Preview Roundups
March 07, 2016
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
The talented “Triplets” line of Ondrej Palat, Tyler Johnson and Nikita Kucherov is beginning to find its form for the surging Tampa Bay Lightning. The trio has recorded a total of seven goals in the last three games and looks to remain hot as the Lightning try to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 10 games when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.
Buffalo at Toronto 7:30 PM ET
Two promising young forwards have been impressive in their first four games for the rebuilding Toronto Maple Leafs. William Nylander and Nikita Soshnikov have combined for three goals on 23 shots since being recalled and hope to continue their development when the Maple Leafs attempt to snap a five-game losing streak Monday against the visiting Buffalo Sabres.
Boston at Florida 7:30 PM ET
The Florida Panthers have lost their hold of first place in the Atlantic Division and can drop another spot if they cannot post a victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Monday. The Panthers come home after a 1-3-1 road trip and have managed just five wins in their last 14 games while third-place Boston trails them by one point.
Arizona at Colorado 9:00 PM ET
A pair of players traded for each other one week ago will get the chance to face their former teammates when the Colorado Avalanche host the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night. Seeking to add some punch to their offense, the Avalanche acquired forward Mikkel Boedker from the Coyotes at the trade deadline in exchange for forward Alex Tanguay and two prospects.
San Jose at Calgary 9:00 PM ET
The San Jose Sharks have a firm hold on a postseason berth but still have their sights set on a division title as they sit six points behind Pacific-leading Anaheim. The Sharks attempt to keep alive their chances when they begin a two-game trip to Alberta on Monday against the division-rival Calgary Flames.
Washington at Anaheim 10:00 PM ET
The NHL's best team meets the league's hottest when the Washington Capitals visit the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in what could be a Stanley Cup Finals preview. Anaheim moved into first place in the Pacific Division with a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday for its franchise-record 11th straight victory while Washington became the first club to reach 100 points with a 2-1 overtime win in Boston on Saturday and has a 13-point lead for the Presidents' Trophy.
Vancouver at Los Angeles 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Kings have won five of their last seven games but still have fallen out of first place in the Pacific Division, as their only two losses in that stretch came against new leader Anaheim. Los Angeles begins its quest to regain the top spot when it continues its five-game homestand against the division-rival Vancouver Canucks on Monday.