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Around the Rink - Thursday, October 28

Let’s take a look at today’s eight games. All times Eastern (ET).

7:00 pm

Florida @ Ottawa

The Senators try to put together their first “winning streak” of the season by earning two victories in a row. The Panthers hope to score a few goals after some recent struggles. This is not a marquee matchup.

Edmonton @ Columbus

The Blue Jackets just beat the Flyers and Blackhawks, so they’re bringing in a nice bit of momentum as they try to bring their home record to .500. It doesn’t get much easier than beating the Edmonton Oilers - at least on paper - as the young group is on a five-game losing streak right now. They are also a hideous 2-22-3 in their last 27 road games.

Toronto @ Boston

Phil Kessel plays against the team that traded him, including the crowned jewel of that trade: Bruins rookie Tyler Seguin. It’s a pretty big one for Boston, as beating Toronto would bring them within one point of the Leafs in the Northeast Division.

7:30 pm

Phoenix @ Detroit

Things haven’t gone too well for the Coyotes lately. They’re on a three game losing streak and playing against the Red Wings (currently on a three game winning streak) isn’t exactly the antidote.

8:00 pm

Washington @ Minnesota

This would normally be a battle between reckless entertainment and feckless drabness, but the Wild should be more interesting watch because of all that Martin Havlat drama. The Capitals try to stay right behind the Lightning in the Southeast while the Wild hope to get their act together.

St. Louis @ Nashville

While the Red Wings and Blackhawks hog the headlines, the Predators and Blues are formidable Central Division teams in their own right. Will Nashville continue their unbeaten-in-regulation streak going against St. Louis?

8:30 pm

Los Angeles @ Dallas

While a huge chunk of Stars fans will have one eye on this game and another on Game 2 of the World Series, I’ll be in the building with hockey on my mind. Too bad Drew Doughty isn’t going to play thanks to concussion problems, though.

9:30 pm

Colorado @ Calgary

The Flames are (forgive me) on a hot streak right now, dominating their opponents while putting together three wins in a row. The Avalanche are almost the opposite, on a three game losing streak and without their No. 1 goalie Craig Anderson for an indefinite amount of time. Yikes.