Preview Roundups
November 30, 2019
NY Rangers at New Jersey 1:00 PM ET
The New York Rangers had a golden opportunity to extend their season-high winning streak to four games, but they were unable to hold back a challenge from one of the best teams in hockey. The Rangers will look to rebound from a 3-2 overtime loss at Boston on Friday and extend their point streak to five at the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia at Montreal 3:00 PM ET
The Montreal Canadiens are mired in a slump of historical proportions, with the club having allowed a franchise-worst 20 goals in its last three home contests while surrendering at least six in three consecutive games for the first time since October 1985. The Canadiens aim to snap a six-game winless skid (0-4-2) on Saturday afternoon when they host the Philadelphia Flyers.
Ottawa at Calgary 7:00 PM ET
The off-ice turmoil surrounding the Calgary Flames came to a head Friday when Bill Peters resigned as head coach, a move that occurred days after he was accused of directing a racial slur at a player in the minors a decade ago. The Flames will play their first home game under interim coach Geoff Ward against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon.
Buffalo at Toronto 7:00 PM ET
The Toronto Maple Leafs were foiled on two chances to establish franchise records Friday afternoon, but they will not have to wait long in their bid to extract some revenge. After dropping a 6-4 decision at Buffalo in the finale of a six-game road trip, Toronto hosts the Sabres on Saturday in the home coaching debut of Sheldon Keefe.
Washington at Detroit 7:00 PM ET
The Washington Capitals have answered a modest skid (3-2-2) with a sweep of the Sunshine State contingent to create momentum heading into their four-game road trip. The Capitals open that trek on Saturday against the ice-cold Detroit Red Wings, who have lost eight straight (0-6-2) while being outscored 19-2 in their last four contests.
Carolina at Tampa Bay 7:00 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to rebound from a heartbreaking setback and avoid a three-game losing streak only 24 hours later when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. The Lightning took a two-goal lead into the third period at Washington on Friday and left the arena with a 4-3 overtime loss after falling to St. Louis two days earlier by the same score in regulation.
Nashville at Florida 7:00 PM ET
The Florida Panthers have cooled off a bit with three straight losses and hope to make up for it when they start a monster nine-game homestand Saturday night against the surging Nashville Predators. The Panthers had won five of six to creep within a few points of the top spot in the Atlantic Division before suffering road defeats against Carolina and Washington, sandwiching a 5-2 setback to Buffalo at home.
Columbus at NY Islanders 7:00 PM ET
California was not kind to the New York Islanders as they were shut out for the first time this season Monday against Anaheim, a loss that ended their franchise record 17-game point streak (15-0-2). A 4-1 defeat Wednesday at the hands of the Los Angeles Kings followed and now the Islanders will return home after consecutive regulation losses to host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.
San Jose at Arizona 8:00 PM ET
San Jose has quickly erased the memory of a 4-10-1 start - and a loss to Winnipeg on Wednesday that Sharks coach Peter DeBoer called "lifeless'' - as they visit the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday. San Jose is 10-2-0 in its last 12 games after a 4-1 victory over Los Angeles on Friday put them back on the fast track.
Pittsburgh at St. Louis 8:00 PM ET
The St. Louis Blues continue adding players to the injured list along with victories to their record and the reigning Stanley Cup champions go for another when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. The Blues lost center Oskar Sundqvist (five goals in five games) during the 4-3 win at Tampa Bay on Wednesday to a lower-body injury but did not break stride, prevailing 3-1 at Dallas on Friday.
Chicago at Colorado 9:00 PM ET
The Colorado Avalanche welcome Mikko Rantanen back to the lineup Saturday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks in the back end of a home-and-home series. Colorado went 8-7-1 with their All-Star winger out with an ankle injury, including a 5-2 victory Friday in Chicago behind a goal and three assists from linemate Nathan MacKinnon.
Winnipeg at Los Angeles 10:00 PM ET
The Winnipeg Jets will be sad to see November end after improving to 10-2-1 this month following Friday's 3-0 victory at Anaheim, and they look to close it out with another win Saturday against the host Los Angeles Kings. Forward Nikolaj Ehlers continued his torrid play with a team-leading 12th goal Friday, the ninth to go along with six assists in 14 games away from home this season, as the Jets improved to 10-4-0 on the road.
Vancouver at Edmonton 10:00 PM ET
Mike Smith doesn't want to see the Pacific Division-leading Edmonton Oilers rest on their laurels. Smith and the Oilers hope to continue their good fortune on Saturday when they open a home-and-home series versus the visiting Vancouver Canucks.