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Oilers F Draisaitl out on Tuesday vs. Sharks

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is out for Tuesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.

NHL Rink Wrap: Barkov leads Panthers rally; Ritchie suspended

There is not a team in the league with a better offense this season the Florida Panthers, and when they are on their game there is not anybody even close to them. They also are never out of a game because of that offense. We saw all of that on Saturday afternoon as they erased a four-goal third period deficit to rally for a 7-6 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils. Aleksander Barkov scored the Panthers’ fifth and sixth goals in the final five minutes to send the game to overtime, continuing his sensational season. Jonathan Huberdeau gets all of the MVP talk here, but Barkov is the guy that really makes this team run. The Panthers are averaging well over four goals per game this season, the highest single season mark by any team since the 1995-96 season, and have now scored at least seven goals in a game seven times this season. They have scored at least six goals 14 different times and at least five goals 27 different times. Just an unbelievable offensive hockey team here.

Intelligent Hockey: Best bets for Saturday's NHL slate

No one likes to wait. With the playoffs a month away, we are inching closer to the greatest time of the year. With three matchups featuring six surefire playoff teams, I thought it would be nice to start the festivities early. My hook? I want the teams with great home records.