National Hockey

CALGARY — Former NHL defenceman Zarley Zalapski has died at age 49, according to the Calgary Flames.

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Rookie defenceman Victor Mete has no trouble exchanging his Montreal Canadiens' jersey for Team Canada colours and an opportunity to compete in the World Junior hockey championships later this month.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the very first period after the Anaheim Ducks finally got captain Ryan Getzlaf and Jakob Silfverberg back from long-term injuries, Corey Perry hobbled off the ice with a lower-body injury that sent him to a hospital.

NEW YORK — Jaroslav Halak made 31 saves after getting a vote of confidence from his coach, and the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Monday night to snap a three-game winless streak.

WINNIPEG — Mathieu Perreault viewed his 100th NHL career goal as a lucky tap rather than a highlight-reel milestone.

DETROIT — It was a night for ending droughts as far as the Florida Panthers were concerned. The Panthers hadn't won in overtime all season. Defenceman Mike Matheson hadn't scored a goal all season.

NEW YORK — Hours after getting a vote of confidence from his coach, Jaroslav Halak came through with one of his best games of the season.

PITTSBURGH — Colorado defenceman Mark Barberio was a healthy scratch last week against Buffalo. He made a huge play Monday night against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions.

NEW YORK — The Dallas Stars put themselves in position for a big win on Monday night. It just took them a while to finish off the New York Rangers, thanks to Ondrej Pavelec.

NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues centre Brayden Schenn was named the NHL's first star on Monday ahead of goalie and teammate Jake Allen and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott.