At 7:30 ET, the 11-32 Raptors will travel to Atlanta to take on the 22-21 Hawks. Toronto is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference, while Atlanta is 7th. The Hawks are favored by 5 points, and the over/under line is set at 234. TSN will have the TV coverage for this Eastern Conference matchup. The Raptors are +169 on the moneyline, while the Hawks are -201. Atlanta has lost two straight games. The Raptors improved to 11-32 on the season with a 109-93 home win over the Magic on Tuesday. Toronto, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game were 202, falling short of the 212.5 O/U

The Metropolitan Division playoff race is getting tighter, and two teams on hot streaks — the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers — are set to collide Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers are riding a nine-game point streak (6-0-3) and are finding their groove. Meanwhile, the Flyers have earned points in six straight games (5-0-1), climbing back into contention in the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture. The Rangers’ recent surge is a stark turnaround from their earlier struggles. After a rough stretch that included a 4-15-0 slide in December, they’ve gone 7-1-3 in their last 11 games. They’re looking sharp offensively, scoring at least five goals in nine games this season, including Tuesday’s 5-0 win over

The Washington Capitals aren’t just riding high because of Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking season — they’re leading the NHL standings with 69 points after 47 games. On Thursday, the Capitals take on the Seattle Kraken, who are surging at the right time as they push for a Western Conference wild-card spot. Washington’s season has surpassed expectations. With five straight wins and an 11-game point streak (8-0-3), the Caps are proving they’re more than just Ovechkin’s scoring legacy.“We’re proud of where we are,” said head coach Spencer Carbery. “We’ll keep building and grinding.” Offseason acquisitions Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jakob Chychrun have been game-changers. Dubois is second on the team with 29 assists, while Chychrun leads defensemen with 13 goals and 31 points.

The Montreal Canadiens, riding a wave of momentum with a 13-3-1 record in their last 17 games, are seeking to continue their winning ways against the Detroit Red Wings. Montreal previously secured victories over Detroit earlier in their current streak, winning 4-3 and 5-1 in December. This will be the third of four meetings between the Original Six rivals. The Canadiens recently showcased their resilience, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2. This victory followed a 5-4 overtime win against the New York Islanders. Jake Evans scored the game-winning goal late in the third period against Tampa Bay. “I think we just have so much belief in how we play and no lead is too far