Remember when the Blackhawks couldn’t score on the power play? And went 0-for-26 over what felt like a calendar year between scores while skating with the advantage? The one stat that stood out most in the first period was… one — the number of goals the Blackhawks scored? No. The number of shots on net the Sharks had in 20 minutes.
At 10:36 into the second period, Yaroslav Askarov skated to the bench in defeat. The Blackhawks had a stunning 4-0 lead on 10 shots on net, and the Sharks were...
First period
Thirty-eight seconds in, Minnesota scores on its first shot as Joel Eriksson Ek sends the puck higher than Jakub Dobeš’s pad but lower than his blocker on a shot off the rush.
Oliver Kapanen immediately goes to the box for hooking Zuccarello, and a hot power play goes to work.
Phillip Danault races onto a puck in the neutral zone and goes in for a shot. It looks like Montreal is going to be aggressive versus this Wild man advantage tonight.
Noah Dobson gets t...
The NBA officially filled out its All-Star game roster, and it is filled with former Kentucky Wildcats. There will be five total Cats in Los Angeles as the ASG festivities kick off in a little less than two weeks. The five Wildcats named to the league’s most prolific game are New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns, Philadelphia’s […]
Great win on the first game of a back to back.
The Carolina Hurricanes (34-15-6) are the favorites at home against the Ottawa Senators (26-21-7) on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Hurricanes are -209 on the moneyline to win over the Senators (+172) in the contest, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Watch on ESPN+ as the Hurricanes and the Senators take the ice.
Hurricanes vs. Senators Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
Favo...
Tuesday will feature an expected lopsided NHL outing between the home favorite Tampa Bay Lightning (35-14-4, -236 on the moneyline to win) and the Buffalo Sabres (31-18-5, +193 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Lightning attempt to beat the the Sabres on ESPN+.
Lightning vs. Sabres Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
Favorite: Lightnin...
The New York Islanders (30-20-5) have -126 moneyline odds to win when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-14-11), who have +105 odds, on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
The Islanders game against the Penguins can be watched on TNT, so tune in to take in the action.
Islanders vs. Penguins Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TNT
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
Favorite: Islanders (-126)
Underdog: Penguins (+105)
Over/under...
Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers (24-20-10) and the Washington Capitals (27-22-7) at Xfinity Mobile Arena sees the Flyers as home favorites (-133 moneyline odds to win) against the Capitals (+112). The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Watch ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Flyers and Capitals meet.
Flyers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philade...
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the ability to make a bigger move now than they did at this time a week ago. Trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings opened up avenues for them to get under the second apron more easily, which makes substantial moves easier to get done. Cavs’ president of basketball operations, Koby […]
Pregame The Penguins go with the same lineup as last game with a change in goalies back to Arturs Silovs. The visiting Ottawa Senators get some good news in the form of Thomas Chabot (game-time decision) is able to dress for this game. First period Thought the Penguins were cutting corners and falling into some […]
If there was any doubt about whether Connor McDavid loves the city of Edmonton and wants to win a Stanley Cup with the Oilers, then read the man’s words for yourself. Connor McDavid penned a Player’s Tribune article published on Monday titled ‘Dear Canada’ that talks about his tenure in Edmonton, the upcoming Olympics, and…
The question is which team will be the fire tonight.
Head down to the comments to talk about Monay’s game against the Sharks!
Game Preview
Could the Edmonton Oilers have eyes on Artemi Panarin? Insider Dave Pagnotta joined Oilersnation Everyday on Monday and was asked about the Artemi Panarin trade situation. He says that Panarin wants a chance at the Stanley Cup, but also wants an extension. Over the weekend, Pagnotta started to hear that if things didn’t work from…
The Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings are set to meet for the second time in just three days, this time at Ball Arena in downtown Denver, CO. This quick turnaround and second game of a home-and-home should make for some unsettled tension after the first installment featured extracurriculars and a stellar performance from MacKenzie […]
The San Jose Sharks are looking for redemption tonight after putting up a subpar effort in Calgary just a few nights ago. The Sharks are in Chicago visiting the Blackhawks for stop number three on the road trip. It doesn’t get easier from here, so this really feels like a game that the Sharks need to win.
This is the first of three meetings between the Sharks and the Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks are probably out of the playoffs with a 21-25-9 record and just 51 points, the Blackhawks a...
The New York Knicks (31-18) will attempt to continue a six-game winning run when visiting the Washington Wizards (13-35) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Capital One Arena. This matchup is at 7 p.m. ET on MSG and MNMT.
The Knicks are coming off of a 112-100 victory over the Lakers in their most recent game on Sunday. The Wizards’ most recent game on Sunday ended in a 116-112 win against the Kings. In the Knicks’ win, OG Anunoby led the way with a team-high 25 points (adding eight rebounds and...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will be finishing up their last two games before the Olympic break shorthanded on defence, as the team announced Monday that Morgan Rielly is dealing with an upper-body injury, and will not suit up in game action until the Olympics conclude. Rielly was hurt in the Leafs/Vancouver Canucks game on Saturday night, and will miss the last two games of the Leafs road trip Monday and Tuesday against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Word is the injury is something that h...
Game 56: Montreal Canadiens @ Minnesota Wild
Start time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST In the Canadiens regions: RDS (French) In the Wild region: FanDuel Sportsnet North/Wisconsin Streaming: Prime Monday Night Hockey
It’s a very different team the Montreal Canadiens will face tonight in St. Paul, Minnesota, not just because almost all of the Wild’s players are now healthy after a handful were kept home for the first game in Montreal, but because they’ve come out of the doldrums they wer...
The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames completed some business before the Olympic roster freeze kicks in on Wednesday, as the two teams constructed a minor deal, centered around some organizational depth on defence. The Stars acquired defenseman Jeremie Poirier from the Calgary Flames in exchange for defenseman Gavin White. This is certainly a minor move to give both players a change of scenery and a fresh lease on hockey life. Both players are 23 years old and have spent their professional caree...
The Nashville Predators are set to undergo significant changes in their front office. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Barry Trotz will be stepping down as the team’s general manager. The Predators confirmed the news during a press conference on Monday afternoon, announcing that Trotz is retiring from his role and that the 63-year-old is in…
Everton have announced the signing of England youth international Tyrique George from Chelsea. The winger, who turns 20 in two days, will join the Blues on a loan with a buy clause at the end of the season. The London-born right-footed player is the only Blues signing of the winter transfer window. George will be […]
One game at a time.
The Maple Leafs are hoping to string two wins together for the first time since January 12 when they visit the Saddledome in Calgary in the penultimate game before the Olympic break (10:00 p.m. EST, TSN4/SN West) Game Day Quotes Nazem Kadri on the split-crowd atmosphere in the Saddledome tonight: I am assuming there are […]
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