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

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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Colorado Avalanche VS Minnesota Wild
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The NHL regular season resumes with a heavyweight Central Division clash as the league-leading Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild at Ball Arena. This 9:00 PM puck drop on ESPN+ features two of the most explosive offenses in the Western Conference. Colorado enters with a staggering 37-9-9 record, sitting atop the NHL standings, while Minnesota (34-14-10) looks to build on

2026-02-26
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San Jose Sharks VS Calgary Flames
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The NHL’s “Second Season” begins tonight at the SAP Center as the San Jose Sharks host the Calgary Flames. After a 20-day Olympic hiatus, both Pacific Division rivals are desperate to shake off the rust and secure two points. For San Jose, the mission is dual-layered: snap a four-game losing streak and keep their flickering playoff hopes alive. The Sharks

2026-02-26 22:00:00
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Ottawa Senators VS Detroit Red Wings
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The Detroit Red Wings travel to the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday night to face the Ottawa Senators in a game with massive Atlantic Division implications. Detroit enters this contest with a 33-19-6 record, currently tied for second in the division with Montreal but having played one additional game. Ottawa sits at 28-22-7 and is desperately chasing a wild card

2026-02-26 19:00:00
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Nashville Predators VS Chicago Blackhawks
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The Nashville Predators return from a 20 day Olympic hiatus on Thursday night, hosting a Central Division rival they have absolutely owned in recent years. Nashville currently sits 10th in the Western Conference with a 26-24-7 record and is desperate to snap a two game slide that occurred right before the break. Bridgestone Arena should be rocking for this 8:00

2026-02-26 20:00:00
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