National Hockey

BROSSARD, Que. — The chances of making a late charge for a playoff spot are so slim the Montreal Canadiens don't really think about it much these days.

DENVER — With the core of Colorado's scoring attack sidelined, backup goalie Jonathan Bernier put together a stifling performance.

Before Gerard Gallant embarked on his journey to coach the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, he and former boss Doug MacLean sat down for breakfast and wondered what was ahead. "He didn't know what the situation was," MacLean said.

FRISCO, Texas — The first time Ken Hitchcock became the Dallas Stars coach more than two decades ago, his role and the setting were much different in a southern market that was still pretty fresh to hockey and the NHL.

ST. LOUIS — Mikko Koivu was embarrassed. His teammates on the Minnesota Wild were simply angry after a dismal performance Saturday in a five-goal loss at Dallas. "It was something you want to forget right away and move forward," Koivu said.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Harri Sateri is making the most of his opportunity in net for the Florida Panthers.

CHICAGO — Michael Stone shot the puck and it ended up in the back of the net. That was Stone's story, and those were the most important details for the Calgary Flames.

DETROIT — The Boston Bruins' formula looks almost foolproof at the moment: Rask and the rookies. Tuukka Rask made 26 saves, and rookies Sean Kuraly and Danton Heinen scored for Boston in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ducks forward Adam Henrique was still kicking himself for losing a faceoff in his own end that led to Anaheim giving up the tying goal with 15 seconds left in regulation.

WINNIPEG — Dustin Byfuglien's 800th NHL game was as memorable as it was productive, as the Jets defenceman scored and added an assist in Winnipeg's 4-3 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday. "It's great.