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


New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Game Preview Two Metropolitan Division rivals meet early in the season as the New York Rangers return home to face the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden. Both teams rebounded from opening-night losses with statement wins and now look to build consistency in Sunday night’s nationally televised matchup. Unlock Daily NHL Picks for Just


Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders Betting Preview Two Metropolitan Division rivals — the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders — both look to bounce back from opening-night losses when they meet at UBS Arena on Saturday night. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Unlock Daily NHL Picks for Just $9 3,000+ expert picks monthly Both


Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers Betting Preview The Florida Panthers are aiming to close out their three-game homestand with perfection as they host the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday night. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Predict Every Period with Confidence Powered by AI. Backed by Data. Florida (2–0–0) has continued to show


Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs head to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night to take on the Detroit Red Wings in an early Atlantic Division clash. Toronto (1–0–0) is looking to build on its strong season-opening win, while Detroit (0–1–0) seeks a bounce-back performance after a sloppy home debut. First Month of


Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Montreal Canadiens wrap up their three-game road trip Saturday night as they visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center for Chicago’s home opener. The Canadiens (1–1–0) are coming off a dominant 5–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, where young forward Zack Bolduc scored for the second straight game. Meanwhile, the


Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview The Carolina Hurricanes are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, where they’ll look to build on their explosive season-opening win over the New Jersey Devils. Carolina (1–0–0) showcased why it’s one of the NHL’s most balanced teams, scoring four third-period goals en route to a


St. Louis Blues vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The St. Louis Blues begin their first road trip of the season on Saturday night, looking to rebound from a humbling 5–0 loss to the Minnesota Wild when they visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. AI-Backed NHL Predictions Every Day All matchups. All sports. All in. The Blues (0–1–0) were


Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview The Boston Bruins look to stay perfect under new head coach Marco Sturm as they host the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden on Saturday night. Boston (2–0–0) has opened the 2025–26 NHL season in impressive fashion, following up a strong road win in Washington with an overtime thriller at home against Chicago. Sturm’s


New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview The New York Rangers head to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night for an emotional early-season matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins — a reunion that sees Rangers coach Mike Sullivan return to Pittsburgh for the first time since taking over in New York. Smarter NHL Bets Start Here Stay sharp all season