Preview Roundups
March 10, 2018
Chicago at Boston 1:00 PM ET
All-Star left wing Brad Marchand is taking on even more responsibility with three key players out and hopes to stay hot when his Boston Bruins host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon in the opener of a home-and-home set. Marchand boasts five goals and four assists over the last four games for the Bruins, who have won five straight to stay within six points of first-place Tampa Bay in the Atlantic Division with three games in hand.
Vegas at Buffalo 1:00 PM ET
The Vegas Golden Knights have established a number of records in their inaugural season and have another within their sights as they resume a five-game road trip with a matinee against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Vegas is 2-1-0 on its current trek to reach 19 victories away from home, tying Anaheim for the most road wins by an expansion club.
Montreal at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to show flaws while piling up victories and look to extend their point streak to 10 games when they host the Atlantic Division-rival Montreal Canadiens on Saturday afternoon. The Lightning rolled to 3-0 and 5-1 leads Thursday against the depleted New York Rangers before settling for a 5-3 victory and have allowed 17 goals in the last four games despite winning them all.
Winnipeg at Philadelphia 1:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia Flyers have both raised expectations and anxiety levels with pronounced winning and winless streaks this season. Following a red-hot 10-0-1 run to end February with an 0-4-1 start to March, the Flyers continue their stretch against formidable foes on Saturday afternoon when they host the surging Winnipeg Jets at Wells Fargo Center.
Arizona at Colorado 3:00 PM ET
The Colorado Avalanche have come a long way since finishing with a franchise-worst 48 points last season as they continue their push toward a playoff spot when the Arizona Coyotes pay a visit on Saturday afternoon. Colorado is adding points despite three straight losses - all in overtime - with Thursday's 5-4 setback in Columbus putting it one behind Los Angeles for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
St. Louis at Los Angeles 4:00 PM ET
The Los Angeles Kings have won seven of their last 10 to remain in the mix with their California rivals in the congested Pacific Division. The Kings look to continue their ascent while handing the slumping St. Louis Blues yet another setback on Saturday when the Western Conference foes meet at Staples Center.
Washington at San Jose 4:00 PM ET
The Washington Capitals will try to avoid a winless jaunt through the state of California when they conclude a three-game road trip with a visit to the San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon. The Capitals managed just one goal in losses to Anaheim and Los Angeles to fall one point behind Pittsburgh for first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Pittsburgh at Toronto 7:00 PM ET
The Toronto Maple Leafs hope to avoid a fifth consecutive loss when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Toronto fell to 0-2-2 over its last four games with Monday's 5-3 setback in Buffalo but is riding a nine-game home winning streak.
NY Rangers at Florida 7:00 PM ET
The Florida Panthers' sizzling play since the All-Star break has propelled the Sunshine State representatives into the conversation for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Boasting a 14-3-1 mark in their last 18 games, the Panthers look to continue their surge and record a franchise-record eighth straight home win on Saturday when they host the New York Rangers.
New Jersey at Nashville 8:00 PM ET
The Nashville Predators can establish the longest winning streak in the league this season when they go for their 11th consecutive victory against the visiting New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Owners of the best record in the Western Conference, the Predators are one point behind Tampa Bay in the race for the Presidents' Trophy.
Minnesota at Edmonton 10:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild attempt to strengthen their hold on third place in the Central Division when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Minnesota maintained its three-point lead over Dallas for the spot Friday with its third straight victory, a 5-2 triumph at Vancouver.