NHL Previews

Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Picks and Predictions – January 7, 2026 Two struggling teams meet in the nation’s capital as the Dallas Stars visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, and both sides are desperate to stabilize after rocky stretches. Washington (5-6-4 in its last 15) enters

St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – January 7, 2026 Two Central Division rivals on the rise meet Wednesday night as the St. Louis Blues visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET, and both teams are coming off weekend wins as they chase ground in the Western Conference playoff race.

Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Predictions – January 7, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens return home red-hot, while the Calgary Flames hit the road hoping to reset after back-to-back losses. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET Wednesday at the Bell Centre as two teams trending in opposite directions meet for the first time this season. Montreal just

Anaheim heads to Philadelphia for a Tuesday night matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM. The Ducks are 21-18-3, but they’re trending the wrong way right now and it’s starting to feel like every mistake ends up in their net. The Flyers are 21-12-7 and sitting in the thick of the Metro race, which matters

The Vancouver Canucks head to Buffalo to face the Sabres at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buffalo is back home looking to respond after a 10-game heater finally got snapped, while Vancouver shows up in a bad spot, last in the Pacific and trying to survive a long

The Dallas Stars head to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+). On paper, it’s a matchup of two teams that still profile like contenders. In the market, it’s a short price on the home side and a pretty normal total for two clubs that can both score.

Colorado heads to Tampa on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM ET from Benchmark International Arena, and it feels like one of those midseason games where the market actually has to make a tough decision. The Avalanche are 31-3-7 and sitting on top of the Central, but they’re coming off a rare 2-1 regulation loss to Florida and they’re doing

The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena in Elmont. You can watch on ESPN+. New Jersey is 22-18-2 and still looking for a clean stretch of hockey, while the Islanders are 23-15-4 and holding down second in the Metro, which still feels

Florida heads into Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, with the Maple Leafs catching them at an interesting time. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET, and the game is available on ESPN+. Florida is 22-16-3 and still sitting in the mix in the Atlantic, but they are starting a road swing with a roster that looks thinner