When Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby take the ice together, the spotlight naturally follows. The two Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, natives helped lead Canada to victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off last month, but on Tuesday, they’ll be on opposing sides as MacKinnon’s Colorado Avalanche host Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins in Denver. However, this time, their head-to-head matchup may take a backseat to another storyline—the debut of newly acquired defenseman Ryan Lindgren. The Avalanche traded for Lindgren and forward Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers over the weekend, and one or both could make their first appearance in a Colorado sweater against Pittsburgh. Colorado’s biggest move ahead of the NHL trade deadline was acquiring Ryan Lindgren, a rugged shutdown defenseman

The Anaheim Ducks have a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Western Conference playoff race when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. However, time is running out, and Anaheim can’t afford another misstep after squandering a chance to close the gap on Saturday. Coming off a 6-3 home loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the league’s weakest teams, the Ducks remain six points behind the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks for the final wild-card spot. With another tough matchup against the Canucks looming on Wednesday, Anaheim needs a statement performance in Edmonton to stay in contention. Saturday’s loss to Chicago was a bitter pill to swallow for Anaheim. The Ducks entered the game brimming with

The Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild enter Tuesday’s matchup looking to build momentum after snapping their respective losing streaks. Seattle put together an impressive offensive performance against Vancouver, while Minnesota relied on rock-solid defense to take down Boston. With both teams seeking consistency, this game presents a crucial opportunity to turn things around for the final stretch of the season. Adding to the excitement, the first 10,000 fans at Climate Pledge Arena will receive a Philipp Grubauer bobblehead, a fitting tribute as the veteran goaltender returns from a stint in the AHL. One of the biggest storylines heading into this game is the return of goaltender Philipp Grubauer. The Kraken sent the veteran netminder down to the Coachella Valley Firebirds

The San Jose Sharks are coming off a much-needed 3-2 shootout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Now, they turn their attention to the Buffalo Sabres, aiming to secure consecutive wins for the first time since early January. Meanwhile, the Sabres are reeling from a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens and are desperate to end their three-game slide. It had been over a month since the Sharks last tasted victory, but their resilience paid off in Toronto. Trailing 2-0 in the third period, San Jose stormed back with goals from Jack Thompson and Tyler Toffoli, forcing extra time. The game ultimately went to a shootout, where Fabian Zetterlund and Toffoli delivered clutch