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
Chicago heads to the Delta Center on Sunday, March 1, 2026, for a road matchup with Utah Mammoth, and it’s the kind of spot bettors usually circle for context more than narrative. The Blackhawks have been drifting in the Central race and they’re coming in with shaky recent form, especially offensively. Utah, meanwhile, has been playing with real urgency, and
Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Game Preview The Boston Bruins head to Philadelphia to face the Flyers on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 3:00 PM ET on ABC at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Boston is 33-20-5 and came out of the Olympic break looking sharp, beating Columbus 4-2 while snapping the Jackets’ seven-game win streak. Philadelphia is
Pittsburgh Penguins vs New York Rangers Game Preview The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 12:30 PM ET on ABC. Pittsburgh is 30-15-12 and sitting near the top of the Metro, and the Penguins have been playing like a team that’s finally comfortable
Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens Game Preview The Washington Capitals head to the Bell Centre to face the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Washington is 31-23-7 and trying to climb into the wild-card picture, while Montreal is 32-18-9 and holding a more comfortable spot, but still treating every
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Game Preview The Calgary Flames visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on NHLN. Both teams are in that uncomfortable middle tier where every loss feels heavier than it should. Calgary is 24-27-6 and trying to build something on this
Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Game Previews The Detroit Red Wings finish the heavy part of a road swing with a Saturday night stop in Raleigh, taking on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center on February 28, 2026. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Detroit is 34-19-6, and they’re coming off a big 2-1
Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche Game Preview The Chicago Blackhawks head to Denver to face the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Chicago is 22-27-9 and still searching for a clean stretch of hockey, while Colorado is 38-10-9 and sitting first in the West, even if
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets Game Preview The New York Islanders head to Nationwide Arena to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders are 33-21-5 and sitting third in the Metro, and they’re doing it with a style that keeps showing up the
New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues Game Preview The New Jersey Devils head to Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with puck drop set for 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. New Jersey is 28-29-2 and searching for any traction after the Olympic break did nothing to reset the skid. St. Louis is

