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ST. LOUIS – Has the ink even dried yet on the paperwork that sent Brayden Schenn to the New York Islanders on Friday?

Maybe. Maybe not, but no matter what, that reunion is already upon us.

Schenn, a staple for hockey in St. Louis and the St. Louis Blues the past nine seasons, who was in his third season as captain, makes his return to face his old club here on Tuesday when the suddenly hot Blues (25-29-9) host the Islanders (35-23-5) at 6:30 p.m. in a nationally televised game on TNT.

Perhaps it’s best that things played out this way, get it out of the way as quick as you can so the player doesn’t have to think about it looking down the road, but for the 34-year-old, down the road literally meant a few short days.

“I don’t even know how to describe it. Weird,” Schenn said Tuesday morning. “When you get traded, you don’t think it’s going to happen that fast with everything. Just coming in, a couple former teammates came over yesterday playing mini sticks with my kids, now you’re facing them tonight, but the reality is it’s going to be different for sure. I got a job to do and play those guys hard, talk to them after.”

On Tuesday, Schenn will be, for the first time, opposing someone in a Blues sweater since 2017. That’s a long time. But there’s a lot of reflection about where he was and where he is now.

“Where do I start with everything,” Schenn said. “Just first and foremost, it’s an incredible place to play. The organization, the people, my teammates, a lot of good friends. Not just from this team but from the whole time I’ve been here. The fans and the people in the community are extremely special. They’re always there to help you out, they’re always here to cheer you on. It was just a great place to play for nine and a half years.”

The Blues will give their former captain obviously a thunderous ovation. A Stanley Cup champion, a big reason why they won it, won’t be forgotten.

“I hope to get a good reception,” Schenn said. “Obviously that’s what every player hopes for anyways. The fans were so good to me when I was here. I tried to come in with my time here, play the right way. I’ve said it before, play for the guys who wore the jersey before me. It’s been a great organization with a long history with a lot of great players. You feel like you owe it to them to go out there and put in a solid effort every night you wore the Bluenote. I’ve had a lot of people in this organization and in the community that’s helped along the way.”

Blues coach Jim Montgomery knows it won’t be easy to see Schenn on the other side.

“It’s going to be hard, being honest,” Montgomery said. “Meant a lot what he did in his career here as a Blue. Won a Cup, incredible teammate, incredible person in our community. His family, awesome; his wife, his kids. And then for me personally, coming here, he was unbelievable to work with as a captain. The communication was always there. I always knew where his heart and head was and what he stood for. I can’t thank him enough for how much he helped me.

“I think he’s going to get a huge reception. And deservedly so. He earned it.”

Former teammate and Blues winger Dylan Holloway agreed.

“I can’t imagine his turnaround, but it’s going to be weird for us too,” Holloway said. “He’s such a big part of our locker room. He’s a huge presence, huge personality and ultimately a great captain, a great leader and great friend. It’s definitely going to be weird to see him and hopefully he gets the ovation he deserves. He’s done a lot for this organization, a lot for all of us.

“He meant a lot to me. Great captain, great leader. I think of him as a great friend too. A friend for life. He’s just such a good guy. We were definitely able to have some good (memories) together with the whole team. I can’t speak enough about his character.”

Blues center Robert Thomas said, “It’s going to be really weird obviously. I think it’s going to be more weird for him than us, but hopefully he gets an amazing ovation. He’s been such a true leader here, such a a big part of bringing the city the first Stanley Cup. I know the fans will really show the appreciation for him tonight.”

But for Schenn, it was time to move on. He came to that realization when the Blues asked him for a second straight deadline if he’d waive his no-trade clause. Last year, it was still a full NTC. This year, it was a modified 15-team NTC.

“Last year, we had good momentum building into the playoffs,” Schenn said. “They asked me, obviously wasn't ready and made the playoffs and worked out in that regard.

“When you get asked two times in two years, the second makes your decision a lot easier, I would say. Not because I didn't love the organization and the city and everything else. They felt like they needed to go in a different direction and me and Justin Faulk were the guys out this year. That's just the reality of the business. No hard feelings. It's just kind of what you're faced with the business and where they're heading in their direction. I’m happy to be a part of this Islander organization. It’s been unbelievable for this short amount of time. The guys have been extremely welcoming. Everyone in the organization’s helped me out as much as they can. It’s not an easy transition moving midseason with three kids and everything else, but obviously the people around me made the transition as easy as possible.”

