Four games are scheduled on the regular NHL schedule this Sunday, February 12. Here are the elements of these matches that will hold our attention.
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The 100 points within reach of McDavid once morest the Canadians
Only three points are missing Connor McDavid before he reaches the 100 mark. He might therefore achieve the feat on Sunday, once morest the Montreal Canadiens (12:30 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, SNW, ESPN +, SN NOW), in his 54th game of the season. He’s been on the scoresheet in his last 15 games (10 goals and 15 assists).
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McDavid is the Captain aboard the NHL’s Hot Ship. The Oilers (30-18-5) are 9-0-2 in their last 11 meetings and are averaging more than four goals per game in 2023.
The Canadiens defeated the Islanders on Saturday in overtime and will be looking to give their fans a second win in as many days. The Habs are the winningest team on Super Bowl Sunday, posting a 20-13-3 record in such a situation. In the last game between Edmonton and Montreal, the Oilers won and McDavid had four points. – David Satriano, NHL.com journalist
Eichel and Golden Knights back on track?
The Vegas Golden Knights suffered four straight losses before the All-Star Game break, but have posted two decisive 5-1 wins since the All-Star Game’s return. Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist in the win over the Wild on Thursday, snapping a six-game pointless streak. Eichel and his team will look to build on their momentum coming back from the break in front of their fans on Sunday once morest the Anaheim Ducks (3 p.m. ET; ATTSN-RM, BSSC, SN, SN1, ESPN+, SN NOW). The opportunity is great, because the Ducks have signed only eight victories on opposing rinks this season, 29th in the league in this chapter.
If they win, the Golden Knights will retain first place in the Pacific Division. This is coveted by the Edmonton Oilers, who are only one point behind.
Adin Hill will be in net for the Golden Knights, who have just learned that they will have to do without the services of their holder for the next few weeks Logan Thompson. – Mike Zeisberger, NHL.com Reporter
The Kraken at the heart of a bad sequence
Attempting to come back strong from the All-Star Weekend break, the Kraken (29-18-5) find themselves in rather the opposite situation at the moment. It has lost its last three games, all played in the New York area, by an aggregate score of 13-4. He was notably the victim of Islanders reinvigorated by the acquisition of Bo Horvat Tuesday, then Rangers packed by that of Vladimir Tarasenko Friday.
He has the opportunity to redeem himself Sunday once morest the Flyers (22-22-10) in Philadelphia (1 p.m. ET; SNO, SNP, NBCSP, ROOT-NW, ESPN+, SN NOW). A victory for Dave Hakstol’s troops combined with a loss for the Oilers would allow the Kraken to climb to second place in the Pacific Division.
This is the first of two duels this week between the Kraken and the Flyers. The two teams will meet once more on Thursday, this time in Seattle. – Tracey Myers, NHL.com Reporter
Schedule Sunday
Oilers d’Edmonton vs Canadiens de Montréal (12 h 30 HE; RDS, TSN2, SNW, ESPN+, SN NOW)
Kraken de Seattle vs Flyers de Philadelphie (13 h HE; SNO, SNP, NBCSP, ROOT-NW, ESPN+, SN NOW)
Sharks de San Jose vs Capitals de Washington (13 h 30 HE; NHLN, NBCSWA, NBCSCA, SN NOW)
Ducks d’Anaheim vs Golden Knights de Vegas (15 h HE; ATTSN-RM, BSSC, SN, SN1, ESPN+, SN NOW)
