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NHL Lines Up 11 Games for Thursday Night
Rivalries and goaltending battles headline a busy schedule with 22 teams in action
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Hudson River and Atlantic Division Clashes
The first regular-season meeting between the Devils and Rangers opens a four-game series that wraps up by the end of December. The Devils won two of the three prior meetings. Both clubs enter off wins, with their top scorers posting 10 and eight points respectively. A longer trip separates Buffalo and Toronto, where the Atlantic Division rivals meet as the Sabres aim to build on a postseason streak and the Leafs challenge for positioning.
Goaltending and Scoring Tests
Ottawa's netminder stands at 5-0-0 with a 1.27 goals-against average and.948 save percentage, while the opposing goalie sits at 3-2-0 with a 1.81 goals-against average and.934 save percentage. The Lightning sit on a 112-point pace and third in their division, while the Kraken carry a 120-point pace and third-place standing in the Pacific. Florida and Edmonton both rank among high-scoring clubs, though the Canucks have allowed opponents frequent tallies.
Additional Matchups Across the League
The Flyers remain without a win and the Red Wings hold just one victory, with both clubs ranking in the bottom third for goals allowed per game. The Blackhawks welcome back a key forward while the Jets continue without their starting goalie. Nashville's leading scorer has seven points through six games. The Mammoth lead the Central Division, and the Golden Knights top the Pacific as the Flames rank 31st in scoring at 2.00 goals per game and 32nd in goals against at 4.83 per game.
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