Several key matchups are set for this week’s NHL slate, with teams jockeying for position in the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET, as they aim to maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division.
Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens will clash at 7 p.m., with the Avalanche seeking to close the gap between themselves and second-place Dallas for the Central Division title. Nathan MacKinnon is leading the NHL in scoring, and a win would help him claim his first Art Ross Trophy.
In another crucial matchup, Ottawa Senators take on New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. ET, with both teams coming off disappointing losses. The Senators are clinging to their spot in the first wild card, while the Devils aim to stay ahead of the Hurricanes for second place in the division.
Toronto Maple Leafs will face Nashville Predators on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, as the Leafs make a push up the standings with three consecutive wins. The Predators sit 19 points behind St. Louis for the second wild card spot in the West.
The Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights meet at 8 p.m. ET, with the pressure on the Red Wings to avoid falling further down the standings. The Golden Knights hold a strong grip on first place in the Pacific Division.
Finally, Seattle Kraken host Edmonton Oilers at 10 p.m. ET, as the Oilers seek to regain their spot atop the division following injuries to key players Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-playoffs-buzz-news-and-notes-march-22-2025