Hockey

TORONTO — Rogers' new reported deal with the National Hockey League to retain television rights allowed it to maintain its hold on the Canadian market for another 12 years beginning in 2026.

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.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games.

SEATTLE (AP) — Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston scored early in the first, and Casey DeSmith made 35 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Monday night. Mikael Granlund added an empty-net goal with 1:07 remaining.