NHL Previews

Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets @ Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers return home Saturday searching for a spark amid a four-game slide as they host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida has dropped five straight at home and is battling its lowest confidence levels of the season, a stark contrast for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Injuries have gutted the

Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche @ New York Rangers The red-hot Colorado Avalanche continue their four-game road swing Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, looking to rebound from their first regulation loss in over a month when they face the resurgent New York Rangers. Colorado enters at 14-0-3 over its previous 17 before Thursday’s 6-3 defeat to the Islanders, a matchup

Game Preview New Jersey Devils @ Vegas Golden Knights The New Jersey Devils travel west to face the Vegas Golden Knights in one of the premier matchups on the Thursday NHL slate. While both teams boast playoff-caliber rosters, their paths through the 2025 season have been distinct. New Jersey leans on speed and skill, while Vegas thrives on structure, forechecking,

Game Preview Winnipeg Jets @ Buffalo Sabres The Winnipeg Jets visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on December 5 in a battle between two clubs with playoff hopes but inconsistent results. Winnipeg enters with one of the most balanced rosters in the Western Conference, while Buffalo continues to chase stability amid growing expectations in the East. This is a

Game Preview Anaheim Ducks @ Washington Capitals The Anaheim Ducks head east to face the Washington Capitals on December 5 in a cross-conference clash that pairs youth with experience. Anaheim, a rebuilding squad, continues to develop its core, while Washington rides its veteran leadership to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff mix. Despite being on different paths, both teams bring

Game Preview Dallas Stars @ San Jose Sharks The Dallas Stars travel to SAP Center to take on the San Jose Sharks on Thursday, December 5, 2025. With Dallas in the thick of the Central Division playoff race and San Jose rebuilding from the ground up, this matchup presents unique value opportunities for NHL bettors. Dallas enters as a heavy

Game Preview Vancouver Canucks @ Utah Mammoth The Vancouver Canucks will head south to take on the Utah Mammoth in a Thursday night Western Conference clash. This December 5 battle features two teams trending in different directions—Vancouver pushing toward the top of the Pacific Division, and Utah building a foundation in its inaugural season. For NHL bettors, this game offers

Game Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Boston Bruins Jim Montgomery returns to TD Garden as the St. Louis Blues face the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. After a turbulent 2024–25 campaign in Boston, Montgomery now leads a Blues team sitting at 9-11-7, while the Bruins enter at 15-13-0 after a tight loss in Detroit. St. Louis opened as a narrow

Game Preview: Seattle Kraken @ Edmonton Oilers The Pacific Division spotlight returns to Rogers Place on Thursday as the Seattle Kraken visit the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch just five days after Edmonton’s 4-0 shutout win in Seattle. The Kraken (11-7-6) have been idle since that loss, a game defined by special-teams frustration after going 0-for-6 on the power play.