Preview Roundups
March 29, 2017
Chicago at Pittsburgh 8:00 PM ET
The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins have taken their feet off the gas pedal on the heels of sterling stretches, as the former has yielded 12 goals in back-to-back losses while the latter has dropped three straight (0-1-2) after winning eight of its previous 10. The Presidents' Trophy hopefuls look to get it together at the other's expense Wednesday, when Western Conference-best Chicago wraps up a three-game trek versus the defending Stanley Cup champion.
Los Angeles at Calgary 9:00 PM ET
The Calgary Flames ended a five-year playoff drought on April 9, 2015 with a home victory over the Los Angeles Kings. After missing the postseason in 2015-16, host Calgary can clinch a berth in this season's tournament with a regulation victory when the Pacific Division rivals face off at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.
Washington at Colorado 10:00 PM ET
The Washington Capitals are re-establishing themselves as the top team in the NHL with five straight wins and look avoid a letdown when they visit the league-worst Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Captain Alex Ovechkin registered a hat trick in a 5-4 overtime victory at Minnesota on Tuesday as the Capitals extended their point streak to seven games (6-0-1).
St. Louis at Arizona 10:30 PM ET
The St. Louis Blues are among the hottest teams in hockey and will face an opponent they have feasted on as they attempt to improve their playoff position. The Blues are one point behind Calgary for the top wild card and one in back of Nashville for third place in the Central Division entering Wednesday's matchup at the Arizona Coyotes in the second leg of a home-and-home.