First Screen Viewing
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets – 6pm
If I said this was the Jackets’ last stand, you can picture Jarmo or Torts with a staff screaming, “You shall not pass!” At least if that helps you. The Jackets are two points behind the Habs with a game in hand, so a win tonight ties them with an extra game to go and suddenly things are looking up. Biff it at home and they’re basically done. It doesn’t get much clearer than that. Things seemed to have turned for Columbus as they’ve won their last two by a combined 9-0 scoreline. The Habs have also won four of five, and they’ll need these points as they close out with Tampa, Winnipeg, Washington, and end with Toronto. At least the last one the Leafs won’t have anything to play for. Good times await for those not involved, and utter torture for those who are.
Second Screen Viewing
Capitals vs. Hurricanes – 6pm
The revers of the game on Tuesday, which the Caps took. The Canes aren’t out of the much yet thanks to that loss, with the Blue Jackets only three points behind. The Caps are starting to open up a bit on the division, with a three-point lead on the Penguins and the wheezing Islanders. The Canes have the Penguins left on the schedule, but then the Flyers twice and the Devils along with the Leafs. So a home win tonight, where they’ve been great, and they’ll have a chance to lock down a spot, and a spot higher than the Lighting Target Practice one. And they’re capturing everyone’s hearts on the way.
Other Games
Red Wings vs. Sabres – 6pm
Panthers vs. Senators – 6:30
Islanders vs. Jets – 7pm
Stars vs. Oilers – 8pm
Kings vs. Canucks – 9pm
