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NHL Preview: Twelve Games Set for Thursday Action
A full slate of matchups brings focus to team streaks, goaltending and early season trends across both conferences.
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Eastern Conference Highlights
Twelve contests fill the schedule on Thursday. The Rangers benefit from strong play by their netminder while the Leafs rely on key forwards and a young contributor. The Senators aim to contain a strong attack from the Sharks after recent roster moves. The Ducks extend a four-game skid after earlier stops in the area. The Devils mix recent wins with heavier defeats. Penguins games feature 3.30 goals scored and 3.80 allowed per contest on average. The Kings secure their first win of the season in a 5-2 result and now face a netminder posting a 1.72 goals-against average and.934 save percentage.
Western Conference Focus
The Golden Knights feature two forwards among the top ten scorers. The Blues netminder returns after a recent strong outing. The Stars enter on a three-game run while the Jets drop three straight. The Flames post wins against the Hurricanes and Ducks but also suffer 7-3 and 6-2 losses in other outings. The Mammoth sit atop the Central Division after 10 games. The Kraken hold third place in the Pacific. The Canucks win two of their first three games before dropping the next eight. The Red Wings collect at least one point in each of their past five contests.
Additional Notes
The All-Star Game shifts to a round-robin 3-on-3 format grouped by nationality. Several players from the current schedule could appear in that event. The matchup between two clubs with star forwards carries a projected 2.51 percent chance of reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
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