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


The New York Rangers are gearing up for a critical matchup against the Ottawa Senators, a game that could highlight the recent defensive lapses under head coach Peter Laviolette. Coming off a frustrating 5-3 defeat to the Washington Capitals, the Rangers know their defense must tighten up. Laviolette was candid in his assessment, acknowledging that defensive detail goes beyond tactics—it’s
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Stars and Panthers Embark on Unique Two-Game Series in Finland Two of the NHL’s elite teams, the Dallas Stars and Florida Panthers, have journeyed to Tampere, Finland, for a unique two-game series as part of the 2024 NHL Global Series. This matchup will not only bring NHL action to Finnish fans but could also serve as a preview of the
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Wild Return from Successful Road Trip to Host Red-Hot Lightning The Minnesota Wild are riding high in the NHL’s Central Division after a successful road trip and now return to their home ice in Saint Paul, Minn., to take on the surging Tampa Bay Lightning. As the Wild look to continue their winning momentum, Tampa Bay aims to extend its
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Riding a Four-Game Skid, Flames Seek Redemption Against Red-Hot Devils The New Jersey Devils are cruising as they head into their matchup against the struggling Calgary Flames on Friday. The Devils come in hot, sitting at the top of the Metropolitan Division and fresh off an authoritative 6-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. Meanwhile, Calgary is looking to find its
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Surging Capitals Look to Continue Momentum Against Struggling Canadiens The Washington Capitals are entering Thursday’s matchup against the Montreal Canadiens with strong momentum, riding a hot streak that’s seen them win six of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are reeling from an 8-2 blowout loss to the Seattle Kraken, a defeat that marked their fifth loss in seven
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Kraken and Maple Leafs Look to Keep Scoring Streaks Alive The Seattle Kraken and Toronto Maple Leafs enter Thursday’s game at Scotiabank Arena looking to build on recent high-scoring wins. Both teams have used offensive bursts, led by standout hat tricks, to energize their lineups. Kraken Rolling After Montour’s Hat Trick Seattle started their five-game road trip with a resounding
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Hurricanes Seek to Bring Road Momentum Home in Matchup Against Bruins The Carolina Hurricanes are set to host the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, aiming to maintain their recent success as they return to home ice after a long, successful road trip. After going 5-1-0 across six games away from home, the Hurricanes will be energized to impress their fans
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Penguins Look to Snap Losing Streak as Ducks Bring Confidence to Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Penguins, currently on a six-game losing streak, will attempt to course-correct and avoid tying their longest losing streak under head coach Mike Sullivan when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The Penguins, known for their offense-driven play, find themselves grappling with defensive issues that
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Blues Aim for Redemption in Road Clash Against Flyers The St. Louis Blues, looking to shake off recent struggles, travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night in a game that pits teams with very different recent experiences. The Flyers are riding high after a rare 2-0 road victory over the Boston Bruins, while the Blues are eager to
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