NHL Previews

Capitals vs Devils Betting Preview Washington and New Jersey resume play with urgency. Both teams hit the break on losing streaks but remain in the hunt for playoff spots. The Metropolitan Division tightened through December, and each matchup carries weight. New Jersey sits behind last year’s pace. They reached the break eight points off their 2023 mark. Injuries shaped that

San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The San Jose Sharks hit the road Saturday night to open a quick two-game trip, starting with the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. ET, and it’s a Pacific Division matchup with both teams still trying to stabilize their season

Golden Knights vs Avalanche Betting Preview Colorado enters this matchup with the best start the NHL has seen at the holiday break since 1972-73. Their 61 points through 36 games highlight their dominance. They sit at 27-2-7 and own a staggering plus-62 goal differential. Nathan MacKinnon leads the league in goals and plus/minus. Scott Wedgewood continues anchoring the crease with

The Florida Panthers head to the Lenovo Center to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on ESPN+. Florida enters 19-14-2 and sits 10th in the conference, while Carolina is 22-10-3 and first in the conference and division. This is the second meeting in four days, and the first one was

Pittsburgh heads to Scotiabank Arena to face Toronto on Tuesday, December 23, with puck drop set for 4:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. The Penguins enter at 15-11-9 and are trying to build off a needed win after a rough stretch. The Maple Leafs are 15-15-5, sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic, and they look stuck

The Dallas Stars visit the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with a 6:30 PM start time on TNT. Dallas enters second in the Western Central Division at 25-7-5, while Detroit is first in the Eastern Atlantic Division at 21-13-3 in a matchup that feels like two teams trying to lock in before the

The New York Rangers visit the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on ESPN+. New York enters 18-16-4 and sits 12th in the conference and sixth in the division, while Washington is 19-13-5 and positioned fourth in the conference and third in the division. This is a key

The Montreal Canadiens head to TD Garden to face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on ESPN+. Montreal enters 19-13-5 and third in the Eastern Atlantic Division, while Boston is 20-17-1 and fourth, with only two points separating them in the standings. Boston is trying to stop the bleeding after a

The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM on ESPN+. New Jersey comes in 20-15-1 in the Eastern Metropolitan Division, while the Islanders are 19-14-4 and trying to protect their position in the standings heading into the holiday break. This matchup is a classic