Our Blackhawks vs. Sharks predictions are finding value in veteran Craig Smith to find twine in a bum matchup.

The amount of preparation, practice and pregame work that goes into a single NHL game can go a long way to helping a team execute its plan on the ice. The ability to put in that effort ahead of time is impacted on significantly when a team is playing in a back-to-back set of games.

The New York Rangers (6-1-1) take on the Washington Capitals (5-2-0) Tuesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

The Maple Leafs traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Sharks for defenseman Matt Benning, a 2025 third-round draft selection and a 2026 sixth-round pick.