National Hockey

CALGARY — It took extra time on Monday night, but Jack Eichel finally solved Mike Smith.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet praised centre Nick Cousins after, not just for his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders but also for his improved overall play.

CHICAGO — Andrei Vasilevskiy was terrific, Chris Kunitz made a clutch play and Tampa Bay's penalty killers had a big night. The Lightning followed a familiar formula back to the top of the NHL.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Daniel Winnik walked the final block to the arena so he wouldn't be late. Tyler Ennis rear-ended teammate Matt Dumba as the two approached Minnesota's Xcel Energy Center.

TORONTO — Colorado goaltender Jonathan Bernier heard the Bronx cheers from the Air Canada Centre crowd on Monday night.

NEWARK, N.J. — Petr Mrazek wants more playing time and Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill is probably going to give it to him.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, keeping him out of the lineup until after the NHL all-star break.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have activated centre Artem Anisimov from injured reserve. Anisimov missed 10 straight games with an upper-body injury.

Boston Bruins rookie Charlie McAvoy has been treated for an abnormal heart rhythm and is expected to need about two weeks to recover. The 20-year-old defenceman first reported heart palpitations to team doctors on Nov. 26.

RALEIGH, N.C. — James Neal and Jonathan Marchessault scored to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Sunday night, giving the expansion franchise the best record in the NHL.