NHL Previews

Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Utah Mammoth The Detroit Red Wings head to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This East vs West NHL clash features one of the league’s most historic franchises against an ambitious expansion club still finding its rhythm. Detroit is battling for postseason position in the Atlantic

Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights @ New Jersey Devils The Vegas Golden Knights head to Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This inter-conference matchup features two teams with postseason aspirations, but very different current trajectories. Vegas enters with championship pedigree and defensive discipline, while New Jersey is built for speed and scoring

Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Carolina Hurricanes The Nashville Predators visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in what could be a physical, low-scoring interconference tilt. Both teams are in the playoff conversation in their respective conferences and bring solid defensive metrics into this matchup. Nashville continues to build under their new coaching regime with a defense-first identity,

Game Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Winnipeg Jets The St. Louis Blues travel north to face the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in a key Central Division showdown. Both teams enter this game tightly bunched in the Western Conference playoff picture, making this matchup critical for future tiebreakers. The Blues bring a physical, forecheck-heavy style into Winnipeg, while

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins Date Tuesday Venue PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh) Pittsburgh trend Five-game slide (0-1-4), with repeated blown third-period leads Edmonton storyline Tristan Jarry returns to Pittsburgh immediately after the trade Recent results Penguins: OT losses after leading by four vs. San Jose and by three vs. Utah; Oilers: split their last two

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs Date Tuesday night Venue Scotiabank Arena (Toronto) Toronto focus Closing games after recent third-period breakdowns Chicago focus Replacing Connor Bedard’s offense by committee Recent meeting Chicago won 3-2 in the last matchup (Nov. 15) For roster context and lineup depth, use NHL teams. Line and Odds Toronto’s price is

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Philadelphia Flyers at Montreal Canadiens Date Tuesday Venue Bell Centre (Montreal) Flyers form Three straight extra-time losses (0-0-3) Canadiens form Coming off a 4-1 win vs. Edmonton; 2-2-1 in last five Montreal split Better on the road than at home so far, but trending up after Sunday Goalie note Projected starters are Dan Vladar (PHI)

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup New York Islanders at Detroit Red Wings Date Tuesday night Venue Little Caesars Arena (Detroit) Detroit trend Coming off a 4-1-1 road trip and returning home with confidence Islanders trend Won six of the last seven and playing with strong defensive buy-in Season series Islanders took the first two meetings decisively (7-2 and 5-0) Key

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Utah Mammoth at Boston Bruins Date Tuesday night Venue TD Garden (Boston) Bruins setup First of five straight home games through the holiday break Mammoth setup Game 2 of a three-game trip (continues Wednesday at Detroit) Previous meeting Mammoth won 3-2 in Salt Lake City (Oct. 19) Recent form notes Bruins: 4-1-1 on the trip