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Predators take on the Hurricanes following overtime win
Carolina Hurricanes (21-11-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (10-17-7, in the Central Division)
Golden Knights bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Ducks
Anaheim Ducks (13-15-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (22-8-3, in the Pacific Division)
Florida takes on Tampa Bay after Reinhart's 2-goal performance
Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (22-11-2, in the Atlantic Division)
Devils take home winning streak into matchup with the Rangers
New York Rangers (16-16-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (22-11-3, in the Metropolitan Division)
Capitals visit the Bruins after Protas' 2-goal game
Washington Capitals (23-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Boston Bruins (18-13-4, in the Atlantic Division)
Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 to end the Senators' season-high winning streak at 6
— Zach Hyman broke a tie on a power play late in the second period, Stuart Skinner made 20 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat Ottawa 3-1 on Sunday night to end the Senators' season-high winning streak at six games.
