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
Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions – March 15, 2026 The Florida Panthers head to Seattle on Sunday night for a matchup with real playoff pressure on both sides. Florida comes in at 33-29-3 and still trying to climb out of a bad Eastern Conference position, while Seattle sits at 29-26-9 and remains in the mix in the
The Calgary Flames head to UBS Arena on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for a 7:00 PM ET matchup with the New York Islanders, with the game streaming on ESPN+. Calgary enters at 26-32-7, sitting 15th in the Western Conference and seventh in the Pacific Division, so this is more about pride and a late push than any real margin for
The Los Angeles Kings close out a back-to-back on Saturday night when they visit the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center in Newark. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, and this one carries real weight for both sides. Los Angeles enters at 27-23-15 and just moved ahead in the Western wild-card race after Friday’s 3-2 win
The Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators meet at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, March 14, with puck drop set for 1:00 PM ET. Ottawa comes in at 32-23-9 and trying to restart its climb after a 3-2 loss to Montreal snapped a seven-game points streak. Anaheim is 36-26-3, still sitting in a strong spot in the Pacific race, but the
The Boston Bruins head to Capital One Arena on Saturday, March 14, for a 3:00 PM ET start against the Washington Capitals in a game that feels pretty close to a playoff eliminator in mid-March. Boston comes in at 36-23-6 after a 4-2 home loss to San Jose, while Washington is 33-27-7 and coming off a 2-1 win over Buffalo.
Colorado heads to Canada Life Centre on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for a 4:00 PM ET start against Winnipeg, with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The Avalanche come into this one sitting at 44-11-9, first in the Central Division and first in the Western Conference, and they still look locked in despite already being in strong playoff position. Thursday’s 5-1 win
The San Jose Sharks head to Bell Centre on Saturday night for a 7:00 PM ET matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and there is real playoff pressure on both sides. San Jose enters at 31-26-6 and just climbed into the second wild-card spot in the West after a strong 4-2 road win over Boston. Montreal is 36-18-10, sitting third in
The Toronto Maple Leafs head to KeyBank Center on Saturday night for a 7:00 PM ET matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, and it is one of those games where the emotional angle matters almost as much as the numbers. Toronto comes in at 28-27-11 and sits near the bottom of the Eastern playoff picture, while Buffalo is 40-20-6 and fighting
The New York Rangers head to Saint Paul on Saturday, March 14, for a 6:00 PM ET start against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena, and this one is more interesting than the standings first suggest. New York is still buried near the bottom of the Eastern Conference at 27-30-8, but the Rangers have quietly won three straight and

