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The NHL’s brightest stars return to the bright lights of Hollywood as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. This 10:30 PM puck drop on ESPN marks a pivotal Pacific Division clash between two teams looking to shake off pre-Olympic rust and snap identical three-game losing skids. Edmonton enters the contest as the 2nd seed in the division (28-22-8), fueled by the league’s most dangerous offensive duo. The Kings (23-19-14) sit just outside the playoff picture in 9th place in the West and will rely on their elite defensive structure to counter Edmonton’s high-octane attack. While the Oilers possess the firepower, the Kings have proven to be one of the stingiest teams in the league, ranking

The NHL returns from its Olympic hiatus as the Seattle Kraken travel to the Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues. Seattle enters the final stretch of the season in a strong position, holding the 8th spot in the Western Conference with a 27-21-9 record. Lane Lambert’s squad has been particularly effective within their own division (12-7) and will look to use that familiarity to secure a road win. On the other side, the St. Louis Blues (20-28-9) are looking to play spoiler under head coach Jim Montgomery. While they sit 15th in the conference, the Blues remain one of the most physical teams in the league, ranking 5th in total hits. Despite a three-game losing skid before the

The lights of Madison Square Garden shine on a classic Metropolitan Division rivalry this Thursday night as the New York Rangers host the Philadelphia Flyers. Both teams return from the Olympic break desperate to climb the standings. Philadelphia (25-21-11) currently holds a superior record, but they are coming off a tough 3-1 loss to Washington. The Rangers (22-29-6), led by Mike Sullivan, are looking to snap a dismal 0-5 straight-up streak and find some momentum on home ice. Despite the Rangers’ recent struggles, they enter as the -121 betting favorite. This game features two physical squads—the Rangers rank 1st in the NHL in hits, while the Flyers rank 7th. With a 8:00 PM puck drop on ESPN, fans can expect

The NHL regular season resumes with a heavyweight Central Division clash as the league-leading Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. This 9:00 PM puck drop on ESPN+ features two of the most explosive offenses in the Western Conference. Colorado enters with a staggering 37-9-9 record, sitting atop the NHL standings, while Minnesota (34-14-10) looks to build on their third-place position in the division. Both teams were white-hot heading into the break, making this a potential preview of a Western Conference Finals showdown. Colorado has been nearly unbeatable at home, but Minnesota’s recent 6-5 thriller over Nashville proves they can win high-scoring track meets. The Avalanche are currently priced as -156 home favorites, but with Nathan MacKinnon listed