Scoring Options The Detroit Red Wings have a number of strong options on offense. Most of them have factored into the club’s current win streak. The Red Wings take one of the NHL’s deepest lineups to Rexall Place, where they’ll go for their sixth straight victory Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers.
Author: Anthony Rome
Still Improving Despite several marquee names, the St. Louis Blues are receiving their biggest boost from a relative unknown. Brad Boyes looks to continue his fast start and help the Blues avenge an earlier loss this season to the Phoenix Coyotes when the teams face off at Scottrade Center on Tuesday night.
Road Struggles To say the Nashville Predators are struggling on the road would be a very big understatement. The Predators hope to their post their first win away from home this season as they begin a five-game trip against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Steaking to Five Straight It’s tough for a team to end a slump while in the midst of a long stretch on the road, but the Atlanta Thrashers have been able to find some success. They may have a harder time picking up a win in Montreal, however. The Thrashers look to end their struggles in Montreal and snap the Canadiens’ four-game winning streak when the teams meet on Tuesday night.
Trade Distraction? For a club that had such a tumultuous offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers look a lot like the team that faded in last season’s second half and went quietly in a first-round playoff series loss. At least for now. The Lakers’ summer was highlighted by the trade rumors surrounding Kobe Bryant, but the two-time defending scoring champ will suit up for Los Angeles on Tuesday when the Lakers open their season against the new-look Houston Rockets at Staples Center.
Still Believe? The Golden State Warriors saw their improbable playoff run come to an end against Utah last spring. The Jazz’s own surprising postseason surge ended one round later. These teams begin their quests to improve on those performances Tuesday night when they open the 2007-08 season at Oracle Arena.
Champs Back to Work The San Antonio Spurs have done many things to warrant being called the team of the decade thus far. Winning consecutive NBA championships for the first time in franchise history would cement that status. Tim Duncan and the Spurs begin their bid for a fourth title in six years and fifth in 10 on Tuesday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers, who begin their rebuilding process without its most important part – top overall draft pick Greg Oden.
Shooting For History Mike Modano is near yet another milestone in his storied career. The veteran center will try to get closer to becoming the highest-scoring American player in NHL history Monday night when the Dallas Stars host the San Jose Sharks.
Looking For a Little D The Toronto Maple Leafs have proven their offense is a force with which to be reckoned. Their defense and goaltending, however, are only now beginning to come around. Vesa Toskala looks to further solidify his hold on the starting goaltending job Monday night when the Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals.
Little Help Please? The New York Rangers’ surprising lack of offense is placing far too heavy a burden on Henrik Lundqvist. New York’s goaltender hopes to get more support from his struggling teammates Monday night when the Rangers face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden.