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

Washington Capitals VS Nashville Predators
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The Washington Capitals welcome the Nashville Predators to Capital One Arena tonight for a high-stakes cross-conference battle. Washington enters with a 28-23-7 record, currently holding firm in the Eastern Metropolitan Division race despite a recent 4-2 loss to Philadelphia. The Capitals have been surprisingly resilient at home, but they are currently navigating a massive hurdle in the crease with their

2026-02-05
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Vegas Golden Knights VS Los Angeles Kings
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The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings tonight at T-Mobile Arena for a pivotal Pacific Division battle before the NHL pauses for the Olympic break. Vegas enters this contest at 25-16-14, currently leading the division but searching for stability after a rough stretch that saw them drop five straight before a midweek win over Vancouver. The Golden Knights

2026-02-05
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Philadelphia Flyers VS Ottawa Senators
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The Philadelphia Flyers return to Xfinity Mobile Arena tonight to host the Ottawa Senators in what serves as a final push before the three-week Olympic break. Philadelphia currently sits at 25-20-10, struggling to find consistency after a brutal stretch where they dropped 11 of 13 games. However, a recent 4-2 win over Washington has provided a spark of hope. The

2026-02-05 19:00:00
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New York Rangers VS Carolina Hurricanes
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The New York Rangers return to Madison Square Garden tonight for a divisional matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes that feels like the start of a long winter. New York officially entered a new era Wednesday by trading superstar Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings. With a 22-28-6 record and sitting dead last in the Metropolitan Division, the Rangers are

2026-02-05 19:00:00
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New Jersey Devils VS New York Islanders
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The New Jersey Devils host the New York Islanders at the Prudential Center on Thursday night in a high-stakes Metropolitan Division showdown. This matchup serves as the final contest for both squads before the league halts for the Olympic break, making it a critical opportunity to bank points. New Jersey enters with a 28-26-2 record, currently sitting seventh in the

2026-02-05 19:00:00
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Buffalo Sabres VS Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Buffalo Sabres welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to the KeyBank Center on Thursday night for a high-stakes Eastern Conference clash. This matchup features two teams currently positioned in playoff spots, a refreshing sight for both fanbases after years of postseason absences. Buffalo enters the game with a 32-19-6 record, sitting fourth in the Atlantic Division and looking to rebound from

2026-02-05 19:00:00
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Vegas Golden Knights VS Vancouver-Canucks
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The Vegas Golden Knights look to arrest a staggering mid-season slide when they host the league-worst Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night. Vegas enters this matchup sitting atop the Pacific Division at 25-16-14, but that record is currently under siege following five consecutive losses and a dismal 1-5-2 stretch over their last eight games. Head coach Bruce Cassidy has been vocal

2026-02-04 22:00:00
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Utah Mammoth VS Detroit Red Wings
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The Utah Mammoth return to the Delta Center on Wednesday night to host the Detroit Red Wings in a cross-conference battle that serves as the final tune-up before the Olympic break. Utah enters this matchup with a 29-23-4 record, currently holding down the fourth spot in the Central Division. They are looking to build on the momentum of a dominant

2026-02-04 21:00:00
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Seattle Kraken VS Los Angeles Kings
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The Seattle Kraken visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. This Pacific Division battle has significant implications for the Wild Card race, with L.A. holding a playoff spot and Seattle trying to claw its way back into contention. The Kings come in as heavy favorites, priced at -205

2026-02-04
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