The New York Islanders (35-22-5, 75 points) face the Los Angeles Kings (24-22-14, 62 points) in a cross-conference matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The Islanders, second in the Metropolitan Division and riding strong defensive play overall, come off a back-to-back after a 5-1 loss to Anaheim despite outshooting the Ducks 43-25, ending a five-game win streak. The Kings, fifth in the Pacific Division and pushing for playoff positioning, are at home seeking consistency under coach D.J. Smith, with Anze Kopitar nearing his 1,500th NHL game. This game features two defensively oriented teams, with low-scoring trends prominent; the Islanders lead the season series if prior meetings occurred, but historical edges favor LA in recent matchups.

Venue Location

Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

Puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

New York Islanders:

• Ryan Pulock (D): Day-to-Day / Upper Body (expected game-time decision or out until at least March 5).
• Kyle Palmieri (C): IR (long-term, out until September 15 or later).

Los Angeles Kings:

• Kevin Fiala (LW): Out (leg).
• Andrei Kuzmenko (LW): Out (meniscus; IR, expected back March 24).
• Darcy Kuemper (G): Day-to-Day (illness).
• Joel Armia (RW): Out (upper body; IR, expected back March 7).
• Quinton Byfield (RW): Out (expected back March 7).

Key Player Matchups

This defensive battle highlights goaltending and secondary scoring, with fatigue from the Islanders’ back-to-back potentially a factor.

• Mathew Barzal (NYI, C) vs. Anze Kopitar (LAK, C): Barzal drives playmaking for the Islanders (key in recent wins). Kopitar, approaching 1,500 games, anchors LA’s top line with elite faceoffs and two-way play.
• Bo Horvat (NYI, C) vs. Adrian Kempe (LAK, RW): Horvat provides scoring depth (Over 2.5 shots prop popular). Kempe leads Kings in points (around 50) with speed and finishing against NYI’s structure.
• Anders Lee (NYI, LW) vs. Darcy Kuemper / Pheonix Copley (LAK, G): Lee on a four-game goal streak (12 goals in 20 vs. LA historically). Kuemper (day-to-day) or Copley faces high shot volume from NYI (43 in last game).
• Noah Dobson (NYI, D) vs. Drew Doughty (LAK, D): Dobson quarterbacks power play. Doughty anchors LA’s defense with veteran presence.

Other notables: Simon Holmstrom (NYI) vs. LA’s bottom-six for energy; Islanders’ penalty kill vs. Kings’ power play.

Recent Team Forms

Islanders are strong defensively but snapped a streak; Kings inconsistent but solid at home in spots.

New York Islanders Last 5+ Games (focus recent):

• Mar 4: @ ANA L 1-5 (outshot 43-25).
• Mar 1: vs FLA W 5-4 (Lee GWG, Schaefer 2G).
• Prior: Five-game win streak before loss (8-2 in last 10 estimate).

Los Angeles Kings Last 5 Games (approx. mixed, recent loss):

• Recent: L vs COL 2-4; prior wins/losses show defensive structure but scoring issues.

Series History

\The Islanders and Kings have a close all-time rivalry (Islanders 54-56-12-1 overall). In 2024-25, Kings dominated 2-0. Recent trends: Kings won three straight and eight of last 10; Islanders 1-7 SU in last eight vs. LA. This season: First meeting (or split if prior); low-scoring affairs common.

Betting Trends

• Total: Under hits in 17 of Islanders’ last 25 away games.
• Key Trends: Islanders Under in recent road games; Kings allow 3+ in seven of last nine; total Over in four of Islanders’ last six overall. Kings 42% as favorites.

Game Odds

New York Islanders         5.5

Los Angeles Kings            – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Ottawa Senators (29-22-9, 67 points) visit the Calgary Flames (24-29-7, 55 points) in an interconference matchup. Ottawa sits sixth in the Atlantic Division, clinging to a wild-card spot amid a four-game point streak (2-0-2), but coming off an overtime loss. Calgary, seventh in the Pacific Division, is mired in a three-game losing streak and faces a rebuild after trading MacKenzie Weegar, desperate for points before the trade deadline. The Senators hold a 2-0 edge in the season series, with their high-scoring attack testing Calgary’s depleted defense and goaltending.

Venue Location

Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB.

Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Ottawa Senators:

• David Perron (LW/RW): IR – Groin/Hernia (expected back March 14).

• Nikolas Matinpalo (D): Day-to-Day – Undisclosed (game-time decision).