So when he steps on the ice Tuesday for keeps, just let the emotions go.

“There’s not much you can do,” Schenn said. “It’s been a crazy four days, five days. Not much sleep with everything that’s going on.”

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Theo Lindstein will make his NHL debut against the Islanders.

The defenseman, who was recalled along with Otto Stenberg on Monday from Springfield of the American Hockey League, will become the third of three first-round picks by the Blues in 2023 to play in the NHL now, along with Stenberg and Dalibor Dvorsky.

“Unreal. I’m excited. It’s going to be fun,” Lindstein said. “I’ve got my family and it’s going to be fun.

“All of us were in that first round there and to have everyone here, it’s nice to have ‘Dvo.’ He speaks Swedish too. It’s good for me and for Otto too. It’s cool that we’re here together.”

Lindstein’s play in Springfield as of late had been really coming on, and Lindstein credits former Blues associate coach and current Thunderbirds coach Steve Ott for the transition.

Lindstein had six points (four goals, two assists) in 19 games since Ott replaced Steve Konowalchuk on Jan. 19.

“Since ‘Otter’ got down to Springfield, I feel like my game has been way better and I’ve been skating a lot more and getting used to the ice over here,” Lindstein said. “It took a couple games to get used to everything, but I feel good right now and ready to go tonight.

“Just play my game, use my skating more. Skate out from situations out on the ice and use my body more without the puck. That’s the thing we’ve been talking about and I’ve been feeling way better the last couple weeks.”

Lindstein will be paired with Colton Parayko, who returns after missing five games with back spasms.

“I think any time you get a talented young man like that ... I saw him this morning and talked to him about what a wonderful opportunity it is,” Montgomery said. “His smile and his eyes … he’s just so excited to play tonight. I think that energy’s going to be really good for us having to play in less than 48 hours after our last game coming back from two time zones.”

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Blues Projected Lineup:

Dylan Holloway-Robert Thomas-Jimmy Snuggerud

Jonathan Drouin-Pavel Buchnevich-Otto Stenberg

Jake Neighbours-Dalibor Dvorsky-Jordan Kyrou

Alexey Toropchenko-Jack Finley-Pius Suter

Philip Broberg-Logan Mailloux

Theo Lindstein-Colton Parayko

Cam Fowler-Tyler Tucker

Joel Hofer will start in goal; Jordan Binnington will be the backup.

Healthy scratches include Jonatan Berggren, Nathan Walker, Oskar Sundqvist, Justin Holl and Matthew Kessel. The Blues report no injuries.

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Islanders Projected Lineup:

Emil Heineman-Bo Horvat-Mathew Barzal

Calum Ritchie-Brayden Schenn-Ondrej Palat

Anders Lee-Jean-Gabriel Pageau-Simon Holmstrom

Anthony Duclair-Casey Cizikas-Marc Gatcomb

Matthew Schaefer-Ryan Pulock

Adam Pelech-Tony DeAngelo

Carson Soucy-Scott Mayfield

Ilya Sorokin will start in goal; David Rittich will be the backup.

Healthy scratches include Maxim Shabanov, Kyle MacLean and Adam Boqvist. Kyle Palmieri (ACL), Alexander Romanov (upper body) and Semyon Varlamov (knee) are out.

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The Philadelphia Flyers claimed Luke Glendening off waivers from the New Jersey Devils.

Although quiet during the NHL trade deadline, the Devils placed three players on waivers: Luke Glendening, Maxim Tsyplakov, and Evgenii Dadonov.

Of these three, Glendening was the only player to be claimed. Dadonov and Tsyplakov are now available to rejoin the team.

Glendening played 52 games for the Devils, recording four assists.

He signed a one-year, $775,000 deal on Oct. 7, 2025, after joining training camp on a professional tryout.

Over 13 seasons, the undrafted 36-year-old has played 916 NHL games for four teams.

Glendening made his Flyers debut on March 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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The Philadelphia Flyers claimed Luke Glendening off waivers from the New Jersey Devils.

Although quiet during the NHL trade deadline, the Devils placed three players on waivers: Luke Glendening, Maxim Tsyplakov, and Evgenii Dadonov.

Of these three, Glendening was the only player to be claimed. Dadonov and Tsyplakov are now available to rejoin the team.

