First Screen Viewing
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens – 6pm
The Leafs have broken their impossible losing streak to the Habs earlier in the year, but they’re coming for a regulation win and to jab a thumb in the eye of the floundering Canadiens. The Leafs can’t seem to lose without Auston Matthews, because obviously he’s a dirty, glory-boy Yank who doesn’t really care about the cause. And if you think this won’t be the narrative coming out of Toronto before too long, you clearly haven’t been an NHL fan very long. The Canadiens are going to be fine, they’re doing just about everything right except getting saves from anyone who’s not Charlie Lindgren. Still, a loss here and Montreal might sink into the St. Lawrence.
Second Screen Viewing
Oilers v. Stars – 1pm
Fair amount of afternoon hockey for you today, and this is the pick of the litter. The Oilers are still trying to put it together, and so are the Stars, which were both givens when this season started. Still, given the offensive talent on show here you’d think this one could get up and down. And anything that gets up and down with Run CMD out there is worth watching.
Other Games
Flames vs. Flyers – Noon
Coyotes vs. Senators – 1pm
Devils vs. Jets – 2pm
Panthers vs. Kings – 3pm
Hurricanes vs. Sabres – 6pm
Islanders vs. Lightning – 6pm
Wild vs. Capitals – 6:30
Avalanche vs. Predators – 7pm
Blues vs. Canucks – 9pm
Bruins vs. Sharks – 9:30
