The Florida Panthers are heading into a critical matchup against the Nashville Predators, but they’ll have to do it without one of their biggest stars. Matthew Tkachuk, a key force on Florida’s offense, is out indefinitely with a groin injury, leaving the team to prove they can still dominate without him. Meanwhile, the Predators are struggling to salvage something from a season that has been anything but successful. As the two teams clash on Tuesday night, one will look to solidify their playoff position, while the other is simply searching for hope. The Panthers are currently sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division, trailing just one point behind the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, the absence of Tkachuk—who ranks second

The Detroit Red Wings head into Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota, facing a serious depth challenge at center. With Andrew Copp (injury) and Michael Rasmussen (head injury) ruled out, Detroit will need to shuffle its lineup and rely on new faces to step up. This comes as Detroit seeks revenge after falling 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Wild are rolling, riding a three-game winning streak and having won six of their last eight. Andrew Copp was placed on injured reserve after suffering an undisclosed injury on Saturday, while Michael Rasmussen was knocked out of Sunday’s game against Anaheim after taking a high hit from Trevor Zegras. The NHL suspended Zegras for

The Utah Hockey Club is gaining momentum in its inaugural NHL season, and Tuesday night’s showdown against the Chicago Blackhawks presents another golden opportunity to inch closer to a playoff spot. With four wins in their last six games (4-2-0), Utah is surging at the right time. Their most recent victory, a 2-1 statement win over the Vancouver Canucks, was crucial—pulling them within four points of the final Western Conference wild-card spot. Now, with 24 games remaining, every game matters. Dylan Guenther has been unstoppable during Utah’s hot streak. His game-winning power-play goal against Vancouver extended his six-game point streak (5 goals, 4 assists) and showcased just how valuable the 21-year-old forward has become in Utah’s push for the postseason.

At 7:00 ET, the Wizards (9-47) will host the Nets (21-35) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Washington is currently on a six-game losing streak, while Brooklyn is favored by 3.5 points (-154 moneyline). This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT. The Nets pulled off a 105-103 road win over the 76ers on Saturday, moving to 21-35 for the season. Brooklyn entered the game as +11 point underdogs and not only covered the spread but also came away with the victory. The total points for the game were 208, falling short of the 212.5 over/under line. Brooklyn jumped out to a strong start, leading 40-30 after the 1st quarter and extended