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**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:43 AM

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Preview: Rangers (22-14) at Islanders (20-15)

Date: January 14, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

First place in the Metropolitan Division looks like a pipe dream for the New York Rangers and New York Islanders at the moment.

That shouldn't lessen the intensity of the archrivals fighting it out for second place.

The teams meet Thursday night for the second time this season, again in Brooklyn, with matching point totals as they jockey for position in the playoff race.

The Rangers (23-14-5) have shown signs of coming out of their prolonged funk of late, going 2-0-1 in the last three after a 5-11-2 stretch. Rebounding from a heartbreaking overtime loss to division-leading Washington, they rallied for a 2-1 home victory over Boston on Monday.

Jesper Fast scored on a deflection in front with 1:42 to play after Derick Brassard had tied the game in the first minute of the third period, and Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves.

'The way we came back today, we played a really solid game and turned it up in the third, which is really a good sign that we have that determination and won't give up,' Lundqvist said.

It was the first time the Rangers overcame a deficit at the start of the third period and won in regulation. They were 0-11-2 coming in.

'The last four or five games we've started playing like ourselves,' said Brassard, who has two goals and an assist in his last three games. 'Even if we are down in the score, we see those signs that we can come back. It shows a lot of character. The difference in the third period tonight was our will, and we found a way to win the game.'

They weren't able to do so in their first game at Barclays Center on Dec. 2, coming out on the wrong end of an intense and tightly played 2-1 shootout loss. Viktor Stalberg answered John Tavares' power-play goal in the second period, but Kyle Okposo's goal in the first round was the only one of the tiebreaker.

The Islanders (23-15-5) pulled even with the Rangers going into this matchup with a 5-2 home victory over Columbus on Tuesday, avoiding a third straight loss. Brock Nelson had three goals and an assist and Thomas Greiss made 18 saves for the Islanders, 5-7-0 in their last 12.

The Islanders are 19-2-0 when they score at least three goals, including shootouts, and 16-3-2 when they score first.

'We came out flying and put them on their heels,' said center Ryan Strome, who ended a 16-game goal drought. 'It's always a hard game against Columbus. We have to come out against the Rangers the same way.'

The Islanders have been inconsistent at home of late, alternating losses and wins in the last six games. They've totaled 20 goals in their past four victories at Barclays while scoring one in each of the last three defeats.

'We'll enjoy this one tonight. I'm sure everyone will be ready for the Rangers,' forward Cal Clutterbuck said.

Catching the Capitals, who are a staggering 16 points up on both teams, looks unlikely at this point. Though still barely halfway through the season, the Rangers and Islanders appear set up for a season-long battle for the second and third automatic playoff spots and home-ice advantage for a potential first-round matchup.

"The Islanders just came off a big win. They're one of the best four-line teams in the league, and they're a big challenge for us and we're gonna have to be ready for them," coach Alain Vigneault said.

Lundqvist, who will start Thursday, has lost four straight starts against the Islanders with a 3.73 goals-against average.

Jaroslav Halak, expected back in goal for the Islanders, has given up two or fewer goals in four of his last five matchups with the Rangers.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:43 AM

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Preview: Canucks (0-0) at Capitals (30-7)

Date: January 14, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

Less than a week after Alex Ovechkin joined the 500-goal club, Daniel Sedin could make some history of his own against him.

Looking for an 11th consecutive home victory, Ovechkin and the league-leading Washington Capitals try to prevent Sedin from becoming the Vancouver Canucks' all-time leading goal scorer Thursday night.

The Capitals have been idle since Sunday, when Ovechkin scored twice in a 7-1 rout of Ottawa to become the 43rd player to reach 500. He's scored five of his NHL-leading 26 goals in the last three games for Washington (32-7-3), which has won four in a row and outscored opponents 56-28 during a 13-1-1 stretch.

'I think when one person has success, it reflects on everybody,' coach Barry Trotz said. "It was a moment that was great for the team to share.'

In the midst of their longest home winning streak since a club-record 13-game run Jan. 5-March 6, 2010, the Capitals scored a season-high seven goals for the fourth time Sunday.

"We have a really good mentality," said forward Nicklas Backstrom, who has three goals and six assists during a six-game point streak. "We work hard every night. We try not to take nights off."

One of Ovechkin's 501 goals was the difference in a 3-2 victory at Vancouver (17-16-10) on Oct. 22. Sedin had an assist and has six along with five goals during a six-game point streak against Washington.

