Preview Roundups
October 26, 2017
San Jose at Boston 7:00 PM ET
The Boston Bruins should be eager to get back on the ice, as they will have had four days off to dwell on Saturday's disappointing loss to Buffalo. Boston hopes to learn from its mistakes when it continues a four-game homestand Thursday against the San Jose Sharks.
Carolina at Toronto 7:00 PM ET
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a statement with their fast start this season, but coach Mike Babcock's charges enter Thursday's home tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes with an unanswered question. James van Riemsdyk's availability is uncertain after the 28-year-old forward missed practice on Wednesday, two days removed from sustaining a lower-body injury.
Arizona at NY Rangers 7:00 PM ET
The New York Rangers haven't had much go right this season, but they'll look to continue their recent dominance against another team that has seen it all go wrong in 2017-18. The Rangers aim to conclude their season-high six-game homestand on a positive note Thursday as they vie for their eighth straight victory over the winless Arizona Coyotes.
Winnipeg at Pittsburgh 7:00 PM ET
The Winnipeg Jets will be a well-rested team for a quick two-day, two-game road trip that starts with a matchup against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. The Jets have been off since Friday when they defeated Minnesota 4-3 for their fourth victory in five games, but will end the month with four games - two against Pittsburgh - in six days.
Los Angeles at Montreal 7:30 PM ET
The Montreal Canadiens breathed a collective sigh of relief after ending a seven-game losing streak last time out and look to string two wins together for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Kings pay a visit Thursday. Montreal fell behind by a goal Tuesday against Florida before rallying for a 5-1 victory after suffering through its longest losing streak since dropping nine in a row in 1939-40.
Philadelphia at Ottawa 7:30 PM ET
The Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have cooled considerably following hot starts to the season, with the former failing to hold a late lead in the third period en route to a third loss in four contests. The Senators look to regain their edge on Thursday as they conclude a five-game homestand against the Flyers.
Detroit at Tampa Bay 7:30 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to continue dominating the series and extend their overall point streak to nine games when they host the struggling Detroit Red Wings for an Atlantic Division battle Thursday. The Lightning are 7-0-1 in their last eight games after a 5-1 victory at Carolina on Tuesday and have won the last eight contests against Detroit, starting with two in the 2015-16 playoffs and the latest a 3-2 decision Oct. 16.
Anaheim at Florida 7:30 PM ET
The Anaheim Ducks have won back-to-back contests for the first time this season and are slowly getting a little healthier as they continue a four-game road trip against the struggling Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Captain Ryan Getzlaf (two points) and top-pair defenseman Hampus Lindholm (one assist) returned from injuries to contribute on the scoresheet as the Ducks knocked off Philadelphia 6-2 on Tuesday.
NY Islanders at Minnesota 8:00 PM ET
The New York Islanders ride a three-game winning streak into their road game versus the Minnesota Wild on Thursday with red-hot captain John Tavares at the wheel. Tavares hit the scoresheet in only one of New York's first seven games but recorded four goals and three assists in his last two contests, including a hat trick in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Arizona.
Dallas at Edmonton 9:00 PM ET
The Edmonton Oilers, off to a surprisingly slow 2-5-1 start, begin a five-game homestand when they host the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Edmonton completed a 1-1-1 road trip with a 2-1 overtime loss at two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh on Tuesday as the Oilers continue to struggle offensively by scoring an NHL-worst 1.88 goals per game.
Washington at Vancouver 10:00 PM ET
The Vancouver Canucks hope to extend one streak and halt another when they begin a five-game homestand Thursday against the Washington Capitals. Vancouver concluded a 4-1-0 road trip with three consecutive victories but has lost three straight at home (0-2-1) since edging Edmonton 3-2 in its season opener on Oct. 7.