Buffalo Sabres - Boston Bruins 

The Sabres were close the other night, but with the way the Bruins are trending, I have to go with them. Boston wins! 

Tampa Bay Lightning - Detroit Red Wings 

The Red Wings won a couple of games against the Lightning the last time they were playing. The outcome isn't a given here. But the Bolts have played a lot better the last couple of games, so I think they should come out on top. Tampa Bay wins! 

New York Rangers - New York Islanders 

Second derby in a row! The Islanders won the first game, and won with distinction. Can the Rangers bounce back? Sure, but I can't ignore that previous game. New York Islanders wins! 

New Jersey Devils - Philadelphia Flyers

Third meeting in a row between these two. The Flyers have lost two in a row. I think they have a better team though, and I don't think they will accept another loss. Philadelphia wins!

Pittsburgh Penguins - Washington Capitals

Amazing game between these two the other night. It was very close and could have gone either way. I think the loss will give the Caps tinder enough to come out strong in this game. Washington wins!

Columbus Blue Jackets - Carolina Hurricanes

So, the Canes are awesome right now, and Columbus are... Not. Carolina wins!

Ottawa Senators - Montreal Canadiens

Now this is a hard one! Montreal are fighting desperately to hold on to that playoff spot, that isn't as secury as it may look. They have a brutal schedule ahead of them, they have injury problems, and they struggle to score. The game last night was a step in the right direction though, where they scored four goals. Is the drought over? On the other hand, they are playing back-to-back nights, while the Senators are rested. And the Sens have played really well lately. They've also been a thorn in the side of the Habs previously this season. I could really see this one go either way, but being rested is a huge advantage at this stage, especially since the Canadiens' schedule is so tight. Thus, I lean toward that - Ottawa wins!

Vancouver Canucks - Toronto Maple Leafs

The Nucks are already worn and they play a way better team. Toronto wins!

St Louis Blues - Minnesota Wild

The Blues are for real now! They've won four in a row, and those four have not been against easy opposition. If they keep this up, they will be scary for Vegas (most likely) in the playoffs. The last couple of wins have been against the Wild, but they have been very close games. I think it's time for the Wild to have that final bit of puck luck that is needed now. Minnesota wins!

Florida Panthers - Chicago Blackhawks

So, the Hawks are giving the Panthers a run for the money, but it's the Panthers that win the games. I expect the same here. Florida wins!

Dallas Stars - Nashville Predators

This is a huge game! These two are battling for the last playoff spot, and it's very close. I expect a very close game of playoff liek character. Overtime is far from unlikely. I think the Stars are more built for that sort of game. They don't tend to do as well on away ice though, while the Predators have a very good home record. It's really hard to call this one, but I lean slightly more towards a Texan victory. Dallas wins!

San Jose Sharks - Colorado Avalanche

Back-to-back meeting between these two. The Sharks were close, but the Avs were better and won rightfully. Both teams might consider resting their goalies. I don't think it changes the fact that the Avs should be the better team here. Colorado wins!

Calgary Flames - Edmonton Oilers

So, what to think of this one? The Flames won the previous one, and gained some much needed points in the chase for the Habs and the fourth spot. The Oilers played well though, especially in the third period. I think Markström won that game, first and foremost. Tonights game should be close too, but I think the Oilers have the tools to get the result this time. Edmonton wins!

Vegas Golden Knights - Arizona Coyotes

Back-to-back meeting. Arizona won the last one, and broke a very long run of wins for Vegas. Just when they looked like they had given up! They are a team that can beat the giants. Still, I expect the Golden Knights to go for revenge here. Vegas wins!

Los Angeles Kings - Anaheim Ducks

Another back-to-back meeting. These guys have pretty much been playing against eachother for a couple of weeks now. It's been close games, it was a close one yesterday. Like with that one, I expect a close game here too, but I think the Kings have a slightly better chance. Los Angeles wins!

In summary, my winners are:

Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes
Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
Minnesota Wild
Florida Panthers
Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche
Edmonton Oilers
Vegas Golden Knights
Los Angeles Kings