Sedin scored two of his team-leading 19 goals Monday, including one in overtime of a 3-2 victory over Florida to tie Markus Naslund's franchise record of 346.

"(Naslund) was an idol growing up," Sedin told the NHL's official website about his fellow Swede. "He meant so much to (me and twin brother Henrik) coming into this league.

"He's a better goal-scorer than me, no question about that. It's more about how many games I played. He will always be the No. 1 in the goal department."

In the midst of a 6-2-2 stretch, the Canucks begin a six-game eastern road swing looking to record a point in their fourth consecutive contest. They face another big challenge against the NHL's top team after beating the hottest, having snapped the Panthers' 12-game winning streak.

"We're moving on from the last game," Henrik Sedin said. "What's most important is that we won and our focus is on our next game (Thursday) in Washington."

The Capitals have converted 44.0 percent of their power-play chances in the last eight home games. The Canucks have the Western Conference's worst penalty kill on the road since the beginning of November (71.8 percent).

Vancouver is expected to start goalie Ryan Miller, who has missed the last eight games with muscle issues. Miller posted a 4.22 goals-against average while going 1-2-0 in his last four starts - all on the road. He stopped 32 shots against Washington earlier this season.

Though it's unlikely forward Brandon Sutter (sports hernia) and defenseman Luca Sbisa (hand) will play Thursday, both could return at some point on the trip. Sbisa hasn't played since Dec. 1 and Sutter since Nov. 10.

It also remains uncertain when veteran forward Mike Richards will make his Capitals debut after the club signed him last week. Richards hasn't played since last season with Los Angeles, which bought out the remaining five years of his contract after his arrest at a Canadian border in June on charges of possession of a controlled substance.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:43 AM

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Preview: Blackhawks (27-13) at Canadiens (21-17)

Date: January 14, 2016 7:30 PM EDT

The Chicago Blackhawks sat 13 points out of the Central Division lead 2 1/2 weeks ago prior to a run that has them on the verge of reaching the top.

It's been quite the opposite situation for the Montreal Canadiens lately.

Chicago seeks a ninth victory in a row when it begins a road-heavy stretch against slumping Montreal in the first of two meetings in four days Thursday night.

The Blackhawks (28-13-4) lost 4-0 at Central-leading Dallas on Dec. 22 as their deficit in the division reached double digits, and they came out of the holiday break with a 2-1 home loss to Carolina five days later to drop even further back.

They've taken advantage of Dallas' current rough patch, though, and can tie for the Central lead with a win over the Canadiens (23-17-3). Chicago's 3-2 win over Nashville on Tuesday completed a perfect four-game homestand and matched their longest winning streak since a franchise-record 11-game run Feb. 22-March 6, 2013.

Coach Joel Quenneville received a contract extension through 2019-20 earlier in the day, then matched Al Arbour for second in career victories with 782.

"We went (into Dallas) before Christmas there, (and) had to win to even think of closing the gap," Quenneville said. "They beat us, and (it was like), 'OK, that's a distant thought.'

"Things change quickly in our division, in our league and in our game. All of the sudden, we've put ourselves in a much better spot. You're thinking playoff spot, (and) now you're thinking first place."

Marian Hossa celebrated his 37th birthday by assisting on both of Andrew Shaw's goals, and Corey Crawford made 41 saves. The Montreal native has won his last five starts with a 1.58 goals-against average.

'Everyone's playing well together as a team,' Crawford said. 'Making the right plays. We're not making too many mistakes out there in all three zones. I think our team is very well-rounded right now.'

Crawford is 3-0-2 with a 1.38 GAA in his career against his hometown team, and the Blackhawks have won the last three meetings with Montreal. Chicago is beginning a stretch of playing nine of 11 on the road, with one of the rare home games coming Sunday against the Canadiens.

Even a split of those meetings likely would give Montreal a bit of a boost. It held an 11-point lead in the Atlantic on Dec. 2 but has since gone 4-13-0, falling to third behind Florida and Detroit.

Coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price, the reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner who hasn't played since Nov. 25, would not return until after the All-Star break because of a lower-body injury.

Rookie Mike Condon has done his best to fill in but is 3-8-0 with a 2.64 GAA in 11 starts and two relief appearances during Montreal's slump. He won his previous three starts before making 29 saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh.

'He played awesome,' forward Max Pacioretty said. 'We have to be better in front of him. He shut the door. A lot of big saves."

