NHL Previews

Blackhawks vs Senators Betting Preview Ottawa enters Saturday with momentum and renewed structure. Their 4-0 win over Pittsburgh showed full buy-in across the lineup. Brady Tkachuk scored twice. Linus Ullmark posted a 25-save shutout. Their pressure and defensive layers stayed intact from start to finish. They limited Pittsburgh’s chances and executed well inside the offensive zone. David Perron recorded his

Ducks vs Stars Betting Preview Anaheim begins a seven-game, 15-day stretch without leaving Southern California. Six games take place at Honda Center, with one quick trip to Los Angeles. The schedule gives the Ducks a chance to build rhythm and maintain structure. Ryan Strome emphasized the opportunity to establish their game before the holiday break. The Ducks face the Stars

Hurricanes vs Panthers Betting Preview Florida continues its climb with a 6-1-0 run and strong production from its top line. Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe and Brad Marchand combined for 44 points across the last 12 games. Their pace and chemistry drive Florida’s attack while the team navigates heavy injuries. Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start Friday. He holds a 14-8-1

Canucks vs Islanders Betting Preview New York enters Friday playing its best stretch of hockey this season. Their 6-2-0 December run comes despite significant injuries, including the absence of Bo Horvat, who will miss his third straight game against his former club. The Islanders still generate defensive stability and timely scoring. Their structure sharpened under Patrick Roy, and their pace

Jets vs Avalanche Betting Preview Colorado enters Friday with the best record in the NHL. Their 13-0-2 home mark drives their success. Their pace, depth and structure overwhelm opponents at Ball Arena. Their 11-game home winning streak highlights their advantage. This roster has the league’s top scoring rate and the fewest goals allowed. Their start is the best in franchise

Devils vs Mammoth Betting Preview New Jersey opened its two-game road trip with a tight 2-1 shootout win in Vegas. Jake Allen delivered a standout performance. He stopped 36 shots and handled all three shootout attempts. His positioning and rebound control steadied the Devils through extended pressure, including a 4-on-3 penalty kill in overtime. Posts helped him late, but his

Game Preview St. Louis Blues @ New York Rangers The St. Louis Blues head to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers in a cross-conference showdown between a team battling for wildcard relevance and a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. The Rangers continue to dominate at home with elite goaltending and a high-efficiency power play, while the Blues look

Game Preview Columbus Blue Jackets @ Minnesota Wild The Columbus Blue Jackets head to Xcel Energy Center for a non-conference matchup against the Minnesota Wild in a game between two teams facing major mid-season questions. Columbus remains buried in the standings with defensive issues, while Minnesota is trying to claw back into the playoff picture after a slow start. While

Game Preview Boston Bruins @ Edmonton Oilers The Boston Bruins visit Rogers Place to face the Edmonton Oilers in a high-stakes inter-conference matchup between two of the NHL’s top-end rosters. Boston continues to deliver elite two-way play, while Edmonton leans on offensive firepower led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. With both teams sitting near the top of their respective