Preview Roundups
February 03, 2016
Buffalo at Montreal 7:00 PM ET
The Montreal Canadiens hope to put an end to their downward spiral when they begin a four-game homestand Wednesday against the Atlantic Division-rival Buffalo Sabres. Montreal began the season in tremendous fashion, winning its first nine contests and earning points in 15 of its first 17 (13-2-2), but multiple injuries to reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner Carey Price have contributed to the team's troubles over the last two months.
Detroit at Tampa Bay 8:00 PM ET
The winner will take over sole possession of second place in the Atlantic Division when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. The Lightning finished off a 9-2-0 month by shutting out Toronto before the All-Star break while Detroit went 7-3-1 in January after besting the New York Islanders 4-2 last Monday.
Carolina at Calgary 9:30 PM ET
The Carolina Hurricanes are entertaining postseason plans after entering the All-Star break with a flourish while the Calgary Flames' bid for a second straight playoff berth has cooled considerably. Fueled by a 7-2-1 mark in their last 10 contests, the Hurricanes look to continue their hot hand on Tuesday when they open a three-game road trip with a date against the sputtering Flames.