Community Picks: Detroit 44% vs Winnipeg 56%

Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice stood in front of reporters on Wednesday and fielded a question about his team's lack of a big winning streak this season, which is somewhat true. The Jets' largest winning streak of the season has been five games, with three wins in that stretch coming in overtime. But Maurice answered that question by pointing out that the Jets have not gone on a big losing streak, which is also true. Continue to Article

January 11, 2019 12:01:am EST

The Montreal Canadiens visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, although it might be difficult to tell which team has the home-ice advantage. Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars dropped the Blues' record in home games to 10-13-2. This lack of consistency at home is a major reason why St. Louis (17-20-4) continues to languish at the bottom of the Central Division standings. Continue to Article

January 09, 2019 3:19:pm EST

Jeff Petry finally scored a goal against the Red Wings in Detroit, and it turned out to be decisive. Petry scored 19 seconds into the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday night. Petry, a Michigan native, is the son of former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry, who was a member of the Detroit team that won the World Series in 1984. Continue to Article

January 08, 2019 11:41:pm EST

Illness to Backstrom could see Eller reprise starring playoff role vs. Flyers originally appeared on nbcsportswashington.com The Capitals return home for their first game of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. NBC Sports Washington). Washington (25-12-4) snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday with a win against the Detroit Red Wings and remains in first place in the Metropolitan Division. Continue to Article

January 08, 2019 5:43:pm EST

Michal Kempny's late goal proved to be the difference in an ugly defensive affair as the Caps edged Detroit 3-2 on Sunday to snap a three-game skid. Here are four reasons the Caps won. Evgeny Kuznetsov has not scored a goal since Dec. 2, but he set up one for Tom Wilson with a brilliant pass right from the slot. Continue to Article

January 06, 2019 7:57:pm EST