NHL Previews

New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators Game Preview The New York Islanders visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre, with puck drop set for 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Both teams earned breakthrough wins on Thursday and now look to build momentum in a matchup that could help set the tone for their early-season trajectories.

Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils Game Preview – October 18, 2025 The New Jersey Devils continue their early-season test against elite competition when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon at Prudential Center. Puck drop is set for 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+, and this matchup has all the makings of a statement game for both sides. The

New York Rangers vs Montréal Canadiens Game Preview – October 18, 2025 The New York Rangers head north to face a red-hot Montréal Canadiens squad at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET, with coverage on ESPN+. Montréal has surged to a 4–1–0 record, riding a four-game winning streak powered by timely scoring and

Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview The Calgary Flames are desperate to stop their slide when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, October 18, 2025. These teams are trending in opposite directions — Calgary has dropped four straight, while Vegas sits atop the Pacific Division riding a five-game point streak. Puck drop is

Toronto Maple Leafs continue their long home stretch on Saturday as the Seattle Kraken roll into Scotiabank Arena. Toronto has won two of the first three games of the homestand and is leaning on pace, volume shooting, and timely goaltending. Seattle has been competitive in every outing, but late-game leads slipping away have cost them points on this road swing.

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview Buffalo finally broke through with pace and purpose in an 8-4 win over Ottawa, and that type of offensive breakout tends to carry forward, not vanish. The Sabres looked faster, more connected, and more assertive in transition, which is their preferred identity under Ruff when they’re in rhythm. Florida, meanwhile, is stuck in

Dallas Stars vs St. Louis Blues Betting Preview The Blues come home trying to correct what has been the worst home start in the NHL so far. They have been outscored 13-3 in two games at Enterprise Center and are still searching for a stable defensive identity in front of their own crowd. Dallas enters off its first loss of

Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview The Predators close their road trip in Winnipeg looking for a stabilizing win after letting one get away late in Montreal. Scoring has been inconsistent, and they have needed Saros to hold them in games more than they would like this early in the season. Winnipeg returns home off two convincing road wins

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