First Screen Viewing
Flames vs. Penguins – 12pm Saturday
It’s going sideways for the Flames, who have resorted to calling up Curtis Lazar. They’ve lost five of their last six, are dead even on points with the Sharks, and the problem seems to be they can’t get a save from either David Rittich or Mike Smith. They still sit atop the West though, so if they figure it out soon things will be all right. The Penguins continue to loaf along, and now the Hurricanes are within touching distance of removing them from the playoffs altogether. You’d think there’d be some desperation on Saturday afternoon.
Second Screen Viewing
Stars vs. Hurricanes – 7pm Saturday
Let’s go with this one, as the Hurricanes are desperate to insert themselves into the East playoff picture and Dallas is the same to get out of the muck in the West. They’ve been caught by the Blues though, and any lingering indifference could see the rabble make their lives more strenuous than it should be. No lack of desperation here.
Other Games
Friday
Rangers vs. Sabres – 6pm
Oilers vs. Hurricanes – 6:30
Devils vs. Wild – 7pm
Bruins vs. Ducks – 9pm
Saturday
Red Wings vs. Flyers – 12pm
Blues vs. Avalanche – 2pm
Maple Leafs vs. Coyotes – 6pm
Senators vs. Jets – 6pm
Canadiens vs. Lightning – 6pm
Oilers vs. Islanders – 6pm
Predators vs. Knights – 9pm
Canucks vs. Sharks – 9pm
Bruins vs. Kings – 9:30
Sunday
Rangers vs. Penguins – 11:30
Blues vs. Wild – 2pm
Sabres vs. Devils – 5pm
Flyers vs. Red Wings – 5pm
Canadiens vs. Panthers – 6pm
Capitals vs. Ducks – 8pm
