Preview Roundups
January 21, 2015
Toronto at Ottawa 7:00 PM ET
Mired in another spectacular collapse, the Toronto Maple Leafs look to snap an ugly five-game losing streak when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday in the last contest for each team entering the All-Star break. Toronto has scored only twice during the five-game skid, matching a franchise record set in 1929 for the fewest goals in such a span. “Momentum’s killer," center Nazem Kadri said. "Once you get on a slide, other teams are eager to keep you on that slide.”
Chicago at Pittsburgh 8:00 PM ET
The Pittsburgh Penguins attempt to halt a three-game slide when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday in the teams' final contest prior to the All-Star break. Pittsburgh was soundly defeated by the New York Islanders and New York Rangers, losing to both by three goals, before dropping a 3-2 decision in overtime at Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Columbus at Winnipeg 9:00 PM ET
The Winnipeg Jets attempt to extend both their winning and point streaks when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday in the teams' last game before the All-Star break. Winnipeg posted its season-high fourth straight victory and improved to 5-0-1 in its last six contests with a 4-3 shootout triumph over Arizona on Sunday.
Boston at Colorado 10:00 PM ET
The Colorado Avalanche attempt to rebound from a rocky road trip when they host the Boston Bruins in the teams' last game prior to the All-Star break. The Avalanche went 1-2-2 on the five-game trek despite surrendering a combined 11 goals - mainly because they were limited to two tallies or fewer in each of their four defeats. Colorado won at Boston 2-1 on Oct. 13, continuing a trend in the series that has seen the road team win the last eight meetings.
Calgary at Anaheim 10:00 PM ET
While both are seeking a five-game winning streak, only one of the Pacific Division rivals will enter the All-Star break with that under their belts after the Calgary Flames visit the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. Calgary is looking to halt a 19-game slide at Honda Center as it wraps up a five-game road trip during which it already has defeated division foes Vancouver, Arizona, San Jose and Los Angeles.
Los Angeles at San Jose 10:30 PM ET
The San Jose Sharks haven't felt very much at home at the SAP Center, losing two straight and five of their last six (1-4-1). The Sharks look to reverse their fortunes when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in the Pacific Division rivals' final contest before the All-Star break. Matt Nieto and Joe Pavelski scored in Monday's 5-2 loss to New Jersey, dropping San Jose to 1-1-1 on its season-high seven-game homestand.