Four NHL games are on the slate Monday, with several teams riding hot streaks and key divisional implications in play. Here are the top storylines and the full schedule.
Key Matchups and Player Performances
Boston heads to Madison Square Garden looking to keep a strong run going. The Bruins (30-20-2) have won eight of their past nine. David Pastrnak has been particularly productive against the Rangers, posting 46 points (18 goals, 28 assists) in 38 meetings and recording six assists in a 10-2 win over New York on Jan. 10. The Rangers (21-25-6), who announced plans earlier this month to reshape their roster, enter on a three-game skid.
In the Pacific Division, Edmonton and Anaheim meet in a matchup with standings weight. The Oilers (26-19-8) sit second in the division, with the Ducks (28-21-3) third and only one point back after seven consecutive wins. Edmonton captain Connor McDavid leads the League with 90 points (32 goals, 58 assists). Anaheim rookie Beckett Sennecke has 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists), second among first-year players behind Montreal’s Ivan Demidov (43).
Tampa Bay and Utah bring recent momentum into their meeting in Florida. The Lightning (32-14-4) saw their 15-game point streak end Saturday but remain in a tight race with Detroit atop the Atlantic Division. The Mammoth (27-20-4) have won five straight and currently occupy the first wild-card position in the Western Conference.
A standout rookie continues to drive the Islanders as they visit Philadelphia. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists), third among rookies and second on New York behind Mathew Barzal (41). He also leads the Islanders with an average of 24:04 of ice time per game. The Flyers (24-17-9) are paced by Trevor Zegras, who has 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 50 games and is four goals shy of matching his NHL career high of 23.
For hockey fans, these matchups promise excitement as teams battle for crucial points in their respective divisions. Monday’s schedule showcases thrilling contests that will impact playoff positioning.
Monday’s schedule (all times ET):
- Utah Mammoth at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.
- Boston Bruins at New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
- New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
- Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets — postponed
- Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers, 8:30 p.m.