Vancouver Canucks' Byron Bitz, left, is upended by Phoenix Coyotes' Chris Summers (20) as Martin Hanzal, of the Czech Republic, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck/AP Photo

Canucks beat Coyotes 2-1 in overtime

Ryan Kesler scored the winner in the sixth round of the shootout, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night.

Blue Jackets activate Letestu

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated center Mark Letestu off injured reserve. 1329241833
Ottawa Senators (28-22-8) at Tampa Bay Lightning (24-25-6), 7 p.m. (ET)

After having little success on a recent five-game homestand, the Ottawa Senators hope to have more luck when they kick off a road trip tonight by battling the Tampa Bay Lightning at Tampa Times Forum. 1329234353
Toronto Maple Leafs (28-22-6) at Calgary Flames (26-22-8), 9 p.m. (ET)

Given that Toronto hasn't won in Calgary in over nine years, the club didn't pick the best time to go on a three-game losing streak. 1329235545
New Jersey Devils (31-20-4) at Buffalo Sabres (24-25-6), 7 p.m. (ET)

The New Jersey Devils will try to get back in the win column this evening when they visit the Buffalo Sabres for a clash at First Niagara Center. 1329234353
Leafs put Gunnarsson on IR

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Carl Gunnarsson on injured reserve and recalled defenseman Keith Aulie from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. 1329245196
Dallas Stars (28-24-3) at Detroit Red Wings (38-17-2), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

The Detroit Red Wings will try to set a new NHL record for the longest home winning streak in league history when they host the Dallas Stars tonight at Joe Louis Arena. 1329234929
New York Islanders (23-24-8) at Winnipeg Jets (26-25-6), 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Neither the Winnipeg Jets or New York Islanders were able to carry their momentum through the weekend. 1329235545
St. Louis Blues (34-14-7) at Columbus Blue Jackets (16-34-6), 7 p.m. (ET)

The St. Louis Blues will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games when they visit the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide Arena. 1329234353
Red Wings' run bolstered by shootout

If American author Stephen King is looking for a setting in his next horror novel, he should base it on Joe Louis Arena. 1329247574
Chicago Blackhawks (29-20-7) at Nashville Predators (32-18-6), 8 p.m. (ET)

The Chicago Blackhawks didn't look like a team ready to break out of their longest slump in four years the last time they hit the ice. Doing so against the Nashville Predators may prove difficult as well. 1329235545
Recap: Vancouver vs. Phoenix

Ryan Kessler scored the game-winning goal in the sixth round of the shootout as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Phoenix Coyotes, 2-1, at Rogers Arena.
Sabres coach Ruff set to return

Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff will return to his normal spot behind the bench on Tuesday night against the New Jersey Devils. 1329239147
New York Rangers (36-13-5) at Boston Bruins (34-17-2), 7 p.m. (ET)

The New York Rangers have established themselves as the top team in the East and the Blueshirts will try to increase their conference lead when they visit the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden. 1329234353
Top Shelf: Blue Jackets can't keep Nash forever

With the NHL's trade deadline less than two weeks away, the rumor mill is churning faster and faster every day. On Monday, it finally spun out a name worth getting excited about. 1329248735
Anaheim Ducks (22-24-9) at Minnesota Wild (25-22-8), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

The Anaheim Ducks continue to dig themselves out of an early-season hole that has made reaching the playoffs a difficult task. They'll try to pick up their latest victory over a Minnesota Wild team that continues to move south after a great start. 1329235545
Arnold gives BC 3-2 win in OT vs. BU in Beanpot

Bill Arnold wristed a shot into the net, the clock froze at 6.4 seconds, and the Boston College forward was soon belly-sliding on the ice as his teammates piled on top of him.
Pavelski leads Sharks past Capitals, Holtby 5-3

Joe Pavelski had two goals and two assists against a goalie playing in the NHL for the first time in nearly a year, leading the Sharks past the Capitals 5-3 Monday night, San Jose's 16th victory in its last 17 games against Washington.
San Jose Sharks (30-17-6) at Washington Capitals (28-22-5), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

The Washington Capitals found themselves leading the Southeast Division a week ago, but consecutive losses have them outside of the playoff picture once again.
Smith, Malkin, Perron named NHL's 'Three Stars'

Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith, Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin and St. Louis left wing David Perron have been selected as the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending February 12.