Injurys All Around The Washington Capitals are off to a strong start even without their franchise player leading the way.
Author: Mark
Road Warriors Playing at the American Airlines Center hasn’t provided much of a home-court advantage for them this season, so the Dallas Mavericks will try to regroup in an arena where they’ve won eight of their past nine.
Friendly Rivalry Drafted two picks apart five years ago, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony have developed a friendly rivalry even though their teams only see each other twice a season.
Back Home A pair of superb performances by a rookie goaltender got Edmonton back on track during its longest road trip of the season. As the Edmonton Oilers return home, Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers seems likely to be back in net.
Physical Matchup The first of six meetings this season between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars featured plenty of physical play.
What Timing Opening a home-and-home series against the New York Islanders couldn’t come at a much better time for the Ottawa Senators.
Rising Suns No team has averaged more points than the Phoenix Suns since the 2002-03 season, a fact that former Suns assistant Marc Iavaroni is well aware of.
Celtics Stumble So Far If the Boston Celtics were planning on displaying any complacency as they begin defense of their NBA championship, it hasn’t showed up yet.
Magic On A Roll Dwight Howard has helped make the Orlando Magic’s two losses to open the season a distant memory.
Defensive Battle Washington dominated Tampa Bay last season, due largely to outstanding defense. Keeping Brent Johnson in net Monday night would seem to give the Capitals a good chance to continue their run against the Lightning.