Preview Roundups
December 08, 2014
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers 7:00 PM ET
The New York Rangers aim for their first victory of the month when they host the Metropolitan Division-leading Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. After sweeping a home-and-home series with Philadelphia to conclude November, New York has begun December with losses to Tampa Bay and Detroit. Defenseman Kevin Klein and Rick Nash gave the Rangers a 2-0 lead after one period in the Motor City on Saturday, but Darren Helm capped the Red Wings' comeback at 7:40 of the third.
New Jersey at Carolina 7:00 PM ET
A pair of struggling Metropolitan Division rivals look to alter their fortunes when the New Jersey Devils visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. New Jersey suffered its eighth loss in 10 games (2-6-2) with a 4-1 setback to Washington on Saturday. "It's disappointing, but we have to find a way to string some wins together," center Adam Henrique said after the Devils dropped to 3-5-1 against their division foes.
Florida at St. Louis 8:00 PM ET
With a team-leading 17 goals and five in as many games, Vladimir Tarasenko has the St. Louis Blues making a charge in the Central Division standings. The 22-year-old Russian looks to propel St. Louis into sole possession of first place in the division when the club hosts the Florida Panthers on Monday.