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Washington Capitals (14-9-2) @ New York Islanders (13-9-3)
1:00 PM ET
NHL Network
UBS Arena
WSH -125
O/U 6.5
This afternoon matinee brings Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals to Long Island for a Metro Division clash. Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record in April 2025 with goal #895 - ironically against these same Islanders - and now sits at 897 career goals, extending the record he now owns. At 40 years old, he continues to defy age, adding to his historic legacy every night.
Islanders Home Stand
The Islanders are in the middle of a playoff push, sitting at 13-9-3 and fighting for position in the tight Metro Division. Ilya Sorokin remains one of the league's elite netminders, and the Isles play a structured, defensive system that can frustrate high-octane offenses. This is a divisional game with playoff implications for both teams, so expect a tight, physical contest. The under has value here with two defensively-minded clubs.
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Anaheim Ducks (15-8-1) @ Chicago Blackhawks (10-9-5)
3:30 PM ET
ESPN+
United Center
ANA -125
O/U 6.5
The surprise of the 2025-26 season, the Anaheim Ducks sit at 15-8-1 and lead the Pacific Division with 31 points. Under head coach Joel Quenneville, Anaheim has transformed from rebuilding to contending. The star of the show is 20-year-old Leo Carlsson, who has 12 goals and 30 points through 23 games, including a recent 10-game point streak. Carlsson is the second player age 20 or younger with a 4+ game multi-point streak in Ducks history, joining Paul Kariya.
Bedard's Blackhawks
Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks offense and was the NHL scoring leader earlier in November with 25 points in 16 games. He currently sits around 32 points on the season, showcasing the generational talent that made him the #1 overall pick. Troy Terry has been hot for Anaheim with a 6-game point streak, contributing 7 goals and 18 assists this season. This is a battle of young stars, and the game should be wide open with goals.
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Calgary Flames (9-14-3) @ Carolina Hurricanes (15-7-2)
5:00 PM ET
ESPN+
PNC Arena
CAR -250
O/U 6.5
The struggling Calgary Flames (9-14-3) travel to Raleigh to face one of the Eastern Conference's elite. The Flames have the worst record among today's eight teams and face an uphill battle against a Hurricanes team that dominates at home. Calgary's rebuild continues, but their young pieces haven't yet translated to wins.
Hurricanes Zone Control
Carolina leads the NHL in offensive zone time percentage (45.8%) for the fifth consecutive season. Sebastian Aho paces the offense with 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists), while Seth Jarvis has 11 goals and 18 points this season. The Hurricanes have the top four skaters in offensive zone time percentage, a testament to their suffocating territorial game. At -250, Carolina is the heaviest favorite on the board today, and for good reason.
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Ottawa Senators (12-8-4) @ Dallas Stars (16-5-4)
6:00 PM ET
ESPN+
American Airlines Center
DAL -140
O/U 5.5
The nightcap features the hottest player in the NHL against a Senators team getting their captain back. Jason Robertson has been on an absolute tear with 10 goals in his last 6 games, including a hat trick against Philadelphia. He leads Dallas with 13 goals and 28 points on the season, and his 5-game goal streak heading into the weekend is the longest current streak in the league.
Tkachuk Returns for Ottawa
Brady Tkachuk is back in the lineup after thumb surgery that sidelined him for 6-8 weeks. His return to the first line alongside Tim Stutzle (23 points, 8 power-play points) and Drake Batherson gives Ottawa a major boost. Stutzle has been carrying the load, with 14 points in his last 10 games and three multi-point efforts in his last six. Jake Oettinger has been solid for Dallas with a 2.72 GAA and .902 save percentage. The lower 5.5 total reflects both teams' defensive capabilities.