Fire crews are on alert for new bushfires sparked by lightning strikes in western Victoria, as a major blaze continues to burn out of control in a popular national park.

Satellite imagery shows vast smoke plumes billowing across Bass Strait as Victorian authorities remain on high alert ahead of hot conditions forecast for Thursday.

Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third shutout of the NHL ...