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Match Facts Item Details Matchup Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Date Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time 7:00 PM ET Venue Prudential Center Location Newark, New Jersey Game type Eastern Conference matchup Broadcast ESPN+ Schedule spot Both teams on the second night of a back-to-back Follow Winning Trends Across Every League The Smartest Way to Bet Daily For a full

Match Facts Item Details Matchup Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Date Sunday, December 21, 2025 Time 7:00 PM ET Venue PPG Paints Arena Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Game type Eastern Conference matchup (home-and-home set) Broadcast ESPN+ Schedule spot Second night of a back-to-back for both teams For more games on the card, check today’s NHL picks and team context on the

Game Preview Vegas Golden Knights @ Edmonton Oilers The Vegas Golden Knights head north to Rogers Place for a highly anticipated showdown with the Edmonton Oilers on December 21. These two Pacific Division rivals are both playoff contenders, and the intensity between them has built steadily over the past two seasons. Vegas enters the contest with championship pedigree and one

Game Preview Toronto Maple Leafs @ Dallas Stars The Toronto Maple Leafs visit American Airlines Center on December 21 for a marquee inter-conference clash with the Dallas Stars. Both clubs sit comfortably in playoff positions but remain in heated races within their respective divisions. Toronto is driven by one of the league’s top offensive units, led by Auston Matthews and

Game Preview Buffalo Sabres @ New Jersey Devils The Buffalo Sabres head to Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils in an Eastern Conference matchup on December 21 that could have long-term playoff implications. While both teams entered the season with high expectations, they’ve followed very different paths to this point. Buffalo continues its rebuild behind a young

Game Preview Montreal Canadiens @ Pittsburgh Penguins The Montreal Canadiens travel to PPG Paints Arena on December 21 to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference matchup between two teams trending in different directions. While Montreal continues its rebuilding process, Pittsburgh is trying to squeeze one more playoff run out of its veteran core. Montreal has played spoiler in

Game Preview New York Rangers @ Nashville Predators The New York Rangers head to Bridgestone Arena to take on the Nashville Predators in a cross-conference showdown on December 21. Both teams are playing meaningful hockey, with the Rangers looking to build on a strong start to the season and Nashville clawing for a playoff position in the Western Conference. The

Game Preview Utah Mammoth @ Winnipeg Jets The Utah Mammoth travel to Canada Life Centre to face the Winnipeg Jets in a Western Conference battle on December 21. As Utah continues to adjust in its inaugural NHL season, Winnipeg looks to assert dominance in a game where experience, structure, and defensive depth could be the deciding factors. Utah has shown

Game Preview Detroit Red Wings @ Washington Capitals The Detroit Red Wings head to Capital One Arena on December 21 for a key Eastern Conference matchup against the Washington Capitals. Both clubs are vying for wildcard spots in a crowded playoff race, and each point gained—or lost—carries significant weight. Detroit has shown flashes of dominance this season, but inconsistency on