The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to keep up with the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference wild-card race when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

The 2024-25 NHL season is tighter than ever, with scoring down and playoff races heating up. Who will survive the first round? Here are my predictions.

Oettinger is expected to start at home against Nashville on Thursday, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. Oettinger has won his past five starts while saving 152 of 161 shots (.944 save ...