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The Toronto Maple Leafs return home Monday night to face the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto ended its short road trip with a 5-2 win over Philadelphia, powered by rookie Easton Cowan’s first NHL goal. That victory set up a four-game homestand where the Leafs aim to build momentum early in the season. Nicholas Robertson has stepped up in William Nylander’s absence, recording five points in his last four games. Coach Craig Berube praised his effort and defensive commitment, calling his work ethic the spark behind the offense. Toronto will lean on Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Robertson to carry the attack. Pittsburgh enters with an 8-3-2 record after its eight-game point streak ended in a 5-2 loss to

The Edmonton Oilers look to build momentum when they visit the struggling St. Louis Blues on Monday night at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Edmonton (6-4-3) has steadied after a slow start, while St. Louis (3-7-2) has dropped seven straight. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said his group is “still finding its identity” after several offseason changes, but their attack remains lethal with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the way. You can review all NHL matchups on the NHL previews page The Oilers opened around -135 on the moneyline and have climbed to -145 at most books, while the Blues sit near +120. Edmonton is -1.5 (+170) on the puck line, and the

The Seattle Kraken host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Both teams enter following overtime losses and need a full two points to keep pace early in the Western Conference race. Chicago has dropped three of its past four (1-2-1), including Saturday’s 3-2 OT loss at Edmonton. Rookie star Connor Bedard extended his point streak to four games, while Andre Burakovsky and Tyler Bertuzzi provided the offense. Goalie Spencer Knight made 27 saves and continues to give the Hawks a chance most nights. Seattle also fell 3-2 in overtime to the Rangers, despite Chandler Stephenson’s goal and assist. The Kraken are 2-0-2 over their past four

No. 14 Arkansas opens its season Monday night against Southern at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. The Razorbacks enter John Calipari’s second year with a reloaded roster after last season’s Sweet Sixteen run. Freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas headline a class expected to make an instant impact, while veterans D.J. Wagner and Karter Knox bring back experience on the wings. Arkansas lost its top three scorers from last season’s 22-14 team, but Calipari’s track record with elite point guards keeps expectations high. Bettors can follow early season trends on the college basketball previews page Southern, meanwhile, comes off a 20-12 campaign and was picked second in the SWAC preseason poll. The Jaguars return guards Joe Manning and