Having lost their last 3 games, the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning are in town to face the red hot Canadiens Tuesday night.

The Habs were fortunate to take 2 points away from the Sabres last night, as neither team showed a consistent effort. They did manage a 3-2 victory, coming from behind twice. Before last night, the Habs had not won in Buffalo in their last 7 encounters.

Riding a 4 game winning streak, the Canadiens are in Ottawa tonight to face the Senators in a battle for the top spot in the division. The Habs hope to avenge their home opening loss to the Senators, a 4-2 setback on October 11.

This Tuesday night in the Bell Centre, it’s time for the Habs to show no brotherly love to the Philadelphia Flyers. The Canadiens hope to extend their modest 2 game home winning streak tonight, while the Flyers hope to continue their 3 game winning string

The Habs and Bruins clash Tuesday night, in their second of 8 divisional matches this season, but the opponents may have less sting in their lineup due to some key injuries.

The Thrashers are off to a good start both offensively [15 goals, 2nd in the NHL], and defensively [6 goals against], after their first 3 games.

Everyone’s favorite roto-league GM, New York Rangers boss Glen Sather, now has his hands tied due in part to the salary cap in the new CBA.

What a difference a year and 4 months makes to the Boston roster! The Bruins had the fewest number of players under contract once the NHL CBA was signed, and GM Mike O’Connell wasted no time this summer to reassemble a team.