Preview Roundups
October 17, 2017
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers 7:00 PM ET
Off to their worst start in 37 years, the New York Rangers will attempt to turn things around when they host the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions on Tuesday night. The Rangers have managed only two points through their first six games -- the fewest since the 1980-81 season -- as they brace for a visit from Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Florida at Philadelphia 7:00 PM ET
While Hall of Famer Allen Iverson was long considered "The Answer" in basketball circles, that same nickname has been resurrected on the ice in Philadelphia. Jakub Voracek and captain Claude Giroux have presented new linemate Sean Couturier with that moniker for the Flyers, who play the second contest of a five-game homestand versus the Florida Panthers.
Toronto at Washington 7:00 PM ET
The Toronto Maple Leafs take the NHL's top offense on the road Tuesday night when they visit the Washington Capitals in a rematch of last season’s first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. The Maple Leafs are averaging 5.2 goals and own the best power-play percentage in the league (30.8) as they prepare to face a Washington team that surrendered eight tallies in its last contest.
Tampa Bay at New Jersey 7:30 PM ET
The New Jersey Devils rebounded from their first loss of the season by earning a victory over a big rival and look to build another winning streak when they host the equally hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The Devils suffered a 5-2 defeat against visiting Washington on Friday and were outshot 14-3 in the first period one day later before recording a 3-2 road triumph over the New York Rangers.
Vancouver at Ottawa 7:30 PM ET
Coming off a perfect road trip that was capped by a pair of dominating victories, the Ottawa Senators will be getting their best player back as they begin a five-game homestand against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Captain Erik Karlsson will make his season debut for Ottawa, which posted a shootout victory over the Canucks on Oct. 10.
Colorado at Nashville 8:00 PM ET
The Nashville Predators are starting to show glimpses of the club that reached the 2017 Stanley Cup Final as they try for their seventh straight victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Nashville has recovered from an 0-2-0 start by going 2-0-1 in its last three games following Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss at Chicago on Saturday.
Columbus at Winnipeg 8:00 PM ET
Deficits have not kept the Columbus Blue Jackets from rallying for victories, as they arrive in Winnipeg to face the Jets on Tuesday with three consecutive come-from-behind wins. The latest came on Saturday, a 5-4 overtime triumph over Minnesota in which Columbus never led until Alexander Wennberg’s tally just 47 seconds into the extra session lifted the club to its fourth victory in five games to start the season.
Arizona at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
The Arizona Coyotes have two objectives when they visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday for the opener of a home-and-home series -- record their first victory of the season and break a streak that has seen them score only two goals in three consecutive games. Arizona has earned only one point over its first five contests, netting fewer than three tallies each time out after dropping a 5-4 decision at Anaheim in its season opener.
Carolina at Edmonton 9:00 PM ET
The Edmonton Oilers were the ultra-trendy pick to reach the Stanley Cup this season with reigning Hart Trophy recipient Connor McDavid and fellow forward Leon Draisaitl leading the way. After winning their opener, the Oilers look to avert dropping their fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday when they conclude their three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Buffalo at Vegas 10:00 PM ET
The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have enjoyed a strong start out of the blocks while the Buffalo Sabres finally found their footing with their first victory of the season. The Golden Knights vie for their fifth win in six contests and second straight over an Atlantic Division representative on Tuesday when they host the Sabres.
Montreal at San Jose 10:30 PM ET
The Montreal Canadiens have dropped four in a row following a season-opening win at Buffalo and now open a three-game California road trip against an opponent that has been one of their biggest nemesis. The reigning Atlantic Division champions look to end their skid on Tuesday when they visit the San Jose Sharks, which has won four in a row between the teams.