Bruins Look to Build at Home Against Isles The New York Islanders head to TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins this evening. The Islanders have been smoking hot of late, going 6-0-2 in their last eight games. That run has put them on top of the Metropolitan Division. They hold a four-point lead […]
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Slumping Blue Jackets Take on Jets
Jets get Blue Jackets at Right Time It looked like the Columbus Blue Jackets were going to put an end to their losing streak Tuesday Night. They surged back from a 4-2 deficit to tie the game against the Buffalo Sabers. Once again the team was let down by spotty defensive play and ultimately fell […]
Jets and Flyers Square off Following the All-Star Break
Flyers Look to Slow Down High Octane Jets In their first game back since the All-Star break, the Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets will look start the final leg of the season strong. With just 34 games remaining in each of their schedules, every point counts. TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TSN3 (Winnipeg), […]
Maple Leafs Host Capitals in Last Game Before Break
Reeling Maple Leafs & Capitals Need a Win The Toronto Maple Leafs need the All-Star break more than just about anyone. They’ve lost seven of their last 10 games, falling well behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Atlantic Division lead. Toronto’s last game before the break will be Wednesday at home versus the Washington […]
NHL Thursday: Lightning Takes on Maple Leafs
Leafs Look to Catch NHL Leading Lightning The top team in the NHL gets set to take on their Atlantic Division rivals. The Tampa Bay Lightning welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs to town Thursday night. The Leafs have gone through some recent struggles that has led to a .500 record over their past 10 games. Meanwhile, […]
Penguins and Capitals in NHL Action
Caps and Pens Tangle for Third Time The fans at Capital One Arena will see the rubber-match between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Wednesday. The bitter Metropolitan Division rivals split their first two contests this season. Obviously, after the Capitals brushed aside the Penguins in the spring […]
Surging Lightning Host Maple Leafs
Lightning Offense Finding Groove The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning will meet on Thursday at Amalie Arena. The Lightning hope to continue their scoring surges in a showdown of the top two teams in the league. TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TVA, Sportsnet Ontario (Toronto), FS Sun (Tampa Bay) Line: Tampa Bay -140; […]
Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets in Battle of First-Place Teams
It would have been unthinkable not too long ago. It is true, the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-7-0) and Columbus Blue Jackets (12-7-2) are both on top of their respective divisions heading into the American Thanksgiving break. They’ll meet this Friday in what should be an entertaining game at Nationwide Arena. TV: 7 p.m. ET, […]
NHL: Sharks Host the Struggling Oilers
Oilers Lost 6 of 7 Heading into Shark Country The Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks meet at SAP Center at San Jose Tuesday night. On paper it looks like a quality NHL matchup and the divisional rivalry history leads to familiarity with each other. TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Sportsnet West […]
Capitals Host the Penguins Wednesday Night
Capitals and Penguins Looking for Consistency The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will meet on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Penguins matchup on the road with the reigning Stanley Cup champions may not be a bad thing given their ongoing struggles overall and at home. Pittsburgh has stumbled badly after completing a perfect […]