Penguins Look to Snap Losing Streak as Ducks Bring Confidence to Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins, currently on a six-game losing streak, will attempt to course-correct and avoid tying their longest losing streak under head coach Mike Sullivan when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The Penguins, known for their offense-driven play, find themselves grappling with defensive issues that have seen them outscored 27-13 over this rough stretch. Penguins’ Defensive Struggles For a team led by seasoned players like Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh’s recent struggles can be attributed to poor puck management and an inability to execute solid defensive strategies. Sullivan, now in his 10th season with the team, is encouraging the Penguins to focus on limiting opponents’ chances rather

Blues Aim for Redemption in Road Clash Against Flyers The St. Louis Blues, looking to shake off recent struggles, travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in a game that pits teams with very different recent experiences. The Flyers are riding high after a rare 2-0 road victory over the Boston Bruins, while the Blues are eager to redeem themselves following an 8-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Flyers Gaining Momentum and Confidence After a difficult six-game losing streak, the Flyers have shown signs of improvement, posting a 2-1-0 record in their last three games, including quality wins over the Minnesota Wild and Boston Bruins. Backup goaltender Samuel Ersson was instrumental in the Bruins victory, making 23 saves

Predators Eye Redemption as Oilers Face Life Without Connor McDavid The Nashville Predators aim to capitalize on their recent momentum as they host an Edmonton Oilers team missing superstar Connor McDavid on Thursday. The Oilers, who defeated Nashville 4-2 in their previous meeting this season, are tasked with adjusting their game plan after McDavid suffered an ankle injury that will sideline him for 2-3 weeks. Oilers Brace for Life Without McDavid McDavid’s absence is a significant blow to Edmonton, as the three-time Hart Trophy winner led the team with 10 points alongside Leon Draisaitl. Head coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledged the impact, stating, “It’s tough any time you are playing without your best player.” The Oilers now rely on Draisaitl, who

Last-Place Showdown: Sharks, Blackhawks Look to Extend Winning Streaks The Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks may be at the bottom of their respective divisions in the Western Conference, but both teams enter Thursday’s matchup in San Jose with fresh momentum after recent wins. Chicago snapped a four-game losing streak with an impressive 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, while San Jose secured consecutive wins for the first time this season, beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 after a 5-4 overtime victory over Utah in Salt Lake City. Sharks Seek to Sustain Momentum For the Sharks, who started the season with nine straight losses, back-to-back wins mark a significant mental boost. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky praised his team’s