Glendening played 52 games for the Devils, recording four assists.

He signed a one-year, $775,000 deal on Oct. 7, 2025, after joining training camp on a professional tryout.

Over 13 seasons, the undrafted 36-year-old has played 916 NHL games for four teams.

Glendening made his Flyers debut on March 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.

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The Philadelphia Flyers claimed Luke Glendening off waivers from the New Jersey Devils.

Although quiet during the NHL trade deadline, the Devils placed three players on waivers: Luke Glendening, Maxim Tsyplakov, and Evgenii Dadonov.

Of these three, Glendening was the only player to be claimed. Dadonov and Tsyplakov are now available to rejoin the team.

Glendening played 52 games for the Devils, recording four assists.

He signed a one-year, $775,000 deal on Oct. 7, 2025, after joining training camp on a professional tryout.

Over 13 seasons, the undrafted 36-year-old has played 916 NHL games for four teams.

Glendening made his Flyers debut on March 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more.

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William Nylander, like most of the Toronto Maple Leafs' players during this last stretch of games, looks dejected.

It's a brand new situation for Nylander, who, like Auston Matthews and a few others on the team, hasn't experienced missing the playoffs in the NHL yet. As it stands, Toronto is 11 points out of a playoff spot, with 18 games remaining in its season.

They've also lost their last seven games coming out of the Olympic break. To put it into more of a perspective, though: Toronto has lost 13 of its last 16 games, dating back to Jan. 13 against the Utah Mammoth.

"I mean, hard to really stay optimistic in this situation," a down Nylander said on Tuesday, ahead of the Maple Leafs' game against the Montreal Canadiens. "But yeah, just try to get a win."

This year has been difficult for Nylander for a multitude of reasons.

He's missed 17 games this year due to a lingering groin injury. He lost out on a medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, falling in the quarterfinals to his Maple Leafs teammate, Auston Matthews, and the United States.

(A positive is that, despite missing games, Nylander still leads the Maple Leafs with 21 goals and 59 points in 47 games this season.)

Now, for the first time in his career, Nylander's season will end in mid-April, while half of the NHL gears up for the postseason.

"At the beginning there, after the break, it was a lot of frustration and everything," Nylander continued.

"But now, I mean, it's not going to help being frustrated. I think the mood in the locker room has changed a little bit, and I think that's made it a better environment for everybody."

If there's any positive in this situation, it's that the Maple Leafs aren't too far off from being a playoff team once again. They've still got the core pieces, like a Matthews, a Nylander, a John Tavares.

Even Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper believes this season is a one-off for Toronto.

But what does Nylander think?

"I sure hope that's the case," he said. "Otherwise... yeah."

'Everyone's Almost A Target': Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Reacts To Name Being In Trade SpeculationKnies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last June.

Matthews, after Monday's practice, said he sees a path back towards contention soon.

"Yeah, of course. I mean, I remember the Lightning missed the playoffs one year, and then the next year they're back at the top of the division competing. I look at a team like Boston this year that had a down year, and same thing, like they're in the mix," Toronto's captain said.

"Sometimes that happens, and we've been fortunate to be in the playoffs for the last nine years or so. And you kind of hope that it's a one-off and we can continue to build and continue to be in contention.

"Obviously, the focus is on right now and trying to get our game back and trying to get in the win column. But obviously, it's something you think about."

As mentioned, this is a unique situation for several Maple Leafs players. They've never been in this position, nor will they want to be in it again after this season.

Why The Maple Leafs Are Separating Auston Matthews And William Nylander Ahead Of Canadiens MatchupFollowing an 0-5-2 slump and an 11-game goalless drought for Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs are returning to familiar lineup combinations in hopes of igniting a stagnant offense.

However, you've got to attempt to finish the year on a positive note. While fans might want the team to get as close to the bottom of the standings for draft purposes, head coach Craig Berube and his players are likely looking in the opposite direction.

It's a difficult balance for a team. But battling through it is the only way to get back on track positively, says Berube. 

"I mean, [Nylander has] always been in [the playoffs] and it's new for him, for sure. But, you know, every player and team goes through adversity at one point in their career, and this is some adversity that he's normally not used to. And like I said, he's got to work his way out of it."

William Nylander, like most of the Toronto Maple Leafs' players during this last stretch of games, looks dejected.

