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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream

Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Edmonton Oilers had outscored their opponents 11-4 during their three-game run, but allowed the Flyers to score the first three goals Tuesday. Oilers had won three straight before falling 4-1 at Philadelphia on Tuesday. Edmonton has played the last two games without star rookie Taylor Hall, who will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left ankle in his first NHL fight Thursday against Columbus. Where to Watch Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream. Ovechkin had two goals and an assist in the most recent meeting - a 4-2 Capitals victory Dec. 19, 2009.

Washington Capitals last won six straight games from Oct. 30-Nov. 11. Ovechkin assisted on Semin’s goal, giving him four goals and nine assists during Washington’s 8-2-0 stretch. However, the Capitals’ goaltending situation muddled. Capitals won a showdown with Tampa Bay for the division lead Monday. Alexander Semin tied the score late in the third period, and Alex Ovechkin scored the lone shootout goal in a 2-1 victory. Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Washington will try to match its longest run of the season Wednesday night when it hosts the last-place Edmonton Oilers.

St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live Stream

St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Blues leading scorer David Backes ended a five-game point drought by setting up both of Andy McDonald’s goals in that contest. Backes has four assists and five points versus the Blue Jackets this season, both team highs. Blues avoided a season high-tying fifth straight defeat Monday as Ben Bishop made 19 saves and stopped two of four shots in the shootout. Where to Watch St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash had two assists Monday for his first points in five games, while Jakub Voracek’s first-period score was his first goal since Feb. 25.

Blues, losers of eight of 12 on the road in this series, look to snap a three-game skid away from St. Louis. Blue Jackets have not lost six in a row since an 0-7-2 skid from Dec. 10-26, 2009. Columbus, though, has gone 3-0-1 in its last four at Nationwide Arena. In the last matchup there between these Central Division rivals, the Blue Jackets ended the Blues’ season-best seven-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Nov. 10. St. Louis Blues vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Columbus also brought a franchise-record six-game road win streak into the trip, but went 0-3-2 on the swing that ended with a 5-4 shootout loss to the Blues on Monday.

Atlanta Thrashers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream

Atlanta Thrashers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Thrashers’ Chris Mason could make his fifth straight start Wednesday. He’s 2-2-1 with a 1.39 GAA in his career against the Hurricanes, while Ondrej Pavelec is 2-4-2 with a 3.86 GAA. Maurice might need more help from Erik Cole in this game. The winger has three straight game-winning goals against Atlanta, including two in overtime. Where to Watch Atlanta Thrashers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream. Cole has eight goals and 10 assists in his last 18 matchups with the Thrashers.

Carolina trailed by one entering the final period but gave up three goals in the first 7:22. Atlanta has been competitive in those games in losing each by only one goal or in a shootout. Both of the losses in Raleigh have come in overtime. Thrashers ended that slide with a 5-3 win at Carolina on Jan. 16, 2010, but they’ve lost in all four meetings this season with the Hurricanes, including two at the RBC Center. Atlanta Thrashers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Atlanta has struggled to contend for a playoff spot, thanks mostly to a 5-13-5 slump. The Thrashers, though, earned a rare win Saturday - 4-3 in overtime against Florida - as Byfuglien tied a career high with three assists, including one on former Hurricane Andrew Ladd’s winning goal.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Stream

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed Mar 9, 2011. Blackhawks are 3-0-1 with one tie in their last five trips to the St. Pete Times Forum. Tampa Bay also had some bad luck as Vincent Lecavalier’s third-period goal was disallowed due to goaltender interference. Patrick Kane, who is on a six-game point streak, has contributed two goals and five assists. The fourth straight defeat pushed the Lightning two points behind the Capitals in the division. Where to Watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning 0-3-1 slump is its longest since a five-game skid last March 14-21.

The Lightning, though, gave up the tying goal with 5:32 remaining in regulation, and couldn’t get any of their three shots past Holtby in the tiebreaker. A night earlier, the Lightning were left scratching their heads for a different reason. They couldn’t figure out Washington rookie goaltender Braden Holtby in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Capitals, who now lead the Southeast. Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. The Blackhawks couldn’t take advantage of the last-place Panthers, and had their eight-game run snapped as they gave up three first-period goals in a 3-2 loss.

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Stream

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Red Wings won 7-4 in Los Angeles on Feb. 28 after losing the previous four meetings - two this season. Los Angeles blew a pair of one-goal leads in the third period, two days after giving up two goals in the third of a 3-1 defeat to Vancouver. Los Angeles has struggled recently as well, but its hold on a playoff spot isn’t as secure. Where to Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings have dropped two straight and three of four, falling 4-3 in overtime to Dallas on Monday.

