NHL Previews

Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers Betting Preview The Philadelphia Flyers open their 2025-26 NHL season Thursday night against the defending back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on NBCS. This matchup marks Rick Tocchet’s coaching debut for Philadelphia — a return to the franchise where he starred as a

Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview The Ottawa Senators open their 2025-26 campaign on the road Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+. Ottawa broke its eight-year playoff drought last spring and looks to take another step forward

New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview The New York Rangers visit the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night at KeyBank Center in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams eager to set the tone early. The puck drops at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Mike Sullivan, making his second appearance as Rangers head coach, looks to rebound from a

Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Betting Preview The 2025-26 NHL season opens in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, Oct. 8, as the Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins at Capital One Arena. It’s a matchup between a team looking to defend its Eastern Conference crown and another trying to reestablish its identity after a rare down year. Washington brings back

Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Season-Opener Betting Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs open their 2025-26 campaign at Scotiabank Arena against the rival Montreal Canadiens marking a new era without longtime winger Mitchell Marner. Toronto traded Marner to Vegas in the offseason after failing to reach a long-term extension. Auston Matthews, who leads the Leafs’ veteran core, said the team is focused

New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins – NHL Betting Preview The New York Rangers begin their long climb back to playoff contention with a new voice behind the bench — former Penguins coach Mike Sullivan. The Rangers missed the postseason last year despite returning most of their Presidents’ Trophy core, and now they face the Pittsburgh Penguins to open the

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks – NHL Betting Preview The Florida Panthers begin their quest for a third straight Stanley Cup but face a major setback out of the gate. Captain Aleksander Barkov and forward Matthew Tkachuk will both miss extended time due to injuries, leaving Florida short two elite stars as they host the Chicago Blackhawks. Win With Over

Game scenario Edmonton trails the Stanley Cup Final 3–2 and must win Game 6 in Sunrise to avoid a repeat of last year’s heartbreaking finish at the Panthers’ rink. The 2024 runners-up rallied from down 0–3 only to fall in Game 7; now they seek to force a decisive seventh contest back in Edmonton’s friendly confines. Oilers’ path to forcing

Oilers Look to Ride Momentum Into Game 5 vs. Panthers in Even Series The Edmonton Oilers were on the brink of falling behind 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Instead, they flipped the script and now return to Alberta with a chance to take control of the series when they host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Saturday. After