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Key matchups, stats for Lightning-Wild, Kings-Predators

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As the month of January continues, we are keeping an eye on the NHL standings; after all, following the All-Star Weekend, the March 8 trade deadline will be here before you know it, and then the playoff races will really heat up.

Thursday night's streaming doubleheader features three teams currently in playoff position, and one that has fared much better since a midseason coaching change. To help get you ready for Minnesota Wild-Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+/Hulu) and Nashville Predators-Los Angeles Kings (10 p.