Hockey

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Washington Capitals have reunited with veteran center Lars Eller.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett, the Florida Panthers' second-leading scorer this season, was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the New Jersey Devils with an upper-body injury.

NEW YORK — Former Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has joined the NHL's hockey operations department as a consultant. The league announced the new role for the Hockey Hall of Famer in a release Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes (11-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (6-6-3, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club and the Carolina Hurricanes will play in a non-conference matchup.

Calgary Flames (8-5-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (7-3-3, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canucks -224, Flames +183; over/under is 6.

Vegas Golden Knights (9-4-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (5-7-2, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

Detroit Red Wings (6-7-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Kings (9-5-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-8, in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Caufield scored twice, including the game-winner, to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 7-5 National Hockey League win against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordan Martinook scored for the fourth game in a row and the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Vegas Golden Knights their first home loss with a 5-2 victory Monday night.