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
Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Boston Bruins Detroit travels to TD Garden on November 29, 2025, for the first meeting of the season with Boston, with both clubs looking to rebound from Black Friday losses. Detroit, listed on the Detroit Red Wings team page, enters having dropped three straight and four of five, while Boston – appearing on the
Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning @ New York Rangers The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Madison Square Garden on November 29, 2025, looking to extend their six-game winning streak against a New York Rangers team still searching for consistency on home ice. Tampa Bay, listed on the Tampa Bay Lightning team page, has rebounded dramatically from a 1-4-2 start and
Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers @ Seattle Kraken The Edmonton Oilers travel to Climate Pledge Arena for a pivotal Saturday matchup against the Seattle Kraken, with both Western Conference clubs trying to correct course as November closes. Edmonton, linked here at their team page for the Edmonton Oilers, opened as a small road favorite despite recent defensive lapses. Seattle, represented on
Rangers vs Bruins Betting Preview Boston’s Thanksgiving tasted better after a grind-it-out 3-1 win on Long Island. It closed a demanding four-game road trip that stretched from California to New York. The Bruins relied on elite goaltending again, and they return to TD Garden for the first time since Nov. 17. Alex Steeves delivered his first career two-goal night. Tanner
Lightning vs Red Wings Betting Preview Detroit comes into Friday’s matinee searching for a reset after an ugly 6-3 loss to Nashville. The Red Wings gave up five goals in the third period to the league’s worst club, a result that had Todd McLellan questioning nearly every area of their game. Their passing lacked precision. Their energy was low. Their
Senators vs Blues Betting Preview Brady Tkachuk’s return comes at the right time for Ottawa. The captain missed 21 games with a thumb injury but expects to play Friday in his hometown. Ottawa stayed competitive without him and earned six of eight available points on their current road trip. They sit second in the Atlantic after a 10-3-3 surge. Ottawa
Game Preview: Calgary Flames @ Florida Panthers Both teams enter Friday’s afternoon matchup searching for a rebound as the Calgary Flames continue their road trip against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Calgary fell behind early in Tampa Bay and never recovered during a 5-1 loss, a frustrating showing after a solid effort in their road opener. Florida suffered
Flyers vs Islanders Betting Preview Philadelphia leads the NHL with 10 comeback wins. They enter Friday knowing they cannot rely on that pattern forever. Slow starts continue to frame their nights. They fell behind 2-0 in Florida on Wednesday before rallying for a 4-2 win. Tyson Foerster scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute. Sean Couturier added an insurance
Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche @ Minnesota Wild Two of the NHL’s hottest teams collide Friday afternoon as the Colorado Avalanche take their league-best record into Saint Paul to face the surging Minnesota Wild. Colorado enters on a remarkable 10-game winning streak, matching franchise history with three straight shutouts, while Minnesota has ripped off six consecutive victories and a 10-1-1 stretch

