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The Philadelphia 76ers head to Los Angeles for a cross-conference game with real seeding juice behind it. Tip is set for 10:00 PM at Crypto.com Arena, and it’s a spot where both teams can tighten the grip on a top-six lane. Philly brings a 29-21 record and a multi-game heater into the building, while the Lakers are 30-19 and finally back home after banking wins on a long trip. The market is pricing the Lakers as the stronger side in the building, but the matchup reads closer than that if Philadelphia’s shot quality travels and the free-throw edge shows up late. Los Angeles is dealing with at least one rotation wrinkle with Jaxson Hayes suspended, and any extra uncertainty around

The Washington Capitals welcome the Nashville Predators to Capital One Arena tonight for a high-stakes cross-conference battle. Washington enters with a 28-23-7 record, currently holding firm in the Eastern Metropolitan Division race despite a recent 4-2 loss to Philadelphia. The Capitals have been surprisingly resilient at home, but they are currently navigating a massive hurdle in the crease with their top two goaltenders sidelined. This 7:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+ serves as the final audition for several players before the league pauses for the Olympic break, and for the Capitals, it is a chance to prove their defensive structure can hold up even with a depleted roster. Nashville arrives in D.C. with a 26-24-7 record and plenty of

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings tonight at T-Mobile Arena for a pivotal Pacific Division battle before the NHL pauses for the Olympic break. Vegas enters this contest at 25-16-14, currently leading the division but searching for stability after a rough stretch that saw them drop five straight before a midweek win over Vancouver. The Golden Knights are playing through a localized injury crisis, but their ability to pick up points at home has kept them in the driver’s seat of the Western Conference standings. Puck drop is set for 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Los Angeles comes in with a record of 23-17-14 and sits fifth in the division, though they are only a few points

The Philadelphia Flyers return to Xfinity Mobile Arena tonight to host the Ottawa Senators in what serves as a final push before the three-week Olympic break. Philadelphia currently sits at 25-20-10, struggling to find consistency after a brutal stretch where they dropped 11 of 13 games. However, a recent 4-2 win over Washington has provided a spark of hope. The Flyers are trying to string together consecutive wins for the first time in weeks, but they face an Ottawa team that has historically had their number this season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with the Senators opening as -133 road favorites. Ottawa arrives in Philadelphia with a 27-22-7 record and a bit of a chip on their