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
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Anaheim Ducks head up I-5 on Saturday night to face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. It’s the second half of the season approaching fast, and both teams badly need a reset after limping
Edmonton Oilers vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions – Saturday December 27, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers head to Calgary on Saturday night for the back end of a home-and-home with the Flames, this time at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is 10:00 PM ET, and it’s a big Pacific Division temperature check: Edmonton is playing like a contender again, while Calgary
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

