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
Mammoth vs Ducks Betting Preview Anaheim and Utah meet again a little more than two weeks after their dramatic finish on Nov. 17, when Troy Terry tied the game with 4.1 seconds left and Olen Zellweger ended it in overtime. That night started Beckett Sennecke’s current rookie points streak, which has reached eight games and tied Paul Kariya’s 1994-95 franchise
Sabres vs Flyers Betting Preview Josh Norris’ return could not have been scripted any better. Buffalo activated him Monday after a 24-game absence and he delivered two goals and an assist in a 5-1 win over Winnipeg. His line drove play, and the Sabres extended a strong run of six wins in their last nine. The organization views Norris as
Game Preview: Montréal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators The Montréal Canadiens visit Canadian Tire Centre on December 2 to face the Ottawa Senators in a battle between two Atlantic Division teams looking to gain traction. Both teams are in different stages of rebuilding, with young cores showing flashes of promise but struggling with consistency. This game offers value for bettors watching
Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins The Detroit Red Wings visit TD Garden on December 2 for an Atlantic Division showdown with the Boston Bruins. Both teams are off to strong starts and currently battling for top seeding in the division. Boston remains one of the league’s most consistent defensive teams, while Detroit has become one of the
Game Preview: New York Rangers @ Dallas Stars The New York Rangers head to American Airlines Center on December 2 to face the Dallas Stars in a compelling interconference battle between two top-tier playoff teams. New York leads the Metropolitan Division, while Dallas is pushing for first in the Central Division. With both teams playing elite hockey, this is a
Game Preview: Florida Panthers @ Toronto Maple Leafs The Florida Panthers travel to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs in a high-stakes Atlantic Division showdown on December 2. Both teams sit near the top of the standings and could be on a postseason collision course later this year. Florida comes in playing physical, disciplined hockey, while Toronto remains
Game Preview: New York Islanders @ Tampa Bay Lightning The New York Islanders visit Amalie Arena on December 2 to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams with contrasting styles. Tampa Bay leans heavily on high-powered offense and elite skill, while the Islanders continue to focus on defensive structure and strong goaltending. With both
Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Calgary Flames The Nashville Predators travel to the Saddledome on December 2 to take on the Calgary Flames in a Western Conference matchup between two teams trying to establish consistency. Both clubs hover around the .500 mark and are fighting for positioning in the playoff picture. Nashville is led by a mix of veteran leadership
Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers @ Minnesota Wild The Edmonton Oilers head to Xcel Energy Center on December 2 to take on the Minnesota Wild in a matchup between two teams with high preseason expectations but inconsistent regular season results. The Oilers have begun to regain form behind resurgent performances from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, while Minnesota is still struggling

