NHL Previews

Game Preview Buffalo Sabres @ Philadelphia Flyers The Buffalo Sabres head to Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in an Eastern Conference clash that features two teams battling for position in a tightly packed standings race. Buffalo remains focused on offensive development and transitional scoring, while Philadelphia leans on discipline, shot suppression, and goaltending to win close

Game Preview Calgary Flames @ Seattle Kraken The Calgary Flames travel to Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken in a Pacific Division clash that may shape mid-season playoff implications. Calgary remains in the playoff hunt with recent signs of improved chemistry, while Seattle tries to stabilize after a streak of inconsistent performances. Both teams have had fluctuating

Game Preview San Jose Sharks @ Dallas Stars The San Jose Sharks head to Texas for a Western Conference matchup against the Dallas Stars on December 18, 2025. This contest pits one of the NHL’s struggling defenses against a consistent contender vying for Central Division supremacy. While the Sharks remain in a rebuild, the Stars continue to pressure division rivals

Game Preview: Detroit Red Wings @ Utah Mammoth The Detroit Red Wings head to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This East vs West NHL clash features one of the league’s most historic franchises against an ambitious expansion club still finding its rhythm. Detroit is battling for postseason position in the Atlantic

Game Preview: Vegas Golden Knights @ New Jersey Devils The Vegas Golden Knights head to Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This inter-conference matchup features two teams with postseason aspirations, but very different current trajectories. Vegas enters with championship pedigree and defensive discipline, while New Jersey is built for speed and scoring

Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Carolina Hurricanes The Nashville Predators visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in what could be a physical, low-scoring interconference tilt. Both teams are in the playoff conversation in their respective conferences and bring solid defensive metrics into this matchup. Nashville continues to build under their new coaching regime with a defense-first identity,

Game Preview: St. Louis Blues @ Winnipeg Jets The St. Louis Blues travel north to face the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in a key Central Division showdown. Both teams enter this game tightly bunched in the Western Conference playoff picture, making this matchup critical for future tiebreakers. The Blues bring a physical, forecheck-heavy style into Winnipeg, while

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins Date Tuesday Venue PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh) Pittsburgh trend Five-game slide (0-1-4), with repeated blown third-period leads Edmonton storyline Tristan Jarry returns to Pittsburgh immediately after the trade Recent results Penguins: OT losses after leading by four vs. San Jose and by three vs. Utah; Oilers: split their last two

Match Facts Item Detail Matchup Chicago Blackhawks at Toronto Maple Leafs Date Tuesday night Venue Scotiabank Arena (Toronto) Toronto focus Closing games after recent third-period breakdowns Chicago focus Replacing Connor Bedard’s offense by committee Recent meeting Chicago won 3-2 in the last matchup (Nov. 15) For roster context and lineup depth, use NHL teams. Line and Odds Toronto’s price is