NHL Previews

Surging Oilers continue critical home stretch vs. Blues The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of a pivotal stretch of games at home, and they’re hoping to capitalize on their momentum as they host the resurgent St. Louis Blues on Saturday. With playoff positioning in mind and a chance to solidify their form before the Christmas break, this matchup promises

On the Rise with New Coach, Bruins Battle Flyers The Boston Bruins are hitting their stride under interim head coach Joe Sacco, and they aim to continue their momentum when they host the Philadelphia Flyers in a Saturday matinee. Bruins Building Confidence Boston (14-11-3) is riding a three-game winning streak, improving to 6-2-0 under Sacco. The team capped a grueling

Hoyas Face Mountaineers in First Road Test of the Season Georgetown Hoyas will leave the nation’s capital for the first time this season when they take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in Morgantown, W.Va., on Friday as part of the Big 12-Big East Battle. Both teams enter the contest with momentum, albeit forged under vastly different circumstances. West Virginia Builds

Capitals Look for Redemption Against High-Flying Maple Leafs The Washington Capitals head to Scotiabank Arena on Friday night with a clear goal: play smarter and more disciplined hockey. Their recent 2-1 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, which snapped a four-game winning streak, left head coach Spencer Carbery unimpressed with the team’s execution. “Our puck play was obviously horrendous,”

Rangers Look to Rebound Against Red-Hot Penguins The New York Rangers are hoping a few days of rest and practice can help reverse their recent struggles when they face the surging Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. With only one win in their last seven games (1-6-0), the Rangers desperately need a spark to recover their form

Dallas Stars Face Playoff Rival Vegas Golden Knights in High-Stakes Showdown The Dallas Stars wrap up a three-game Western road trip on Friday night as they face the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights. This matchup marks their first meeting since last spring’s dramatic first-round playoff series, in which Dallas rallied from a 2-0 deficit to eliminate the defending Stanley Cup

Minnesota Wild Seek Season-High Fifth Straight Win Against Ducks The Minnesota Wild are on a roll, and they’ll look to extend their winning streak to a season-best five games when they take on the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. The game marks the beginning of a three-game road trip for Minnesota, who are brimming with confidence after a thrilling 3-2 overtime

Dunn Returns Strong as Kraken Prepare for Devils Clash The Seattle Kraken have welcomed back Vince Dunn with open arms, and the star defenseman is already proving why he’s such a crucial part of the team. After missing six weeks with an upper-body injury, Dunn wasted no time making an impact. In just his second game back, Dunn tallied a

Canucks Look to Treat Home Like Road as Blue Jackets Visit The Vancouver Canucks aim to replicate their road success at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Vancouver Canucks return to Rogers Arena on Friday, feeling optimistic despite a narrow overtime loss in their last outing. Their upcoming matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets marks the beginning of a