Hurricanes’ Goalie Plan Unclear Entering Game vs. Senators The Carolina Hurricanes face uncertainty in net as they prepare to host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C. Carolina’s goalie situation is a significant concern after their top netminder, Pyotr Kochetkov, was injured during their recent road trip. The Hurricanes concluded a three-game road swing with a 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday, despite launching a season-high 50 shots on goal. However, a more significant issue emerged when Kochetkov exited midway through the third period due to an apparent injury. “He got banged up earlier in the game,” coach Rod Brind’Amour explained after the game. Kochetkov did not participate in practice on Friday, with Brind’Amour expressing

Connor Bedard returns to hometown as Blackhawks visit Canucks The Blackhawks and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks. Chicago vs. Vancouver Key Information Teams: Blackhawks at Canucks Where: Rogers Arena Vancouver Date: Saturday, November 16th Betting Odds VAN -249 | CHI +207 O/U 5.5 The Blackhawks Can Win If… With a 4-2 victory over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 6-10-1 this season. Chicago, as underdogs on the puck line, covered in this one. The total was

Stars, Wild Set to Renew Divisional Rivalry Some matchups in the long grind of an 82-game NHL season carry a little extra weight, and Saturday night’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars in St. Paul, Minn., is definitely one of those. This contest between Central Division rivals has both fans and players fired up. “It’s a measuring-stick game,” said Wild forward Marcus Foligno. “It’s like playing against Florida or Tampa. You’ve just got to … be patient, be smart. We know last year was not a lot of fun against these guys, so we’ve got to try to make amends for that.” Both Teams Off to Strong Starts Both Minnesota and Dallas have enjoyed impressive starts to the

Bruins open homestand vs. Blues, look for consistency Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Bruins. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 against the Blues. St. Louis vs. Boston Key Information Teams: Blues at Bruins Where: TD Garden Boston Date: Saturday, November 16th Betting Odds BOS -211 | STL +176 O/U 5.5 The Blues Can Win If… With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 7-10-1 this season. St. Louis covered the puck line as