It’s time for another week in the National Hockey League season, and you know what that means – another look at the schedule ahead! Paired with Canada Sports Betting’s written and video coverage of the NHL, and some of our handy features like the strength of schedule tool and the NHL projected standings, you’ll be able to take on this week’s action with ease. Below is every NHL game on the weekly docket, its broadcast time, and a look at what rest-based advantages that teams have. Let’s dive in!
Rest Notes: Monday is fairly even, with only the Anaheim Ducks having a distinct rest disadvantage, travelling to Detroit to conclude a back-to-back. Dallas has a slightly heavy workload with its third game in four nights, but the Stars get to play from their own home against the Kraken.
Rest Notes: Minnesota has it worse than anyone on this list, playing its second game of a back-to-back, travelling from road game to road game, and having to face the rested Boston Bruins on top of that. Tough break! Beyond them, New Jersey, Vancouver, and Colorado are all playing their third game in four nights, and Carolina is playing its third in six. There are a few single-day rest discrepancies here and there, but nothing crazy.
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Rest Notes: There are just three games on the schedule tonight, and two of them feature teams playing their second half of a back-to-back. The team suffering the most here is the Islanders, who travel to DC to take on the Capitals with a two-day disadvantage.
Rest Notes: On top of Washington’s second game in as many nights, we see Minnesota playing its third in four nights, and both Colorado and New Jersey playing their fourth in six. There are a couple of single-day advantages here in terms of rest, but nothing drastic.
Rest Notes: Every game on Friday is a schedule mismatch, with either a one- or two-game advantage, and three teams playing their second half of a back-to-back.
Rest Notes: We have four back-to-backs on the Saturday schedule, all of which create single-day mismatches with the opposition. Beyond those, Washington hosts Tampa while playing its third game in four nights, and Minnesota hosts Boston while playing its fourth in six.
NHL Games on Sunday, Dec. 24
No games! Yep, the league is off for a few days. The action picks back up again on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Happy Holidays!
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