Day: December 19, 2024

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must Watch Hockey Showdowns (12/20-12/22/2024)

As we head into an exciting weekend of hockey, there are several matchups that promise to deliver thrilling action and significant implications for the standings. Initially, we identified three top games to watch, but given the intensity and importance of the upcoming matchups, we’ve added a fourth game to the list. These games feature some […]

Checking in With Jonny Lazarus on the Rangers

I am pleased to welcome back Jonny Lazarus, the terrific online hockey personality, writer, analyst, and host. Jonny was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to talk about how poorly the New York Rangers are playing, what teams are surprising everyone, and a little bit about what he is trying to […]

Jacob Markstrom makes a save in his 500th career NHL game.

NHL Game Preview: New Jersey Devils at Columbus Blue Jackets with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

New Jersey Devils (21-10-3, 45 pts) at Columbus Blue Jackets (12-15-5, 29 pts) Venue: Nationwide Arena Date: Thursday, December 19 Time: 7:00 pm ET TV: ESPN + / MSGS / FDSO Radio: New Jersey Devils – WFAN 66 AM / 101.9 FM Columbus Blue Jackets – WBNS The Fan 97.1 FM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: […]

NHL Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche at San Jose Sharks with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

Juuse Saros in net for the Nashville Predators

NHL Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Nashville Predators with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5, 33 pts) at Nashville Predators (9-17-6, 24 pts)Venue: Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TNDate: Thursday, December 19Time: 7:00 pm CT TV: ESPN+ / SN-PIT / FDSNSORadio:Pittsburgh Penguins – 105.9 The XNashville Predators – 102.5 ESPN DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 ML -218Nashville Predators -1.5 ML +180O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Pittsburgh Penguins […]

NHL Game Preview: Vancouver Cancuks at Vegas Golden Knights with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

NHL Game Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Vegas Golden Knights with Line Combinations 12/19/2024

New York Sirens Silence Sceptres, Securing 4-2 Victory

In a game full of firsts and after being the only undefeated team in the league this season being put to an end previously, the Sirens hosted the Sceptres on Wednesday, December 18th, securing a 4-2 victory. The Sceptres were handed their second-straight loss; the first of the two losses had been against the Minnesota […]

3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & Minnesota Wild Game 12/18/2024

Florida concluded its road trip in St. Paul to take on the Minnesota Wild. Emotions ran high between the teams, with multiple scrums breaking out, and few teams playing as well as the Panthers when they’re playing emotional hockey. The Cats played hard and physical, not giving Minnesota much open ice to work with. Strong […]

Winnipeg Jets Fall Short In Close Encounter With Anaheim Ducks 3-2

The Jets suffered an unfortunate 3-2 loss on Wednesday, December 18th, when they took on the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center after a two-game winning streak after a 3-2 overtime loss against the Vegas Golden Knights on December 12th. Despite the effort, Winnipeg’s strong start wasn’t enough, as Anaheim rallied late in the game to […]

Seattle Kraken Acquire Kaapo Kakko

The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday night that they had traded defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 3rd-round pick, and a 2025 6th-round pick in exchange for forward Kaapo Kakko from the New York Rangers. Kaapo Kakko is a 23-year-old dynamic, offensive forward. Over the 2024-25 season, he has put up 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) […]