The Edmonton Oilers came out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break hoping to gain ground in the Pacific Division. Instead, they’ve hit a wall, dropping three straight games in frustrating fashion. Now, they face an even bigger test as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning—one of the NHL’s hottest teams—on Tuesday night. While the Oilers look to shake off their defensive woes, the Lightning are riding a five-game winning streak and appear to be hitting their stride at the perfect time. The Oilers kicked off their five-game Eastern road trip with high hopes but have been exposed defensively, allowing 13 goals in their last two games against Philadelphia and Washington. After a 7-3 blowout loss to the Capitals, captain

The Dallas Stars are on a roll, and Jason Robertson is leading the charge. Fresh off a hat trick in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the New York Islanders, Robertson is heating up at just the right time. His explosive second period against the Isles showcased why he’s one of Dallas’ top offensive weapons. “I thought he was exceptional,” Stars head coach Peter DeBoer said. “He was moving his feet, attacking, scoring the type of goals he scores. We need that from him.” Robertson’s recent form has been electric—he now has 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in his last 23 games and sits tied for the team lead in goals (23) with Matt Duchene. His playmaking skills were also on

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are on fire, and they’re not looking to slow down anytime soon. With the league’s best record and an offense that’s been steamrolling opponents, the Caps will try to keep the momentum going when they host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Washington enters the game riding an eight-game point streak (5-0-3) and a 14-1-6 surge dating back to New Year’s Eve. At home, they’ve been nearly unstoppable, boasting an 11-0-5 record in their last 16 games. The Flames, on the other hand, are kicking off a season-defining six-game road trip that could determine their playoff fate. Ovechkin is once again proving why he’s one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history. His hat

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking for a reset after a tough 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but off-ice drama might be just as pressing as their on-ice struggles. Rumors are swirling about Mikko Rantanen’s future, as reports suggest Carolina has offered him a massive contract extension worth over $100 million. The star winger, acquired in a shocking trade from Colorado in January, has put up 67 points (26 goals, 41 assists) this season. However, since joining Carolina, he’s managed just three points in seven games—raising questions about his fit with the team. With the March 7 trade deadline approaching, speculation is heating up that if Rantanen doesn’t sign the extension, Carolina might look to move him again. That