Other Saturday games
Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers (1 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, TSN2, RDS)
Patrik Laine could return for the Canadiens (14-17-3) after the forward sustained an upper-body injury during a 5-4 loss at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 23. The Panthers (22-12-2) had a four-game winning streak end in a 4-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 23.
Seattle Kraken at Vancouver Canucks (4 p.m. ET; SNP, KONG, KING 5, KHN)
The Kraken (15-19-2) will look to end a five-game losing streak. The Canucks (17-10-7) will likely be without defenseman Quinn Hughes and forward Elias Pettersson, both of whom have undisclosed injuries.
Philadelphia Flyers at Anaheim Ducks (4 p.m. ET; Victory+, NBCSP, KCOP-13)
The Flyers (15-16-4), who lost four of five entering the holiday break, begin a five-game road trip. Rookie center Cutter Gauthier will play against Philadelphia for the first time since being traded to the Ducks (13-16-4) on Jan. 8.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings (4 p.m. ET; FDSNW, SNW, SNO, SNE, TVAS)
Zach Hyman has scored seven times during a six-game goal streak for the Oilers (21-11-2), who have won three straight and eight of nine. It’s the start of a five-game homestand for the Kings (19-10-5), who are 10-2-1 at Crypto.com Arena this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, NESN)
It’s the second of a home-and-home set between the Blue Jackets (15-15-6) and Bruins (19-14-4); Columbus won 6-2 against Boston on Friday and is 3-0-1 in its past four games. Bruins captain Brad Marchand has an 11-game point streak (14 points; seven goals, seven assists).
New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSUN, MSG 2)
The Rangers (16-17-1) have lost 13 of their past 17 games and look to start fresh after the holiday break. The Lightning (19-11-2) have won seven of 10.
New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN2)
It’s the second half of a home-and-home set between the Devils (24-11-3) and Hurricanes (21-13-1); New Jersey won its third straight Friday, 4-2 against Carolina at Prudential Center. The Hurricanes have lost three of four.
Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN360, CITY, SNW)
The Senators (18-14-2), who had their six-game winning streak end in a 3-1 loss at the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, will be without goalie Linus Ullmark because of a lingering back injury. The Jets (25-10-1) have won their past two games and four of five.
The Washington Capitals are getting a big boost as they prepare to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight, as superstar forward Alex Ovechkin is set to make his return to the lineup.
Ovechkin, who has been sidelined with an upper-body injury for the past few games, will be back on the ice and looking to make an immediate impact for the Capitals. The Russian sniper leads the team in goals scored this season and his presence on the ice will surely be felt by both his teammates and opponents.
The Capitals will be looking to continue their strong play as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive Metropolitan Division. With Ovechkin back in the lineup, the team will have a much better chance of coming away with a win against the Maple Leafs.
It should be an exciting matchup between two talented teams, so be sure to tune in to see Ovechkin back in action and leading the charge for the Capitals.
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