Calgary Flames:

• Jonathan Huberdeau (LW): IR – Hip (out for season).

• Jake Bean (D): IR – Undisclosed.

• Sam Honzek (LW): IR – Upper Body.

• MacKenzie Weegar (D): Out – Not Injury Related (recently traded, not expected to play).

Key Player Matchups

This game features Ottawa’s potent offense against Calgary’s struggling defense, with young stars and veterans stepping up amid injuries and trades.

• Tim Stützle (OTT, C) vs. Rasmus Andersson (CGY, D): Stützle is on a 10-game point streak (6G-8A for 14 points), using his speed and playmaking to drive Ottawa’s attack. He’ll face Andersson, Calgary’s top defenseman post-Weegar trade, who must anchor a depleted blue line with strong possession and physicality.

• Brady Tkachuk (OTT, LW) vs. Dustin Wolf (CGY, G): Tkachuk leads Ottawa in physicality and net-front presence, with consistent scoring threats. Wolf (projected starter, .899 SV%) faces a Senators team averaging 3.2 goals/game; he’ll need over 28 saves against Ottawa’s high shot volume.

• Drake Batherson (OTT, RW) vs. Nazem Kadri (CGY, C): Batherson provides secondary scoring with rush plays. Kadri, Calgary’s offensive leader, must counter with faceoff wins (around 50%) and exploit Ottawa’s penalty kill (81.5%).

• Shane Pinto (OTT, C) vs. Yegor Sharangovich (CGY, RW): Pinto adds depth scoring for Ottawa. Sharangovich, hot recently, could test Linus Ullmark (projected starter, .914 SV%) with his sniping.

Other notables: Artem Zub (OTT) vs. Matt Coronato (CGY) for defensive/offensive battles; Ottawa’s power play vs. Calgary’s shorthanded unit.

Recent Team Forms

Ottawa is 6-2-2 in their last 10, on a four-game point streak (2-0-2). Calgary is 3-5-2, on a three-game losing streak.

Ottawa Senators Last 10 Games (6-2-2, +11 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	@ EDM	L 4-5 OT
Feb 28	vs TOR	W 5-2
Feb 26	vs DET	L 1-2 OT
Feb 5	@ PHI	W 2-1
Feb 3	@ CAR	L 3-4
Feb 2	@ PIT	W 3-2
Jan 31	vs NJD	W 4-1
Jan 28	vs COL	W 5-2
Jan 25	vs VGK	W 7-1
Jan 24	vs CAR	L 1-4

Calgary Flames Last 10 Games (3-5-2, -10 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	vs DAL	L 1-6
Mar 1	@ ANA	L 2-3
Feb 28	@ LAK	L 0-2
Feb 26	@ SJS	W 4-1
Feb 24	vs EDM	W 4-3
Feb 22	vs TOR	L 2-4
Feb 20	vs SJS	W 3-2
Feb 18	@ MIN	L 1-4
Feb 4	vs ANA	L 3-4
Feb 2	vs WSH	L 1-3

Series History

The Senators and Flames have met 63 times (regular season), with Ottawa holding a 30-29-4 edge (50.8% win rate).

Recent dominance favors Ottawa:

• Senators are 6-3-1 SU in the last 10 meetings.
• Senators are 13-7 SU in their last 20 road games vs. Flames.
• This season: Ottawa leads 2-0 (4-3 SO on Oct. 30; 3-2 OT on Dec. 20).

Betting Trends

• Total: 5.5 to 6 (Over -105 to -110; Under -115 to even). Games have gone over 5.5 in 32 of Ottawa’s 60 contests (53%).

• Key Trends: Over is 5-1 in Ottawa’s last 6 vs. Calgary. Senators 7-13 SU in last 20 road vs. Flames, but 6-3-1 in last 10 overall. Total over in 8 of Calgary’s last 12 March games. Flames 3-7 SU in last 10 home games.

Game Odds

Ottawa Senators              – 170

Calgary Flames                 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning (38-17-4, 80 points) face the Winnipeg Jets (24-26-10, 58 points) in an interconference matchup. Tampa Bay sits second in the Atlantic Division and third in the Eastern Conference, riding strong goaltending but entering on a three-game losing streak. Winnipeg, sixth in the Central Division and outside the playoff picture, snapped a skid with an overtime win but battles multiple injuries and inconsistent scoring. The Lightning hold a 1-0 edge in the season series, with their high-powered offense clashing against the Jets’ resilient but depleted lineup.

