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
San Jose Sharks vs Boston Bruins Betting Preview The San Jose Sharks host the Boston Bruins at SAP Center in Sunday NHL action. Boston enters at 13-10-0 after snapping a two-game skid with an overtime win in Los Angeles, while San Jose sits at 10-9-3 following a narrow loss to Ottawa. Bettors will weigh the Bruins’ hot streak from Morgan
Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks host the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena in Sunday NHL action. Vancouver enters at 9-11-2 after dropping two straight, while Calgary sits at 6-13-3 but has won back-to-back games. Bettors will weigh the Canucks’ push for consistency against the Flames’ improved confidence and special teams play. Line Movement and Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Minnesota Wild at PPG Paints Arena in Friday night NHL action. Pittsburgh enters at 9-8-1 after splitting the NHL Global Series in Sweden, while Minnesota sits at 10-7-4 riding a six-game point streak. Bettors will weigh the Penguins’ veteran leadership against the Wild’s hot form led by Matt
Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview The Winnipeg Jets host the Carolina Hurricanes at Canada Life Centre in a marquee Friday night NHL clash. Winnipeg enters at 11-7-1 after winning three of their last four, while Carolina sits at 10-6-3 following a shootout loss to Minnesota. Bettors will weigh the Jets’ home dominance against the Hurricanes’ search for consistency.
Game Preview Washington Capitals @ Montréal Canadiens The Washington Capitals enter Thursday’s matchup seeking their third straight victory after a decisive offensive surge, while the Montreal Canadiens attempt to stabilize following a slide that has undone their strong start. These teams met in last spring’s opening round, when Washington eliminated Montreal in five games; however, both clubs now face distinctly
Game Preview Edmonton Oilers @ Tampa Bay Lightning The first team-page links belong in this opening paragraph: the Tampa Bay Lightning return home looking to build on a sharp special-teams rebound, while the Edmonton Oilers continue a challenging road stretch that has exposed both their offensive firepower and defensive inconsistency. Tampa Bay enters Thursday’s matchup seeking stability on the power
Game Preview Ottawa Senators @ Anaheim Ducks Anaheim enters Thursday night with one of the NHL’s most surprising early-season profiles: a first-place position in the Pacific Division and a flawless six-game home winning streak. The first team-page hyperlinks appear here: the Anaheim Ducks return to Honda Center after a gutsy 4-3 win over Boston, while the Ottawa Senators open a
Blues vs Flyers Betting Preview St. Louis gets its rematch quickly. Philadelphia erased a 5-3 deficit last week and won in a shootout. The Blues have not recovered since. They dropped two more, including Tuesday’s 3-2 overtime loss in Toronto. Their issue is closing games. They produce in stretches, then slip defensively and allow momentum swings. Jordan Binnington has kept
Stars vs Canucks Betting Preview Dallas opens a four-game West Coast road trip after a chaotic ending Tuesday against the Islanders. A five-minute boarding major to Mikko Rantanen and a last-second tying goal overturned created a rare finish. Jason Robertson scored both Dallas goals and continues to heat up. He has eight goals and four assists during a five-game point