It's a brand new situation for Nylander, who, like Auston Matthews and a few others on the team, hasn't experienced missing the playoffs in the NHL yet. As it stands, Toronto is 11 points out of a playoff spot, with 18 games remaining in its season.

They've also lost their last seven games coming out of the Olympic break. To put it into more of a perspective, though: Toronto has lost 13 of its last 16 games, dating back to Jan. 13 against the Utah Mammoth.

"I mean, hard to really stay optimistic in this situation," a down Nylander said on Tuesday, ahead of the Maple Leafs' game against the Montreal Canadiens. "But yeah, just try to get a win."

This year has been difficult for Nylander for a multitude of reasons.

He's missed 17 games this year due to a lingering groin injury. He lost out on a medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, falling in the quarterfinals to his Maple Leafs teammate, Auston Matthews, and the United States.

(A positive is that, despite missing games, Nylander still leads the Maple Leafs with 21 goals and 59 points in 47 games this season.)

Now, for the first time in his career, Nylander's season will end in mid-April, while half of the NHL gears up for the postseason.

"At the beginning there, after the break, it was a lot of frustration and everything," Nylander continued.

"But now, I mean, it's not going to help being frustrated. I think the mood in the locker room has changed a little bit, and I think that's made it a better environment for everybody."

If there's any positive in this situation, it's that the Maple Leafs aren't too far off from being a playoff team once again. They've still got the core pieces, like a Matthews, a Nylander, a John Tavares.

Even Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper believes this season is a one-off for Toronto.

But what does Nylander think?

"I sure hope that's the case," he said. "Otherwise... yeah."

'Everyone's Almost A Target': Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Reacts To Name Being In Trade SpeculationKnies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last June.

Matthews, after Monday's practice, said he sees a path back towards contention soon.

"Yeah, of course. I mean, I remember the Lightning missed the playoffs one year, and then the next year they're back at the top of the division competing. I look at a team like Boston this year that had a down year, and same thing, like they're in the mix," Toronto's captain said.

"Sometimes that happens, and we've been fortunate to be in the playoffs for the last nine years or so. And you kind of hope that it's a one-off and we can continue to build and continue to be in contention.

"Obviously, the focus is on right now and trying to get our game back and trying to get in the win column. But obviously, it's something you think about."

As mentioned, this is a unique situation for several Maple Leafs players. They've never been in this position, nor will they want to be in it again after this season.

Why The Maple Leafs Are Separating Auston Matthews And William Nylander Ahead Of Canadiens MatchupFollowing an 0-5-2 slump and an 11-game goalless drought for Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs are returning to familiar lineup combinations in hopes of igniting a stagnant offense.

However, you've got to attempt to finish the year on a positive note. While fans might want the team to get as close to the bottom of the standings for draft purposes, head coach Craig Berube and his players are likely looking in the opposite direction.

It's a difficult balance for a team. But battling through it is the only way to get back on track positively, says Berube. 

"I mean, [Nylander has] always been in [the playoffs] and it's new for him, for sure. But, you know, every player and team goes through adversity at one point in their career, and this is some adversity that he's normally not used to. And like I said, he's got to work his way out of it."

William Nylander, like most of the Toronto Maple Leafs' players during this last stretch of games, looks dejected.

It's a brand new situation for Nylander, who, like Auston Matthews and a few others on the team, hasn't experienced missing the playoffs in the NHL yet. As it stands, Toronto is 11 points out of a playoff spot, with 18 games remaining in its season.

They've also lost their last seven games coming out of the Olympic break. To put it into more of a perspective, though: Toronto has lost 13 of its last 16 games, dating back to Jan. 13 against the Utah Mammoth.

"I mean, hard to really stay optimistic in this situation," a down Nylander said on Tuesday, ahead of the Maple Leafs' game against the Montreal Canadiens. "But yeah, just try to get a win."

This year has been difficult for Nylander for a multitude of reasons.

He's missed 17 games this year due to a lingering groin injury. He lost out on a medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, falling in the quarterfinals to his Maple Leafs teammate, Auston Matthews, and the United States.

(A positive is that, despite missing games, Nylander still leads the Maple Leafs with 21 goals and 59 points in 47 games this season.)

Now, for the first time in his career, Nylander's season will end in mid-April, while half of the NHL gears up for the postseason.

"At the beginning there, after the break, it was a lot of frustration and everything," Nylander continued.

"But now, I mean, it's not going to help being frustrated. I think the mood in the locker room has changed a little bit, and I think that's made it a better environment for everybody."

If there's any positive in this situation, it's that the Maple Leafs aren't too far off from being a playoff team once again. They've still got the core pieces, like a Matthews, a Nylander, a John Tavares.

Even Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper believes this season is a one-off for Toronto.

But what does Nylander think?

"I sure hope that's the case," he said. "Otherwise... yeah."

'Everyone's Almost A Target': Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies Reacts To Name Being In Trade SpeculationKnies signed a six-year, $46.5 million contract with the Maple Leafs last June.

Matthews, after Monday's practice, said he sees a path back towards contention soon.

"Yeah, of course. I mean, I remember the Lightning missed the playoffs one year, and then the next year they're back at the top of the division competing. I look at a team like Boston this year that had a down year, and same thing, like they're in the mix," Toronto's captain said.

"Sometimes that happens, and we've been fortunate to be in the playoffs for the last nine years or so. And you kind of hope that it's a one-off and we can continue to build and continue to be in contention.

"Obviously, the focus is on right now and trying to get our game back and trying to get in the win column. But obviously, it's something you think about."

As mentioned, this is a unique situation for several Maple Leafs players. They've never been in this position, nor will they want to be in it again after this season.

Why The Maple Leafs Are Separating Auston Matthews And William Nylander Ahead Of Canadiens MatchupFollowing an 0-5-2 slump and an 11-game goalless drought for Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs are returning to familiar lineup combinations in hopes of igniting a stagnant offense.

However, you've got to attempt to finish the year on a positive note. While fans might want the team to get as close to the bottom of the standings for draft purposes, head coach Craig Berube and his players are likely looking in the opposite direction.

It's a difficult balance for a team. But battling through it is the only way to get back on track positively, says Berube. 

"I mean, [Nylander has] always been in [the playoffs] and it's new for him, for sure. But, you know, every player and team goes through adversity at one point in their career, and this is some adversity that he's normally not used to. And like I said, he's got to work his way out of it."

J.T Miller appears to be inching toward a return to the New York Rangers’ lineup. 

The Rangers placed Miller on injured reserve on March 3 after a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury. 

It’s the second time Miller has missed time with an upper-body injury, but both injuries are reportedly not related and are entirely separate. 

Mike Sullivan insinuated that Miller got hurt around the time he was hit in the head with a puck in the third period of the Rangers’ 5-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 2.

The 32-year-old forward returned to the ice for the first time on Tuesday for the Rangers’ morning skate ahead of their matchup against the Calgary Flames, wearing a red non-contact jersey. 

“Pretty well,” Sullivan said about how Miller is progressing. “He's had a number of skates on his own with our skill guys. He joined the group today. Obviously, that suggests progress.”

Mike Sullivan's Shift In Philosophy Greatly Benefits Rangers' Youth The New York <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers/">Rangers</a>’ dominant 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night was led by the impressive play of some of the team’s young talent.

Miller has missed the past three games, but he’s slated to shed his red non-contact jersey soon and hence return to the lineup, likely sometime in the coming games.

“We'll take each day as it comes, but I would anticipate sooner than later,” Sullivan said about whether Miller is close to shedding his non-contact jersey.

Miller’s appearance at the morning skate on Tuesday indicates that he could join the team on their road trip to Winnipeg and Minnesota this week.

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We're in for a heavyweight tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche.

It’ll be the Connor McDavid vs. Nathan MacKinnon show in Denver tonight, but my Oilers vs. Avalanche predictions focus on Edmonton's captain.

Find out why in my NHL picks for March 10.

Oilers vs Avalanche prediction

Oilers vs Avalanche best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (+100)

Connor McDavid is priced at +100 to go Over his posted total of 1.5 points tonight, a line he's eclipsed in five of his last six outings — averaging two points per game over that stretch. 

The Colorado Avalanche's penalty kill has been sloppy of late, allowing at least one goal in six of their last seven games. 

This should be an avenue where McDavid can get an edge on Colorado, as the Edmonton Oilers have an NHL-best power play operating at a 32.7% clip — and McDavid is leading the league with 43 power-play points.

Oilers vs Avalanche same-game parlay

This is a matchup of two offensive juggernauts with suspect goaltending. The Over is 7-1-2 in the Oilers’ last 10 games, and it's hit in three straight meetings between these two clubs.

Evan Bouchard leads all NHL blueliners with 73 points, 55 of which are assists. He’s recorded at least one helper in seven straight games.

Oilers vs Avalanche SGP

• Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
• Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
• Over 6.5

Oilers vs Avalanche odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +150 | Avalanche -175
• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 (-150) | Avalanche -1.5 (+130)
• Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-145) | Under 6.5 (+125)

Oilers vs Avalanche trend

The Over is 7-1-2 in the Oilers’ last 10 games. Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Avalanche.

How to watch Oilers vs Avalanche

Oilers vs Avalanche latest injuries

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We're in for a heavyweight tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche.

It’ll be the Connor McDavid vs. Nathan MacKinnon show in Denver tonight, but my Oilers vs. Avalanche predictions focus on Edmonton's captain.

Find out why in my NHL picks for March 10.

Oilers vs Avalanche prediction

Oilers vs Avalanche best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (+100)

Connor McDavid is priced at +100 to go Over his posted total of 1.5 points tonight, a line he's eclipsed in five of his last six outings — averaging two points per game over that stretch. 

The Colorado Avalanche's penalty kill has been sloppy of late, allowing at least one goal in six of their last seven games. 

This should be an avenue where McDavid can get an edge on Colorado, as the Edmonton Oilers have an NHL-best power play operating at a 32.7% clip — and McDavid is leading the league with 43 power-play points.

Oilers vs Avalanche same-game parlay

This is a matchup of two offensive juggernauts with suspect goaltending. The Over is 7-1-2 in the Oilers’ last 10 games, and it's hit in three straight meetings between these two clubs.

Evan Bouchard leads all NHL blueliners with 73 points, 55 of which are assists. He’s recorded at least one helper in seven straight games.

Oilers vs Avalanche SGP

• Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
• Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
• Over 6.5

Oilers vs Avalanche odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +150 | Avalanche -175
• Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 (-150) | Avalanche -1.5 (+130)
• Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-145) | Under 6.5 (+125)

Oilers vs Avalanche trend

The Over is 7-1-2 in the Oilers’ last 10 games. Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Avalanche.

How to watch Oilers vs Avalanche

Oilers vs Avalanche latest injuries

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Jordan Kyrou and the St. Louis Blues get set to host the New York Islanders this evening at Enterprise Center.

My Islanders vs. Blues predictions expect Kyrou’s shot volume to remain strong against a mid-tier shot suppression side.

Let’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for Tuesday, March 10.

Islanders vs Blues prediction

Islanders vs Blues best bet: Jordan Kyrou Over 2.5 shots (+100)

Jordan Kyrou has registered at least three shots in seven of his past 10 games, but the uptick in volume dates back further. It aligns with moving to a line with Jake Neighbours a few months back.

Kyrou has skated with Neighbours 20 times since December 1 and cleared 2.5 shots in 15 of them (75%). He was also within striking distance in three of the five Unders, landing on two shots in each.

The New York Islanders rank 23rd in shots allowed in the slot, and that’s where a lot of Kyrou’s volume comes from.

Islanders vs Blues same-game parlay

Tony DeAngelo has done a great job of generating shots from the point, particularly on the road.

He's averaged 2.7 shots on goal and gone Over 1.5 shots in 14 of his last 19 away games vs. teams outside the Top 10 in shot suppression. The St. Louis Blues also rank 29th in shots allowed to his primary shooting zone over their last 10.

The Blues have dropped seven of their past eight contests against Top 10 teams in limiting goals against. Led by all-world goaltender Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders sit fifth.

Islanders vs Blues SGP

• Jordan Kyrou Over 2.5 shots
• Tony DeAngelo Over 1.5 shots
• Islanders moneyline

Islanders vs Blues odds

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The Vancouver Canucks are going to face some déjà vu in the 2026 off-season. Just like this past year, Vancouver could be forced to trade their young up-and-coming goaltender due to waiver issues. That goaltender is Nikita Tolopilo, who will no longer be waiver eligible once the 2026-27 season begins. 

This situation may sound familiar, as it is the exact same one that the Canucks faced with Artūrs Šilovs during the 2025 off-season. The end result was that Vancouver traded Šilovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins instead of hoping he would not be claimed in the waiver system. Šilovs had just come off a Calder Cup championship and was dealt for forward Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

According to PuckPedia, Tolopilo will no longer be eligible for waivers next season. This has to do with the age at which he signed and the number of years he has played in either the AHL or NHL. The 2025-26 season is Tolopilo's third with the organization and his second in which he has played NHL games. 

While he has only played 13 games this year, Tolopilo has proven he can be at least a reliable goaltender in the NHL. This season, the 25-year-old has a 4-5-2 record with a save percentage of .899. Tolopilo has also played 19 games for Abbotsford, with a record of 8-8-3. 

Why the Canucks may be forced to trade Tolopilo is due to No-Movement Clauses with both Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen. Demko's new contract kicks in on July 1, while Lankinen's No Movement Clause doesn't shift to a Modified No Trade Clause until 2027-28. Unless something changes before July 1, both Demko and Lankinen will be unmovable heading into the 2026-27 season. 

While the off-season is still a few months away, potentially losing Tolopilo should be seen as a significant issue. Vancouver can not afford to lose another goaltender, as Tolopilo is more than likely to be claimed if put on waivers. Ultimately, the Canucks will need to get creative during the 2026 off-season if they want to keep Tolopilo in the organization. 

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The Vancouver Canucks are going to face some déjà vu in the 2026 off-season. Just like this past year, Vancouver could be forced to trade their young up-and-coming goaltender due to waiver issues. That goaltender is Nikita Tolopilo, who will no longer be waiver eligible once the 2026-27 season begins. 

This situation may sound familiar, as it is the exact same one that the Canucks faced with Artūrs Šilovs during the 2025 off-season. The end result was that Vancouver traded Šilovs to the Pittsburgh Penguins instead of hoping he would not be claimed in the waiver system. Šilovs had just come off a Calder Cup championship and was dealt for forward Chase Stillman and a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

According to PuckPedia, Tolopilo will no longer be eligible for waivers next season. This has to do with the age at which he signed and the number of years he has played in either the AHL or NHL. The 2025-26 season is Tolopilo's third with the organization and his second in which he has played NHL games. 

While he has only played 13 games this year, Tolopilo has proven he can be at least a reliable goaltender in the NHL. This season, the 25-year-old has a 4-5-2 record with a save percentage of .899. Tolopilo has also played 19 games for Abbotsford, with a record of 8-8-3. 

Why the Canucks may be forced to trade Tolopilo is due to No-Movement Clauses with both Thatcher Demko and Kevin Lankinen. Demko's new contract kicks in on July 1, while Lankinen's No Movement Clause doesn't shift to a Modified No Trade Clause until 2027-28. Unless something changes before July 1, both Demko and Lankinen will be unmovable heading into the 2026-27 season. 

While the off-season is still a few months away, potentially losing Tolopilo should be seen as a significant issue. Vancouver can not afford to lose another goaltender, as Tolopilo is more than likely to be claimed if put on waivers. Ultimately, the Canucks will need to get creative during the 2026 off-season if they want to keep Tolopilo in the organization. 

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MONTREAL — The Toronto Maple Leafs have called up forward Bo Groulx from the Toronto Marlies, the club announced Tuesday.

Currently on a seven-game losing streak (0-5-2), the Maple Leafs have indicated that at some point, they will start giving players with the Marlies more opportunities. Groulx leads the Marlies in scoring this season with 27 goals and 23 assists in 50 games.

A second-round draft pick (54th overall) by the Anaheim Ducks in 2018, Groulx played in 45 games with Anaheim last season, registering two assists. 

The Leafs are short on center depth after trading Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick and 2026. They also traded Scott Laughton to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional third-round draft pick in 2026 that can become a second-rounder if the Kings make the playoffs this season.

At practice on Monday, Jacob Quillan was promoted to the third line center position, skating on a line with Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson. Toronto's fourth line consisted of Steven Lorentz centering a line with Dakota Joshua and Calle Jarnkrok.

It's not clear if Groulx, who was born in France but grew up in Quebec, will be inserted into the lineup against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. 

F Bo Groulx has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) March 10, 2026

The Leafs are scheduled to hold an optional morning skate, and head coach Craig Berube is expected to provide more clarity on the player's status. 

TO BE UPDATED...

The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at 7 PM. 

