NHL Tonight: Previews, Stats, and Betting Info for Monday
Monday brings an exciting night of NHL action with four thrilling games on the schedule. Here's a rundown of each matchup, key stats, and betting information to help you make informed decisions.
Game 1: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
- Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
- Date: Monday, February 28th, 2022
- Start Time: 7:00 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Boston Bruins in a highly anticipated matchup. The Lightning, currently sitting atop the Eastern Conference, boast a formidable offense led by Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stats:
- Record: 38-19-5
- Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Top scorers: Nikita Kucherov (43 points), Victor Hedman (38 points)
On the other side, the Bruins, currently in the middle of the pack in the Atlantic Division, will be looking to make a statement against the top-seeded Lightning.
Boston Bruins Stats:
- Record: 31-24-5
- Goalie: Tuukka Rask
- Top scorers: Brad Marchand (42 points), Patrice Bergeron (39 points)
The matchup between these two teams promises to be an intense battle, with both squads vying for a win to bolster their standings.
Game 2: Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Islanders
Vegas Golden Knights Stats:
- Record: 27-28-4
- Goalie: Marc-André Fleury
- Top scorers: William Karlsson (39 points), Max Pacioretty (35 points)
In the second game of the night, the Vegas Golden Knights will collide with the New York Islanders. The Golden Knights, currently sitting in the middle of the Pacific Division, will be looking to bounce back after a recent loss.
New York Islanders Stats:
- Record: 31-22-9
- Goalie: Robin Lehner
- Top scorers: Anders Lee (41 points), Jordan Eberle (36 points)
The New York Islanders, currently in a strong position in the Metropolitan Division, will aim to maintain their standings as they face the Golden Knights.
Game 3: Calgary Flames vs. St. Louis Blues
Calgary Flames Stats:
- Record: 33-25-5
- Goalie: Mike Smith
- Top scorers: Johnny Gaudreau (45 points), Elias Lindholm (34 points)
In the third game of the evening, the Calgary Flames, currently in a competitive race for the Western Conference, will face off against the St. Louis Blues, who are striving to strengthen their position in the Central Division.
St. Louis Blues Stats:
- Record: 29-29-4
- Goalie: Jordan Binnington
- Top scorers: Vladimir Tarasenko (40 points), Ryan O'Reilly (38 points)
The Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues will battle it out in a closely contested matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' standings.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>