NHL Matchup

The Calgary Flames are ascending in the Pacific Division while the Arizona Coyotes have made themselves comfortable in the cellar right out of the chute. The streaking Flames vie for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 14 contests on Thursday, when they conclude a brief two-game road trip...

The well-rested Los Angeles Kings hope to take advantage of a weary opponent when they continue their three-game homestand Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Los Angeles played only two games during the first week of December and has had three days off since dropping a 5-4 shootout decision to...

The Philadelphia Flyers are faced with a formidable task if they wish to match their longest winning streak in nearly five years. Winners of six in a row, the Flyers will do their best to slow down the high-flying Connor McDavid and the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Edmonton Oilers...

Florida Panthers general manager/interim coach Tom Rowe is doing his best to remain positive in the face of a pronounced negative. With four losses in five games since dismissing former coach Gerard Gallant, Rowe and the Panthers look to turn around their fortunes on Thursday as they open a...

The Tampa Bay Lightning expect to be a healthier team when they host the similarly injury-ravaged Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Jonathan Drouin (undisclosed) missed Tampa Bay’s 1-0 overtime loss at Carolina on Sunday, Jason Garrison (lower-body) sat out the last two and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed the past...

The New York Islanders have turned things around following a ragged start to the season, but they must be wary of a letdown against another surging club when the St. Louis Blues visit the Barclays Center on Thursday night. The Islanders ran their point streak to five games (4-0-1)...

The Colorado Avalanche attempt to put an end to their six-game winless streak as they continue their four-game road trip Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Last in the league with 19 points, Colorado has not won since edging Columbus in overtime Nov. 21, falling to 0-5-1 in that span...

The Montreal Canadiens return to the Bell Centre for the first time in two weeks when they open a four-game homestand against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Eastern Conference-leading Montreal capped its five-game road trip with a crushing defeat, blowing a two-goal lead in the third period...

The Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Air Canada Centre. Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 51 MINNESOTA 0 (-110) 5.5 (-110) -105 -115 52 TORONTO TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN North...

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Wednesday. Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 53 BOSTON 0 (-110) 5 (-110) 120 -140 54 WASHINGTON TV: 8 p.m....

The fans at SAP Center will be treated to a game between the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks when they take their seats on Wednesday. Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California ...

The fans at Honda Center will be treated to a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Anaheim Ducks when they take their seats on Wednesday. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Anaheim Ducks When: 10:30 PM ET, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Where: Honda Center, Anaheim, California ROT ...