Venue Location

Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Tampa Bay Lightning:

• Gage Goncalves (C): Out (undisclosed; will miss at least the start of road trip).

• Dominic James (C): Out (leg; 8-10 weeks post-surgery).

• Nick Paul (LW): Out (undisclosed; on IR).

Winnipeg Jets:

• Joshua Morrissey (D): Out (upper body; on IR).

• Neal Pionk (D): Out (lower body; week-to-week, on IR).

• Nino Niederreiter (RW): Out (lower body; surgery, week-to-week, on IR).

• Vladislav Namestnikov (C): Out (lower body; week-to-week).

• Colin Miller (D): Out (knee; surgery, on IR, expected back March 5 or later).

Key Player Matchups

This game pits Tampa Bay’s elite offense against Winnipeg’s strong goaltending, with injuries forcing secondary players into spotlight roles.

• Nikita Kucherov (TBL, RW) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (WPG, G): Kucherov leads the league in points and will test Hellebuyck, who recently snapped a losing skid with a win (3-2 OT vs. CHI). Hellebuyck boasts a 2.83 GAA but faces a Lightning team averaging 3.49 goals per game.

• Brayden Point (TBL, C) vs. Dylan DeMelo (WPG, D): Point, back from injury, scored in his return and thrives on the power play. DeMelo anchors a depleted Jets defense (missing Morrissey, Pionk) and must contain Point’s speed with physical play.

• Victor Hedman (TBL, D) vs. Mark Scheifele (WPG, C): Hedman quarterbacks Tampa Bay’s blue line with strong possession. Scheifele, Winnipeg’s top center, needs to drive offense (recent assists) against Hedman’s shutdown ability.

• Steven Stamkos (TBL, C) vs. Kyle Connor (WPG, LW): Stamkos provides veteran scoring depth. Connor, Jets’ leading goal-scorer, could exploit Tampa Bay’s recent road struggles (three straight losses) with his sniping.

Other notables: Andrei Vasilevskiy (TBL) vs. Gabriel Vilardi (WPG) for goaltending/offensive battles; Jake Guentzel (TBL) vs. Jets’ bottom-six for secondary scoring.

Recent Team Forms

Tampa Bay is 7-2-1 in their last 10 but on a three-game skid. Winnipeg is 4-3-3 in their last 10, with a recent overtime win.

Tampa Bay Lightning Last 10 Games (7-2-1, +12 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	vs FLA	L 3-4
Mar 1	vs NJD	L 2-3
Feb 28	@ DET	L 1-2
Feb 26	vs TOR	W 5-2
Feb 24	vs BUF	W 4-1
Feb 22	@ NYI	W 3-2 OT
Feb 20	vs WSH	W 6-3
Feb 18	vs EDM	W 4-2
Feb 16	vs FLA	W 5-1
Feb 14	@ COL	W 3-2 SO

Winnipeg Jets Last 10 Games (4-3-3, -2 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	vs CHI	W 3-2 OT
Mar 1	@ SJS	L 1-2
Feb 28	@ ANA	L 3-4 OT
Feb 26	@ LAK	W 4-3
Feb 24	vs ARI	L 2-3 SO
Feb 22	vs STL	W 5-2
Feb 20	@ CGY	L 1-4
Feb 18	@ VAN	L 2-3 OT
Feb 16	vs DAL	W 3-1
Feb 14	vs SJS	L 4-5

Series History

The Lightning and Jets have met 102 times (regular season), with Tampa Bay holding a 51-36-14-1 edge.

Recent dominance favors Winnipeg at home:

• Jets are 6-4 SU in the last 10 meetings.
• Jets are 6-1 SU in their last 7 home games vs. Lightning.
• This season: Tampa Bay leads 1-0 (4-1 win on Jan. 29).

Betting Trends

• Total: 5.5 (Over -122 to -125; Under +100 to +105).

• Key Trends: Jets Under in 9 of last 13 games (+5.60 units / 38% ROI). Lightning 3-7 SU in last 10 road games. Jets 6-1 SU in last 7 home vs. TBL. Over is 4-1 in last 5 meetings.

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Lightning      – 185

Winnipeg Jets                   5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Boston Bruins (34-21-5, 73 points) visit the Nashville Predators (27-26-8, 62 points) in an interconference matchup at Bridgestone Arena. Boston, fifth in the Atlantic Division, enters on a strong home win but faces a road test ahead of the trade deadline. Nashville, fifth in the Central Division and fighting for a wild-card spot, is on a three-game losing streak and seeks a bounce-back before Friday’s deadline. Boston holds a recent edge in the season series (1-0 this year), with goaltending and depth key factors.