The Canadiens have dealt with a bit of a distraction this week after Alex Galchenyuk's girlfriend was arrested early Sunday morning for a domestic violence-related incident involving Galchenyuk, who chose not to file a complaint.

Fellow Montreal forward Devante Smith-Pelly also was at the apartment. The two met with general manager Marc Bergevin and Therrien on Tuesday, but teammates said the matter was being handled internally and each participated in practice.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:44 AM

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Preview: Hurricanes (19-18) at Blues (22-14)

Date: January 14, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

The Carolina Hurricanes probably don't have much of a chance to win the Metropolitan, but a recent surge has pushed them closer to one of the division's automatic playoff berths.

The St. Louis Blues continue to rack up points as they chase the top spot in the Central.

Carolina goes for a season-high fourth straight win Thursday night when it visits a St. Louis team that has earned a point in its last five games.

The Hurricanes (19-18-7) trail first-place Washington by 22 points in the Metropolitan, but they've taken advantage of some struggles from both New York teams to pull within six points of second and third place.

Carolina moved one point back of Pittsburgh with a 3-2 win on Jeff Skinner's power-play goal in overtime Tuesday, improving to 11-5-3 in its last 19.

"We've been staring at the standings all year," said center Eric Staal, who had a goal and an assist to give him four points during the win streak. "We talked about (how) we scraped and clawed ... (and) now you've got to climb, you've got to beat teams in front of you."

Center Elias Lindholm assisted on all three goals after registering an assist in a 4-3 overtime win over Columbus on Saturday and scoring twice in a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Friday that started the win streak.

Carolina hasn't taken four in a row since Nov. 1-7, 2014.

"I think we have (believed we could make the playoffs) all year," Staal told the Hurricanes' official website. "I don't think that's changed. Other people might not, but I think the guys in our room have been committed to what we're trying to accomplish here.

" ... I like the vibe and feeling that we have. We have to grow that confidence and keep winning these close games. That will put us in the right spot."

St. Louis (25-14-7) had been in a bunch of close games - four straight decided after regulation - before scoring the final four goals in a 5-2 win over visiting New Jersey on Tuesday.

The Blues are 2-0-3 in their last five and sit in third place in the Central, three points behind surging Chicago and five back of Dallas.

Center Patrik Berglund scored twice against the Devils in his sixth game back after missing the first 40 with a shoulder injury, and Brian Elliott made 22 saves in his second straight win starting in place of an injured Jake Allen.

Berglund had one goal and one assist in his first five games.

"You're always worried for a player coming back from such a long-term injury, when does he hit the wall, but I think he hit the wall earlier than we thought and now he's punched through it," coach Ken Hitchcock told the Blues' official website. "He seems more energized than he's ever been, which is a good sign for us."

St. Louis won both meetings last season in shootouts and has dominated Carolina at home since the franchise moved from Hartford, going 8-2-1 with a tie.

That trend could continue as the Hurricanes enter with three losses in their last four on the road, while the Blues have gone 5-1-1 in their last seven on home ice.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:44 AM

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Preview: Predators (17-17) at Jets (19-21)

Date: January 14, 2016 8:00 PM EDT

In lieu of victories in the standings, the Nashville Predators are settling for moral ones. They're well aware that needs to change.

The Predators attempt to snap their longest slide of the season by avenging the defeat that started it when they visit the last-place Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

Nashville (19-17-7) is tied with Colorado for the Western Conference's second wild-card spot, one point ahead of Vancouver.

The Predators have done nothing to improve their tenuous position, losing four in a row for the first time since dropping six straight to end last season.

They're 1-6-1 in their last eight road games, losing the first three of this four-game trip after falling 3-2 to Chicago on Tuesday. Nashville found some solace in its failed attempt to overcome a three-goal deficit, outshooting the Blackhawks 33-12 over the last two periods.

"I like the fact that our team didn't quit," coach Peter Laviolette told the Predators' official website. "We have to try to build off of that. I know we have a tough game (Thursday) and I think our guys will be ready to play again.

"We have to win hockey games, and it's been frustrating because I feel like we've had that conversation too many times, so many times."

Pekka Rinne surely shares that frustration on the road. He's 1-8-2 with a 3.29 goals-against average in his last 11 starts away from home after making 20 saves Tuesday.

He had just 14 in a 4-1 loss to Winnipeg (19-21-3) on Jan. 5 after stopping 20 shots in a 7-0 win Nov. 14.

