Hockey

TORONTO — The injury-ravaged Toronto Maple Leafs placed Matthew Knies on injured reserve Friday and signed fellow forward Alex Nylander to a one-year contract, recalling him from the AHL Marlies.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.

Carolina Hurricanes (14-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (8-9-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Seattle Kraken (10-9-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (10-7-3, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken visit the Los Angeles Kings looking to end a four-game road losing streak.

Dallas Stars (12-6, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars meet in a non-conference matchup.

New Jersey Devils (13-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (13-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Saturday, 7 p.m.

Minnesota Wild (13-3-3, in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (11-6-3, in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 4 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (7-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.

St. Louis Blues (9-11-1, in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (7-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.

Boston Bruins (9-9-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (8-9-2, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins head to the Detroit Red Wings in Atlantic Division action on Saturday.