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

Washington Capitals VS Vegas Golden Knights
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The Vegas Golden Knights head east to face the Washington Capitals this Friday night at Capital One Arena. This inter-conference showdown features two teams with very different current trajectories. Vegas comes into the game leading the Pacific Division with a 28-16-14 record, looking to maintain their grip on the top spot under head coach Bruce Cassidy. The Capitals are currently

2026-02-27
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Utah Mammoth VS Minnesota Wild
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The Minnesota Wild head to Salt Lake City this Friday for a critical Central Division showdown against the Utah Mammoth. This contest features two teams headed in slightly different directions recently, with puck drop scheduled for 9:00 PM at the Delta Center. Minnesota currently sits in second place in the division with a 35-14-10 record, while Utah is trying to

2026-02-27
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Anaheim Ducks VS Winnipeg Jets
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The Anaheim Ducks continue their season long nine game homestand this Friday night when they welcome the Winnipeg Jets to the Honda Center. This Western Conference matchup is scheduled for 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+ for those following the late night slate. Anaheim enters this contest as -129 favorites on the moneyline, having built a massive amount

2026-02-27
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Carolina Hurricanes VS Tampa Bay Lightning
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The Eastern Conference crown is on the line this Thursday at the Lenovo Center as the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Carolina Hurricanes. This is a true “clash of the titans” featuring the Atlantic Division-leading Lightning (38-14-4) and a Hurricanes squad (36-15-6) that currently ranks second in the conference. Both teams entered the Olympic break on incredible heaters; Tampa Bay

2026-02-26
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Florida Panthers VS Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Atlantic Division spotlight turns to Amerant Bank Arena this Thursday as the Florida Panthers host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Both teams return from the Olympic break looking to rectify recent stumbles; the Maple Leafs (27-22-9) are coming off a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay, while the Panthers (29-25-3) are looking to snap a cold streak that saw them go

2026-02-26
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Pittsburgh Penguins VS New Jersey Devils
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The NHL regular season resumes with a Metropolitan Division clash at PPG Paints Arena as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New Jersey Devils. Both teams return from the Olympic break facing very different trajectories. The Penguins (29-15-12) sit comfortably in 2nd place in the division and 6th in the Eastern Conference, having won eight of their last 10 games. Conversely,

2026-02-26
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Los Angeles Kings VS Edmonton Oilers
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The NHL’s brightest stars return to the bright lights of Hollywood as the Edmonton Oilers visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. This 10:30 PM puck drop on ESPN marks a pivotal Pacific Division clash between two teams looking to shake off pre-Olympic rust and snap identical three-game losing skids. Edmonton enters the contest as the 2nd seed in

2026-02-26
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St. Louis Blues VS Seattle Kraken
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The NHL returns from its Olympic hiatus as the Seattle Kraken travel to the Enterprise Center to face the St. Louis Blues. Seattle enters the final stretch of the season in a strong position, holding the 8th spot in the Western Conference with a 27-21-9 record. Lane Lambert’s squad has been particularly effective within their own division (12-7) and will

2026-02-26
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New York Rangers VS Philadelphia Flyers
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The lights of Madison Square Garden shine on a classic Metropolitan Division rivalry this Thursday night as the New York Rangers host the Philadelphia Flyers. Both teams return from the Olympic break desperate to climb the standings. Philadelphia (25-21-11) currently holds a superior record, but they are coming off a tough 3-1 loss to Washington. The Rangers (22-29-6), led by

2026-02-26
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