Western Conference

Edmonton Oilers Pregame Thoughts

They finally played the first La Bamba, and everybody rejoiced. That was a pretty nerve-wracking way to get the first win of the season, but we’ll take it. It was a weird game as far as officiating was concerned. Both teams scored at least one goal that shouldn’t have counted. Congrats to Matvey Mitchkov for […]

NHL Game Recap: Bruins Earn 1st Road Victory Of The Season, Defeating Avalanche 5-3

The Bruins played the Avalanche in Colorado on Wednesday, October 16th, at Ball Arena. They secured their first road win of the season with a 5-3 final. This is the fourth game straight since the beginning of the season where the Avalanche takes an unfortunate loss. Cole Koepke, Charlie Coyle, David Pastrnak, Hampus Lindholm, and […]

NHL Game Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Florida Panthers with Line Combinations 10/17/2024

Inside the Rink Game Day Preview Vancouver Canucks (0-1-2, 2 Pts) at Florida Panthers (3-2-0, 6 Pts) Date: Thursday, October 17 FLA Live Arena – Sunrise, FL Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: SCRIPPS, Sportsnet Pacific Radio: Sportsnet 650 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Vancouver Canucks: +1.5 ML -110 Florida Panthers: -1.5 ML -110 O/U 5.5 Purchase […]

NHL Game Preview: Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals with Line Combinations 10/17/2024

Inside The Rink Game Day Preview Dallas Stars (4-0-0, 8 Pts) at Washington Capitals (1-1-0, 2 Pts) Date: Thursday, October 17 Capital One Arena, Washington, DC Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Dallas Stars: -1.5 ML -148 Washington Capitals: +1.5 ML +124 O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Dallas Stars Notes: […]

Dallas Stars Sign Goaltender to Long-Term Contract

The Dallas Stars announced Thursday that the club has signed goaltender Jake Oettinger to an eight-year contract extension which begins in the 2025-26 season and runs through the 2032-33 season. The eight-year deal is worth $66 million and has an average annual value (AAV) of $8.25 million. He is currently finishing the final season of […]

Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers 10/17/2024

The Nashville Predators looking for their first win of the season will take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight.

NHL Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights at Tampa Bay Lightning with Line Combinations 10/17/2024

Inside the Rink Game Day Preview Vegas Golden Knights (3-1-0, 6 Pts) at Tampa Bay Lightning (2-0-0, 4 Pts) Date: Thursday, October 17 Amalie Arena – Tampa, Florida Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+, Bally Sports Network DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Vegas Golden Knights +1.5 ML +114 Tampa Bay -1.5 ML -135 O/U 6 Purchase […]

NHL Game Preview: San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks with Line Combinations 10/17/2024

San Jose Sharks (0-1-2, 2 pts) at Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1, 3 pts) Venue: United Center Date: Thursday, October 17 Time: 7:30 pm CT / 5:30 pm PT TV: ESPN+ / NBCS / CHSN Radio: San Jose – Sharks Audio Network Chicago – WGN Radio 720 AM DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: San Jose +1.5 Chicago -1.5 […]

NHL Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Montreal Canadiens with Line Combinations 10/17/2024

Inside The Rink Game Day Preview Los Angeles Kings (1-1-2, 4 Pts) at Montreal Canadiens (2-2-0, 4 Pts) Date: Thursday, October 17 Bell Centre – Montreal, Quebec Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+ DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines: Los Angeles Kings: -1.5 ML -135 Montreal Canadiens: +1.5 ML +114 O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Los […]

Slow Start for the Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators had an explosive offseason by extending Juuse Saros and signing big names such as Steven Stamkos among others. With this came big expectations of the Preds to be a top competitor in the league, but they have very noticeably not won a game yet. They aren’t the only potential contender off to […]