Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; NHLN, SN, BSSO, BSW, SN NOW)
This is the second and final game of the season series; the Hurricanes won 4-2 on the road Dec. 3. The Kings play the last of a six-game road trip (3-2-0). Kings defenseman Drew Doughty had an assist against the Lightning on Saturday and is two points shy of 600 in the NHL. Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is 5-0-0 in six starts since he missed 29 games with a lower body injury.
Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET; TSN2, RDS, TSN5, ESPN+, SN NOW)
The Senators have won three consecutive games, outscoring the opposition 13-3 in that span. Ottawa won its previous games against Montreal: 3-2 on Dec. 14 and 5-0 on Saturday. Each was played at Canadian Tire Centre. The Canadiens are 1-3-1 in their past five. Montreal's 130 goals scored are second-fewest in the Eastern Conference; only the Blue Jackets (128) have fewer.
Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets (7 p.m. ET; BSOH, NBCSWA, ESPN+, SN NOW)
The Capitals won their first two games against the Blue Jackets this season, 6-2 on Jan. 5 in Columbus and 1-0 on Jan. 8 in Washington. Capitals goalie Darcy Kuemper has saved 63 of 65 shots in two games against the Blue Jackets this season. Forward Marcus Johansson has four points (two goals, two assists) in his past five games and is second on the Capitals with 13 goals in 52 games. Forward Kent Johnson has five points (two goals, three assists) in his past five games for Columbus and is tied for fourth in the NHL among rookies with 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 47 games this season.