Sabres vs. Flames Preview CALGARY, ALB (AP) – Struggling to find consistency, the Buffalo Sabres now have to overcome the loss of leading scorer Derek Roy for the rest of the season.
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Bruins vs. Panthers Preview SUNRISE, FL (AP) – The Boston Bruins are feeling a lot better as they begin a five-game road trip. They probably also feel good about who their first opponent will be.
Hawks vs. Hornets Preview NEW ORLEANS, LA (AP) – Joe Johnson might be feeling better than he has in quite a while.
Suns vs. Clippers Preview LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) – While the Phoenix Suns continue to await the debut of their newly acquired eight-time All-Star, they might not be too concerned about potentially facing the Los Angeles Clippers without him.
Ducks vs. Kings Preview LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) – The Los Angeles Kings weren’t able to get on the board in their last meeting with the Anaheim Ducks. Considering their recent scoring run, though, another lackluster performance appears unlikely.
Penguins vs. Senators Preview PITTSBURGH, PA (AP) – Sidney Crosby has compiled one of the longest scoring runs seen in the NHL in nearly 20 years. Marc-Andre Fleury is putting together a pretty good stretch of his own in goal.
Predators vs. Blues Preview ST. LOUIS, MO (AP) – The Nashville Predators’ offensive woes have made their season-high 10-game point streak seem like a distant memory. Jaroslav Halak and the surging St. Louis Blues may not be the ideal matchup if they hope to break their slump.
Trail Blazers vs. Warriors Preview OAKLAND, CA (AP) – Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge and Golden State’s Monta Ellis have been playing some of the best basketball of their respective careers over the last week. The only time they didn’t have huge performances during that stretch came when they played against each other.
Heat vs. Lakers Preview LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) – Kobe Bryant and Lakers coach Phil Jackson haven’t really checked out the Miami Heat much this season. They’ve caught late-night highlights and maybe logged a few minutes with a game from the opposite coast, but not a whole lot more.
Nuggets vs. Thunder Preview OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (AP) – A tragic incident seemingly gives the Oklahoma City Thunder a significant advantage heading into their matchup Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets.