NHL Previews

Utah Aims for Playoff Push as Wild Battle Injuries The Utah Hockey Club is heating up at just the right time, securing two consecutive wins and keeping their postseason hopes alive. Now, they’re looking to extend their streak to three when they host the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. With both teams at a pivotal point in the season—Utah fighting

Golden Knights Look to Rebound Against Blackhawks After Costly Collapse The Vegas Golden Knights (32-20-6, 70 points) are looking to rebound after a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, a game where they surrendered four unanswered goals in the third period. Vegas still holds a two-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division, but head

Cal Needs Win Over SMU to Make Late ACC Tourney Push Cal will have its top player available, while SMU likely won’t when the two Atlantic Coast Conference teams face off in a pivotal rematch Wednesday night in Berkeley, Calif. The Golden Bears (12-15, 5-11 ACC) are clinging to hopes of securing a spot in the ACC Tournament, while SMU

Jets Look to Keep Record Win Streak Going in Visit to Senators The Winnipeg Jets have been unstoppable, winning 10 straight games to set a franchise record. They aim to keep the streak alive when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Winnipeg’s latest victory came in dramatic fashion, a 2-1 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks on

Valeri Nichushkin a ‘Possibility’ to Return for Avalanche vs. Devils The Colorado Avalanche have stumbled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but they could receive a major boost when they host the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night. Winger Valeri Nichushkin, who has been sidelined since Dec. 31 with a lower-body injury, practiced with the team on Tuesday. While

Ducks Refuse to Back Down as Playoff Hopes Stay Alive For the first time in seven years, the Anaheim Ducks are still in the playoff conversation this late in the season. They’ve fought their way into contention for a Western Conference wild-card spot, and with the race heating up, every single game matters. Tuesday night’s showdown against the Buffalo Sabres

Bruins Host Maple Leafs With Playoff Race & Trade Deadline in Mind The Boston Bruins find themselves in unfamiliar territory. With the NHL trade deadline less than two weeks away, Boston’s front office may be rethinking their usual aggressive approach if the team can’t put together a strong stretch of games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers vs. Penguins: Intense Metro Rivalry Heats Up in Crucial Home-and-Home Series Flyers Aim to Keep Rolling as They Face Their Biggest Rival The Philadelphia Flyers are riding high after the midseason break, but things are about to get serious. With the playoff race tightening and the Pittsburgh Penguins desperate to stay in the hunt, this home-and-home battle could define

Islanders vs. Rangers: Intense Rivalry Heats Up in Crucial Matchup There’s never a dull moment when the New York Islanders and New York Rangers face off, but Tuesday night’s showdown in Elmont, N.Y., carries extra weight. Both teams enter the game hungry for points as they battle for positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Islanders, struggling to break