National Hockey

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Coaches are challenging goals one way or the other for goaltender interference at the highest rate in six seasons, playoff races across the NHL are tight and the chase for the Stanley Cup is a month away.

MANALAPAN, Fla. (AP) — Coaches are challenging goals one way or the other for goaltender interference at the highest rate in six seasons, playoff races across the NHL are tight and the chase for the Stanley Cup is a month away.

NEW YORK — Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper, New Jersey left-wing Jesper Bratt and Seattle defenceman Brandon Montour have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Detroit Red Wings (32-29-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (44-15-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (33-28-7, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (25-33-8, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators, on a three-game home winning streak, host the St.

Winnipeg Jets (47-17-4, in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (31-25-11, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (29-34-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9, in the Central Division) Chicago; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Seattle Kraken as losers of four in a row.

Anaheim Ducks (29-31-7, in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (42-21-3, in the Central Division) Dallas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks hit the road against the Dallas Stars looking to stop a three-game road losing streak.

New York Islanders (30-28-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (28-31-10, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Sunday in the return of former Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen .