NHL Previews

Jets vs Wild Betting Preview Winnipeg and Minnesota reopen their seasons Saturday with different pressures and expectations. The Jets slipped toward the bottom of the standings after a Presidents’ Trophy year in 2024-25, and their recent form has raised concerns. They enter off seven losses in their last eight games and continue struggling with slow starts. They are 2-13-2 when

Panthers vs Lightning Betting Preview Florida and Tampa Bay meet Saturday with divisional stakes and long-term significance. The rivalry includes four Stanley Cups in the past six seasons and six straight Eastern Conference titles between them. Saturday’s matchup continues a tight race in the Atlantic, with Tampa Bay holding a one-point edge over Florida entering the weekend. The Panthers ride

Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Boston Bruins head to Buffalo on Saturday night to face the Sabres at KeyBank Center, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It’s a clean contrast coming out of the holiday break: Buffalo is riding a seven-game win streak and has climbed right

Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Battle of Ontario is back Saturday night as the Ottawa Senators visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on Sportsnet, and it’s the first meeting of the season between two teams sitting outside the playoff line

Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Chicago Blackhawks head to Dallas on Saturday night to face the Stars at American Airlines Center, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Dallas comes out of the holiday break in strong shape in the Central race at 25-7-6, and the timing helps

Rangers vs Islanders Betting Preview The rivalry renews Saturday in Elmont as both teams return from the holiday break. The last time the Rangers visited UBS Arena, their fans filled the building during a 9-2 rout that pushed the Islanders toward a difficult offseason. Much has changed since then. The Islanders sit third in the Metropolitan Division and continue progressing

Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Anaheim Ducks head up I-5 on Saturday night to face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It’s the second half of the season approaching fast, and both teams badly need a reset after limping

Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers head to Calgary on Saturday night for the back end of a home-and-home with the Flames, this time at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET, and it’s a big Pacific Division temperature check: Edmonton is playing like a contender again, while Calgary

Capitals vs Devils Betting Preview Washington and New Jersey resume play with urgency. Both teams hit the break on losing streaks but remain in the hunt for playoff spots. The Metropolitan Division tightened through December, and each matchup carries weight. New Jersey sits behind last year’s pace. They reached the break eight points off their 2023 mark. Injuries shaped that