Multiple NHL Matchups, 76ers Host Celtics

The focus has shifted from a single Penguins–Flyers preview to multiple NHL and NBA matchups. The Pittsburgh Penguins enter having earned at least one point in seven straight games (5-0-2) as they face the Minnesota Wild, with Pittsburgh splitting starts between Arturs Silovs and Tristan Jarry and the Wild likely countering with Filip Gustavsson. The Philadelphia Flyers have won four of five, including several extra-time victories, and will host the Nashville Predators while deciding between goaltenders Samuel Ersson and Dan Vladar. The New York Islanders visit the Carolina Hurricanes amid losing streaks for both clubs, with Islanders forward Mathew Barzal a healthy scratch after arriving late to a morning skate. In other action, the Philadelphia 76ers are favored when they host the Boston Celtics after edging the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime, the Boston Bruins beat the Islanders 5-2 with Morgan Geekie surging and Hampus Lindholm returning from injury, and AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s season-opening win streak ended in a 3-1 loss to Providence.