NHL Previews

The NHL is one of the most popular sports for betting, but choosing the right teams and players to bet on can be challenging. Thankfully, Scores and Stats has a team of talented handicappers that are always putting their blood and sweat into previewing every NHL game from an betting perspective. 

Whether you’re a first time sports bettor, or an experienced sharp, these predictions and NHL expert picks are up for grabs.

Latest NHL Previews

New York Rangers VS New Jersey Devils
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The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers meet at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, March 18, in a matchup between two Metropolitan Division teams that have had uneven seasons but still bring plenty of familiarity and rivalry energy into this spot. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM, and TNT will carry the broadcast. New Jersey comes in at

2026-03-18
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Carolina Hurricanes VS Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Lenovo Center on Wednesday, March 18, for a 7:00 PM ET showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes. ESPN+ will have the broadcast. This is one of the more interesting games on the NHL slate because Pittsburgh enters off a statement win over Colorado, while Carolina is trying to immediately respond after a rough 5-1 loss to

2026-03-18
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Washington Capitals VS Ottawa Senators
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The Ottawa Senators head to Capital One Arena on Wednesday, March 18, for a 7:30 PM ET matchup with the Washington Capitals. ESPN+ will carry the broadcast. Ottawa enters at 34-23-9 and sits slightly ahead of Washington, which comes in at 33-27-8. With both teams hovering around the Eastern Conference playoff picture, this is one of those late-season games that

2026-03-18
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Colorado Avalanche VS Dallas Stars
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The Dallas Stars head to Ball Arena on Wednesday, March 18, for one of the best matchups on the NHL board. Puck drop is set for 9:30 PM, and TNT has the broadcast. Dallas comes in at 42-15-10, sitting second in both the Central Division and the Western Conference, while Colorado is 44-13-9 and holding the top spot in both.

2026-03-18
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Calgary Flames VS St. Louis Blues
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The St. Louis Blues head to Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, March 18, for a 9:30 PM ET puck drop in a matchup between two Western Conference teams trying to salvage something from a difficult season. St. Louis enters at 27-30-10 under Jim Montgomery, while Calgary is 26-34-7 under Ryan Huska. The game will be available on ESPN+, and the market

2026-03-18
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Anaheim Ducks VS Philadelphia Flyers
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The Philadelphia Flyers head to Honda Center on Wednesday, March 18, for a 10:00 PM start in a game that matters for both sides, even if the pressure is a little different. Philadelphia enters at 31-23-12 and is trying to climb in the Eastern Conference race, while Anaheim comes in at 37-27-3 as the leader in the Pacific Division and

2026-03-18
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Columbus Blue Jackets VS Carolina Hurricanes
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The Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes travel to Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night to face a Columbus Blue Jackets team that has become one of the most intriguing stories of the second half. Carolina has been a juggernaut lately, posting a 14-3-2 record in their last 19 games, including a solid 4-2 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday. However, the Blue

2026-03-17
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Toronto Maple Leafs VS New York Islanders
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The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night, continuing their uphill battle to regroup in the wake of losing captain Auston Matthews to a season-ending knee injury. Despite the devastating blow, Toronto has shown significant heart, winning two of their last three games, including a gutsy 4-2 road win over Minnesota. However, the path doesn’t get any

2026-03-17
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Montréal Canadiens VS Boston Bruins
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One of the NHL’s most storied rivalries takes center stage tonight as the Boston Bruins travel to the Bell Centre to face the Montreal Canadiens. This isn’t just a clash of Original Six logos; the stakes are high in the Atlantic Division. Montreal currently holds a slim one-point lead over Boston for third place, while the Bruins occupy the second

2026-03-17
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