Red Wings will be looking to rebound at home, where they play 10 of their final 16 games. They are 7-9-2 in Detroit since the start of December and have lost the last two, one shy of their longest home losing streak since dropping three straight Jan. 17-26, 2010. Despite those struggles, the Red Wings are in second place behind Vancouver in the Western Conference, although San Jose and Central Division rival Chicago have narrowed the gap. Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Red Wings look to avoid losing a fourth straight overall and a third in a row at Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday night when they meet the Los Angeles Kings.

Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars NHL Live Stream

Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars NHL Live Stream on 9:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Calgary’s Miikka Kiprusoff has started 21 straight. He’s beaten the Stars twice this season and is 4-1-1 with a 1.79 goals-against average in his last six starts against them. Kiprusoff is 3-1-1 in Dallas after losing his first six career games there. Where to Watch Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames last pulled off a season sweep in 1991-92, the Stars’ second-to-last season in Minnesota before moving to Dallas.

Dallas has killed off 13 of 15 penalties over its last six games but has allowed one power-play goal in each of its three meetings with Calgary this season and lost them all. Dallas hasn’t lost in regulation since Feb. 22 against New Jersey but faces a potentially tough homestand with every matchup against a team in the playoff hunt - Minnesota, Los Angeles, San Jose, Chicago, Philadelphia and Anaheim. Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Dallas begins that critical stretch Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames, who will try to sweep this season series for the first time since the Stars relocated 18 years ago.

New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream

New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream on 10:30 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. New York has won three straight in the series, with Anaheim’s last victory coming 4-1 on Feb. 7, 2008. Dan Ellis dropped to 3-1-1 with a 2.31 GAA since being acquired from Tampa Bay. Jonas Hiller missed his ninth straight game because of vertigo, and he’s not expected to return against New York. Where to Watch New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream. Ellis is 1-1-1 with a 3.58 GAA against the Rangers in his career.

Anaheim was shut out for the first time since Dec. 5 in a 3-0 loss to Vancouver on Sunday which snapped a three-game winning streak. The Ducks are ending a five-game homestand as they fight for one of the final playoff spots in the constantly fluctuating Western Conference standings. Rangers have won three straight at the Honda Center and haven’t lost there since Dec. 15, 2000. New York Rangers vs Anaheim Ducks NHL Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. New York, which has outscored its last two opponents 11-1, hasn’t won three in a row since Jan. 5-8. New York looks to continue its scoring surge Wednesday night in Anaheim as each team fights for a playoff spot in its respective conference.

Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream

Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. The Jazz big man had a season-high 36 points Monday and is scoring 27.2 per game - 8.8 more than his season average - over the last nine. Toronto opens a three-game homestand following back-to-back defeats to New Jersey in London over the weekend. Where to Watch Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream. After falling 116-103 on Friday in the NBA’s first regular-season game in Europe, Toronto lost 137-136 in triple-overtime Saturday.

Jazz, however, have been outstanding defensively during their 11-game run against the Raptors, allowing at least 100 points only twice while giving up 92.1 per game. Utah has outscored Toronto by 14.1 points during that span. Jazz are yielding 106.9 points per game while losing eight of 10 since Corbin took over for Jerry Sloan last month. Utah surrendered 99.6 per contest under Sloan. Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Jazz began their four-game trip with a 131-109 loss to New York on Monday. Utah, 2 1/2 games behind eighth-place Memphis in the Western Conference, allowed 40 first-quarter points and surrendered its highest point total since a 140-139 overtime victory over Oklahoma City on April 6.

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Bulls have lost four of five at Charlotte, but they completed a 4-1 trip in Miami and are one road win away from surpassing their total from last season. Thomas, who spent three-plus seasons with the Bulls, had 17 points and 13 rebounds in a 96-91 win over his former team Jan. 12. Jackson’s status for Wednesday is unknown, but forward Tyrus Thomas could return following a 23-game absence after undergoing knee surgery. Where to Watch Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream. Henderson scored 20 points Monday and is averaging 14.7 over the last nine games - 7.1 more than his season mark.

Chicago Bulls must keep that focus against the Bobcats, the only sub-.500 team to beat them more than once this season. Chicago lost the first two meetings while averaging just 86.5 points before recording a 106-94 home win Feb. 15 behind Luol Deng’s 24 points and Derrick Rose’s13 assists - he totaled 11 in the first two matchups. Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. A day after completing a season sweep of the Heat and staying ahead of them for second place in the East, the Bulls were somewhat lethargic against the Hornets and the game was tied with three minutes to play.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live Stream

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Oklahoma City had followed up a three-game losing streak with three consecutive victories before falling 107-101 to Memphis on Monday. Russell Westbrook scored 27 points and had seven assists, but the Thunder committed three turnovers in the fourth quarter and were unable to complete a comeback. Where to Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder have won four of the five matchups since relocating to Oklahoma City from Seattle prior to the 2008-09 season.

