NHL Previews

Predators vs Flames Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Nashville heads north to the Scotiabank Saddledome for a Saturday night matchup with Calgary, and the records say this is basically a coin flip. Both teams are 18-18-4, both sitting in the muddled middle of the West, and both know a two-point swing here matters more than it should

Wild vs Kings Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Minnesota heads into Los Angeles on Saturday night with the better season résumé and the more reliable week-to-week profile. The Wild are 24-11-7 and sitting near the top of the Central, and even when they drop a game, they usually keep the structure tight enough to stay inside the

Bruins vs Canucks Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Boston heads to Rogers Arena on Saturday night for a late start against a Vancouver team that needs points in a hurry. The Bruins are 21-18-2 and still within range of climbing the Eastern picture, but they have not had much margin for error. Vancouver is 16-20-3, near the

Vegas Golden Knights vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions – January 2, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights hit the road to face the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Friday, January 2, with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. Vegas remains one of the most complete teams in the West and comes in as -151 moneyline favorites.

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions – January 2, 2026 The New York Rangers meet the Florida Panthers Friday night in a marquee Eastern Conference showdown under the lights at loanDepot Park. This Winter Classic-style outdoor event brings big implications and plenty of eyeballs. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. Florida enters this one as

Minnesota Wild vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions – January 2, 2026 The Minnesota Wild head west to face the Anaheim Ducks Friday night at Honda Center. Puck drops at 10:00 p.m. ET in what feels like a momentum game for both teams. Minnesota is finally finding some rhythm under new leadership, while Anaheim continues to rebuild and experiment with

Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Picks and Predictions – January 2, 2026 The Seattle Kraken will face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night at Rogers Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Vancouver enters the matchup as strong home favorites, having ripped off four consecutive wins and holding firm atop the Pacific Division. Seattle, meanwhile, is trying to

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