NHL Previews

Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Alex Ovechkin’s quest for 900 goals continues Friday night as the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET and the game will stream live on ESPN+. It’s more than a regular-season matchup — it’s a meeting between two surging Eastern Conference clubs. The

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to shake off back-to-back losses when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, October 24, 2025, at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It’s the first game of a weekend back-to-back for Toronto, which has stumbled after a promising start, while

New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks Preview The New Jersey Devils are chasing their seventh straight win — and what would be their longest streak since their 13-game tear in 2022 — when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Prudential Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on NBCS, as the

Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Preview The Winnipeg Jets look to rebound quickly from their first loss in nearly two weeks as they host the struggling Calgary Flames on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams seeking opposite outcomes — the Jets want to restart a

Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview The Boston Bruins are searching for answers after another narrow loss, dropping their fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion Tuesday against Florida. Now, first-year coach Marco Sturm’s team returns to TD Garden Thursday to face the Anaheim Ducks, looking to turn effort into results. Anaheim enters 3-2-1 following a 5-2 road win over Nashville

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning return to home ice Thursday night aiming to end an uneven start when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 6:45 PM ET on ESPN+. Tampa Bay has earned only four points in six games after finishing with 102 last season. The Lightning

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers Betting Preview Two of the NHL’s elder stars meet Thursday as Sidney Crosby leads the Pittsburgh Penguins against Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Both players remain elite, and both teams enter the night with something to prove in the Eastern Conference. Crosby has recorded points in four straight games and

Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview The Winnipeg Jets continue their strong start, entering Thursday’s matchup at Canada Life Centre riding a five-game win streak. Winnipeg’s surge has been driven by captain Mark Scheifele, who’s scored in five straight and now leads the franchise in career points. Veteran forward Jonathan Toews added his first goal in nearly three years

Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes face off Thursday night at Ball Arena in a matchup honoring their shared past as the Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers. Both teams will wear their retro uniforms as they look to keep their strong starts rolling in the NHL regular season. Carolina enters 5-1-0 after a