The New Jersey Devils attempt to halt their losing streak when they begin a four-game homestand against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. New Jersey saw its skid reach four contests Monday as it dropped a 3-2 decision to the New York Islanders in a shootout. Scott Gomez and defenseman Marek Zidlicky each recorded a goal and an assist as the Devils held a 2-0 lead after one period before falling to 0-2-2 since edging Carolina on Dec. 8.

The Minnesota Wild have alternated wins and losses over their last 12 games while the Boston Bruins are floundering after losing three in a row and eight of 10 (2-5-3). The teams won't have much time to dwell on their latest setback as they meet at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday. Minnesota suffered its first regulation loss against a Central Division rival with a 5-3 setback at Chicago on Tuesday while Boston dropped a 3-2 decision in a shootout in Nashville.

The Vancouver Canucks look to put an end to their losing streak when they continue their four-game homestand against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. Vancouver dropped the final three contests of its seven-game road trip before beginning the homestand with a 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers. The Canucks surrendered five goals over the first two periods before Nick Bonino finally got them on the board at 4:20 of the third.