Connor Hellebuyck is the best goaltender in the world. Our expert NHL predictions expect the star goaltender to keep the Canucks in check tonight.

Jets seek offensive spark against Avalanche powerhouse. Will Hellebuyck's saves and key forwards' resurgence ignite a win?

Barron (IR), as well as forward Cole Smith (IR), both practiced on Friday. Preds Head Coach Andrew Brunette said following the session there are some players ready to return to the lineup from injury. Nashville has dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen over the past two wins.

Before the great Cale Makar wore No. 8, there was another No. 8 who was pretty great. Ahead of the 1996 Stanley Cup-winning Avalanche team being honored Dec. 11, the current No. 8 showed some respect to the man who came before him.

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals in the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers

Colorado is by far the best team in hockey, and my Avalanche vs. Kraken predictions and NHL picks expect that dominance to continue. The Colorado Avalanche are on pace for a historic season, as they have just two regulation losses through their first 32 games. Unsurprisingly, they rank first in the majority of statistics across the board.

Nelson scored a power-play goal on seven shots in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.