NHL Previews

Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Picks and Predictions – January 2, 2026 The Seattle Kraken will face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night at Rogers Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Vancouver enters the matchup as strong home favorites, having ripped off four consecutive wins and holding firm atop the Pacific Division. Seattle, meanwhile, is trying to

Predators vs Kraken Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Nashville heads to Seattle for a Western Conference matchup at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, January 1, with puck drop set for 10:00 PM and the game airing on ESPN+. The Predators are 18-17-4 and sitting in the playoff mix, while the Kraken are 16-15-7 and trying to

Stars vs Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Dallas heads to the United Center on Thursday night, January 1, with puck drop set for 8:30 PM on ESPN+. The Stars are 25-8-7 and sitting near the top of the Central, while Chicago is 14-19-7 and trying to stop the bleeding in the division race. Smart Bets for

Lightning vs Kings Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Tampa Bay heads west to open the new year against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, January 1, with a 7:00 PM start on ESPN+. The Lightning are 23-13-3 and playing like a team that expects to be there in April, while Los Angeles is 16-13-9 and trying

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Montreal opens 2026 on the road in Raleigh, visiting Carolina at the Lenovo Center on Thursday night at 7:00 PM with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The Canadiens are 21-12-6 and playing confident hockey right now, while the Hurricanes are 24-12-3 and sitting on top of the Metro, even after

Wings vs Penguins Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Detroit heads into Pittsburgh for a Thursday night matchup at PPG Paints Arena on January 1 at 7:00 PM, streaming on ESPN+. The Red Wings are 24-14-3 and sitting on top of the Atlantic, while the Penguins are 17-12-9 and trying to keep pace in a crowded Metro. Elite

Jets vs Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Winnipeg visits Toronto for a Thursday night matchup at Scotiabank Arena, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM and the broadcast on NHLN. The Jets are 15-19-4 and searching for traction in the Central, while the Maple Leafs are 18-15-6 and trying to climb in the Atlantic after

Mammoth vs Islanders Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Utah opens the New Year with an early road game at UBS Arena, facing the Islanders on Thursday, January 1 at 3:00 PM with the broadcast on NHLN. The Mammoth are 18-19-3 and trying to steady themselves after a rough three-game stretch, while New York is 22-14-4 and holding

Capitals vs Senators Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Washington opens the calendar year with a road game in Ottawa, facing the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, January 1 at 1:00 PM with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The Capitals are 21-14-5 and sitting in the upper half of the East, while Ottawa is 18-15-5 and