The Golden Knights have everything on the line in this game, despite the Ducks' recent two-game winning streak over Vegas. Vegas can secure a postseason berth with certainty.

With Devon Toews and Cale Makar stepping up at the blue line and blocking routes to the net, the Avalanche hope to limit the Oilers' offensive output as they attempt to recover after conceding 11 goals in their previous two games.

I believe that the Flames will take control of this game from the opening frame as they attempt to improve on home ice. Against the Sharks, the Flames, who score 3.06 goals per game on average, should have plenty of opportunities to score.

With its home crowd, Winnipeg has won 13 of the previous 17 meetings with Vancouver, and it has won all seven of its previous meetings overall. In the past five meetings with Winnipeg, Vancouver has dropped four of them.

The Kraken have dropped their last three away games as well as their last four at home. In their last three away games, they have only scored five goals due to offensive struggles.

The Sixers have the advantage in this one, in my opinion. Embiid presents a significant challenge for the Heat to overcome. Since his comeback, he has been incredibly healthy and has a sizable advantage against Adebayo in the paint.

The Bulls may be in for a difficult night if Young is performing at his peak, since he is now playing in his fourth game back after being injured. The Hawks have an athletic, offensive-minded tandem in Young and Dejounte Murray to take on the Bulls.

The Red Wings are playing for a postseason position, and I believe that they will be in control in this game played on home ice. The Canadiens allow 3.40 goals per game, thus the Red Wings, who score 3.33 goals per game on average, should have no trouble finding the back of the net.

The Lightning defense should cause turnovers in the defensive zone and restrict shots on goal to help the Lightning contain the Sabres attack, which scores just 2.96 goals per game on average.

In Kyle Dubas' first season as general manager, the Penguins have battled terribly, and it's difficult to put a lot of faith in a team that raised so many expectations only to fall short of expectations consistently.

The Devils have dropped their last four games as well as their last four at home. They have only scored seven goals in their last three home games due to offensive struggles.

Although the Caps are a tough club, you have to question if their six-game losing streak was just too much to overcome. Boston is a seasoned squad that has played in many important games.

In this matchup between two teams headed in different directions, the Warriors should be able to win and cover the spread. The fact that Golden State has performed well on the road this season is definitely helpful.

Without Huerter and Monk, Sacramento has lost three of their past four games and hasn't been the same club. Malik Monk proved crucial to the Kings in the final moments, leaving Fox as the only person who can create shots on the perimeter.

Given the likelihood that Markkanen, Clarkson, or Collins won't play anymore this season, the Jazz will probably stick with their young lineup. Houston had an opportunity to be in the running for the playoffs, but they lost five straight games and were eliminated.