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


Patrik Laine, Habs shoot for home-and-home sweep of Wings Patrik Laine’s impact on the Montreal Canadiens has been nothing short of extraordinary since his debut. Especially potent on the power play, Laine has proven to be a game-changer, and his track record against the Detroit Red Wings continues to shine. Following a thrilling 4-3 victory in Detroit on Friday, Laine
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With top line flying high, Penguins visit Devils The Pittsburgh Penguins’ resurgence continues, powered by their dynamic top line of Bryan Rust, Sidney Crosby, and Rickard Rakell. As the Penguins travel to Newark, N.J., for a clash with the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, all eyes will be on this high-octane trio to sustain their scoring streak. Penguins’ Top Line:
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Flyers strive to get back on track, face familiar foe in Blue Jackets The Philadelphia Flyers are looking to regain momentum as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. With only two wins in their last eight games, the Flyers hope to replicate their December 10 victory over the Blue Jackets, a game that ended in a 5-3 triumph.
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Golden Knights, masters of strong finishers, take on struggling Kraken The Vegas Golden Knights, a team renowned for their late-game dominance, will host the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, seeking to maintain their Pacific Division lead and extend their winning streak. While Vegas thrives on resilience and third-period brilliance, the Kraken are mired in struggles, entering the contest on a three-game
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Linus Ullmark, Sens hope to keep win streak alive at Canucks The Ottawa Senators are eyeing a continuation of their impressive five-game winning streak as they face the Vancouver Canucks in a pivotal all-Canadian clash this Saturday. With playoff aspirations firmly in their sights, the Senators are drawing inspiration from the Canucks’ resurgence last season, which ended their lengthy postseason
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Maple Leafs Look to Keep Momentum Rolling Against Struggling Sabres The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to extend their winning streak to three games when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Riding high after a strong showing in Dallas, Toronto looks to capitalize on Buffalo’s ongoing struggles in the second meeting between these Atlantic Division rivals in six days. Maple
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Thunder Push Through Grueling Road Schedule The Oklahoma City Thunder (16-7) are facing one of their most challenging road stretches of the season, playing their third game in four nights across different cities. Despite the packed schedule, the Thunder are coming off a 105-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, showing resilience and composure. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leading the Charge
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Capitals Look to Reignite Offense in Divisional Battle Against Hurricanes The Washington Capitals aim to snap a two-game losing streak and rekindle their offense when they host the Carolina Hurricanes in a key Metropolitan Division showdown on Friday night. Capitals Seeking a Spark Washington has hit a rare slump, scoring just three goals in its last two games—both losses. Tuesday’s
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Minnesota Wild Set to Face Arizona Coyotes in Key Matchup The Minnesota Wild return to action on Friday night, hosting the Arizona Coyotes at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn. Both teams are looking to solidify their footing as the midpoint of the season approaches. Wild Looking to Rebound The Wild are eager to bounce back from a