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
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview Both teams enter Saturday looking for traction after slow starts, but the path to a win looks different for each side. Tampa Bay has played in tight games all season, with four of their five outings decided by one goal. Columbus has struggled to generate offense at even strength and has
Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview Colorado returns home on Saturday looking to extend its unbeaten start against a Bruins team trying to reset after two straight losses. The Avalanche have earned points in all five games and are getting contributions beyond the top line after a strong showing from their second unit in Columbus. Boston started 3-0 but
Minnesota Wild vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview The Wild continue their five-game road trip on Saturday trying to tighten up defensively after giving up 20 goals across their last four games. Minnesota opened the season with a shutout, but puck possession and defensive support have collapsed since. They were outworked again Friday in a 5-1 loss to Washington, and the
Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The Penguins close their West Coast swing on Saturday night when they visit the winless Sharks at SAP Center. Pittsburgh snapped a short skid with a 4-2 win over the Kings on Thursday and improved to 3-2-0 behind a hard push from their top veterans. Coach Dan Muse said the group “went
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, October 17, 2025, at United Center, with puck drop at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Vancouver (2-2-0) is looking to build momentum after rallying past Dallas, while Chicago (2-2-1) returns home following an 8-3 road rout over St. Louis. Access 100+ Handicappers in One
San Jose Sharks vs Utah Mammoth Betting Preview The San Jose Sharks travel to Utah to face the newly rebranded Utah Mammoth on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Puck drop is set for 9:00 PM ET, available to stream on ESPN+. Access 100+ Handicappers in One Place Maximize Your Edge, Every Day San Jose
Washington Capitals vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview The Washington Capitals aim for their fourth straight win as they host the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena on Friday, October 17, 2025. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET, live on ESPN+. Access 100+ Handicappers in One Place Maximize Your Edge, Every Day Washington (3-1-0) is showing signs of early-season
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview The Detroit Red Wings look to continue their early-season surge when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, October 17, 2025. The game is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Access 100+ Handicappers in One Place Maximize Your Edge, Every Day Detroit (3-1-0) has found
Boston Bruins vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview Boston starts a brutal three-game swing out West with a stop at T-Mobile Arena to face Vegas. The Bruins took their first loss Monday and now play three games in four nights. Vegas returns home off a 4–2 win in Calgary, powered by Jack Eichel’s two goals and a four-game point streak.

