Islanders vs. Flames Preview CALGARY, Alb. (AP) – Despite a disappointing first three months of the season for both teams, the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders have reason to be excited about the new year.
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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Preview TORONTO, Ont. (AP) – The first-place Boston Bruins weren’t very good defensively in losing their latest game. They’ll try to avoid a third straight defeat when they face the last-place Toronto Maple Leafs, who are coming off a big offensive performance.
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Preview PORTLAND, OR (AP) – After a strong push late in December, the Houston Rockets have a chance to move above .500 for the first time this season in their first January game. However, winning in Portland has proven to be a very difficult task lately.
Hawks vs. Clippers Preview LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) – The Atlanta Hawks have been sluggish offensively on the road over the past month. Trying to break out of that funk against a defensively solid Los Angeles Clippers team might not be that easy.
Pacers vs. Knicks Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – The New York Knicks have missed the playoffs the six previous seasons while the Indiana Pacers have endured a four-season drought. It’s highly possible that both those streaks will end this season.
Miami vs. Duke Preview DURHAM, NC (AP) – With another coaching milestone behind him, Mike Krzyzewski is ready to get Duke focused on the start of ACC play.
Wisconsin vs. Illinois Preview CHAMPAIGN, IL (AP) – A stellar shooting performance helped Illinois bounce back from consecutive losses and win its Big Ten opener.
Rutgers vs. Villanova Preview PHILADELPHIA, PA (AP) – After spending much of the first seven weeks of the season beating up on overmatched opponents, Villanova coach Jay Wright is feeling good about heading into Big East play coming off a gritty win over a ranked city rival.
Blackhawks vs. Ducks Preview ANAHEIM, CA (AP) -The Anaheim Ducks responded well to playing the first game without their captain. The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have the same success in the first game without theirs.
Canucks vs. Avalanche Preview DENVER, CO (AP) – No team has been able to separate itself from the pack in the Northwest Division thus far, but the Vancouver Canucks appear very capable of doing that.