NHL Previews

Capitals Face Confident Kraken in Clash of Momentum The Washington Capitals aren’t just riding high because of Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking season — they’re leading the NHL standings with 69 points after 47 games. On Thursday, the Capitals take on the Seattle Kraken, who are surging at the right time as they push for a Western Conference wild-card spot. Washington’s season

Canadiens Aim to Extend Hot Streak Against Red Wings The Montreal Canadiens, riding a wave of momentum with a 13-3-1 record in their last 17 games, are seeking to continue their winning ways against the Detroit Red Wings. Montreal previously secured victories over Detroit earlier in their current streak, winning 4-3 and 5-1 in December. This will be the third

Golden Knights Look to Rebound Against Blues in St. Louis The Vegas Golden Knights, stuck in their toughest stretch of the season, head to St. Louis on Thursday to face the Blues in a rematch. Vegas is looking to break a four-game losing streak after a 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues on Monday. Despite the slump, the Golden Knights

Wild Excited to Welcome Back Key Players The Minnesota Wild are set to receive a significant boost to their lineup as star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon are expected to return to action after missing time due to injuries. “It’s exciting,” said forward Joel Eriksson Ek. “Two very important players for us. It’s fun to have them back

Predators Look to Keep Streak Alive in Rematch with Sharks The Nashville Predators, fueled by a wild 7-5 comeback win on Tuesday, are back to face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night, aiming to extend their season-best four-game winning streak. Currently 10 points out of a playoff spot with 36 games left, the Predators are hoping to make a

Rested Penguins Look to Keep Rolling Against Slumping Ducks The Pittsburgh Penguins, fresh off a well-deserved two-day break in sunny California, are ready to hit the ice again Thursday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Pittsburgh is midway through a seven-day road trip that started with a grueling stretch of three games in four days, capped by a coast-to-coast flight after

Bruins Look to Rebound at Home Against Senators The Boston Bruins are back on home ice Thursday night, looking to shake off Wednesday’s 5-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils and reclaim their form against the Ottawa Senators. Boston’s recent streak of solid play (3-0-1) hit a speed bump in New Jersey. The loss came just days after the Bruins

Hot Teams Collide: Hurricanes Host Blue Jackets in Raleigh The Carolina Hurricanes are finding their groove again, and it’s showing with their recent three-game win streak. With a 5-1-1 record in their last seven games, they’ll try to keep the momentum alive as they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday night. Carolina is coming off two

Avalanche out to solve Connor Hellebuyck, Jets The Colorado Avalanche face off against the Winnipeg Jets in Denver on Wednesday night, closing out their regular-season series. With both teams reeling from disappointing losses, the stakes are high as they aim to regroup and solidify their playoff positions. A Tale of Two Teams: Playoff Aspirations and Recent Struggles The Jets remain