Venue Location

Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN.

Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT local).

Injury Report

Boston Bruins:

• Jonathan Aspirot (D): Out (illness; did not travel).
• Jordan Harris (D): Injured Reserve (status noted in previews; return uncertain).

Nashville Predators:

• Ryan O’Reilly (C): Day-to-Day / Questionable (upper body / face injury from stick to eye on March 3; participated in optional skate, expected OK but game-time decision).
• Adam Wilsby (D): Out (lower body; expected return March 15).

Key Player Matchups

This game features Boston’s balanced attack and strong goaltending against Nashville’s home scoring push, with special attention to secondary lines and netminders.

• David Pastrnak (BOS, RW) vs. Juuse Saros (NSH, G): Pastrnak remains Boston’s top threat (high shot volume and production). Saros (21-18-6 season) faces pressure from Boston’s rush, needing strong saves to stem recent losses.
• Filip Forsberg (NSH, LW) vs. Jeremy Swayman (BOS, G): Forsberg leads Nashville with 50 points and secondary scoring. Swayman (strong recent form, 34 saves in last win) must contain Forsberg’s shot and Nashville’s power play.
• Elias Lindholm (BOS, C) vs. Steven Stamkos (NSH, C): Lindholm centers a key line with playmaking. Stamkos, on Nashville’s top unit with Marchessault and Haula, looks to exploit Boston’s defense on the rush.
• Casey Mittelstadt (BOS, C) vs. Jonathan Marchessault (NSH, RW): Mittelstadt scored recently (game-winner vs. PIT). Marchessault provides speed and finishing for Nashville’s attack.

Other notables: Pavel Zacha (BOS) vs. Erik Haula (NSH) for center battles; Hampus Lindholm (BOS) vs. Nashville’s bottom-six for defensive stability.

Recent Team Forms

Boston is 6-1-3 in recent stretch, winning last game. Nashville is struggling at 1-2-1 recently, losing three straight.

Boston Bruins Last 5+ Games (focus recent):

• Mar 3: vs PIT W 2-1 (Swayman 34 saves; Khusnutdinov, Mittelstadt goals).
• Prior: Mixed but strong home (lost 3 of 4 before recent win; 11-game home streak).

Nashville Predators Last 5 Games (approx. 1-3-1, negative differential):

• Mar 3: @ CBJ L 2-3.
• Mar 2: vs DET L 2-4.
• Feb 28: @ DAL OT L 2-3.
• Feb 26: vs CHI W 4-2.
• Recent: Lost three straight, rocky pre-Olympic/break form.

Series History

Boston and Nashville have met frequently, with Boston holding a slight all-time edge (22-17-1-1 in regular season across sources). Recent games mixed.

• Bruins won most recent: 3-2 OT on Jan 27/28, 2026 (at BOS).
• Predators won prior meetings in 2024-25 (e.g., 6-3, 4-0).
• Boston 1-0 this season.
• Predators strong at home historically in some matchups, but Bruins dominant recently.

Betting Trends

• Total: Games project around 6.2 combined goals.
• Key Trends: Predators 3-0 in shootouts this season. Bruins strong on road recently but Nashville desperate pre-deadline. Over trends in high-scoring recent NSH games; under in tight defensive matchups.

Game Odds

Boston Bruins                    6.5

Nashville Predators        – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Florida Panthers (30-28-3, 63 points) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21-8, 70 points) in an Eastern Conference matchup at Nationwide Arena. The Panthers, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, are struggling with a three-game losing streak and sit outside the playoff picture (15th in the East, 8th in the Atlantic Division), 10 points behind the second wild card. The Blue Jackets are surging (9-1-1 in their last 11), holding fourth in the Metropolitan Division and pushing for a playoff spot. Columbus has home-ice advantage and momentum, while Florida battles injuries and offensive inconsistency. Florida leads the season series 1-0.

Venue Location

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Florida Panthers:

• Aleksander Barkov (C): Out for the season (knee – torn ACL/MCL).
• Seth Jones (D): Injured Reserve / Out (upper body; expected back at least March 6).
• Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Injured Reserve / Out (upper body).
• Cole Schwindt (RW): Injured Reserve / Out (lower body).

