Radio broadcaster Dave Mishkin on a busy January schedule and the division race

The Boston Bruins are back on the ice this afternoon to face the San Jose Sharks. After an ugly shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators last game, the Bruins will aim to bounce back and secure two points.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game to be played on January 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Which squad is looking in better shape to win the Atlantic Division between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers?

With No. 1 netminder Anthony Stolarz sidelined since mid-December, Woll has played a crucial role in maintaining the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup contender status. Having said that, the 26-year-old puck-stopper has also experienced plenty of individual success this season and will add another accomplishment to his list tonight.

The Maple Leafs public relations account announced that Max Pacioretty didn't participate in Monday morning's skate due to an upper-body injury. The Maple Leafs haven't ruled Pacioretty out of Monday's action just yet, but the fact that he didn't practice suggests that he likely won't suit up against the Lightning.

The Montreal Canadiens have suddenly become a force in the Atlantic Division. After a slow start to the season, this young team has caught some lightning in a jar.

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings square off in Eastern Conference action. Philadelphia has a 10-11-1 record at home and a 21-20-6 record overall. The Flyers have a 5-9-1 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will try to break a three-game slide when they take on the Florida Panthers. Anaheim has an 18-22-6 record overall and a 9-11-2 record in home games. The Ducks have given up 143 goals while scoring 109 for a -34 scoring differential.

BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division opponents meet when the Ottawa Senators take on the Boston Bruins. Ottawa has gone 22-18-4 overall with a 5-3-1 record against the Atlantic Division. The Senators have a 20-3-2 record in games they score three or more goals.

In the Atlantic Division, the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and New York Knicks battle in what is known as one of the most competitive divisions in the Eastern Conference. If you want to wager on the Atlantic Division ...

The AHL has announced the rosters for their All-Star game in February, and one Utica Comet will be heading to San Jose for the festivities.