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NHL Opening Night
Maple Leafs at Senators
The Maple Leafs look to rebound from a terrible season last year that saw them finish with the NHL’s worst record. Auston Matthews is the future of the Leafs. Is he ready to get them off to a good start?
The Senators start the year hoping they can make the playoffs after missing out last season. They brought in Derrick Brassard from the Rangers to help spark the offense.
Blues at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks have been waiting months for this game after being eliminated in game 7 of the playoffs by the Blues. Both teams are pretty much in tact from that playoff series.
Both teams enter the season with high hopes. Each will expect to make a deep playoff run. It starts with a W on opening night.
The intensity will be there opening night for these two rivals. Watch this game at 8 PM ET on NBCSN.
Flames at Oilers
Young talent will be on display in the opener for these two teams. The Flames brought in goal Brian Elliot from the Blues and hope he could be the key to them making a run to the playoffs.
The Oilers welcome Milan Lucic to the team to help lead their young players. Connor McDavid is the star and has a lot riding on his shoulders in turning the Oilers around.
Kings at Sharks
The Sharks are coming off a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals where they lost to the Penguins in six games. That trip to the finals, saw the Sharks eliminate the Kings in five games during their round 1 match-up. The Sharks
The Kings will be looking for revenge on the road. They’ll need a big night from goaltender Jonathan Quick.
Watch this game at 10:30 PM ET on NBCSN.
NHL Predictions for October 12, 2016:
| TEAM | WIN % | SCORE | Vegas Odds | Total |
| Maple Leafs | 39% | 3 | +130 | 5.5 |
| Senators | 61% | 4 | -150 | |
| Blues | 64% | 4 | +110 | 5 |
| Blackhawks | 36% | 3 | -130 | |
| Flames | 35% | 3 | +115 | 5.5 |
| Oilers | 65% | 4 | -135 | |
| Kings | 57% | 3 | +105 | 5 |
| Sharks | 43% | 2 | -125 |
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