Columbus Blue Jackets:

• Brendan Smith (D): Out (leg – torn meniscus).
• Boone Jenner (C): Day-to-Day (undisclosed / lower body; expected to return).
• Zach Werenski (D): Questionable / Day-to-Day (illness).
• Dante Fabbro (D): Questionable / Day-to-Day (undisclosed).
• Jet Greaves (G): Day-to-Day (undisclosed; left prior game but starter projected for this matchup).

Key Player Matchups

This inter-divisional clash highlights Columbus’ hot secondary scoring against Florida’s depleted forward group and defense.

• Matthew Tkachuk (FLA, LW) vs. Zach Werenski (CBJ, D): Tkachuk remains Florida’s offensive engine despite the slump (key in recent games). If Werenski plays (questionable), his elite skating and puck-moving will challenge Tkachuk’s physicality and net-front presence.
• Adam Fantilli (CBJ, C) vs. Florida’s Depleted Defense: Fantilli is on a four-game goal streak (7 points in five-game point streak), exploiting gaps. Florida’s blueline (missing Jones) must contain his speed and finishing.
• Sam Reinhart (FLA, RW) vs. Daniil Tarasov / Jet Greaves (CBJ, G): Reinhart provides secondary scoring for Florida. Columbus’ goaltending (Greaves projected despite day-to-day) faces a Panthers attack averaging ~2.95 GPG but struggling lately.
• Kirill Marchenko (CBJ, RW) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA, G): Marchenko’s playmaking tests Bobrovsky (.873 SV% this season in limited starts), who needs strong play to stem Florida’s slide.

Other notables: Sean Monahan (CBJ) vs. Florida’s penalty kill for short-handed threats; Florida’s bottom-six forwards vs. Columbus’ depth lines.

Recent Team Forms

Florida is 2-8-0 in their last 10, on a three-game skid. Columbus is hot at 7-2-1 in their last 10 (9-1-1 in 11).

Florida Panthers Last 10 Games (approx. 2-8-0, negative differential):

• Mar 3: @ NJD L 1-5
• Mar 1: vs NYI L (recent loss)
• Feb 27: vs BUF L
• Feb 26: @ TOR L
• Recent trends show defensive lapses and low scoring (e.g., 1 goal in latest).

Columbus Blue Jackets Last 10 Games (7-2-1, positive differential):

• Mar 3: vs NSH W 3-2
• Mar 2: @ NYR W 5-4
• Feb 28: vs NYI L 3-4 OT
• Feb 26: @ BOS L 2-4
• Strong third-period rallies and goaltending support wins.

Series History

The Panthers and Blue Jackets have met frequently, with Florida holding a strong all-time edge (28-16-0-10). In recent seasons, Florida dominated 2024-25 (3-0-0).Recent dominance favors Florida:

• Panthers lead 2025-26 series 1-0 (7-6 OT win on Dec 6, 2025).
• Panthers 1-0 in last meeting this season.
• Overall, Panthers have won recent matchups, but Columbus’ current form shifts momentum.

Betting Trends

• Total: Florida games hit over 6.5 in ~51% this season; Columbus allows ~2.95 GA/G.
• Key Trends: Blue Jackets strong at home (16-8-5). Over trends in recent CBJ games with high-scoring affairs. Panthers 2-8 SU in last 10; CBJ 9-1-1 in 11.

Game Odds

Florida Panthers                               6.5

Columbus Blue Jackets                  – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres (36-19-6, 78 points) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-16-13, 75 points) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Buffalo holds second place in the Atlantic Division, while Pittsburgh is tied for second in the Metropolitan Division. The Sabres are on a four-game win streak and seek their 10th straight road victory to tie a franchise record, facing a Penguins team without captain Sidney Crosby but bolstered by strong goaltending and secondary scoring. This Original Six rivalry features Buffalo’s potent offense against Pittsburgh’s stout defense, with the Penguins holding a 2-0 edge in the season series.

Venue Location

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Buffalo Sabres:

• Jordan Greenway (LW): IR – Abdomen, expected out until at least Mar 8.

• Justin Danforth (RW): IR – Lower Body, expected out until at least Mar 7.

• Conor Timmins (D): IR – Leg, expected out until at least Mar 14.

Pittsburgh Penguins:

• Sidney Crosby (C): IR – Lower Body/Leg, out at least four weeks (from Olympics), expected back late March.

• Blake Lizotte (C): Day-to-day – Lower Body.

• Filip Hallander (C): IR – Leg, expected back Mar 8.

• Jack St. Ivany (D): IR – Hand.

• Caleb Jones (D): IR – Lower Body.

