NHL Previews

The Philadelphia Flyers head to PPG Paints Arena to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, March 7, with puck drop set for 5:30 PM ET. This is the final meeting of the regular-season series, and it matters for both sides in very different ways. Pittsburgh enters 31-17-13 and still sitting near the top of the Metro picture, while Philadelphia comes

The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on NHLN. Tampa Bay comes in 38-18-4 and still sitting first in the Atlantic, but the vibe since the Olympic break hasn’t been as sharp, with four straight losses after that initial post-break win

The Utah Mammoth head to Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with a 7:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+. Utah comes in at 33-25-4 and sitting sixth in the conference, while Columbus is 32-21-8 and trying to climb back into a playoff position after a massive run over the last two months.

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 Florida heads into Detroit on Friday night in a game that looks more important for the Red Wings from a betting angle. The Panthers are 30-29-3 and have been slipping, while Detroit sits at 35-21-7 and has been much steadier in the Atlantic race. Little Caesars Arena

Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 Minnesota heads to Las Vegas on Friday night for one of the stronger matchups on the NHL board. The Wild come in at 36-16-10 after a convincing 5-1 win over Tampa Bay, while the Golden Knights are 29-19-14 and trying to protect their spot atop the Pacific.

St. Louis Blues vs San Jose Sharks Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 The St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks meet Friday night at SAP Center in a matchup that matters more to San Jose. The Sharks come in at 30-25-4 and are still trying to close ground in the Western playoff race, while the Blues sit at

Montréal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 Friday night at Honda Center brings one of the better under-the-radar matchups on the NHL board. Montréal enters at 33-18-9, Anaheim at 34-24-3, and both teams are chasing playoff positioning in crowded conference races. This is not a matchup between a contender and a spoiler. It is two

Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 Vancouver heads into Friday night at United Center trying to stop the slide after dropping five straight, while Chicago gets a softer home matchup against another bottom-tier Western team. The Canucks come in at 18-36-7, the Blackhawks at 23-29-10, and this game matters mostly in the betting market

Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions – March 6, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes head to Rogers Place on Friday night for a cross-conference matchup that carries real betting value because both teams are dangerous in different ways. Carolina comes in at 39-16-6 and atop the Metropolitan Division, while Edmonton sits at 30-24-8 and is still trying to sharpen