NHL Previews

Puck Management Key for Red Wings in First of Pair vs. Blues After a five-game winning streak had Detroit fans buzzing, the Red Wings stumbled this week — and now face a pivotal chance to reset when they host the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit dropped back-to-back games on the road, falling 4-2 to

Alex Ovechkin Chases Goal No. 900 as Capitals Host Senators Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of another monumental milestone as the Washington Capitals host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night at Capital One Arena. The 40-year-old superstar needs just one more tally to reach 900 career goals — and the record-setting moment could come in his 1,500th regular-season game.

Sabres Pursue Sweep of Home-and-Home Set vs. Maple Leafs The Buffalo Sabres are beginning to look like the team many expected them to be this season. After dropping their first three games, they’ve bounced back with four wins in their last five — and now head into Scotiabank Arena on Saturday with a chance to sweep their home-and-home series against

Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets Alex Ovechkin’s quest for 900 goals continues Friday night as the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET and the game will stream live on ESPN+. It’s more than a regular-season matchup — it’s a meeting between two surging Eastern Conference clubs. The

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to shake off back-to-back losses when they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, October 24, 2025, at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It’s the first game of a weekend back-to-back for Toronto, which has stumbled after a promising start, while

New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks Preview The New Jersey Devils are chasing their seventh straight win — and what would be their longest streak since their 13-game tear in 2022 — when they host the San Jose Sharks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Prudential Center. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on NBCS, as the

Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames Preview The Winnipeg Jets look to rebound quickly from their first loss in nearly two weeks as they host the struggling Calgary Flames on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams seeking opposite outcomes — the Jets want to restart a

Boston Bruins vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview The Boston Bruins are searching for answers after another narrow loss, dropping their fifth straight in heartbreaking fashion Tuesday against Florida. Now, first-year coach Marco Sturm’s team returns to TD Garden Thursday to face the Anaheim Ducks, looking to turn effort into results. Anaheim enters 3-2-1 following a 5-2 road win over Nashville

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning return to home ice Thursday night aiming to end an uneven start when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 6:45 PM ET on ESPN+. Tampa Bay has earned only four points in six games after finishing with 102 last season. The Lightning