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TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews says he is ready to return. Matthews confirmed the news at the morning skate ahead of Toronto's home game against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night.

Nashville Predators (12-20-7, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (18-13-7, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Predators -118, Flames -102; over/under is 6.

Montreal Canadiens (17-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (24-15, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -285, Canadiens +230; over/under is 6.

St. Louis Blues (19-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (16-17-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -124, Blues +105; over/under is 6.

VANCOUVER — A heavy workload isn't fazing Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen. The Finnish netminder logged more than 94 minutes of ice time over two days as his team continues to deal with a rash of injuries.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl thought he had a stinker of a game, even if he did come out smelling like a rose at the end.

VANCOUVER — Steven Stamkos scored a milestone goal and the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night for their second straight win.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl scored the late game winner and Darnell Nurse had a goal and assist as the Edmonton Oilers won their second game in a row, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday.