The Philadelphia Flyers head to PPG Paints Arena to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, March 7, with puck drop set for 5:30 PM ET. This is the final meeting of the regular-season series, and it matters for both sides in very different ways. Pittsburgh enters 31-17-13 and still sitting near the top of the Metro picture, while Philadelphia comes in 28-22-11 and trying to stay alive in the Eastern wild-card race. The Penguins have won two of the first three meetings, including a 6-3 win in this building on Jan. 15. The bigger story, though, is who is missing. Sidney Crosby is still sidelined, even if he has resumed skating, and Evgeni Malkin has now been suspended five games.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks and Predictions March 7th 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on NHLN. Tampa Bay comes in 38-18-4 and still sitting first in the Atlantic, but the vibe since the Olympic break hasn’t been as sharp, with four straight losses after that initial post-break win over Toronto. The Maple Leafs are 27-26-11 and buried in a rut of their own, going 0-4-2 since the break and coming off a 6-2 loss to the Rangers. It’s also a deadline-week game with real roster noise. Toronto moved pieces out and clearly shifted toward asset collection, while Tampa Bay added a familiar bottom-six piece in Corey Perry. That
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions March 7th 2026
The Utah Mammoth head to Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with a 7:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+. Utah comes in at 33-25-4 and sitting sixth in the conference, while Columbus is 32-21-8 and trying to climb back into a playoff position after a massive run over the last two months. This one matters because both teams are living in the same part of the standings, the part where every point feels like two. Utah is riding a two-game win streak and just posted a 3-0 shutout of Philadelphia to open a road trip. Columbus is even hotter, pushing for a fourth straight win, and they’ve been playing with real pace
Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves Picks and Predictions – March 7, 2026
The Orlando Magic head to the Target Center to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with a 3:00 PM tip and coverage on Amaz. Orlando comes in at 33-28, sitting 8th in the East and still fighting for positioning in a crowded middle tier. Minnesota is 40-23, 3rd in the West, and rolling with a five-game winning streak plus a strong 22-11 home record. This is a classic style clash spot for bettors. Orlando plays with more physicality and lives at the line, while Minnesota’s offense has been humming at home with efficient shooting and cleaner late-clock execution. The market respects the Wolves, but it also leaves room for the Magic to hang if they can turn
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks and Predictions – March 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers head to FedExForum to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, March 7, with tip set for 8:00 PM on FDSS. This is a key spot for both sides even if the records don’t scream “big game.” The Clippers are 30-32 and sitting ninth in the West, trying to stabilize after a loss. Memphis is 23-38 and 11th, coming in on a two-game skid and still searching for a cleaner finish to its season. Los Angeles is a road favorite at -7.5 with a -297 moneyline, and the total is 227. The spread basically says the Clippers should control the game if they show up with normal effort and normal shot-making, but Memphis plays fast enough to