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Conference Leaders Clash – Pens Visit Ducks Friday Night
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks meet in what is the marquee matchup on the NHL’s Friday night schedule with both teams looking to snap out of recent funks and looking to hold off their pursuers in their respective Conferences.
Rivalry Night in the NHL – Capitals vs. Flyers Wednesday Night
Two Eastern Conference mainstays that find themselves scrapping for every point meet in the City of Brotherly Love Wednesday in a rematch of a lively 5-4 Flyers win over the Capitals in DC on Sunday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will make the trip down to legendary Madison Square Garden for a showdown with the New York Rangers on Wednesday.
Streaking Jets Host Free-Falling Islanders Tuesday Night
It is amazing what a coaching change can do for a team! The Winnipeg Jets who were 10 points out of a playoff spot just 14 games ago have gotten themselves within striking distance of an Eastern Conference playoff spot on a heels of a 11-3-1 stretch since Paul Maurice took over from Claude Noel.
The Detroit Red Wings will make the trip over to Newark for a meeting with the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. The Red Wings found another gear offensively in their last game, while the Devils are coming off a game in which they weren’t able to keep the puck out of their net when it counted.
Surging Clubs Meet in Monday Marquee – Habs Visit Kings
The Montreal Canadiens begin a four game Western road trip on Monday night and enter the game playing pretty well – 5-0-1 in their last six games and coming off a 4-3 win over heated and hated rival Toronto on Saturday night.
Race for the President’s Trophy Commences Friday Night – Ducks Host Blues
The NHL overall leaders Anaheim Ducks begin their stretch run Friday night when they play host to one of the teams nipping at their heels in the President’s Trophy race, the St. Louis Blues.
Flames Look to Remain Perfect Against Kings This Season
The Calgary Flames begin their post-Olympic stretch run on Thursday night when they host the Los Angeles Kings who played last night and snapped out of their recent scoring woes en route to a 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The Chicago Blackhawks will make the trip over to legendary Madison Square Garden to take on an Original Six rival on Thursday in the New York Rangers. The game marks the first for both sides since the NHL resumed play following the Olympic break.
The Olympic Break is over – hockey fans were treated to quite a two weeks in Sochi but it is time to rein everything in and get back to the reality that is the NHL chase for the Stanley Cup.
The Detroit Red Wings will make the trip north of the border on Wednesday for a game against an Original Six rival, the Montreal Canadiens.
Canucks Look to Snap Seven Game Slide – Host Blues Wednesday Night
Its back to reality for the NHL starts as the Regular Season swings back into action this week. The Vancouver Canucks, losers of seven straight games before the Olympic break begin their stretch drive Wednesday when they play host to the St. Louis Blues who won six of eight games before the two week hiatus.
Canes and Sabres Kick Off Stretch Run Tuesday Night
The Olympics are over – what a ride! Now it is time to get back to the business of the NHL stretch run. It all kicks off Tuesday night when the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres meet in a game originally scheduled for January 7 but was postponed due to snow.
With the teams away for the Olympic break it’s a good time to re-evaluate where each club stands in their respective race. While the Eastern Conference has become a two-horse race, there are five teams within striking distance of the top spot in the West. Let’s take a look at those five teams and their chances ( [dfads params=’groups=63740&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]) for claiming the conference crown.
Columbus Aims to Maintain Recent Dominance Over San Jose Sharks
The Columbus Blue Jackets head to San Jose Friday night to take on a Sharks team that they have inexplicably have owned the last couple of seasons – winning four straight against the perennial powers of the West.
Struggling Canadian Teams Attempt Head Into Break In Style – Canucks Visit Habs
The Vancouver Canucks will try to avoid a sixth straight loss Thursday night when they head to Montreal to take on a Canadiens team that has had their share of troubles lately as well.