Key Player Matchups

This game pits Buffalo’s high-scoring forwards against Pittsburgh’s resilient defense and secondary lines, especially without Crosby. Goaltending will be crucial, with Buffalo’s road dominance testing Pittsburgh’s home strength.

• Tage Thompson (BUF, C) vs. Erik Karlsson (PIT, D): Thompson leads Buffalo with 33 goals and 64 points in 61 games, riding an eight-game point streak (5G-4A). He’ll face Karlsson, who has 5G-34A for 39 points in 55 games and a 12-game home point streak vs. Buffalo (dating to 2016).

• Alex Tuch (BUF, RW) vs. Evgeni Malkin (PIT, C): Tuch has 24G-28A for 52 points in 60 games, a pending UFA adding urgency. Malkin, with 13G-34A for 47 points in 45 games, centers a potent line and thrives without Crosby.

• Rasmus Dahlin (BUF, D) vs. Anthony Mantha (PIT, RW): Dahlin leads Sabres defensemen with 12G-41A for 53 points in 57 games, key on the power play. Mantha has 15 points (5G-10A) in 22 games vs. Buffalo, including four multi-point outings.

• Jack Quinn (BUF, RW) vs. Arturs Silovs (PIT, G): Quinn provides secondary scoring depth. Silovs (13-7-8, .902 SV%) is projected to start, with wins in four of his last five; he’ll face Buffalo’s 4.2 goals/game average.

Other notables: Ryan McLeod (BUF) vs. Egor Chinakhov (PIT) for speed matchups; Owen Power (BUF) vs. Thomas Novak (PIT) for defensive battles.

Recent Team Forms

Buffalo is 7-2-1 in their last 10, on a four-game win streak. Pittsburgh is 6-2-2, but coming off a loss.

Buffalo Sabres Last 10 Games (7-2-1, +12 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	vs VGK	W 3-2
Feb 28	@ TBL	W 7-6 OT
Feb 27	vs FLA	W 3-2
Feb 25	@ NJD	W 2-1
Feb 5	vs PIT	L 2-5
Jan 29	vs LAK	W 4-1
Jan 27	@ TOR	W 7-4
Jan 24	@ NYI	W 5-0
Jan 22	@ OTT	L 2-3 OT
Jan 20	vs BOS	W 4-3 SO

Pittsburgh Penguins Last 10 Games (6-2-2, +12 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	@ BOS	L 1-2
Mar 1	vs VGK	W 5-0
Feb 28	@ NYR	L 2-3 OT
Feb 26	vs NJD	W 4-1
Feb 25	vs WSH	W 3-2 SO
Feb 5	@ BUF	W 5-2
Jan 29	vs CHI	W 6-2
Jan 25	@ VAN	W 3-2
Jan 22	@ EDM	W 6-2
Jan 17	vs OTT	L 2-3 OT

Series History

The Sabres and Penguins have met 226 times (regular season and playoffs), with Pittsburgh holding a 100-80-35-11 edge. In regular season: Pittsburgh 94-76-35-11.

Recent dominance favors Pittsburgh:

• Penguins are 8-6 SU in the last 14 meetings.
• Penguins are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games vs. Sabres.
• Penguins are 5-1 SU in their last 6 home games vs. Sabres.
• This season: Pittsburgh leads 2-0 (5-2 on Feb. 5; 4-2 on Nov. 26).

Betting Trends

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 +213 to +225; Penguins +1.5 -266 to -265.

• Total: Games have gone over 6.5 in 29 of Buffalo’s 61 contests (48%).

• Key Trends: Penguins 4-1 SU in last 5 vs. Sabres. Under is 7-1 in Pittsburgh’s last 8 home games vs. Buffalo. Over is 4-1 in last 5 BUF-PIT matchups. Sabres 9-1 SU in last 10 road games. Penguins 6-2-2 in last 10 overall.

Game Odds

Buffalo Sabres                   – 115

Pittsburgh Penguins       6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Utah Mammoth (32-25-4, 68 points) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (28-21-11, 67 points) in an interconference clash. Utah holds the fourth spot in the Central Division and the first wild card in the Western Conference, while Philadelphia is sixth in the Metropolitan Division, clinging to a playoff position. The Mammoth are coming off a strong road win, aiming to extend their momentum against a Flyers team riding a three-game win streak but dealing with key injuries. This matchup pits Utah’s balanced attack against Philadelphia’s resilient home play, with historical dominance favoring the visitors.

Venue Location

Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Utah Mammoth:

• No injuries reported.