James Neal had a goal and an assist in that matchup, and he leads the Predators with 15 goals. The right wing, however, hasn't found the net in the last 17 road games and seven straight overall.

Filip Forsberg has two goals in three games after scoring at Chicago. He didn't factor in the scoring against the Jets last week after getting six points over his previous seven meetings.

The Jets, occupants of the Central Division's basement, have lost three in a row for the first time since a season-high six-game slide Nov. 5-16.

Like the Predators, frustration is mounting for Winnipeg.

"I just don't think that there's enough of an investment from everyone to get to where we need to go," right wing Blake Wheeler said. "How do we get that? That's the million-dollar question. How do we get 20-plus individuals buying into the same thing and spilling everything they have every night into it? Hopefully we'll figure it out by (Thursday)."

The Jets' attempt to snap the skid may require overcoming an absence by Tyler Myers. The defenseman got a game misconduct for cross-checking Tommy Wingels in the third period of Tuesday's 4-1 loss to San Jose.

The incident could draw the attention of the NHL's player safety department, leading to a suspension.

"I think it's a joke if I get a phone call from the league," Myers said.

Winnipeg's offense has been inconsistent during a 4-6-1 stretch, getting held to two goals or one in each of those defeats while scoring four times in three victories.

Drew Stafford had two goals at Nashville last week, tying him with Bryan Little for the team lead at 14. Stafford hasn't scored in three games since but has two assists, and Little has gone eight in a row without a goal while registering six assists.

Of Stafford's 24 points, 18 have come at home.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:44 AM

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Preview: Red Wings (21-14) at Coyotes (22-16)

Date: January 14, 2016 9:00 PM EDT

A subpar special teams performance sent the Detroit Red Wings to their first loss on their longest road trip of the season.

To finish that trek on a successful note, the Red Wings will have to end the Arizona Coyotes' season-best win streak Thursday night.

Detroit (22-14-7) gave up a pair of power-play goals and went 0 for 2 on the man advantage Monday in a 4-2 defeat to Los Angeles, dropping to 4-1-0 on its six-game trip. The Red Wings got their previous three wins while scoring a combined five goals.

"We got to make sure we get more pucks to the net. We got to simplify a little bit," coach Jeff Blashill said. "It's hard to score in the league. We're not scoring enough goals overall so we got to make sure we're getting more pucks to the net."

The Red Wings gave up two goals in the previous three games on their season-high win streak and killed off all seven penalties.

The Coyotes (22-16-4) have gone 6 for 11 on the man advantage over their four consecutive victories and were 3 for 4 in a 4-3 overtime victory against Edmonton on Tuesday. Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the winning goal on a power play, and Max Domi had the other two in the third period to complete his first career hat trick.

"We're a confident group right now. We're playing really well," forward Anthony Duclair said. "When we play as a team, we can beat anybody in this league. I think it's just a matter of believing in ourselves. We've got some great leadership in this locker room that's been doing a great job so far. We're just going to continue on like that."

Arizona, 10-2-2 in its last 14 home games, will seek to avenge a 5-1 drubbing to the Red Wings on Dec. 3 while earning a fourth consecutive win on its own ice.

Justin Abdelkader scored the first of Detroit's three goals in the opening period of that victory, and the Red Wings outshot the Coyotes 44-27. Detroit is 2-0-1 in its last three in the series and won 3-1 in its latest trip to Arizona on Feb. 7 after losing in three of the previous four visits.

Petr Mrazek was in net for that victory - his only appearance against the Coyotes - and is expected to start this game. He has a 1.25 goals-against average in four consecutive wins.

The Coyotes will likely counter with rookie Louis Domingue, who has a 1.47 GAA in four consecutive victories. Domingue, called up from the minors Dec. 11, has never faced Detroit.

"At the end of the day, I knew I could play here," Domingue told the team's official website. "I took a big step in my game, my confidence level. I practiced better and I'm trying to elevate that every day."

Red Wings defenseman Alexey Marchenko is expected to be a healthy scratch after scoring his first goal of the season in Los Angeles, and forward Drew Miller is expected to remain out for an extended period because of a torn left meniscus.

Detroit's penalty kill has operated at 84.6 percent in its 28 games with Miller and 68.8 percent without him.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:44 AM

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Preview: Devils (19-18) at Avalanche (21-20)

Date: January 14, 2016 9:00 PM EDT

Poor offense is back hurting the New Jersey Devils, and bad defense is plaguing the Colorado Avalanche again.

