WHEELER CELEBRATES 1,000TH GAME WITH TWO ASSISTS IN WIN

Jets captain Blake Wheeler notched two assists while skating in his 1,000th regular-season game as Winnipeg improved to 9-3-1 on home ice this season and handed the Maple Leafs consecutive losses for the first time since October.

* Wheeler has recorded multiple assists in 101 of his 1,000 career regular-season games, with 95 of those coming since the franchise relocated to Winnipeg in 2011-12.

* After posting an 8-4 victory Friday, Winnipeg has scored at least six goals in consecutive games for the sixth time in franchise history and third since becoming the Jets (also 2 GP from Feb. 16-18, 2018 and 2 GP from Dec. 9-11, 2018).

* Wheeler, who was drafted by the Coyotes and played for the Bruins and Thrashers before becoming captain of the Jets, was presented with a silver stick and congratulatory messages from current and former teammates before the game.

HEDMAN, DOUGHTY TALLY THREE POINTS APIECE FOR WINS ON THE ROAD

Victor Hedman (0-3—3) and Drew Doughty (1-2—3) each added three points to help their respective teams win on the road. The Lightning collected their 1,000th regular-season victory while the Kings extended their road point streak to five games (4-0-1). Doughty notched his second three-plus point outing of the season, second to only Hedman (3) for the most among defensemen in 2021-22.

GOLDEN KNIGHTS REMAIN PERFECT AT HOME AGAINST FLAMES

Max Pacioretty (4-3—7) and Mark Stone (1-5—6) each extended their point streaks to five games as the Golden Knights remained perfect in seven all-time home meetings against the Flames.

PLENTY OF U.S. REPRESENTATION AMONG NHL’S TOP GOAL SCORERS

Half of the top eight goal-scorers in the NHL this season are U.S.-born after Kyle Connor (Shelby Township, Mich.) and Auston Matthews (San Ramon, Calif.) each scored for the 15th time Sunday. The other U.S.-born players in that group are Chris Kreider (16 goals; Boxford, Mass.) and Troy Terry (15 goals; Denver, Colo.).

* Matthews extended his goal streak to six games, the longest in the League in 2021-22 and the third time he has had a run of at least that length in his career (also 6 GP in 2018-19 and 7 GP in 2020-21).

QUICK CLICKS

* #NHLStats Live Updates: Marc-Andre Fleury earns win no. 499 in game no. 899

* Elvis Merzlikins becomes fastest Blue Jackets goaltender to 10 wins in a season (14 GP)

* Canucks make significant leadership & coaching changes
* Jenny Potter discusses career ahead of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame enshrinement

* Canucks honor Ernie Dougherty, last living player from team’s inaugural season

* Capitals host hockey clinic for players with disabilities

AVALANCHE TO VISIT FLYERS ON ROGERS HOMETOWN HOCKEY

Rogers Hometown Hockey makes a stop in Pembroke, Ont., with Sportsnet set to broadcast the first meeting between the Avalanche (12-7-2, 26 points) and Flyers (8-10-4, 20 points) since Feb. 1, 2020.

STREAKING STARS LOOK TO JUMP BACK INTO PLAYOFF PICTURE

After six straight wins overall and seven consecutive victories on home ice, the Stars (12-7-2, 26 points) are within striking distance of jumping back into a playoff position when they host the Coyotes (5-17-2, 12 points). Dallas is part of a five-team group separated by two points in the Central Division standings.

* A victory Monday would allow Dallas to match a franchise record for the longest winning streak within a regular season. The franchise has had a home winning streak of eight or more games on three separate occasions and only once since relocating to Dallas in 1993-94.