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


Bedeviled Habs Seek Rare Home Win vs. New Jersey The New Jersey Devils made history on Jan. 25 by becoming the first NHL team to win nine straight games against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal. Now, they’ll aim for an even 10 when they visit the struggling Canadiens for a Saturday matinee. Devils Eyeing Another Sweep New Jersey has won
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Senators Try to Avert Third Straight Loss at Panthers The Ottawa Senators were rolling until their trip to Florida abruptly stalled their momentum. Now, they aim to avoid a third straight loss and head into the 4 Nations Face-Off break on a high note by defeating the surging Florida Panthers on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla. Get expert NHL betting
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Discipline, Defense Key as Bruins Host Golden Knights The Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights aim to enter the 4 Nations Face-Off break on a high note when they meet for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon in Boston. Golden Knights Focusing on Defensive Structure Former Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy led the Golden Knights to a much-needed 3-1
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Maple Leafs Vying for Four-Game Road Sweep on Visit to Canucks The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to cap off a flawless four-game road trip and avenge a shutout loss to the Vancouver Canucks when the teams clash on Saturday night in Vancouver. Toronto rebounded from a three-game losing streak with victories over Edmonton, Calgary, and Seattle. Their 3-1 win over
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Flames Look to End Home Skid Against Kraken Home hasn’t exactly been sweet for either the Calgary Flames or the Seattle Kraken. The Flames have dropped three straight games at the Saddledome and four of their last five at home, slipping out of the second and final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference. Calgary will look to reverse that
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Jets vs. Islanders: A Battle of Two Red-Hot Teams The Winnipeg Jets (37-12-5, 79 pts) are on the brink of history as they aim for their second 8-game win streak of the season when they face the New York Islanders (29-20-6, 64 pts) on Friday night. However, the Islanders have also been on fire, winning 11 of their last 14
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Predators vs. Blackhawks: Who Snaps Their Skid? The Chicago Blackhawks (14-39-3, 31 pts) and Nashville Predators (26-26-2, 54 pts) both enter Friday night’s Central Division showdown desperate to snap their respective losing streaks. 👉 Chicago has lost three straight games👉 Nashville has dropped five in a row With both teams struggling, this matchup is a crucial opportunity to reset momentum
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Avalanche vs. Oilers: NHL’s Top Scorers Collide The Colorado Avalanche (33-15-4) face off against the Edmonton Oilers (31-17-1) on Friday night in a Western Conference showdown featuring the NHL’s top two point producers, Nathan MacKinnon (83 points) and Leon Draisaitl (81 points). Both teams enter the game on winning streaks, setting up a high-intensity battle before the NHL’s 4 Nations
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Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes February 6th 2025 Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Wild face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Carolina vs. Minnesota Key
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