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Minnesota enters Saturday as one of the hottest teams in the NHL. Their six-game winning streak features dominant scoring and elite defensive work. They outscored opponents 28-9 during the run. They scored at least five goals in each of their past three games. Their structure, pace and clarity through roles continue elevating their form. Joel Eriksson Ek noted that every player understands the system and fills their assignments confidently. Matt Boldy drives the surge with 10 points during the streak. His production and movement create clean entries. Minnesota’s layers in all zones remain consistent. Their defensive foundation stays strong even as their scoring rises. Edmonton closes a five-game road trip with strong offensive numbers. They are 3-1 through the first

Seattle’s early-season promise faded quickly. The Kraken were 11-6-6 at U.S. Thanksgiving and sat third in the Pacific Division. Since then, the bottom has dropped out. They enter Saturday on a 1-9-1 stretch with losses driven by turnovers, penalties and breakdowns late in games. Their 4-2 loss in Calgary on Thursday followed the same pattern. They held a 2-1 lead entering the third period but allowed three unanswered goals. Lane Lambert voiced frustration with repeated mistakes. Seattle plays too safe when trailing, which prevents them from generating needed push. Their shot deficit in Calgary was staggering. Joey Daccord made 42 saves, but Seattle produced only 23 shots. They generate little sustained zone time, and their transitions break under pressure. Injuries

Vegas starts a demanding Pacific Division back-to-back without Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore. Their absence shifts the matchup sharply. Eichel missed Wednesday’s shootout loss due to illness and a lower-body injury. Cassidy ruled him out of the road trip. Theodore remains week-to-week with an upper-body issue. Both departures remove core playmakers from Vegas’ attack and breakout game. Vegas still carries strong results into Calgary. They are 9-2-5 on the road and picked up nine of 10 points on their recent East Coast trip. Their structure and depth continue keeping them competitive. Their defensive layers remain steady, and their transition remains efficient, but their top-end finishing suffers without Eichel’s creation and Theodore’s mobility. Calgary, meanwhile, has surged. Their 2-9-2 start is

Ottawa enters Saturday with momentum and renewed structure. Their 4-0 win over Pittsburgh showed full buy-in across the lineup. Brady Tkachuk scored twice. Linus Ullmark posted a 25-save shutout. Their pressure and defensive layers stayed intact from start to finish. They limited Pittsburgh’s chances and executed well inside the offensive zone. David Perron recorded his 800th career point. Claude Giroux added scoring depth. Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle continued driving possession. Stützle’s five-game point streak highlights his pace and influence. He leads the team in goals and points while anchoring transition play. His usage in both zones shapes Ottawa’s identity. Chicago arrives in the opposite direction. Their 4-1 loss to Montreal reflected hesitation and limited execution. Their shot total fell