National Hockey

Donald Brashear fought in the NHL because that was his job, not because he wanted to drop the gloves — which he did more than all but seven players to ever play in the league. “Fighting was never the most important thing in my life,” Brashear said.

Columbus Blue Jackets (19-28-10, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (39-17-3, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Washington Capitals (27-21-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (32-20-6, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Red Wings -180, Capitals +150; over/under is 6.

Los Angeles Kings (29-18-10, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (28-25-5, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Ottawa Senators (25-28-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Nashville Predators (32-25-2, fourth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Predators -142, Senators +120; over/under is 6.

Dallas Stars (35-16-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (35-19-5, third in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Avalanche -152, Stars +128; over/under is 6.

SEATTLE (AP) — Kailer Yamamoto scored the only goal in a shootout and the Seattle Kraken overcame David Pastrnak's hat trick to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night.

DALLAS (AP) — Bo Horvat scored his second overtime winner against the Dallas Stars this year, giving the New York Islanders a 3-2 NHL victory Monday night.

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on Monday night to snap a three-game skid.

EDMONTON — It was an opportune time for the Edmonton Oilers to rediscover their game.