NHL Previews

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The Columbus Blue Jackets open a four-game Western road trip Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome looking to bounce back from a crushing 3-2 loss to the Islanders. Columbus allowed two late goals in that defeat, and coach Dean Evason said his team must “start on time” to avoid another slow opening.

Blues Upbeat While Capitals Search for Identity Among Struggles What began as another promising start for the Washington Capitals has taken a turn for the worse. After opening the season 6-2-0, Washington now finds itself on a 0-3-1 skid, struggling to generate offense and reeling from the loss of key center Pierre-Luc Dubois to a long-term lower-body injury. The Capitals

Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The Seattle Kraken have turned Climate Pledge Arena into an early fortress. After years of home inconsistency, they’re 4-0-2 on home ice entering Wednesday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Seattle’s 3-1 win over Chicago on Monday pushed its record to 6-2-4 and moved it atop the Pacific Division. Goaltender Joey Daccord

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks aim to extend their 11-game winning streak over the Chicago Blackhawks when they meet Wednesday night at Rogers Arena. That run ties Vancouver’s franchise record for consecutive wins against one opponent, and they can make it a dozen here. Chicago is 0-2-1 on its six-game road trip, failing to lead

Utah Mammoth vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to build on their dramatic comeback win when they host the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto erased a 3-0 deficit Monday to beat Pittsburgh 4-3 behind two third-period goals from William Nylander. The victory gave the Maple Leafs a second straight win and

Game Preview Philadelphia Flyers @ Montreal Canadiens The Philadelphia Flyers travel north to face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, with both clubs moving in opposite directions. Montreal has surged to the top of the Atlantic Division behind elite play from its top line, while Philadelphia has stumbled after a promising October stretch. Montreal enters riding

Game Preview Carolina Hurricanes @ New York Rangers The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night in a key Metropolitan Division showdown. Both teams are trending in opposite directions—the Hurricanes looking to stop a slide, and the Rangers finally showing signs of life after a shaky start. New York is coming off a

Game Preview Boston Bruins @ New York Islanders The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders meet Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., in a matchup that could prove meaningful in a tightly packed Eastern Conference. Both teams have rebounded from early struggles and enter this contest riding momentum—Boston with a three-game winning streak and New York with back-to-back comeback

Game Preview Tampa Bay Lightning @ Colorado Avalanche The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their Western Conference road swing with a visit to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night at Ball Arena. Tampa Bay enters the matchup as one of the league’s hottest teams, riding a five-game winning streak capped by a 4-2 road victory in Utah. Colorado, meanwhile, sits atop