First Screen Viewing
Lighting vs. Maple Leafs – 6pm
Big night on the slate, and there’s a couple “top of the table” clashes for you. This one in the T.O. has two of the three teams in the East that matter, and that’s if I’m being kind and say the Bruins matter. Not sure anyone in the Metro does either. Anyway, the Lightning are torching the league so they don’t have much to play for. The Leafs are 10 points behind the Bolts, so they’re not catching them in this world. But this is still two teams with tons of firepower and coaches that aren’t morons–even if one of them routinely tastes his own spunk to check for flavor and viscosity. And we can count on the Toronto media to make way too much of this result, especially if the Leafs get trounced.
Second Screen Viewing
Predators vs. Knights – 9pm
At this point, the NHL should have to explain why an expansion team is partaking in a “big game” halfway through the season. Doesn’t really speak to overall quality when a team thrown together with bit parts, stickum, and some hobos can lead a division. But here we are. The best team in the Central, and probably West, seeing if they can get through this Vegas Flu thing. And while we’re on the subject, if it’s truly a matter that NHL players can’t actually resist going out in Vegas until 4am the night before every game, wouldn’t that make them the most unprofessional group ever? Seriously, keep it together and in your pants for one night.
Other Games
Bruins vs. Islanders – 6pm
Penguins vs. Flyers – 6pm
Capitals vs. Hurricanes – 6pm
Sharks vs. Canadiens – 6:30
Devils vs. Blues – 7pm
Panthers vs. Wild – 7pm
Blue Jackets vs. Stars – 7:30
Jets vs. Avalanche – 8pm
Kings vs. Oilers – 8:30
Ducks vs.Canucks – 9pm
