The Dallas Stars are set to face the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night as they aim to bounce back from two consecutive losses. This matchup is crucial for both teams, with the Stars currently sitting fourth in the Central Division and the Utah Hockey Club in fifth.

Dallas has struggled on the road this season, holding a 6-8 record, while Utah looks to improve its home performance after a recent victory against the Vancouver Canucks. Key players include Roope Hintz for the Stars and Dylan Guenther for Utah.

Aliaksei Protas scored two goals, leading the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. With this win, the Capitals reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Jakub Vrana also contributed a goal, while Pierre-Luc Dubois provided two assists, further solidifying his role in the team's offense. The Kings' Kevin Fiala managed to score, but the team has struggled recently, losing three of their last four games.

The New York Rangers faced a disappointing 3-1 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes, despite an early goal from Jimmy Vesey just 17 seconds into the game. The Rangers started strong but faltered in the second period, allowing Carolina to score two unanswered goals.

Head coach Peter Laviolette criticized the team's performance, particularly their power play, which has struggled significantly. With a quick turnaround, the Rangers must regroup before facing the New Jersey Devils.

Viktor Arvidsson contributed significantly to the Edmonton Oilers' 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, marking their third consecutive win. Zach Hyman and Adam Henrique also found the net for the Oilers, who have been on a remarkable run, winning 11 of their last 13 games.

The Senators, who had their six-game winning streak snapped, saw Nick Cousins score their only goal. The game saw both teams' star players, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, extend their points streaks to nine games.

The Winnipeg Jets are seeking revenge against the Toronto Maple Leafs after suffering their first loss of the season to them on October 28. Despite a strong start, the Jets have evened their record since then, recently achieving a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild.

Toronto, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a loss to the New York Islanders, with concerns over Auston Matthews' injury. Both teams have had their ups and downs, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup.