NHL On Tap: Dubois returns to Columbus with Jets
Guentzel, Kadri each look to extend point streak for Penguins, Avalanche
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Dubois returns to Columbus
Pierre-Luc Dubois will play for the Winnipeg Jets (9-5-4) against the Columbus Blue Jackets (10-6-0) at Nationwide Arena (7 p.m. ET; SNW, BSOH, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) for the first time since he was acquired in a trade for Patrik Laine on Jan. 23. Dubois struggled last season after arriving in Winnipeg, scoring 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists) in 41 games, but this season he's tied with Andrew Copp for second on the Jets with 16 points (10 goals, six assists) in 18 games, behind forward Kyle Connor (22 points). His three power-play goals are tied with defenseman Josh Morrisey for the Jets lead. It could be a hostile return for Dubois, who asked for a trade after four seasons with Columbus. Laine will miss his eighth straight game with an oblique injury sustained Nov. 3. -- Adam Kimelman, deputy managing editor
Penguins, Guentzel look to extend streaks
The Pittsburgh Penguins (8-6-4) will try for a fourth straight win and Jake Guentzel hopes to extend a five-game goal-scoring streak and six-game point streak when they host the Vancouver Canucks (7 p.m. ET; NHLN, SNP, ATTSN-PT, NHL LIVE). Goalie Tristan Jarry had a shutout streak of 161:31 end Monday, the fifth-longest in Penguins history. Jarry's run of 177:15 in 2019-20 is the Penguins record. Their stretch of 161:31 without allowing a goal was the fourth-longest in team history, behind 218:48 (2012-13), 205:28 (2013-14), and 187:30 (1992-93). Vancouver (6-11-2) begins a five-game road trip on the East Coast and is 1-5-1 in its past seven games. -- William Douglas, staff writer
Kadri can add to point streak
Nazem Kadri can extend his point streak to 10 games when the Colorado Avalanche host the Anaheim Ducks (9 p.m. ET; ALT, BSSC, BSSD, ESPN+, NHL LIVE). The forward has scored 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) during his run. He leads the Avalanche and is tied for fourth in the NHL with 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) in 15 games. Colorado (9-5-1) has won five in a row while outscoring opponents 31-13 and leads the NHL with an average of 4.00 goals per game. After winning eight in a row, the Ducks (10-6-3) have lost two straight games, each by one goal. -- Tim Campbell, staff writer
Wednesday schedule
Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (7 p.m. ET; MSG-B, NESN, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Bruins (9-6-0) look to get back on a winning track after they were shut out 4-0 by the Calgary Flames at home Monday. Boston has won three of its past four and four of six. The Sabres (7-9-2) have lost three in a row, four of their past five and eight of 11 since starting 5-1-1.
Philadelphia Flyers at Florida Panthers (7 p.m. ET; BSFL, NBCSP, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Panthers (13-2-3) have won three in a row and look to sweep a four-game homestand. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is 8-0-2 with a 1.99 goals-against average and .937 save percentage in 11 games. The Flyers (8-6-3) play the second of a back to back after losing 4-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
Minnesota Wild at New Jersey Devils (7 p.m. ET; MSG+, BSN, BSWI+, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Devils (8-5-3) haven't played since Saturday, when they ended a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a 5-3 win against the Lightning. The Wild (11-6-1) have lost the first two of a three-game road trip (0-1-1). They are without defenseman Jared Spurgeon, who is week to week with a lower-body injury.
Vancouver Canucks at Pittsburgh Penguins (7 p.m. ET; NHLN, SNP, ATTSN-PT, NHL LIVE)
The Canucks have lost six of seven (1-5-1) and are averaging 2.37 goals per game, 28th in the NHL. The Penguins are home after sweeping a three-game road trip, outscoring the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Jets 11-1.
Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals (7 p.m. ET; SN1, SNE, SNO, NBCSWA+, RDS, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
Washington is 11-3-5 after its seven-game point streak (6-0-1) ended with a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is two power-play goals from tying Dave Andreychuk (274) for most in NHL history. Goalie Jake Allen will start for the Canadiens (5-13-2). He was cleared to play after sustaining a concussion at the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 13.
Winnipeg Jets at Columbus Blue Jackets (7 p.m. ET; SNW, BSOH, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Jets begin a three-game road trip having gone 0-2-1 in their past three. The Blue Jackets start a two-game homestand with wins in three of their past four (3-1-0). They are averaging 3.67 goals per game at home, up from 2.96 per game last season.
St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings (7:30 p.m. ET; BSDET+, BSMW, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Red Wings (8-9-3) haven't allowed a power-play goal in eight games (19-for-19) but will be facing the No. 2 power play in the NHL. The Blues are 28.9 percent with the man-advantage, behind the Edmonton Oilers (38.2 percent). Detroit captain Dylan Larkin is on a five-game point streak (five goals, two assists).
New York Rangers at New York Islanders (7:30 p.m. ET; MSG+ 2, MSG, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Islanders (5-8-2) will look for their first win at UBS Arena, but will be without defenseman Zdeno Chara (NHL COVID-19 protocol) and forward Brock Nelson (lower body, out 2-4 weeks). They've lost six in a row in regulation for the first time since Dec. 2-13, 2010, and have been outscored 27-6. The Rangers (11-4-3) are 5-1-0 in their past six. Goalie Igor Shesterkin is 4-1-0 with a .932 save percentage in his past five games (four starts).
Vegans Golden Knights at Nashville Predators (8 p.m. ET; BSSO, ATTSN-RM, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Golden Knights (11-8-0) try to rebound after allowing five straight goals in a 5-2 loss at the Blues on Monday. The Predators (10-7-1) are 7-for-23 (30.4 percent) on the power play in their past 10 games and 28.6 percent this season, third in the NHL.
Anaheim Ducks at Colorado Avalanche (9 p.m. ET; ALT, BSSC, BSSD, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
Ducks forward Troy Terry's 16-game point streak (12 goals, 10 assists) ended in a 3-2 loss at Nashville on Monday. It was the third-longest in Ducks history, behind Corey Perry (19 games in 2009-10) and Teemu Selanne (17 in 1998-99). Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (five goals, two assists) and forward Mikko Rantanen (two goals, three assists) each has a three-game point streak.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings (10 p.m. ET; TNT, SNO, NHL LIVE)
Los Angeles (8-7-3) is 0-2-2 following a seven-game winning streak but goalie Jonathan Quick is 4-1-1 with a 1.31 GAA, .958 save percentage and one shutout in his past six games. Toronto (13-6-1) is coming off a 3-0 win at the Islanders on Sunday.
Carolina Hurricanes at Seattle Kraken (10 p.m. ET; ROOT-NW, BSSO, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
Sebastian Aho has scored six points (three goals, three assists) in his past five games for the Hurricanes (14-2-1). The Kraken (5-12-1) are allowing 3.78 goals against per game, most in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers at Arizona Coyotes (10 p.m. ET; BSAZ+, SNW, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
The Oilers (13-5-0) play the second of a back to back following a 4-1 loss at the Dallas Stars on Tuesday, when captain Connor McDavid's point streak ended at 17 games, the third-longest in Edmonton history to open a season behind Wayne Gretzky's 30-game streak in 1982-83 and 51-game run in 1983-84. The Coyotes (4-13-2) are the lowest-scoring team in the NHL (1.79 goals per game) but have won three of their past four (3-0-1).
Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks (NBCSCA, TSN5, RDS, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
Sharks forward Nick Bonino is expected to play his 700th NHL game. He's in his first season with San Jose (9-8-1). The Senators (4-11-1) have allowed 3.69 goals per game this season, 31st in the NHL.
