Hockey

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, Dallas Stars centre Roope Hintz and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals signed top prospect Ryan Leonard to his entry-level contract on Monday, and he could make his NHL debut as soon as Tuesday at the Boston Bruins.

San Jose Sharks (20-44-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (32-33-8, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Pacific Division foes meet when the Anaheim Ducks take on the San Jose Sharks.

Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-20-8, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Edmonton Oilers with a six win streak intact.

Washington Capitals (47-17-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (30-35-9, in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay Lightning (43-25-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (32-31-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (40-28-7, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues host the Detroit Red Wings as winners of nine straight games. St.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Sunday for their third straight victory.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Steven Lorentz scored the tiebreaking goal on an artful deflection with 8:25 to play, and the Toronto Maple Leafs blew a two-goal lead before rallying for a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night.

WINNIPEG, Man. (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist, and the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Sunday for their third straight victory.