Edmonton have had a series of tight tussles with Vancouver this season but found a way to win all three of their previous encounters. The Oilers will be hoping home advantage can help them to complete the clean-sweep tonight and set things up nicely for the playoffs.
Winnipeg would love to finish off their season with a hat-trick of home wins and have everything in their favour when entertaining Calgary. The Flames were involved in tough overtime battles last night and on Tuesday, so could be forgiven for now having one eye on the playoffs.
Ottawa were powerless to prevent Florida from clinching the Presidents’ Trophy but are taken to bounce back by prevailing at Philadelphia. The Senators previously rattled off four straight wins and should find the Flyers more conducive company, even at Wells Fargo Center.
Florida wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy despite resting some key players and are also expected to take care of Montreal. The Panthers have won three previous head-to-head meetings this term by an aggregate score of 16-9 and the goals should flow again at Centre Bell.
Boston have far more to play for than Toronto at Scotiabank Arena and that could make them a value bet in this regular-season finale. The Bruins are just one point behind Tampa Bay for third place in the Atlantic Division, while the Maple Leafs have safely wrapped up second.
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Vancouver fell just short of making the playoffs but will be keen to come out on top in their final home fixture versus Los Angeles. The Kings timed their run just right by rattling off five straight wins but now appear to favour resting up ready for the post-season.
Edmonton are heading into the playoffs in rude health and can build yet more momentum by brushing aside San Jose at Rogers Place. The Oilers have already claimed a trio of victories over the Sharks this season – and two of those triumphs were by comfortable three-goal margins.
Minnesota suffered an untimely blip when upset by Arizona on Tuesday but will be fired up for the visit of Calgary to Xcel Energy Center. The Wild can still secure home advantage in the first round of the playoffs, whereas the Flames have nothing at stake in this contest.
Ottawa have held their own in previous meetings with Florida this season and are fancied to be competitive again. The Senators go into this penultimate game of the regular season on a four-match winning run, whereas the Panthers may have one eye on the playoffs.
New York Rangers are coming off a couple of defeats and will be keen to boost morale by beating Montreal with the playoffs fast approaching. The Canadiens are ideal opponents to regain some confidence against, as they visit Madison Square Garden on a nine-match losing run.
Winnipeg produced a stunning performance to beat Colorado on Sunday and can hopefully reproduce that form when entertaining Philadelphia. The Jets look determined to end a frustrating season on a high note and this is a good chance for another enjoyable night on home ice.
Vancouver’s hopes of making the playoffs have been dashed by a trio of defeats but they can at least stop the rot by seeing off Seattle. The Canucks have won all three previous head-to-head meetings and will be keen to give their home fans something to cheer after a difficult week.
Nashville and Calgary have past history of tight tussles this season, with their two previous head-to-head encounters both going to overtime. The most recent meeting took place just a week ago, when the Predators eventually prevailed 3-2 via a shootout at Bridgestone Arena.