Predators, Blackhawks Seek to Escape Central Basement The Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks, both beginning this season on shaky ground, are primed to face off on Friday evening in Chicago as they strive to rise out of the bottom of the Central Division. With both squads encountering early challenges, this matchup presents a pivotal opportunity for each to pivot their fortunes. Predators End Skid with Vital Win against Bruins Nashville finally snapped a five-game losing skid on Tuesday night with a standout 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins. Juuse Saros spearheaded the effort with 33 saves, achieving his initial shutout of the season, while the Predators found their offensive groove with contributions from Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Evangelista. Captain Roman

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 vs. the Senators in a non-conference matchup. Ottawa vs. Vegas Key Information Teams: Senators at Golden Knights Where: T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas Date: Friday, October 25th Betting Odds VEG -163 | OTT +136 O/U 6 The Senators Can Win If… With a 4-0 win over Utah, the Senators improved to 4-2-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for

Oilers, Penguins Keen to Move Past Uncharacteristically Slow Starts As the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins gear up for their Friday showdown, both squads are desperately aiming to shake off their surprisingly sluggish beginnings. Each team is coming off a frustrating overtime defeat, and with both organizations designed for substantial playoff success, their shaky starts have raised significant alarms. Oilers’ Initial Challenges: A Jolt to the System Stepping into the season as Stanley Cup contenders, the Oilers have managed to secure only two wins out of their first seven matches and are grappling with a staggering -13 goal differential — the third lowest in the league. Despite last year’s remarkable conclusion that brought them to Game 7 of the Stanley

Preview: Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech Battle in ACC ClashVirginia Tech’s Offense and Bhayshul Tuten’s Standout SeasonGeorgia Tech’s Quarterback QuestionsMatchup History and Key FactorsGame Outlook Preview: Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech Battle in ACC Clash Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech are gearing up for a big ACC showdown this Saturday afternoon. Both teams are hunting for momentum to fuel their season, with Virginia Tech (4-3, 2-1 ACC) looking to extend their two-game winning streak. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech (5-3, 3-2 ACC) hopes to keep their streak alive in Blacksburg, where they’ve won their last four games. Virginia Tech’s Offense and Bhayshul Tuten’s Standout Season The Hokies have found their offensive rhythm, thanks largely to star running back Bhayshul Tuten. Tuten has