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Los Angeles Kings (17-9-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (15-12-1, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers take on the Los Angeles Kings in a non-conference matchup.

Anaheim Ducks (10-14-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (12-13-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (15-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (15-14-2, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m.

Toronto Maple Leafs (18-9-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (11-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (20-6-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-2, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (19-10-3, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m.

VANCOUVER — All season long, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has been tinkering with his lineup, trying to fill the gaping holes left by a string of injuries and absences.

SEATTLE (AP) — Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice and Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves as the Seattle Kraken beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Thursday night. Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn also scored for the Kraken.

MONTREAL (AP) — Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2 on Thursday night.

VANCOUVER — Kevin Lankinen stopped all 27 shots he faced on Thursday, backstopping the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-0 victory over the Florida Panthers. The win marked the Finnish goalie's third shutout of the season and sixth of his NHL career.