Author: Gabriel Ramos

New York Islanders – Florida Panthers: the Isles’ golden opportunity! The Islanders have scraped and clawed their way back into the Eastern playoff picture, even if their points percentage still keeps them just outside the top eight. Facing the defending champs who turn up with an overflowing injury list (more than ten players out, including…

Buffalo Sabres – Detroit Red Wings: Will the third time be the charm for Buffalo? Buffalo has already had two shots at clinching the top spot in the Eastern Conference and fluffed both. This third chance, at home against Detroit — who just slid out of the top eight — couldn’t have come at a…

Vancouver Canucks – Los Angeles Kings: Are the Kings about to pick off an easy target? Two teams in a slump, but not the same kind of mess. Vancouver has been dead in the water all season — a proper car crash. Los Angeles, while not great, still scrapes, fights and drags games into overtime…

Calgary Flames – Anaheim Ducks: Calgary’s attack finally wakes up! This is a fascinating clash between two teams moving in opposite directions, yet both show a clear trend in recent games. Calgary grinds out results with grit and sheer will; Anaheim keeps turning matches into full-on offensive shows. Odds look even on paper, so the…

Nashville Predators – New Jersey Devils: beware the Nashville hangover! The New Jersey Devils, whose last slim mathematical playoff hopes are about to blow up, head to a Nashville side that’s literally on fire. The hosts have just strung together their first five-game winning streak of the season and will want to press that advantage…

Florida Panthers – Minnesota Wild: set for a goal avalanche in Florida? It’s a clash of two teams heading in opposite directions on the ice. Florida’s stuck near the bottom with playoff hopes all but dead. Minnesota, meanwhile, sits snug with the conference heavyweights. Don’t be fooled — both teams’ styles scream goals. Florida’s defense…

Philadelphia Flyers – Chicago Blackhawks: Philly can’t afford to fail! On the ice it’s a clash of opposite motivations: Philly is throwing everything into the fight for a playoff spot, while Chicago has long since written off the season. Despite the gap in the standings, both teams play a similar style — defence that leaks…