NHL Previews

Game Preview: Boston Bruins @ Minnesota Wild Sunday night at Xcel Energy Center figures to feel like a playoff atmosphere as the Boston Bruins visit the surging Minnesota Wild. All eyes will be on Minnesota’s blue line, where newly acquired star defenseman Quinn Hughes is expected to make his Wild debut just two days after a blockbuster trade with Vancouver.

Game Preview: Buffalo Sabres @ Seattle Kraken Sunday night at Climate Pledge Arena wraps up a six-game road trip for the Buffalo Sabres as they face a reeling Seattle Kraken. Buffalo arrives with confidence after securing a rare regulation road win in Vancouver, while Seattle continues to search for stability amid injuries and recent losses. Early betting markets have installed

Game Preview New Jersey Devils @ Anaheim Ducks The New Jersey Devils travel west to Honda Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to take on the Anaheim Ducks in a cross‑conference contest that pits a high‑powered Metropolitan Division offense against a rebuilding Pacific Division club. New Jersey enters this game with playoff aspirations and deep scoring balance, while Anaheim continues

Game Preview Chicago Blackhawks @ Detroit Red Wings The Chicago Blackhawks travel to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This Original Six showdown features two teams on vastly different paths — the Blackhawks deep into their rebuild with young talent in key roles, and the Red Wings pushing to establish themselves

Game Preview: Carolina Hurricanes @ Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center kicks off a rare back-to-back home-and-home set as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Philadelphia Flyers. Carolina enters playing some of its most efficient hockey of the season, while Philadelphia is still searching for consistency, particularly on the power play. The Hurricanes have dominated this matchup recently, winning

Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers @ Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena features a marquee matchup as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Edmonton arrives rolling offensively behind Connor McDavid, while Toronto is searching for a more complete 60-minute performance after letting points slip away late against San Jose. Early betting markets reflect the star power on

Game Preview: Washington Capitals @ Winnipeg Jets Saturday night in Winnipeg features two teams trending in opposite directions as the Washington Capitals visit the struggling Winnipeg Jets. Washington arrives riding a nine-game point streak and sitting atop the Metropolitan Division, while Winnipeg has dropped nine of its last 11 games and is searching for answers on both sides of the

Game Preview: Florida Panthers @ Dallas Stars Saturday night hockey at American Airlines Center features an interconference matchup with contrasting motivations as the Florida Panthers visit the Dallas Stars. Dallas is back on home ice following a short road swing that ended with a disappointing 5-2 loss in Minnesota, while Florida arrives in Texas looking to reset after being handled

Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche Saturday night at Ball Arena brings a quick-rematch feel as the Nashville Predators visit the league-best Colorado Avalanche with both clubs carrying momentum, but with very different season-long profiles. Colorado tied the game in the final seconds in Nashville earlier this week before falling in a shootout, and now returns home looking to