The Toronto Maple Leafs just got a lot better. Ahead of a Dec. 1 deadline to sign holdout William Nylander to an extension, the team did as he got a six-year, $41.4 million deal. Had Nylander not signed by Saturday’s deadline he would have been ineligible play in the NHL for the rest of the season and the Maple Leafs would have retained the restricted free agent’s rights. He had 20 goals and 41 assists last year. Here’s a look at two intriguing NHL matchups this week. Check back for the latest NHL Odds.
Scherbak, who will be 23 later this month, was selected 26th overall by the Canadiens in 2014. He scored one goal in three games in the 2016-17 season and had four goals and six points in 26 games with Montreal this season. He played two seasons in the Western Hockey League and two seasons in the American Hockey League and so is familiar with North American rinks and the style of play.The Devils enter the week on a five-game skid. They are also 0-5 in overtime this year. It’s the first meeting of the year between the Devils and Kings. New Jersey won 3-0 in LA last year behind 38 saves from Keith Kincaid. Michael Grabner, Nico Hischier and Miles Wood each scored for the Devils. Kinkaid is 3-0-0 in his career against the Kings with two shutouts so it’s safe to say he should be in there Thursday.
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🎥 Smith: I think overall, we played a good game. If we keep that momentum and that pace into the next one, it’ll give us a good outcome. pic.twitter.com/QV00SwuENY
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) 2 de diciembre de 2018
Washington Capitals at Vegas Golden Knights
- When: Tuesday, 10 PM ET (ESPN+)
Recent Head to Head (Last 8 Games)
- Record: Washington leads 5-3
- Score: Washington 3.50 / Vegas 2.88
- Shots: Washington 26.75 / Vegas 30.75
- Power Play Goals: Washington 7 / Vegas 4
- Number of Power Plays: Washington 26 / Vegas 20
- Power Play Percentage: Washington 26.92 / Vegas 20.00
- Penalty Kill Percentage: Washington 80.00 / Vegas 73.08
New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings
- When: Thursday, 10:30 PM ET (NHL Center Ice)

Recent Head to Head (Last 10 Games)
- Record: New Jersey leads 6-4
- Score: New Jersey 2.20 / Los Angeles 1.80
- Shots: New Jersey 22.50 / Los Angeles 27.40
- Power Play Goals: New Jersey 4 / Los Angeles 3
- Number of Power Plays: New Jersey 25 / Los Angeles 32
- Power Play Percentage: New Jersey 16.00 / Los Angeles 9.38
- Penalty Kill Percentage: New Jersey 90.63 / Los Angeles 84.00