Tampa Bay Lightning - 39-19-4 - 82 Points - 5-5-0 in the last 10 - Lost 1 - 2nd in the Atlantic

Columbus Blue Jackets - 32-21-10 - 74 Points - 6-1-3 in the last 10 - OTL2 - 4th in the Metro  

Team Notes Per CBJ PR

• Columbus stretched its points streak to six consecutive games (3-0-3) after earning a point in a 5-4 OT loss to Los Angeles on Monday. The club has earned points in 17 of its last 19 contests since Jan. 11 (14-2-3).

• The Blue Jackets, who are 6-1-0 in their last seven road contests, play six of their next nine games away from home through Mar. 26.

• Since Dec. 22, CBJ have gone 18-6-4 (40 pts, .714 points pct.) and rank third in the NHL in points and points percentage, fourth in penalty kill pct. (84.3), fifth-T in save pct. (.902), seventh-T in goals-against/game (2.82) as well as 11th in goals for/game (3.50).

• The Jackets conclude their 13th of 16 back-to-back sets of the season tonight at Tampa Bay. The club is tied for the league lead in wins (Tampa Bay) and ranks second in point pct. in back-to-back sets in 2025-26 (16-5-4, .720).

• CBJ defensemen lead the NHL in goals with 47-115-162 in 63 contests this season.

Player Notes Per CBJ PR

• Charlie Coyle has notched points in six-straight games (1-7-8) and has posted 6-14-20 and six multi-point efforts in the last 13 contests since Jan. 24. He has registered his third career 50-point campaign (16-34-50, 63 GP).

• Adam Fantilli has 6-8-14 in the past 13 GP and LW Mason Marchment has 11-8-19 in 21 GP with the Blue Jackets.

• Conor Garland tallied his first multi-goal game of the season with his first two goals as a Blue Jacket on Monday.

• Kirill Marchenko has collected points in five consecutive games (3-5-8) and has points in 10 of his past 11 contests since Jan. 24 (5-9-14).

• Mathieu Olivier has posted 8-3-11 and 32 hits in the last 12 contests to rank fourth-T in the NHL in goals since Jan. 28.

• Damon Severson has picked up assists in three of the past five games (1-4-5).

• Zach Werenski registered an assist on Monday and has collected points in 23 of his past 26 games played since Dec. 11 (11-25-36, 11 multi-point efforts).

Blue Jackets Stats

• Power Play - 19.7% - 18th in the NHL
• Penalty Kill - 77.6% - 23rd in the NHL
• Goals For - 199 - 17th in the NHL
• Goals Against - 202 - 23rd in the NHL  

Lightning Stats

• Power Play - 22.2% - 13th in the NHL
• Penalty Kill - 82.0% - 7th in the NHL
• Goals For - 219 - 6th in the NHL
• Goals Against - 170 - 3rd in the NHL

Series History vs. TheLightning

• Columbus is 18-33-1-2 all-time, and 5-19-2 on the road against Tampa.
• The Blue Jackets are 8-14 against the Lightning since 2020-21.
• The CBJ have beaten Tampa both times this season by a combined score of 11-7.
• Tampa Bay has won nine consecutive home meetings in the regular season (CBJ; 0-8-1) since a 3-1 CBJ win on Mar. 30, 2021.

• The Blue Jackets have scored a power play goal in five of the last seven meetings (5-of-17; 29.4 pct.).

• The winning team has scored four goals or more in 14 of the last 15 matchups in the series overall since Apr. 25, 2021.

• The teams have combined for six-plus tallies in 12 of the last 15 meetings of the series, including 10 instances of seven or more goals.

• The winning team has won by multiple goals in 12 of the last 14 meetings, including nine by three or more goals.

Who To Watch For TheLightning

• Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning with 34 goals, 69 assists, and 103 points.
• Jake Guentzel has 67 points on the season.
• Andrei Vasilevskiy is 29-10-3 with a SV% of .914.

CBJ Player Notes vs.Lightning

• Zach Werenski has 23 points in 26 career games vs. the Lightning.
• Mason Marchment has 12 points against Tampa Bay.
• Charlie Coyle has 19 points in 33 games.

Injured Reserve

• Brendan Smith - Lower Body - Missed 25 Games IR - Out for the rest of the regular season.

TOTAL MAN GAMES LOST: 168

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