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


Panthers Look to Seal Stanley Cup Final Berth vs. Hurricanes The Florida Panthers are on the brink of returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year. With a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes, the defending champions can complete the sweep Monday night in Sunrise, Fla., and punch their ticket to the Final once again.
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Stars Seek Response as Oilers Return Home for Game 3 The battle for Western Conference supremacy is heating up, and as the Dallas Stars head into Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers, the stakes are officially rising. Tied at one game apiece, the series has already delivered a mix of wild swings—from Dallas’ dramatic 6-3 comeback in the opener to
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Hurricanes Aim to Regain Identity in Game 3 Against Panthers The Carolina Hurricanes are once again staring down a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals — a spot they’ve become all too familiar with. But as the series shifts to Sunrise, Florida for Game 3 on Saturday, Carolina will be determined to rewrite the narrative and avoid the same
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Oilers Aim to Bounce Back After Brutal Collapse Against Stars The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals facing a simple but urgent truth: adapt or fall further behind. After coughing up a two-goal lead in a stunning third-period collapse against the Dallas Stars in Game 1, the Oilers must regroup quickly if they hope to
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Thriving on the Road, Panthers Seek Commanding Edge Over Hurricanes The Florida Panthers continue to be the ultimate road warriors this postseason. After their impressive 5-2 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday night, the defending Stanley Cup champions are now 6-2 on the road during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And with Game 2 looming
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Stars Seek Redemption Against Oilers in High-Stakes Western Conference Final With a Stanley Cup Final berth hanging in the balance, the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are ready to clash once again in the Western Conference Finals. For the Stars, this series isn’t just another playoff run—it’s a shot at redemption after falling to the Oilers in last year’s conference
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Panthers, Hurricanes Took Familiar Path to East Finals Grit and Precision Define a Familiar Clash The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes pride themselves on making the simple plays — nothing flashy, just calculated execution. Over the past few seasons, this shared philosophy has made them consistent contenders in both the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Now, once again,
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers May 18th 2025 Betting on today’s Panthers and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is
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Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets May 17th 2025 Betting on today’s Jets and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ABC. This Central division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Jets. Winnipeg vs.
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