Preview Roundups
December 16, 2017
Edmonton at Minnesota 2:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild have matched their longest winning streak of the season and take aim at their fifth consecutive victory when they host Connor McDavid and the struggling Edmonton Oilers in a Saturday matinee. The Wild, who have also won five straight games at home, have captured three in a row and five of their last six against the Oilers.
NY Rangers at Boston 5:00 PM ET
Leading scorers David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand look to extend their point streaks as the Boston Bruins go for a 10th win in 13 games when they host the New York Rangers on Saturday. Pastrnak has recorded 12 of his team-leading 29 points during a 10-game streak while Marchand has landed on the scoresheet in each of his last seven contests, notching four goals and seven assists in that span.
Winnipeg at St. Louis 7:00 PM ET
The St. Louis Blues began the season with five straight wins at home, but their 6-7-0 mark over their last 13 games at Scottrade Center raises the level of concern. The Blues look to get back on track Saturday and aim to rebound from last season's 0-4-1 mark versus the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday when the Central Division rivals begin a home-and-home set in the Gateway City.
Montreal at Ottawa 7:00 PM ET
The Ottawa Senators are going from the frying pan into the ... freezer -- and they couldn't be happier. After snapping a five-game losing streak and winning for just the second time in 14 games, the Senators hope to ride a breath of fresh (and frigid) air when they head outdoors to host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night in the NHL100 Classic.
Los Angeles at NY Islanders 7:00 PM ET
The Los Angeles Kings take another shot at recording a victory on their four-game road trip when they visit the New York Islanders on Saturday. Los Angeles was on an eight-game winning streak before kicking off the trek with a 5-1 setback in New Jersey on Tuesday, and it suffered a second straight loss three nights later as it dropped a 4-2 decision to the New York Rangers.
Dallas at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia Flyers have put a horrid stretch behind them and seek their sixth consecutive victory when they host the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Philadelphia endured a 10-game slide (0-5-5) before beginning its winning streak, which it has extended by capturing the first two contests of its five-game homestand.
Columbus at Carolina 7:00 PM ET
The Columbus Blue Jackets rebounded from an embarrassing loss with a satisfying victory last time out and hope to build off that when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday to begin a stretch during which they play five of seven on the road. The Blue Jackets were routed 7-2 by Edmonton on Tuesday before scoring the first three goals en route to a 6-4 triumph over the New York Islanders two nights later.
Anaheim at Washington 8:00 PM ET
The two-time reigning Presidents' Trophy winners appear to have shaken off their early-season malaise and are making a move toward reclaiming their customary spot at the top of the Metropolitan Division. The surging Washington Capitals will go for their 10th victory in the last 12 games when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.
Pittsburgh at Arizona 8:00 PM ET
Mike Sullivan isn't shy about showing some fire behind the bench, but the Pittsburgh Penguins coach remained remarkably cool with the reigning Stanley Cup champions having dropped three in a row and four of five. Sullivan hopes that a calmer approach will steady the waters for the Penguins as they visit the struggling Arizona Coyotes on Saturday.
Tampa Bay at Colorado 9:00 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a strong response to their first bit of adversity of the season with six straight wins and hope to extend that streak when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. Tampa Bay went 1-3-0 on its previous road trip before sweeping a four-game homestand, including a win over Colorado, and has won two in a row to start the current trek.
Nashville at Calgary 10:00 PM ET
The Nashville Predators limped out of the gate with seven losses in 12 games to make many wonder if a Stanley Cup Finals hangover was weighing heavily on their minds. The Music City residents changed their tune in short order, winning 15 of their subsequent 19 contests heading into the finale of a three-game trek through Western Canada and a date with the Calgary Flames on Saturday.