Those problems have dropped both clubs just outside the playoff picture but could result in one having a breakout performance Thursday night in Denver.

Yet, it was the Avalanche (21-20-3) who won a low-scoring affair in New Jersey on Dec. 1, winning 2-1 behind goals by Matt Duchene and Tyson Barrie. Colorado is 8-0-1 in the past nine matchups after winning the last five - all by one goal.

Cory Schneider has been victimized by the Devils' anemic offense during that skid, losing all five meetings despite a 1.75 goals-against average, and it's been a similar story lately. He has a 1.68 GAA in his last six starts but won only three of them.

Struggling to score is nothing new for the Devils (21-18-5), second to last in the league with 2.20 goals per game. Even on a three-game win streak that carried them through the new year, they scored just three goals in each victory.

Since that run, New Jersey has totaled six goals in five games while going 1-4-0 - clearly missing Mike Cammalleri's presence. The Devils' points leader has sat out six straight games with an upper-body injury and won't return until Saturday in Arizona at the earliest.

No New Jersey player averages more shots than Cammalleri (2.6), and the club has only mustered 20.6 per game in the last five to drop its league-worst average to 24.5.

The Devils went 17:07 without a shot between the second and third periods Tuesday and were outscored 4-0 over the final 40 minutes in a 5-2 loss at St. Louis.

"When the game was tight in the third period, we have to have a little bit more resolve to get ourselves back in there," coach John Hynes said.

New Jersey has dropped to ninth in the Eastern Conference after being tied for the sixth-most points earlier this month, just as Colorado has done in the West following a pair of blowout losses.

The Avalanche fell behind by four goals in the second period of Sunday's 6-3 defeat in Chicago, then was outshot 38-21 in Tuesday's 4-0 home loss to Tampa Bay.

'Obviously, it was not a good performance by our team," coach Patrick Roy said. "We were not good at all.'

Roy's club remains among the NHL's worst defensively, surrendering an average of 2.89 goals and a West-high 31.3 shots per game.

Colorado had been on a 9-2-2 run before the ugly losses to the Blackhawks and Lightning.

"The reason why we won some games is because we played well defensively, and we got away from that," Roy told the NHL's official website.

Roy did feel Semyon Varlamov "had a good game" Tuesday despite allowing four goals on 38 shots. He was pulled in the second period Sunday. With backup Reto Berra (ankle) still out, Varlamov has started seven consecutive games but has a 3.70 GAA.

It was Berra who won last month in New Jersey, but Varlamov has won his last four starts against the Devils while allowing five goals.

New Jersey hasn't scored a power-play goal in seven straight against the Avalanche and doesn't have one in its last five games overall. Colorado has let opponents score on 25 percent of its chances over the past 14 games.

That penalty-killing unit will soon get a boost from the return of defenseman Erik Johnson, who has missed the last four games with a lower-body injury but returned to practice Tuesday.

New Jersey will be without forward Bobby Farnham, who was suspended for four games for an interference penalty against the Blues.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:44 AM

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Preview: Oilers (14-23) at Sharks (20-18)

Date: January 14, 2016 10:30 PM EDT

Nobody can deny the success Todd McLellan had in seven seasons as coach of the San Jose Sharks.

Unfortunately for him, the majority of it came in the regular season.

McLellan returns to San Jose for the first time as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night hoping his team can end a six-game road skid.

The Sharks were a playoff team in each of McLellan's first six seasons, won three Pacific Division titles and advanced to the Western Conference finals twice. McLellan compiled a 311-163-66 mark with San Jose, but his 30-32 postseason record was disappointing for a franchise that always had Stanley Cup aspirations.

After the Sharks finished with 89 points last season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2002-03, McLellan and the team agreed to mutually part ways.

However, he wasn't out of work long as he was hired in May by an Oilers team that hasn't been to the playoffs since reaching the Cup finals in 2006.

McLellan already has a win against his old team, 4-3 in overtime Dec. 9.

"I think the first time back is a little bit different but we've got work to do," he told the Oilers' official website. "We're playing a team that's on fire right now. They're playing really well. Like most nights, we'll have our work cut out for us."

The victory over the Sharks was part of a six-game win streak for the Oilers, but they've gone 3-8-2 since to sink to the bottom of the conference.

