Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings Date: 10:30 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California TV channel: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN West (Los Angeles), Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The Los Angeles Kings shoot for their sixth consecutive home victory when they host the Pacific Division-rival Dallas Stars on Thursday. Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 12 games at the

Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators Date: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee TV channel: 8 p.m. ET, Sportsnet West, Fox Sports Tennessee, Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The Nashville Predators return home from a dismal road trip for Thursday’s contest against the Calgary Flames, who haven’t won on the road in seven games. Nashville opened its five-game trip with a 4-0 win over Dallas

Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes Date: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: Jobing.com Arena, Glendale, Arizona TV channel: 10 p.m. ET, Sportsnet Pacific, Fox Sports Arizona, Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The Phoenix Coyotes will be happy to return home for a brief two-game respite from their road woes. Phoenix hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday following a listless four-game road trip (0-3-1). The Coyotes were blanked in

Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators Date: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: Scotiabank Place, Ottawa, Ontario TV channel: 7:30 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), Rogers Sportsnet East (Ottawa), Bets at Bovada Sportsbook Although the Ottawa Senators boast one of the league’s best home records, the Boston Bruins have had their way upon visiting Canada’s capital city. Boston will vie for its 11th consecutive win at Scotiabank Place when the

Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets Date: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba TV channel: 8 p.m. ET, CSMA (Washington), TSN2 (Winnipeg), Bets at Bovada Sportsbook If the Washington Capitals are hoping to jump back into the playoff race, a strong two-game stretch against the surprising Winnipeg Jets would be a good start. The Capitals will try to take down the Southeast Division leaders on

Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders Date: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York TV channel: 7 p.m. ET, RDS, MSG Plus, Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The New York Islanders will attempt a season sweep of Montreal when they host the Canadiens on Thursday. New York posted a 4-3 road win in overtime on Feb. 21 and a 6-3 home triumph

Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres Date: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Place: First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York TV channel: 7 p.m. ET, RSNO (Toronto), MSG (Buffalo), Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The Maple Leafs snapped a five-game winless streak with a victory on Wednesday while matching their best defensive performance of the month. They will try to carry that momentum across the border on Thursday when they

Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks Date: 10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Place: Honda Center, Anaheim, California TV channel: 10 p.m. ET, NHL Network, CSN (Chicago), FSN West (Anaheim), Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The Western Conference’s elite will meet at the Honda Center on Wednesday as the Anaheim Ducks host the Chicago Blackhawks. Anaheim has won a franchise-record 12 consecutive home games and secured at least one point in

Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche Date: 9:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Place: Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado TV channel: 9:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Southwest Plus, Altitude, Bets at Bovada Sportsbook Losers of four straight games, the Colorado Avalanche are floundering at the bottom of the Western Conference. Colorado will try to end its skid on Wednesday when it hosts the Dallas Stars, who snapped a four-game winless

San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers Date: 9:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Place: Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alberta TV channel: 9:30 p.m. ET, CSN California (San Jose), TSN, Bets at Bovada Sportsbook The San Jose Sharks continue their five-game road trip Wednesday, when they pay a visit to the Edmonton Oilers. San Jose still is seeking its first win on the trek as it dropped a 5-2 decision