NHL Previews

Flames Face Surging Lightning in Another Tough Road Test The Calgary Flames are only two games into their season-long six-game road trip, but head coach Ryan Huska already knows his team will need to step up if they want to survive this grueling stretch. With five of the six matchups coming against current playoff contenders, the challenge is significant, and

Canadiens Seeking Fourth Three-Game Win Streak of the Season The Montreal Canadiens are looking to win three consecutive games for the fourth time this season when they face the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. After enduring a rough stretch of eight losses in nine games (1-7-1), Montreal has bounced back with two straight victories, including a 4-0 shutout of the

Bruins Look to Get Back on Track Against Slumping Islanders The Boston Bruins are searching for answers as they wrap up their three-game homestand against the New York Islanders on Thursday night. After back-to-back overtime losses, Boston has dropped four straight games (0-2-2) and is clinging to a tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Islanders are facing

Red Wings, Blue Jackets Clash in High-Stakes Series With Playoff Implications The race for the playoffs is heating up, and the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are right in the middle of it. With both teams fighting for a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, this two-game showdown could have a massive impact on the standings. They’ll first

Surging Sabres Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Hurricanes The Buffalo Sabres are on fire, and they are not showing any signs of slowing down. With six wins in their last seven games, Buffalo has been one of the league’s hottest teams as they prepare for a tough road matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. On the other side, Carolina

Oilers Struggling Despite Draisaitl’s Dominance The Edmonton Oilers (34-20-4, 72 points) head into Thursday night’s game against the Florida Panthers (35-16-6, 73 points) desperate to break out of their recent slump. Despite Leon Draisaitl leading the NHL with 43 goals and extending his scoring streak to six straight games, the Oilers have lost four consecutive games and are struggling to

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