Oklahoma City won the first meeting 109-103 on Nov. 10 behind 31 points from Kevin Durant as Iguodala sat out with right Achilles’ tendinitis. Philadelphia seems to have come together since its difficult first month, and the 76ers appear poised to carry their recent success into the postseason. 76ers improved to 30-17 since their rough start, beating Indiana 110-100 on Tuesday. Andre Iguodala followed up back-to-back triple-doubles with 16 points and 10 assists against the Pacers. Oklahoma City Thunder vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. They will get to test that statement the next two games, facing the Thunder followed by East-leading Boston on Friday.

Golden State Warriors vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Stream

Golden State Warriors vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Stream on 7:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Golden State could use another strong performance from Ellis, who scored 26 points in a 109-100 home win over New Jersey on Jan. 17. The Warriors also got 24 points from David Lee and committed a season-low six turnovers. In the finale of a season-high seven-game trip, the Warriors will try to build on that effort by recording back-to-back road wins for the second time this season. Where to Watch Golden State Warriors vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Stream. Golden State failed to score 100 for the first time in six games Tuesday but prevailed 95-85 in Cleveland.

Williams absences, averaging 15.8 points and 15.2 assists since being acquired from Utah on Feb. 23, might hurt the Nets as they try to keep up with the fast-paced Warriors, who are averaging 102.8 points. With 21 points, Williams had his best scoring performance in five games with New Jersey despite missing 13 of 20 shots. The guard, though, is scheduled to miss the next two games while attending the birth of his fourth child in Dallas. Golden State Warriors vs New Jersey Nets NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Nets had lost six straight before heading to London for two games against Toronto. The trip seemed to help as New Jersey earned a 116-103 win on Friday and a 137-136 victory in triple overtime the next day.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream

Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream on 7:30 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Los Angeles, 6-25 away from Staples Center, has lost its last three trips to the TD Garden. Clippers didn’t have Eric Gordon when they faced Boston last month and won’t have him Tuesday, either. Los Angeles’ leading scorer missed six weeks with a right wrist fracture before returning in a win at Houston last Wednesday, but he aggravated the injury in Saturday’s victory over Denver. Where to Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream. Glen Davis, meanwhile, is still at least two games away from returning from left knee tendinitis.

Celtics are also working on incorporating fellow newcomers Troy Murphy and Sasha Pavlovic in the rotation, while guard Carlos Arroyo - signed Monday after being released by Miami - should be available for this game. Green’s minutes have gone up the past two games and he’s averaged 16.0 points - up from 6.0 in his first three contests - while Krstic has averaged 12.2 points while starting every game since the deal. Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Eastern Conference leaders have won five consecutive games since the arrival of their new additions, a run they’ll look to extend Wednesday night against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers - the team the Celtics beat to begin the streak.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed Mar 9, 2011. Cleveland’s four wins in its last 10 games have all featured impressive performances from Hickson. The third-year forward has averaged 21.8 points, 13.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in the victories while shooting 50.7 percent. Cavaliers had lost 26 consecutive road games before winning at New York on Friday, but they struggled to find offense upon returning home. Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream. Cleveland shot 36.8 percent in a 96-81 loss to New Orleans on Sunday, then scored just 55 points over the final three quarters Tuesday while falling 95-85 to Golden State.

Milwaukee hasn’t won consecutive games since a three-game streak from Jan. 26-29, but it should feel good as its faces the East’s worst team a night after routing the conference’s second-worst club. Bogut had a game-high 23 points as the Bucks won 102-88 in Cleveland on Jan. 21. Milwaukee is just 1 1/2 games behind ninth-place Charlotte, which has lost five in a row. Cleveland Cavaliers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Bucks look to win consecutive games for the first time since late January on Wednesday night when they host the Cavaliers, who will try to win their first back-to-back road contests since early November.

New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream

New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Grizzlies improved to 22-9 at home and moved within a half-game of New Orleans for seventh place. Grizzlies led the Thunder by 17 in the third quarter before withstanding a late rally. Mike Conley and Tony Allen each scored 20 points. Holding a slim lead for the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies won 104-103 at Dallas on Monday and defeated Oklahoma City 107-101 the next night. Where to Watch New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream. Memphis took both matchups with New York last season. The teams meet at Madison Square Garden next Thursday.