Edmonton's struggles continued with a 4-3 overtime loss at Arizona on Tuesday, dropping to 0-4-2 in the past six road games.

"It's just tough to swallow because when you think we play well and the result is obviously not what you want, it's frustrating,' forward Jordan Eberle said.

Eberle has been a bright spot with two goals and seven points in five games.

Anders Nilsson hasn't been nearly as helpful. He lost his fourth straight start Tuesday with a 4.29 goals-against average in that span.

Cam Talbot has been much better lately, posting a 1.78 GAA in his last five starts.

The Oilers (17-23-4) are expected to get forward Nail Yakupov back after he missed 22 games with an ankle injury. Yakupov has two goals and 12 points in 22 games.

Even with a league-low six wins on home ice, the Sharks (21-18-2) are third in the Pacific and would be a playoff team if the season ended today. Still, San Jose's 6-12-0 home record is one of the biggest curiosities in the first half and has just about offset its 15-6-2 road mark which ranks among the NHL's best.

That road success continued with wins over Calgary and Winnipeg on back-to-back nights. The Sharks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Flames on Monday before scoring one power-play goal and another short-handed in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Jets, their third in a four-night span.

"It's two different records almost," Alex Stalock, who made 21 saves Tuesday, told the team's official website. "We've got to figure out the (record) at home. But we like the way we've been playing the past four games. We really do."

Brent Burns has been excellent those four games and beyond that with six goals and six assists during a career-high eight-game point streak. He ranks second among all defensemen with 40 points.

The Sharks are 10-1-2 in their last 13 home games against the Oilers.

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:45 AM

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Grand Salami - January

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI
Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
1/1 2 10.5 9 UNDER
1/2 12 61.5 63 OVER
1/3 4 21 22 OVER
1/4 5 27 17 UNDER
1/5 8 43.5 46 OVER
1/6 5 26.5 23 UNDER
1/7 7 38.5 29 UNDER
1/8 6 31.5 34 OVER
1/9 10 53 47 UNDER
1/10 6 30 32 OVER
1/11 4 20.5 22 OVER
1/12 8 42.5 45 OVER
1/13 4 - - -
1/14 8 - - -
1/15 6 - - -
1/16 10 - - -
1/17 7 - - -
1/18 5 - - -
1/19 8 - - -
1/20 3 - - -
1/21 10 - - -
1/22 6 - - -
1/23 11 - - -
1/24 5 - - -
1/25 6 - - -
1/26 9 - - -
1/27 4 - - -
1/28 No games scheduled - - -
1/29 No games scheduled - - -
1/30 No games scheduled - - -
1/31 No games scheduled - - -

**TheGame** · 01-14-2016, 07:45 AM

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Washington won eight of last ten games. Canucks are 5-3 in their last eight games.
-- Blackhawks won their last eight games.
-- Carolina won last three games; four of its last six games went OT/SO. Blues won last two games after losing previous five.
-- Arizona won its last four games. Red Wings won four of their last five games.
-- Sharks won last three games, scoring 16 goals.

Cold teams
-- Rangers lost four of their last five road games. Islanders are 2-3 in last five games.
-- Canadiens lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Predators lost last four games, outscored 16-6. Winnipeg lost four of last five games.
-- Devils lost four of their last five games. Colorado lost its last two games, 6-3/4-0.
-- Edmonton lost its last three games.

Series records
-- Islanders won four of last six games with the Rangers.
-- Canucks won six of last eight games with Washington.
-- Blackhawks won four of last five games with Montreal.
-- Blues won three of last four games with Carolina.
-- Nashville-Winnipeg split their last ten games.
-- Detroit-Arizona split their last ten games.
-- Devils lost their last five games with Colorado.
-- Sharks won five of last eight games with Edmonton.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Ranger-Islander games stayed under.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Washington games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Chicago-Montreal games.
-- Three of last four St Louis games went over total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Nashville games.
-- Under is 3-1 in last four games for both Detroit/Arizona.
-- Nine of last ten New Jersey-Colorado games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Edmonton-San Jose games went over.

