NHL

The NHL's leading goal scorers, Washington's Alex Ovechkin, Buffalo's Thomas Vanek and Philadelphia's Jeff Carter, headed a list of 15 players named as reserves to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the game to be played on January 25 in Montreal.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and center Jordan Staal have agreed to terms on a new four-year contract.

The Anaheim Ducks will try to sweep their home-and-home series with the Los Angeles Kings tonight, as the two teams tangle at the Staples Center.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to extend their winning streak over the Phoenix Coyotes to seven games tonight, as the two teams square off in the desert at Jobing.com Arena.

Luck is something the Islanders haven't had over their 13- game road losing streak. New York will try to halt that slide tonight at Pengrowth Saddledome against one of the hottest teams right now at home, the Calgary Flames.

The Chicago Blackhawks seek a third straight win tonight, when they visit the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will attempt to win back-to-back games tonight for the first time in nearly two months in a road clash with the Nashville Predators at the Sommet Center.

The powerful Detroit Red Wings will aim for their fifth consecutive victory when they welcome the Dallas Stars for tonight's matchup at Joe Louis Arena.

The rolling Carolina Hurricanes will try to extend their longest winning streak of the season tonight when they visit the Florida Panthers for a Southeast Division battle at BankAtlantic Center.

One of the most intense rivalries in all of professional sports will resume tonight as the Montreal Canadiens host the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.