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Devils in action against the Lightning after shootout victory

**New Jersey Devils (13-4-1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-7-2)**
*Location:* Tampa, Florida
*Date & Time:* Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

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### Game Overview

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening, looking to bounce back after a tough loss. The Devils come into the game riding high following a 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals.

Tampa Bay holds a 4-5-0 record at home and is 9-7-2 overall this season. Notably, the Lightning struggle when they commit more penalties than their opponent, with a record of just 1-4-1 in those situations.

New Jersey, meanwhile, boasts a strong road record of 6-4-0 and an impressive overall mark of 13-4-1. The Devils have shown effectiveness in capitalizing on power plays, going 5-0-1 in games where they’ve converted at least one power play opportunity.

This matchup marks the second meeting between these two teams this season. The Devils won the first encounter 5-3, with Connor Brown leading the way by scoring two goals.

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### Key Players to Watch

– **Anthony Cirelli (Lightning):** 7 goals and 4 assists
– **Brandon Hagel (Lightning):** 7 goals and 5 assists over his last 10 games
– **Dawson Mercer (Devils):** 9 goals and 6 assists
– **Simon Nemec (Devils):** 4 goals and 4 assists in his last 10 games

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### Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

**Lightning:**
– Record: 7-3-0
– Average goals per game: 3.2
– Average assists per game: 4.9
– Average penalties per game: 4.5
– Average penalty minutes per game: 12.2
– Goals allowed per game: 2.6

**Devils:**
– Record: 6-3-1
– Average goals per game: 2.8
– Average assists per game: 4.3
– Average penalties per game: 2.5
– Average penalty minutes per game: 5.3
– Goals allowed per game: 3.2

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### Injury Report

– **Lightning:** No injuries reported
– **Devils:** No injuries reported

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This highly anticipated matchup promises an exciting clash between two competitive teams as the Devils look to maintain their strong road performance and the Lightning aim to protect their home ice.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/devils-action-against-lightning-shootout-091115769.html

Antetokounmpo, Bucks square off against the Cavaliers

**Milwaukee Bucks (8-6, Seventh in Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (9-5, Third in Eastern Conference)**
*Location: Cleveland*
*Date & Time: Monday, 7 p.m. EST*

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### Game Preview:

The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Monday night. The Cavaliers currently hold a 9-5 record, placing them third in the Eastern Conference, while the Bucks sit just behind at 8-6, seventh in the conference.

Cleveland has been strong against division opponents, boasting a 3-0 record. The team averages 27.6 assists per game, led by Donovan Mitchell, who contributes an average of 5.4 assists. On the other side, Milwaukee has gone 2-1 against division teams and ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks average 26.8 assists per game, with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge at 7.1 assists per game.

The Cavaliers also excel in converting three-pointers, averaging 16.0 made threes per game this season — which is 3.7 more than the 12.3 three-pointers the Bucks allow opponents to make per game.

In terms of scoring, Milwaukee averages 118.4 points per game, slightly higher than the 116.9 points the Cavaliers concede to opponents.

This game marks the second meeting of the season between these two teams. Cleveland won their first encounter on October 26, defeating Milwaukee 118-113. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 24 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 for the Bucks.

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### Top Performers:

– **Cleveland Cavaliers:**
– *Evan Mobley* is shooting 46.8% from the field and averaging 19.2 points per game.
– *Donovan Mitchell* has been impressive over the last 10 games, averaging 30.0 points per game.

– **Milwaukee Bucks:**
– *Giannis Antetokounmpo* is putting up stellar numbers with 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game.
– *AJ Green* is also contributing significantly, averaging 15 points over the past 10 games.

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### Last 10 Games Stats:

– **Cavaliers (6-4):**
– Average 122.0 points, 45.3 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.3 steals, and 6.7 blocks per game.
– Shooting 44.5% from the field.
– Opponents average 118.6 points against them.

– **Bucks (5-5):**
– Average 116.9 points, 39.1 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.5 steals, and 4.4 blocks per game.
– Shooting 49.4% from the field.
– Opponents average 119.8 points against them.

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### Injury Report:

– **Cavaliers:**
– Jaylon Tyson: Day to day (illness)
– Max Strus: Out (foot)
– Darius Garland: Day to day (toe)

– **Bucks:**
– Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (ankle)
– Taurean Prince: Out (neck)

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This highly anticipated game promises to be a competitive battle in the Eastern Conference as both teams aim to improve their standings. Be sure to catch the action live on Monday at 7 p.m. EST from Cleveland.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/antetokounmpo-bucks-square-off-against-070252546.html

Seattle hosts San Jose after Eberle’s 2-goal showing

San Jose Sharks (8-7-3, Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (8-4-5, Pacific Division)
Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

Bottom Line:
The Seattle Kraken will host the San Jose Sharks following a strong performance by Jordan Eberle, who scored two goals in the Kraken’s 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Seattle holds an 8-4-5 record overall and is 3-1-0 within the Pacific Division. The Kraken have been particularly successful when scoring three or more goals, boasting a 7-0-3 record in those games.

San Jose enters the matchup with an 8-7-3 overall record and a 1-2-2 mark in Pacific Division play. The Sharks have a -3 goal differential, having scored 55 goals while allowing 58. This game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with San Jose winning the first encounter decisively, 6-1.

Top Performers:
Jaden Schwartz leads the Kraken with five goals and seven assists. Jordan Eberle has been a key contributor recently, tallying six goals and two assists over his last 10 games.

For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini is the offensive standout with 10 goals and 16 assists. Will Smith has also been productive, scoring five goals and adding four assists over his past 10 games.

