As the NHL’s break for the 4 Nations Face-Off approaches, the Boston Bruins are aiming to regain defensive stability with Charlie McAvoy back in the lineup. After missing seven games due to an upper-body injury, McAvoy returned on Thursday—but his comeback coincided with a 6-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, exposing Boston’s ongoing struggles on the defensive end. With the New York Rangers visiting on Saturday afternoon, the Bruins must find a way to stop their alarming trend of allowing goals in bunches, a pattern that has cost them games throughout the season. The Bruins have now given up five or more goals in 14 games this season, a concerning statistic for a team hoping to make a deep playoff

Two former Pac-12 coaches turned ACC contenders will face off Saturday night as Stanford (15-6, 7-3 ACC) takes on SMU (16-5, 7-3 ACC) in Dallas. Kyle Smith, in his first season at Stanford after coaching at Washington State, has quickly elevated the Cardinal into ACC relevance. On the other side, Andy Enfield, formerly of USC, has helped SMU establish itself as a serious NCAA Tournament hopeful in his debut season with the Mustangs. Both teams enter the game tied for fourth in the conference, making this a pivotal matchup as they continue their push for postseason positioning. Stanford enters the game riding a four-game winning streak, its latest victory coming in a 70-61 decision over Syracuse on Wednesday. The Cardinal

The Minnesota Wild look to extend their NHL-best road record, while the Ottawa Senators aim to maintain their home dominance in a highly anticipated Saturday night showdown. Both teams are riding four-game winning streaks in their respective settings, setting the stage for a battle of momentum and resilience. The Wild have been unstoppable on the road, boasting a 20-5-3 record, the best in the NHL. Over their last four road games, they have outscored opponents 14-4, showcasing both offensive efficiency and defensive discipline. While the Senators have struggled on the road at times, they have turned Canadian Tire Centre into a fortress, holding a 15-7-2 home record. Since November 25, they are an impressive 10-2-1 at home, proving their ability

The two best teams in the NHL, the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals, are set to clash in a high-stakes matchup on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. Both teams lead their respective conferences and are riding impressive streaks, making this a must-watch game. The Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets (5-game winning streak, 8-2-0 in last 10) have been on fire. Their latest triumph, a 6-2 rout of the Boston Bruins, showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience. Winnipeg’s three-game road trip started strong, with victories over Montreal (4-1) and Boston (6-2). Mark Scheifele, one of the team’s top stars, reached a milestone by scoring his 30th goal of the season, tying him with Ilya Kovalchuk for the most goals in Jets/Atlanta