Fortunately for the Knicks, Toney Douglas has provided solid play in his place. New York improved to 5-3 since acquiring Anthony and Chauncey Billups from Denver with a 131-109 win over Utah on Monday. Anthony scored 34 points and Amare Stoudemire added 31, the first time they each scored 30 in the same game since the deal. Anthony has averaged 29.1 points in his last seven games against the Grizzlies and 32.0 in his last four visits to Memphis. New York Knicks vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. New York Knicks showed in their last game just how dangerous they can be offensively when their two star players are in sync.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Mavericks, allowing 96.1 points per game, have yielded more than 100 in all three games since losing starting center Tyson Chandler to a sprained ankle. The team leader with 62 blocks, Chandler hopes to return Wednesday to face the team which traded him to Charlotte following the 2008-09 season. He’s averaging 10.4 points and 9.4 rebounds this season, and the Mavs are 13-3 when he has a double-double. Where to Watch Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream. The Mavericks remain second in the West.

Dallas has won 19 of 21 and bounced back from its loss to Memphis on Sunday with a 108-105 win at Minnesota on Monday. Without Paul, it could be tough for the Hornets to compete against the Mavericks. The teams haven’t met since splitting two games in November, decided by a combined five points, as Paul averaged 21.0 points and 10.0 assists. Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Hornets NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Paul sat out an 85-77 loss at Chicago on Monday after sustaining a concussion in Sunday’s win over Cleveland. The Hornets were held to their lowest shooting percentage and fewest points since an 88-70 loss at Philadelphia on Dec. 12.

Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream

Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream on 8:00 pm EST Wed March 9, 2011. Indiana has struggled on defense lately, allowing 110.2 points while losing five of six. Forward Tyler Hansbrough had 26 points against Philadelphia, and has averaged 16.0 off the bench the last six games. Where to Watch Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream, who hold a one-game lead over Charlotte for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, have lost eight of 11 following a 7-1 stretch after Frank Vogel replaced the fired Jim O’Brien as coach on Jan. 31.

Indiana star Danny Granger had 19 points in that contest and versus Minnesota last month, but has averaged 14.5 on 34.0 percent shooting during the Pacers’ four-game skid. He had 11, and went 4 of 11 from the field in Tuesday’s 110-100 loss to Philadelphia. Still, he would consider the moment more special if he makes history in front of the home crowd. Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Should he record a double-double in this contest, Love will surpass Hall of Famer Moses Malone, who had 51 in a row over two seasons in 1978-79. Though Love missed practice Tuesday, the Timberwolves do not believe his sore knee will keep him out of action.

Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream

Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream on 8:30 pm EST Wed Mar 9, 2011. San Antonio Spurs last swept the Pistons in 2006-07, when they won the most recent of their four NBA championships. That came two years after San Antonio defeated Detroit 4-3 in the NBA finals. Stuckey, scoring 13.5 points per game over his career, is averaging 8.7 against San Antonio - his lowest versus any opponent. Where to Watch Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream. Monroe is averaging 15.4 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 59.1 percent over his last eight games.

After falling 103-94 to the Mavericks at the AT&T Center on Nov. 26, the Spurs limited opponents to 92.6 points and outscored them by 12.2 over a franchise-record 22-game home winning streak—including a 125-95 rout of Miami on Friday night. San Antonio has used a 29-3 home record to help build a five-game lead over Dallas in the Western Conference. Detroit Pistons vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. Spurs will try to sweep the season series against the Detroit Pistons for the first time in four years Wednesday night.

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream

Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream on 10:00 pm EST Wed Mar 9, 2011. Kings, who have dropped seven of eight at home, haven’t swept the Magic since 2003-04. Orlando has won three of four in Sacramento after winning three times in its first 17 visits. Despite a 20-point first-half performance from rookie DeMarcus Cousins on Monday night, Sacramento trailed by seven at halftime and fell 123-101 to Houston. Where to Watch Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream. Kings have surrendered 113.2 points on 50.2 percent shooting during a 2-8 stretch.

Orlando went on to win four straight after Howard’s remarks but has now lost back-to-back games for the first time in over a month. Van Gundy is hoping to get a better effort on the trip. Magic’s five-game winning streak against Sacramento came to an end Feb. 23 as the Kings scored 26 points off 17 turnovers in a 111-105 victory, a result that led Howard to call out his teammates. Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings NBA Live Stream, Game Preview, Prediction, Recap, Highlights. With Howard on the sidelines, the Magic, who rank in the bottom third of the league with 14.6 turnovers per game, committed 19 versus Portland en route to an 89-85 defeat Monday.