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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres forward Tage Thompson likes how Buffalo has responded after losses this season. The next challenge for a franchise in the midst of an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought is how it handles a taste of success.

WINNIPEG — The records just keep falling for the Jets under new head coach Scott Arniel. Winnipeg defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1 at Canada Life Centre on Saturday to register an NHL record 14 wins in the first 15 games of a season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka scored the lone shootout goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday. Tage Thompson and Zach Benson scored first-period goals, and the Sabres earned their third consecutive win.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will be without star sniper Brock Boeser for at least one game. The 27-year-old right-winger was hurt Thursday when he was hit in the head by L.A. Kings forward Tanner Jeannot in the neutral zone.

TORONTO — John Tavares could have pouted or voiced his displeasure. The Toronto Maple Leafs transitioned their captaincy from the veteran centre to star sniper Auston Matthews over the summer.

New York Rangers (8-3-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (6-6-1, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -168, Red Wings +141; over/under is 6.

Washington Capitals (9-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (7-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -120, Blues +100; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Montreal Canadiens (4-8-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (8-5-2, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -222, Canadiens +183; over/under is 6.

Minnesota Wild (10-2-2, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5-9-1, in the Central Division) Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m.