Preview Roundups
April 02, 2018
Buffalo at Toronto 7:00 PM ET
The playoff-bound Toronto Maple Leafs look to even the season series at two wins apiece when they host the NHL-worst Buffalo Sabres on Monday in the fourth game between the rivals in 29 days. The Maple Leafs are locked into the third spot in the Atlantic Division after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to Winnipeg but can equal the franchise record for points in a season (103 in 2003-04) with a victory.
Winnipeg at Ottawa 7:30 PM ET
The Winnipeg Jets continue to add to their franchise-record point total and look to keep the momentum going when they visit the struggling Ottawa Senators on Monday. The Jets have won seven of their last eight games to push their total to 106 points, seven behind Central Division leader Nashville with four games remaining - all against teams that won’t be in the playoffs.
Carolina at Florida 7:30 PM ET
The Florida Panthers were in position to make a spirited run toward a postseason berth but have faltered, losing the final three contests (0-2-1) of their four-game road trip. Florida still has an outside shot at a spot but needs to turn it up, beginning with Monday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes in the opener of its four-game homestand.
Washington at St. Louis 8:00 PM ET
The St. Louis Blues look to rebound from a dispiriting performance last time out and resume their quest for a Western Conference playoff spot when they host the red-hot Washington Capitals on Monday. The Blues went 6-0-1 in seven games and 8-2-2 in March before wasting a chance to gain ground with Saturday's 6-0 setback at Arizona.
Edmonton at Minnesota 8:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild's quest for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs is over, but they hope to strengthen their hold on third place in the Central Division when they face off against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday in the final home game of the regular season. However, Minnesota - which is three points ahead of Colorado with four contests remaining - will be without a key player.
Colorado at Los Angeles 10:30 PM ET
The Los Angeles Kings attempt to reclaim third place in the Pacific Division on Monday as they begin a season-ending three-game homestand against the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings fell out of the spot on Sunday as Anaheim moved one point ahead of them with an overtime victory over Colorado.