Preview Roundups
April 03, 2015
Chicago at Buffalo 7:00 PM ET
With a postseason berth secured, the Chicago Blackhawks attempt to move closer to a division title when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Chicago clinched a spot in the playoffs with a 3-1 home triumph over Vancouver on Thursday as captain Jonathan Toews snapped a tie eight minutes into the third period and Marcus Kruger recorded a goal and an assist.
Montreal at New Jersey 7:00 PM ET
The Montreal Canadiens look to bolster their lead in the Atlantic Division and pull even in points atop the Eastern Conference when they visit the skidding New Jersey Devils on Friday. The Canadiens, who play three of their final four games on the road, are clinging to a one-point advantage over Tampa Bay in the division and trail the New York Rangers for first in the conference.
St. Louis at Dallas 8:30 PM ET
Less than 24 hours after clinching a playoff spot, the St. Louis Blues continue their quest for a division crown when they visit the Dallas Stars on Friday. St. Louis wrapped up a postseason berth for the fourth consecutive campaign and the 39th time in franchise history with Thursday's 4-1 victory over Calgary.
Colorado at Anaheim 10:00 PM ET
With their third straight Pacific Division title already secured, the Anaheim Ducks continue their quest for the Presidents' Trophy when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Anaheim skated to its fourth straight victory and 50th of the season with a 5-1 triumph over Edmonton on Wednesday.
Arizona at San Jose 10:00 PM ET
The San Jose Sharks attempt to move closer to a postseason berth when they host the Arizona Coyotes on Friday in the opener of a home-and-home series. San Jose enters the contest trailing Los Angeles by five points for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference with five games remaining.