Hockey

NEW YORK — Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares and St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL’s three stars of the month.

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours’ drive southwest of Toronto.

BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — John Davidson has difficulty remembering the last time Wayne Gretzky visited his childhood home across the street in this small city a couple hours' drive southwest of Toronto.

Colorado Avalanche (45-26-4, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (21-44-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (41-28-6, in the Central Division) vs. New York Rangers (35-32-7, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Calgary Flames (35-26-12, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (33-29-12, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Hockey Club -181, Flames +151; over/under is 5.

Nashville Predators (27-39-8, in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (33-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -185, Predators +154; over/under is 5.