ScoresandStats.com Latest Sports Previews

The New York Rangers return to Madison Square Garden tonight for a divisional matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes that feels like the start of a long winter. New York officially entered a new era Wednesday by trading superstar Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings. With a 22-28-6 record and sitting dead last in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers are clearly looking toward the future. They have struggled mightily without Panarin in the lineup during the trade discussions, going 0-3-0 and getting outscored 13-8 in that span. Tonight at 7:00 PM, they face a Carolina team that is trending in the opposite direction, currently leading the Metro and closing in on the President’s Trophy. Carolina arrives in Manhattan with a

The New Jersey Devils host the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center on Thursday night in a high-stakes Metropolitan Division showdown. This matchup serves as the final contest for both squads before the league halts for the Olympic break, making it a critical opportunity to bank points. New Jersey enters with a 28-26-2 record, currently sitting seventh in the division and reeling after losing four of their last five games. The pressure is mounting for a group that finds itself nine points behind the Islanders in the standings. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with the Devils opening as narrow -112 home favorites. New York arrives in Newark with a 31-21-5 record and the third spot in

The Buffalo Sabres welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to the KeyBank Center on Thursday night for a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash. This matchup features two teams currently positioned in playoff spots, a refreshing sight for both fanbases after years of postseason absences. Buffalo enters the game with a 32-19-6 record, sitting fourth in the Atlantic Division and looking to rebound from a tight overtime loss in Tampa Bay. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the league lately, winning eight of their last ten games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET as both squads try to bank points before the upcoming Olympic break. Pittsburgh arrives in Western New York with a 28-16-12 record and holding down

Charlotte heads to Charles Koch Arena on Wednesday night to face Wichita State at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Same 13-9 record, very different market pricing. The books are saying Wichita’s home court and physical profile matter enough to make this closer to a mismatch than a toss-up. Charlotte brings a three-game win streak and an offense that can score efficiently when the spacing holds. Wichita State is coming off a leaky defensive showing in a loss to Tulsa, but they’ve generally been more trustworthy at home, where their rebounding and rim pressure tend to show up more consistently. The number is Wichita State -8.5 with a heavy -520 moneyline, while Charlotte is +8.5 and +359. Total is 141.5, which