As we are in Olympic week, there is a shortened schedule but intriguing games are still on the docket.
Each week, DAZN News will take a look at three games to watch on NHL.TV on DAZN .
Two teams that are coming on strong as of late with each being 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Minnesota (32-14-10) has won three games in a row, including a dominant 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
The Canadiens (31-17-7) are coming off a great win as well, besting the hot Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Saturday.
Who will carry the momentum heading into the Winter Olympic break?
Two of the hottest teams in the NHL are in a big game with stakes in the Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins ( (28-14-11) are on fire with a six-game winning streak. Pittsburgh is seven points away from the first-place Carolina Hurricanes. Since coming back from injury, Evgeni Malkin has points in 10 of his 12 games.
Meanwhile, the Islanders (30-20-5) have three of their last four games and are only two points behind the Penguins.
The battle for Florida supremacy continues. Right now, though, the Lightning have the edge on the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions.
The Lightning (35-14-4) are on a tear, going 17-1-1 in their last 19 games, including an amazing 6-5 shootout win against the Boston Bruins in the NHL Stadium Series in front of 64,617 people inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
The Panthers (28-23-3) are on the opposite side of the spectrum as they look to continue to try and find their footing due to injuries, having lost three consecutive games.