Eastern Conference

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Matt Poitras celebrating a goal for the Providence Bruins

Young Boston Bruins Center Shining in Providence

For the last two seasons, the Boston Bruins have needed young center Matt Poitras to learn on the fly in the National Hockey League. The team has lacked a quality playmaking center and Poitras fits that profile, even at 20 years of age. Last season, Poitras could only either play in the NHL or go […]

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NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 12/16/2024

NHL Game Preview: Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers with Line Combinations 12/16/2024

The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers face off tonight in a Stanley Cup Finals rematch

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Panarin and Zibanajed skating for the New York Rangers Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images

NHL Game Preview: New York Rangers at St. Louis Blues with Line Combinations 12/15/2024

New York Rangers (15-13-1, 31 pts) at St. Louis Blues (14-14-3, 31 pts)Venue: Enterprise CenterDate: Sunday, December 15Time: 6:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm CT TV: ESPN+ / MSG / FDSMRadio:New York Rangers – WEPN-FM 98.7 ESPN New YorkSt. Louis Blues – 101 ESPN (101.1 FM) DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:New York Rangers -1.5 ML -130St. […]

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Mar 12, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry (35) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Need To Find It on the Road Before Challenging Trip Ahead

For the Ottawa Senators, home-ice advantage might mean more than it should. The Sens have been noticeably better when playing in Ottawa, stealing games against stronger opponents, than when playing on the road.  Ottawa is 10-7 at home, even with a three-game skid at home in November, and 5-8 on the road.  Whether it is […]

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picture of Anze Kopitar

Opinion: Kings Playing the Game Right Way

There have been a lot of great stories in and around the NHL this season. One of them is becoming the Los Angeles Kings. From the Washington Capitals being one of the best teams in the league, to the Winnipeg Jets’ unbelievable start, and Patrik Laine’s great return to the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens, […]

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Connor Bedard skating for the Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Game Preview: New York Islanders at Chicago Blackhawks with Line Combinations 12/15/2024

New York Islanders (12-12-7, 31 pts) at Chicago Blackhawks (9-19-2, 20 pts)Venue: United CenterDate: Sunday, December 15Time: 3:00 ET TV: NHL Network / MSGS / CHSNRadio:New York Islanders – WRHU 88.7 FM / 103.9 FM LI News RadioChicago Blackhawks – WGN Radio 720 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:New York Islanders -1.5 ML -185Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 […]

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3 Takeaways from Florida Panthers vs. Calgary Flames 12/14/2024

Florida must hate playing during their Western Canada road trip. Just like last season, they’re struggling to play out west at the moment, and for the second straight game, they get shut out, this time against the Flames. Bad bounces and turnovers remain a problem right now, and the offense has stalled out, scoring just […]

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Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils Score Two In 18 Seconds To Race Past Blackhawks 4-1

After a 3-1 victory against Los Angeles on Thursday, the Devils returned home to Prudential Center to host the Blackhawks on Saturday, December 14th. The Devils raced past the Blackhawks to secure their second win straight, defeating them 4-1 after Chicago held a 1-0 lead. Dawson Mercer tied the game, then Jack Hughes struck the […]

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Ryan Lindgren skating for the New York Rangers

Opinion: New York Rangers Continue to Struggle Defensively

Despite trading their former captain Jacob Trouba and signing their franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin to an 8-year, $92 million contract extension, the sloppy play on the ice by the New York Rangers has not changed. This has especially been the case when it comes to their defensive play. Last Sunday afternoon, December 8, they gave […]

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Mitch Marner 'A' #16 skating for the Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Game Preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs with Line Combinations 12/15/2024

Buffalo Sabres (11-15-4, 26 Pts) at Toronto Maple Leafs (18-10-2, 38 Pts)Venue: Scotiabank ArenaDate: Tonight – Sunday, December 15Time: 5:00 pm EST TV: MSG-B, ESPN+Radio:Buffalo – 550 WGR Toronto – TSN 1050 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Buffalo +1.5 ML +170Toronto -1.5 ML -205O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Buffalo Sabres News & Notes: The Sabres lost […]

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