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CHICAGO (AP) — In the middle of another losing season, Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson is preaching patience. Chicago is 3-10-3 in its last 16 games after losing 4-2 to Minnesota on Sunday night.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The New York Islanders made another addition to their blue line Monday, acquiring defenseman Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft.

NEW YORK — Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak, Anaheim Ducks centre Mason McTavish and Utah Hockey Club centre Barrett Hayton are the NHL's three stars of the week.

QUÉBEC — Decades after their bitter rivalry with the Nordiques came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens are set to make their return to Quebec City. The Canadiens will face the Ottawa Senators in an NHL pre-season game Sept.

Boston Bruins (25-20-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (18-26-5, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Dallas Stars (31-17-1, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (31-15-4, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars square off in Western Conference play.

Colorado Avalanche (29-20-2, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (21-20-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg Jets (34-14-3, in the Central Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (24-20-5, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Carolina Hurricanes (30-16-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (24-21-4, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-5, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (26-19-3, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.