Back-to-backs
-- None

**Satch** · 01-14-2016, 08:56 AM

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Preview: NY Rangers at NY Islanders
When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 14, 2016
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson looks to ride the momentum of his first career hat trick into Thursday’s tilt against the visiting New York Rangers. The 24-year-old Nelson added an assist to his three-goal performance on Tuesday as the Islanders moved into a tie for second place in the Metropolitan Division with a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“Any division game is a big game for us,” Nelson told reporters of Thursday’s clash. “We want to separate ourselves from the other teams we’re in the standings with. This is a big game and a good opportunity to do that.” While the Islanders have won just two of their five contests in January, the Rangers have righted the ship by posting a 4-2-1 mark following a disastrous 2-6-2 stretch. Derick Brassard scored in the Rangers’ 2-1 victory over Boston on Monday to record his third point in as many games.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG, MSG-Plus, TVA
ABOUT THE RANGERS (23-14-5): Dan Girardi’s availability is in question after the defenseman’s thumb was lacerated during Monday’s game. “We’ll have to see how Dan feels (Thursday) and make a final decision,” coach Alain Vigneault told reporters. “At this time I’d have to say no more than yes, but you never know with Dan. He’s the type of guy that plays through so many things it’s unreal.” Should Girardi sit out on Thursday, fellow blue-liner Dylan McIlrath is set to step in after being a scratch for six straight games.
ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (23-15-5): While coach Jack Capuano did not divulge the identity of his starting goaltender on Wednesday, it should be noted that Jaroslav Halak has won all seven career decisions when squaring off against the Rangers’ Henrik Lundqvist. Halak made 33 saves and denied all three attempts in the shootout of the Islanders’ 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Dec. 2. Captain John Tavares tallied in that contest, but has just one goal this month and three since Dec. 13.
OVERTIME
1. Nelson’s team-leading 17 goals are three shy of his total from last season, set in 82 games.
2. The Rangers are 0-for-15 on the power play in their last six contests.
3. The Islanders have killed off all 13 short-handed opportunities in the last three games.
PREDICTION: Rangers 4, Islanders 3

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Preview: Vancouver at Washington
When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 14, 2016
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Captain Alex Ovechkin and red-hot Washington Capitals look to continue their respective torrid streaks on Thursday when the Vancouver Canucks begin their six-game road trip with a visit to the Verizon Center. The three-time Hart Trophy winner joined the 500-goal club in spectacular fashion on Sunday, netting a pair of tallies as Washington breezed to its fourth straight victory and 13th in 15 outings with a 7-1 rout of Ottawa.
Ovechkin, who has five goals in his last three contests, netted the game-winning tally late in regulation in the Capitals’ 3-2 triumph versus Vancouver on Oct. 22. While the 30-year-old Russian once again etched his name in the record book, Washington will try to prevent Daniel Sedin from doing the same as the veteran moved within one of fellow Swede Markus Naslund (346) for the most goals in franchise history. “(Naslund) was an idol growing up,” Sedin told NHL.com. “He meant so much to (me and twin brother Henrik) coming into this league. He’s a better goal-scorer than me, no question about that.” Daniel Sedin, who scored twice as Vancouver ended Florida’s 12-game winning streak on Monday, is riding a six-game point streak (five goals, six assists) in the series with the Capitals.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, RSN (Vancouver), CSMA (Washington)
ABOUT THE CANUCKS (17-16-10): Veteran Ryan Miller is expected to return to the crease for the first time since suffering a groin injury on Dec. 20. “I’m very excited. I definitely didn’t expect to be out this long,” Miller told the team’s website. “I want to get back in and battle.” Captain Henrik Sedin, who had a pair of assists in the physical contest versus the Panthers, scored and set up a goal in the initial game against the Capitals to extend his point total to 13 (three goals, 10 assists) in 16 career encounters.
ABOUT THE CAPITALS (32-7-3): Nicklas Backstrom, who had three assists versus the Senators, has scored three goals and set up six others during his six-game point streak. The first-time All-Star, however, has been limited to just five assists in 10 career meetings versus Vancouver. Evgeny Kuznetsov has cooled down a bit of late, notching just one assist since recording three multi-point performances during a four-game stretch.