Philadelphia Flyers:

• Travis Konecny (RW): Day-to-day (upper body, game-time decision).

• Nick Seeler (D): Day-to-day (lower body, game-time decision).

• Tyson Foerster (RW): Out (arm, injured reserve; out for months).

• Rodrigo Abols (C): Out (ankle, fractured; out for months).

Key Player Matchups

This game features Utah’s high-scoring forwards testing Philadelphia’s depleted defense and goaltending, while the Flyers’ young stars look to exploit any Mammoth inconsistencies.

• Clayton Keller (UTA, RW) vs. Travis Sanheim (PHI, D): Keller leads Utah with strong production (e.g., goal and two assists in recent win), averaging 3.2 shots per game. He’ll face Sanheim, Philadelphia’s top defenseman, who must use his size and skating to contain Keller’s speed, especially with Seeler potentially out.

• Dylan Guenther (UTA, RW) vs. Matvei Michkov (PHI, RW): Guenther has been hot (goal in recent game, secondary scoring threat). This young-gun matchup pits his sniping against Michkov’s playmaking; Michkov (two goals recently) could exploit Utah’s penalty kill (83.1%).

• Nick Schmaltz (UTA, C) vs. Sean Couturier (PHI, C): Schmaltz has 5 goals and 5 assists in last 10, thriving on the rush. Couturier, Philadelphia’s shutdown center, needs to neutralize him with faceoff wins (55.2%) and defensive zone starts, but Flyers’ injuries may strain this.

• Lawson Crouse (UTA, LW) vs. Samuel Ersson (PHI, G): Crouse brings physicality and net-front presence (pair of goals recently). Ersson (projected starter, 2.40 GAA) faces a Mammoth team averaging 27.8 shots; he’ll need over 25 saves, but Utah’s 15.9% power play could test him.

Other notables: Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) vs. Owen Tippett (PHI) for defensive/offensive battles; Trevor Zegras (PHI) vs. Utah’s bottom-six for creative scoring chances.

Recent Team Forms

Utah is 5-5-0 in their last 10, showing resilience on the road. Philadelphia is 4-4-2, but on a three-game win streak.

Utah Mammoth Last 10 Games (5-5-0, +1 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 3	@ WSH	W 3-2
Feb 27	vs MIN	W 5-2
Feb 25	vs COL	L 4-2
Feb 4	vs DET	W 4-1
Feb 2	vs CHI	L 4-0
Jan 31	@ DAL	L 3-2 OT
Jan 29	@ NSH	W 4-3
Jan 27	vs STL	L 5-4 SO
Jan 25	@ MIN	W 3-2
Jan 23	vs WPG	L 4-3

Philadelphia Flyers Last 10 Games (4-4-2, -5 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 2	@ TOR	W 3-2 SO
Feb 28	vs BOS	W 3-1
Feb 26	@ NYR	W 3-2 OT
Feb 24	vs CBJ	L 5-3
Feb 22	vs NYI	L 4-2
Feb 20	@ BOS	L 3-1
Feb 18	vs PIT	W 4-3
Feb 16	@ NJD	L 5-4 OT
Feb 14	vs CAR	L 2-1 SO
Feb 12	@ WSH	W 3-2

Series History

The Mammoth and Flyers have met three times all-time (regular season), with Utah holding a 3-0-0 edge (12-8 goal differential). Utah inherited some history from the Arizona Coyotes era, but as a franchise, they’ve dominated recent matchups.

Recent dominance favors Utah:

• Mammoth are 3-0 SU in the last 3 meetings.
• Mammoth are 2-0 SU in their last 2 road games vs. Flyers.
• This season: Utah leads 0-0 (first meeting).

Betting Trends

• Total: Games have gone over 5.5 in 30 of Utah’s 61 contests (49%).

• Key Trends: Over is 5-1 in Mammoth’s last 6 vs. teams with losing records. Mammoth are 13-6 SU in last 19 overall. Flyers are 3-2 SU in last 5 home games. Over is 8-3-1 in Mammoth’s last 12 Thursday games.

Game Odds

Utah Mammoth               – 130

Philadelphia Flyers         5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs (27-24-11, 65 points) face off against the New York Rangers (23-29-8, 54 points) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Toronto sits 13th in the conference and seventh in the Atlantic Division, while New York is 16th in the conference and eighth in the Metropolitan Division. The Leafs enter on a five-game losing streak but hold a strong recent edge in the head-to-head series. The Rangers, coming off an overtime loss, are desperate for points in a disappointing season. This game features star power on both sides, with Toronto’s high-octane offense clashing against New York’s resilient but injury-hit lineup.

