NHL Playoff Push: Key Games This Week

0:00On March 23rd, this week marks the 25th of the NHL regular season, with ESPN and NHL networks Kevin Week spotlighting key nationally, televised games. Highlights kick off Monday, March 23rd, when the Ottawa Senators visit the New York Rangers at 7.30 p.m. Eastern on NHL Network and Prime. Later Thursday, March 26th, Conor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers face Jack Eichel's Vegas Golden Knights at 9.30 p.m. On ESPN, Ottawa rides an 8-2-1 streak over their last 11 games, pushing for playoffs against teams like Detroit and Pittsburgh. The Rangers, meanwhile, snapped a four-game win streak with a recent skid facing tough roster choices ahead. Earlier this week, Minnesota visits Tampa Bay Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. on HBO Max and True TV. Wednesday's 7.30 p.m. matchup pits. Boston ruins at Buffalo Sabers on HBO Max and TNT. Boston's coach has them surprisingly in the hunt, led by David Pastronax 86 points. Buffalo Eyes, the East's top spot

1:06after a 33-63 surge, thanks to stellar gold tending from Uco Peca-Luconan and Alex Lyon. Both Pacific Heavyweights Edmonton and Vegas sit second and third but risks slipping with other division teams also slumping. Saturday, March 28th, brings Philadelphia Flyers to Detroit Redwings at 8 p.m. on ABC, a wildcard showdown for drought-ending hopefuls. Stars have clinched a playoff spot despite a loss, while recent overtime thrillers keep the race tight. These games shape the postseason push as teams jockey for position. That's your NHL news today update. AI powered and always on.