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
New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview The New York Rangers visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at KeyBank Center in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams eager to set the tone early. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Mike Sullivan, making his second appearance as Rangers head coach, looks to rebound from a
Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Betting Preview The 2025-26 NHL season opens in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, Oct. 8, as the Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena. It’s a matchup between a team looking to defend its Eastern Conference crown and another trying to reestablish its identity after a rare down year. Washington brings back
Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Season-Opener Betting Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs open their 2025-26 campaign at Scotiabank Arena against the rival Montreal Canadiens marking a new era without longtime winger Mitchell Marner. Toronto traded Marner to Vegas in the offseason after failing to reach a long-term extension. Auston Matthews, who leads the Leafs’ veteran core, said the team is focused
New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins – NHL Betting Preview The New York Rangers begin their long climb back to playoff contention with a new voice behind the bench — former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. The Rangers missed the postseason last year despite returning most of their Presidents’ Trophy core, and now they face the Pittsburgh Penguins to open the
Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks – NHL Betting Preview The Florida Panthers begin their quest for a third straight Stanley Cup but face a major setback out of the gate. Captain Aleksander Barkov and forward Matthew Tkachuk will both miss extended time due to injuries, leaving Florida short two elite stars as they host the Chicago Blackhawks. Win With Over
Game scenario Edmonton trails the Stanley Cup Final 3–2 and must win Game 6 in Sunrise to avoid a repeat of last year’s heartbreaking finish at the Panthers’ rink. The 2024 runners-up rallied from down 0–3 only to fall in Game 7; now they seek to force a decisive seventh contest back in Edmonton’s friendly confines. Oilers’ path to forcing
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Oilers Look to Ride Momentum Into Game 5 vs. Panthers in Even Series The Edmonton Oilers were on the brink of falling behind 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they flipped the script and now return to Alberta with a chance to take control of the series when they host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Saturday. After
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Panthers Prepared for Oilers’ Best in Crucial Game 4 The Florida Panthers know they’ll need to be ready for a fierce response from the Edmonton Oilers when the Stanley Cup Final resumes Thursday in Sunrise, Fla. Edmonton showed its frustration late in Monday’s 6-1 loss, and now faces a pivotal Game 4 trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. The Oilers
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Panthers and Oilers Set to Embrace Finals Intensity in Pivotal Game 3 The margin between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers has been razor-thin throughout the Stanley Cup Final, and with the series knotted at 1-1, all eyes turn to Game 3 in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday night. Both teams have captured an overtime victory, showcasing the relentless pace and
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