NHL Previews

Predators vs Kraken Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Nashville heads to Seattle for a Western Conference matchup at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night, January 1, with puck drop set for 10:00 PM and the game airing on ESPN+. The Predators are 18-17-4 and sitting in the playoff mix, while the Kraken are 16-15-7 and trying to

Stars vs Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Dallas heads to the United Center on Thursday night, January 1, with puck drop set for 8:30 PM on ESPN+. The Stars are 25-8-7 and sitting near the top of the Central, while Chicago is 14-19-7 and trying to stop the bleeding in the division race. Smart Bets for

Lightning vs Kings Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Tampa Bay heads west to open the new year against the Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, January 1, with a 7:00 PM start on ESPN+. The Lightning are 23-13-3 and playing like a team that expects to be there in April, while Los Angeles is 16-13-9 and trying

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Montreal opens 2026 on the road in Raleigh, visiting Carolina at the Lenovo Center on Thursday night at 7:00 PM with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The Canadiens are 21-12-6 and playing confident hockey right now, while the Hurricanes are 24-12-3 and sitting on top of the Metro, even after

Wings vs Penguins Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Detroit heads into Pittsburgh for a Thursday night matchup at PPG Paints Arena on January 1 at 7:00 PM, streaming on ESPN+. The Red Wings are 24-14-3 and sitting on top of the Atlantic, while the Penguins are 17-12-9 and trying to keep pace in a crowded Metro. Elite

Jets vs Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Winnipeg visits Toronto for a Thursday night matchup at Scotiabank Arena, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM and the broadcast on NHLN. The Jets are 15-19-4 and searching for traction in the Central, while the Maple Leafs are 18-15-6 and trying to climb in the Atlantic after

Mammoth vs Islanders Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Utah opens the New Year with an early road game at UBS Arena, facing the Islanders on Thursday, January 1 at 3:00 PM with the broadcast on NHLN. The Mammoth are 18-19-3 and trying to steady themselves after a rough three-game stretch, while New York is 22-14-4 and holding

Capitals vs Senators Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026 Washington opens the calendar year with a road game in Ottawa, facing the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, January 1 at 1:00 PM with ESPN+ carrying the broadcast. The Capitals are 21-14-5 and sitting in the upper half of the East, while Ottawa is 18-15-5 and

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – December 30th 2025 The New Jersey Devils visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena for what looks like a tightly lined Eastern Conference battle. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET. New Jersey enters as narrow -116 favorites, while the Leafs are sitting at