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


Montréal Canadiens vs Seattle Kraken October 14th 2025 The Seattle Kraken head east for their first road test of the season when they face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night. Both teams are off to strong starts, and only one will leave with a third straight win. Seattle is 2-0-0 for the first time in franchise


Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview The NHL regular season continues with a Central Division matchup as the Minnesota Wild visit the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Wild enter at 2-1-0 after holding off the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout, while the Stars are unbeaten at 2-0-0 and look to stay perfect in their


Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Maple Leafs are looking to stop a two-game slide when they host the Predators on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto opened the season with a win over Montreal but has since dropped back-to-back games to Detroit, including a 3-2 loss Monday that ended on a late goal. The effort was


New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview The Islanders are still searching for their first win of the season, and they’ll get another chance Monday afternoon when the Winnipeg Jets visit UBS Arena. New York is 0-2-0, while Winnipeg sits at 1-1-0 after a gritty comeback win over Los Angeles. Puck drop is set for 1:00 PM ET on


Vancouver Canucks vs St. Louis Blues Betting Preview, October 13th 2025 The Canucks return home Monday night looking to get back on track after a rough 3–1 loss to Edmonton. They’ll host the Blues at Rogers Arena, where both teams enter at 1–1–0 and still figuring out their early-season rhythm. Vancouver struggled to find possession against the Oilers, managing only


Devils vs Blue Jackets Betting Preview The New Jersey Devils wrap up a three-game road trip when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Monday, October 13, 2025. Both teams sit at 1-1-0, making this an early divisional test in the Metropolitan. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. New Jersey rebounded from a sluggish


Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview October 13th 2025 The Panthers look locked in already. Three games, three wins, and they’re playing like a team that never stopped skating after last spring’s Cup run. They’ll visit Philadelphia on Monday night at the newly named Xfinity Mobile Arena for the Flyers’ home opener. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM


Red Wings vs Maple Leafs Betting Preview The Detroit Red Wings look to carry momentum from their comeback win over Toronto as they visit the Maple Leafs for a Monday afternoon rematch at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Detroit (1-1-0) rebounded from a flat 5-1 opening loss to Montreal with a dominant 6-3


Bruins vs Lightning Betting Preview The Boston Bruins continue their hot start to the season as they host the winless Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, October 13, 2025, at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET on NHL Network. Boston enters at 3-0-0 under new head coach Marco Sturm, marking their fourth 3-0 start in seven years.