Former Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev has helped solidify the Toronto Maple Leafs' worst position with his play on the blueline

Following a demoralizing defeat in San Jose, the Devils look to end their losing streak against the Seattle Kraken. Check out the matchup in this game preview.

In December, the Sharks gave up the tying or winning goal in the final three minutes of the third period four times. It happened most recently against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 21, when the Sharks allowed a tying goal to Mattias Ekholm with 18 seconds left in regulation before losing 3-2 in overtime.

Colangelo has earned a promotion by leading the AHL’s San Diego Gulls with 13 goals and 22 points in his 24 games. He’s been bumped up to a scoring line with Troy Terry out of the lineup, and while he scored his second NHL goal last week, he’s also been on the ice for nine goals against at even strength.

In the Ducks' most recent 3-0 loss to Washington, the Caps displayed offensive zone tendencies centered around movement with the puck on their sticks, off-puck cuts, activated defensemen, and switches, all with a maintained net-front presence.

The Edmonton Oilers have passed on the opportunity to pick up Ty Smith on waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes, as the 24 year old Albertan defender is heading to the AHL.

Tampa Bay, on the other hand, has largely kept on keeping on, bringing in former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jake Guentzel to help fill the void left by the departure of Stamkos, their longtime leader who took them to Stanley Cup triumphs in 2020 and 2021, as well as to the Final in 2015 and 2022.

New Jersey goalie Jacob Markstrom the difference with several spectacular saves, including two at the doorstep in the final period

Greg Wyshynski, Senior Hockey Writer at ESPN has a rich and colourful history of stirring the pot when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers. Reminiscent of perennial Oilers hater Stan Fischler, Wyshynski loves to take shots at the Oilers anytime he can.

Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs. Wednesday's Games. Buffalo 4, Caro