Venue Location

Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

Puck drop is scheduled for

7:00 p.m. ET.

Injury Report

Toronto Maple Leafs:

• Chris Tanev (D): Out for the season (abdomen/core muscle surgery).

• Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D): Out (roster management, expected back March 7).

• Bobby McMann (C): Out (expected back March 7).

• Scott Laughton (C): Out (roster management, expected back March 7).

New York Rangers:

• J.T. Miller (LW/C): IR (upper body, expected back March 10).

• Adam Edstrom (C): IR (lower body, expected back March 7; participating in practice).

• Matt Rempe (C): IR (thumb, out indefinitely).

Note: Adam Fox (D) and Igor Shesterkin (G) recently returned from lower-body injuries and are expected to play.

Key Player Matchups

This Original Six rivalry highlights offensive stars against defensive anchors, with Toronto’s snipers testing New York’s goaltending and vice versa.

• Auston Matthews (TOR, C) vs. Adam Fox (NYR, D): Matthews, with 26 goals in 56 games, is on a goalless streak against the Rangers but averages 3.76 shots per game in the matchup. He’ll face Fox, a top-pair defenseman who recently returned from injury and leads Rangers blueliners with strong possession metrics (e.g., 59 points in prior seasons).

• Artemi Panarin (NYR, LW) vs. Morgan Rielly (TOR, D): Panarin has 3 goals and 5 assists in his last 10 games, using his elite playmaking (high in assists league-wide) to exploit gaps. Rielly, Toronto’s top defenseman, must contain him with his skating and puck-moving ability, especially without Tanev.

• William Nylander (TOR, RW) vs. Igor Shesterkin (NYR, G): Nylander has 5 goals and 6 assists in his last 10, thriving on the rush. Shesterkin, back from injury, boasts a 2.45 GAA and .913 SV% in 30+ games this season but faces a Leafs attack averaging 3.05 goals per game.

• Mika Zibanejad (NYR, C) vs. Joseph Woll (TOR, G): Zibanejad has 24 goals in 59 games and could exploit Toronto’s penalty kill (78.9%). Woll (projected starter) needs over 25.5 saves, facing a Rangers team that generates 30+ shots often.

Other notables: John Tavares (TOR) vs. Rangers’ bottom-six for secondary scoring; Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) vs. Leafs’ depleted defense for breakout chances.

Recent Team Forms

Both teams are struggling, with Toronto on a five-game skid and New York winning just 2 of their last 10.

Toronto Maple Leafs Last 10 Games (3-5-2, -10 goal differential):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 4	@ NJD	L 4-3 SO
Mar 2	vs PHI	L 3-2
Feb 28	vs OTT	L 5-2
Feb 26	@ FLA	L 5-1
Feb 24	@ TBL	L 4-2
Feb 22	@ EDM	W 5-2
Feb 20	@ CGY	W 4-2
Feb 18	@ VAN	W 3-2
Feb 16	@ SEA	L 5-2
Feb 14	vs BUF	L 7-4

New York Rangers Last 10 Games (2-6-2):

Date	Opponent	Result
Mar 2	vs CBJ	L 5-4 OT
Feb 28	vs PHI	L 3-2
Feb 26	vs CAR	L 3-2
Feb 24	@ PIT	L 2-0
Feb 22	vs NYI	L 6-5
Feb 20	@ NYI	L 2-1
Feb 18	vs BOS	L 5-2
Feb 16	@ SJS	W 4-3
Feb 14	@ LAK	L 3-1
Feb 12	@ ANA	L 4-3

Series History

The Maple Leafs and Rangers have met 665 times all-time (regular season and playoffs), with Toronto holding a 312-251-95-7 edge (54.1% win rate). In regular season only: Toronto 296-232-95-7 (54.5%).

Recent dominance favors Toronto:

• Leafs are 7-3 SU in the last 10 meetings.
• Leafs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games vs. Rangers.
• Leafs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 road games vs. Rangers.
• This season: Toronto leads 1-0 (no specific score available).

Betting Trends

• Key Trends: Underdogs have covered the puck line in the last 15 Leafs-Rangers games. Over is 6-1-1 in Toronto’s last 8 vs. teams with losing records. Toronto is 21-8 SU as road favorites of -151 to -200 (though they’re underdogs here).

Game Odds

Toronto Maple Leafs      5.5

New York Rangers           – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, March 4, 2026