the St. Louis Blues to an 8-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin will miss at least one game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan announced the injury on Tuesday. Malkin will sit out on Wednesday night when the Penguins host Vancouver.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Antoine Vermette beat goalie Martin Jones in the ninth round of a shootout to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Devils defenceman John Moore is becoming an overtime specialist for a New Jersey team specializing in big road wins.

NASHVILLE — With a chance to contribute on special teams, Mattias Ekholm is showing just how dangerous he can be for the Nashville Predators.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Columbus Blue Jackets keep finding ways to win close games.

Toronto forward Zach Hyman thought linemate Auston Matthews' goal late in the third period should have counted. Unfortunately for him and the Maple Leafs, the officials disagreed.