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

Toronto Maple Leafs VS New York Islanders
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The Toronto Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night, continuing their uphill battle to regroup in the wake of losing captain Auston Matthews to a season-ending knee injury. Despite the devastating blow, Toronto has shown significant heart, winning two of their last three games, including a gutsy 4-2 road win over Minnesota. However, the path doesn’t get any

2026-03-17
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Montréal Canadiens VS Boston Bruins
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One of the NHL’s most storied rivalries takes center stage tonight as the Boston Bruins travel to the Bell Centre to face the Montreal Canadiens. This isn’t just a clash of Original Six logos; the stakes are high in the Atlantic Division. Montreal currently holds a slim one-point lead over Boston for third place, while the Bruins occupy the second

2026-03-17
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Chicago Blackhawks VS Minnesota Wild
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The Minnesota Wild travel to the United Center on Tuesday night looking to snap a three-game skid and tighten their grip on third place in the Central Division. Despite their recent winless stretch, Minnesota remains in a solid postseason position, sitting 14 points clear of the playoff bubble. This matchup kicks off a home-and-home series against a Chicago Blackhawks squad

2026-03-17
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Winnipeg Jets VS Nashville Predators
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The Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets meet Tuesday night at the Canada Life Centre in a pivotal Central Division clash. Both teams find themselves in a dead heat in the standings, with Nashville holding a 29-28-9 record and Winnipeg sitting right behind them at 28-28-10. This 8:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+ carries massive implications for the Western Conference

2026-03-17
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Edmonton Oilers VS San Jose Sharks
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The San Jose Sharks travel to Rogers Place on Tuesday night for a pivotal Pacific Division clash against the Edmonton Oilers. Both teams are fighting to improve their standing in a crowded Western Conference playoff race, making this 9:00 PM ET matchup far more than a standard regular-season outing. The Oilers currently sit 3rd in the division with a 33-26-9

2026-03-17
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Seattle Kraken VS Tampa Bay Lightning
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The Seattle Kraken look to maintain their precarious hold on the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle climbed past San Jose following a convincing 6-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Sunday, and they now seek their third consecutive win to solidify their postseason positioning.

2026-03-17
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Vegas Golden Knights VS Buffalo Sabres
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The Buffalo Sabres open a grueling four-game Western road trip Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena against the Vegas Golden Knights. Buffalo enters the night with a four-point cushion atop the Atlantic Division, a position that has fans dreaming of the end to a 14-year postseason drought. The Sabres have been one of the league’s hottest teams, boasting a 9-1-0 record

2026-03-17
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Vancouver-Canucks VS Florida Panthers
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The Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks meet Tuesday night at Rogers Arena in a matchup between two teams currently anchored at the bottom of their respective divisions. Florida arrives in Western Canada having dropped a frustrating 6-2 decision to Seattle on Sunday, a result that snapped a three-game winning streak and left the two-time defending champions looking for answers. The

2026-03-17
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New Jersey Devils VS Boston Bruins
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The Boston Bruins continue their pivotal push for a favorable playoff seeding as they travel to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils on Monday night at the Prudential Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. While Boston sits comfortably within the Eastern Conference playoff picture, their consistency on the road has been a point of

2026-03-16
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