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Welcome to NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the five games Sunday.Connor eyes NHL goal scoring leadKyle Connor will try to take a share of the NHL goal scoring lead when the Winnipeg Jets 12 5 2 visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday 8 p.m. ET; BSSO, TSN3. The 26 year old is tied for third with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews with 14 goals, one behind co leaders Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Brock Boeserof the Vancouver Canucks. The Predators 9 10 0 will need to find a better way to stifle the Jets forward than they did in their first meeting or they could be in trouble. On Nov. 9, Connor had a hat trick and an assist in Winnipeg's 6 3 victory against visiting Nashville, a performance that ignited an eight goals in six games run. Connor has been held off the score sheet in two straight games, so he could come out firing Sunday against the Predators, who have their own impressive scorer in Filip Forsberg. The Predators forward has 11 goals, including four in his past three games. Mike Zeisberger, staff writerOilers host Ducks, eye turnaround at homeCould a stretch when the Edmonton Oilers play eight of their next nine games on home ice get their season back on track? Even though the first quarter of the season arrives Tuesday, the extended time at Rogers Place may be their best opportunity to get back into the Stanley Cup Playoff picture. The Oilers 6 12 1 host the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday 9 p.m. ET SN, BSSC, BSSD after ending a four game road trip and three game losing streak with a 5 0 win against the Washington Capitals on Friday. There were signs of life: Leon Draisaitl's three points two goals, one assist , Connor McDavid's four assists and Stuart Skinner's 25 saves to give Edmonton its first shutout after it allowed 17 goals the previous three games. The Oilers play two straight at home, visit the Jets and then get five days off before playing the next six in Edmonton, so it's fair to say it's now or never. The Ducks 9 11 0 have lost five in a row and are 2 7 0 since a 7 4 0 start. "We're fighting and clawing to get points, " coach Greg Cronin said. Jon Lane, staff writerBedard can extend point streak for BlackhawksConnor Bedard can extend his point streak to five games when the Chicago Blackhawks 6 12 0 host the St. Louis Blues 10 8 1 at United Center 2 p.m. ET; BSMW, NHLN https://www.flamesprostore.com/adam-ruzicka-jersey, NBCSCH, SN, TVAS. The 18 year old forward has four points one goal, three assists in his past four games, leads NHL rookies with 17 points 10 goals, seven assists in 18 games and has 10 points five goals, five assists in his past seven games. Bedard had an assist in a 4 3 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday that ended a five game losing streak 0 5 0 for the Blackhawks. Bedard, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, is the early front runner to win the Calder Trophy as NHL rookie of the year, and is four points ahead of Arizona Coyotes forward Logan Cooley, who has 13 points two goals, 11 assists in 20 games, in the rookie scoring race. This is the first time Bedard will face the Blues this season. St. Louis lost 8 3 at home to the Nashville Predators on Friday after winning two in a row.Sunday gamesMinnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings 1 p.m. ET; BSWIX, BSN, BSDET Alex DeBrincat has six points three goals, three assists during a five game point streak for the Red Wings 10 6 3 and will look to extend it when they host the Wild 5 9 4. DeBrincat leads Detroit with 20 points 12 goals, eight assists in 19 games. Minnesota has lost six straight 0 4 2 , including 3 2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in their first game back from the 2023 Global Series Sweden presented by Fastenal at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Goalie Marc Andre Fleury likely will start for the Wild after Filip Gustavssonmade 22 saves in the loss Saturday. Derek Van Diest https://www.flamesprostore.com/clark-bishop-jersey, staff writerSt. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks 2 p.m. ET; BSMW, NHLN, NBCSCH, SN, TVAS The Blackhawks will be without forward Corey Perry for the 'foreseeable future' because of unspecified reasons, per general manager Kyle Davidson. The forward will miss his third straight game Sunday. Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinsonhas four goals in his past two games. The Blues lead the NHL with six shorthanded goals, including two apiece from forwards Pavel Buchnevich and Alexey Toropchenko.Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes 5 p.m. ET; BSSO, BSOH, NHLN, SN, TVAS The Blue Jackets 6 11 4 can extend their winning streak to a season high three games when they visit the Hurricanes 11 8 0 at PNC Arena. Columbus forward Boone Jennerhas four goals in his past three games and a team high 11 this season. Carolina is coming off an 8 2 loss to the Lightning on Friday and is 3 3 0 in its past six games.Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators 8 p.m. ET; BSSO, TSN 3 This game features teams on impressive winning streaks. The Jets have won five straight and the Predators have won four in a row. Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov has points in six consecutive games one goal, six assists. Predators forward Gustav Nyquisthas a seven game point streak one goal, eight assists.Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers 9 p.m. ET; SN, BSSC, BSSD The Ducks just completed a 0 4 0 homestand and play eight of their next 11 games on the road. Anaheim, though, is 5 3 0 away from Honda Center this season and forward Mason McTavish has five points three goals https://www.flamesprostore.com/ruslan-zainullin-jersey, two assists in his past three games. The Oilers are 3 4 1 at home and one of those wins was outdoors at Commonwealth Stadium for the Heritage Classic against the Calgary Flames. Edmonton defenseman Evan Bouchardhas a five game point streak two goals, five assists.
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