Last 10 Games:
The Kraken have gone 5-2-3 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, and 3.1 penalties per game with seven penalty minutes. Opponents have scored an average of 2.5 goals against them.

The Sharks have performed well recently, posting a 7-2-1 record over their last 10 games. They average 3.2 goals, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 penalties per game with 6.6 penalty minutes, while limiting opponents to 2.0 goals per game.

Injuries:
Both teams have no reported injuries heading into this matchup.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/seattle-hosts-san-jose-eberles-091036013.html

Seattle and Winnipeg face off in Western Conference play

**Winnipeg Jets vs. Seattle Kraken Preview**
*Thursday, 10 p.m. EST | Seattle*

The Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets face off in a key Western Conference matchup Thursday night. Seattle enters the game with a 7-4-5 overall record, including a strong 4-1-3 mark at home. The Kraken have been particularly effective when scoring three or more goals, boasting an undefeated 6-0-3 record in those games.

Winnipeg holds a 10-6 overall record and is 5-3-0 on the road this season. The Jets have found success on the power play, posting a 5-1-0 record when they convert with the man advantage.

This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season. In their first matchup, the Kraken secured a 3-0 victory, highlighted by Jaden Schwartz’s two-goal performance.

**Top Performers**
For Seattle, Jaden Schwartz leads the team with five goals and six assists. Jordan Eberle has also been a key contributor, tallying four goals and two assists over his last 10 games.

Winnipeg’s offensive attack is paced by Mark Scheifele, who has nine goals and 12 assists so far. Kyle Connor has been productive recently as well, with six goals and four assists in his past 10 games.

**Recent Form**
– *Seattle Kraken (Last 10 games)*: 4-3-3 record, averaging 2.2 goals and 3.7 assists per game. The Kraken also average three penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 2.5 goals against.
– *Winnipeg Jets (Last 10 games)*: 5-5-0 record, averaging 2.9 goals and five assists per game. The Jets take an average of 3.9 penalties and accumulate 9.6 penalty minutes per game, conceding 2.6 goals against.

**Injuries**
Both teams have no injury concerns listed heading into the matchup.

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This anticipated clash promises to be an exciting contest as Seattle looks to maintain its unbeaten run against Winnipeg, while the Jets aim to rebound on the road and strengthen their position in the Central Division.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/seattle-winnipeg-face-off-western-091043797.html

Predators take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

**Nashville Predators (5-8-4) vs. New York Rangers (7-7-2)**
*Central Division vs. Metropolitan Division*
**Location:** New York
**Date & Time:** Monday, 7 p.m. EST

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### Bottom Line

The Nashville Predators enter this matchup against the New York Rangers on the heels of a four-game losing streak. Nashville holds a 5-8-4 overall record and is 1-3-2 on the road this season. They have struggled in games where their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes, posting a 2-4-2 record in those matchups.

New York has a 7-7-2 overall record but has had difficulties at home, going 0-6-1. The Rangers are much stronger offensively when scoring at least three goals, boasting a 6-0-1 record in such games. This Monday’s game marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.

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### Top Performers

– **New York Rangers:**
– Mika Zibanejad leads the Rangers with four goals and four assists.
– Taylor Raddysh has contributed four goals and one assist over his last 10 games.

– **Nashville Predators:**
– Michael Bunting has tallied four goals and five assists for the Predators.
– Filip Forsberg has been productive recently, scoring five goals and adding four assists in the past 10 games.

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### Last 10 Games Performance

– **Rangers:**
Record: 5-4-1
Averages: 2.4 goals, 4.1 assists, 3.6 penalties, and 8.4 penalty minutes per game
Goals allowed: 2.8 per game

– **Predators:**
Record: 3-5-2
Averages: 2.6 goals, 4.4 assists, 3.8 penalties, and 7.6 penalty minutes per game
Goals allowed: 3.2 per game

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### Injuries

– **Rangers:** None reported
– **Predators:** None reported

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This matchup promises to be a competitive clash as both teams look to improve their standings in their respective divisions. Stay tuned for an exciting game Monday evening.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/predators-4-game-losing-streak-091032749.html

Pacific Division opponents meet when Seattle hosts San Jose

San Jose Sharks (4-6-3, Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (6-2-4, Pacific Division)
Location: Seattle
Date & Time: Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST

**BOTTOM LINE:**
The San Jose Sharks will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a Pacific Division matchup on Wednesday. The Kraken hold a 6-2-4 overall record and are undefeated within the division at 3-0-0. Seattle has scored 33 goals and allowed 32, giving them a slight +1 scoring differential.

The Sharks, on the other hand, are 4-6-3 overall with a 0-1-2 record against division opponents. San Jose has scored 42 goals but conceded 52, resulting in a -10 scoring differential. This game marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams.

**TOP PERFORMERS:**
– Jani Nyman leads the Kraken with three goals.
– Jordan Eberle has contributed five goals and three assists over his last 10 games.
– For the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini has recorded seven goals and 11 assists.
– William Eklund has scored four goals and added five assists in his past 10 games.

**LAST 10 GAMES:**
– *Kraken:* 4-2-4 record, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.3 penalties, and 8.8 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 2.9 goals against per game.
– *Sharks:* 4-5-1 record, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.3 penalties, and 7.7 penalty minutes per game, while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

**INJURIES:**
– Kraken: None listed
– Sharks: None listed

Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting Pacific Division clash between the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken.
https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pacific-division-opponents-meet-seattle-091033108.html