OVERTIME
1. Washington will honor Ovechkin for becoming the fifth-fastest player in NHL history to reach the 500-goal plateau during a pregame ceremony on Thursday.
2. Vancouver has scored one power-play goal in each of its last four contests after going 0-for-20 with the man advantage in the previous nine.
3. Capitals C Marcus Johansson is eligible to return to the lineup after serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check.
PREDICTION: Capitals 3, Canucks 1

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Preview: Chicago at Montreal
When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, January 14, 2016
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Joel Quenneville will look to move past Al Arbour and into second place on the NHL’s all-time list among coaches on Thursday when the streaking Chicago Blackhawks visit the Montreal Canadiens. Quenneville signed a three-year contract extension on Tuesday morning and picked up his 782nd coaching triumph later in the day as Chicago won its eighth straight with a 3-2 triumph over Nashville.
“It’s been a fun time here and we’ve got a fun situation going on right now,” said Quenneville, who has a (long) way to go to catch Scotty Bowman (1,244). While the Blackhawks are beginning a stretch of nine of their next 11 on the road, the Canadiens are trying to get it together after alternating wins and losses over the last six contests. P.K. Subban collected his fifth point in six contests on Saturday and snapped a 33-game goal drought in Montreal’s 3-1 setback to Pittsburgh. The defenseman did find the net in the last meeting with Chicago, albeit in a 4-3 setback on Dec. 5, 2014.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, RDS, CSN Chicago, Sportsnet (Montreal)
ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (28-13-4): Andrew Shaw followed his two-assist performance in Sunday’s 6-3 win over Colorado with two goals versus the Predators, but has yet to find the net in four career meetings with the Canadiens. Corey Crawford has enjoyed considerable success against his hometown team, however, posting a 3-0-2 career record versus Montreal with a 1.38 goals-against average. Crawford turned aside all 28 shots he faced in his last encounter with the Canadiens – a 5-0 win at the Bell Centre on Nov. 4, 2014.
ABOUT THE CANADIENS (23-17-3): Alex Galchenyuk made a public apology on Wednesday after police reportedly arrested his girlfriend in an alleged incident of domestic violence over the weekend. “I feel bad for the incident because it became public and I feel bad for my teammates, the organization and the fans,” the 21-year-old Galchenyuk said. “It’s a lesson in life.” Rookie Mike Condon made 29 saves versus the Penguins and has stopped 75-of-79 shots in the last three games heading into his first career start versus Chicago.
OVERTIME
1. Chicago C Artem Anisimov did not accompany the team to Montreal and will sit out his second straight game due to illness.
2. The Canadiens are just 2-for-22 on the power play in the last eight contests.
3. The teams will meet again on Sunday, this time at the United Center.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 2, Blackhawks 1

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Preview: Carolina at St. Louis

When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 14, 2016
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
The Carolina Hurricanes have crept into a contending spot in the crowded Eastern Conference playoff picture and look to keep their run going when they visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. The Hurricanes have won three straight – the last two in overtime – and gained points in eight of their last 10 contests (6-2-2) with improvement at both ends of the ice.
“We’re right in the thick of things, and we’re playing better,” Carolina coach Bill Peters told reporters. “It’s a good group of people in that room and they want to make a push here.” Jeff Skinner’s power-play goal in overtime gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and the club will attempt to carry over the momentum and end St. Louis’ five-game point streak (2-0-3). The Blues started a four-game homestand with a solid 5-2 victory over New Jersey on Tuesday. “We played defense by spending all the time in the offensive zone,” St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock told reporters. “That’s what we’re built for and that’s the way we have to play to be successful.”
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southeast (Carolina), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)
ABOUT THE HURRICANES (19-18-7): Captain Eric Staal told reporters Tuesday that the team was competitive in every game early on this season but wasn’t getting the bounces. The Hurricanes have raised their level of play offensively thanks to contributions from more players – including former fifth-overall pick Elias Lindholm, who has notched six points in his last three games. Staal has recorded a point in three straight games and collected 28 overall – four behind defenseman Justin Faulk for the team lead – while his brother Jordan has registered three goals and three assists in his last four contests.
ABOUT THE BLUES (25-14-7): St. Louis has received solid goaltending from Brian Elliott, who is 2-0-1 with five goals against in his last three games, since No.1 netminder Jake Allen went down with a knee injury. While Paul Stastny (upper body) might miss his third straight game and defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (upper body) is out indefinitely, Patrik Berglund has provided a boost since his return from shoulder surgery. Berglund has recorded three goals – two on Tuesday – and an assist in six games this season, adding support to leading scorer Vladimir Tarasenko (24 goals, 44 points).
OVERTIME
1. Carolina RW Kris Versteeg has collected five points during his three-game streak and leads the team with 20 assists.
2. The Blues won both matchups last season in a shootout.
3. St. Louis D Colton Parayko leads all rookie blue-liners in points (17) and plus/minus rating (plus-15).
PREDICTION: Blues 3, Hurricanes 2

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