NHL Previews

Detroit heads north for an Atlantic rivalry spot with real betting weight, facing Ottawa at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday night (7:30 PM ET, ESPN+). The Red Wings come in at 24-15-4, while the Senators sit at 20-15-5 and are trying to climb in a packed middle tier. This matchup has been a problem for Detroit for years. Ottawa has

The Utah Mammoth head to Madison Square Garden on Monday, January 5, 2026, for a 7:00 PM ET puck drop against the New York Rangers. Utah has been hovering around the Western wild-card line all season, while New York is stuck in that messy Eastern middle where two good weeks can change everything. The Rangers are coming off a high-profile

The Anaheim Ducks head to Capital One Arena to face the Washington Capitals on Monday, January 5, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Anaheim comes in sliding hard, carrying a five-game losing streak that has drained most of the early-season optimism. Washington isn’t exactly cruising either, but this is still a home spot against a

Canadiens vs Stars Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026 Montreal heads to Dallas for a Sunday afternoon matchup at the American Airlines Center on January 4, 2026, with puck drop set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens come in at 22-13-6 and sitting third in the Atlantic, while the Stars are 25-9-7 and firmly in the

Penguins vs Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins hit the road to face the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Puck drop is set for 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Pittsburgh comes in at 19-12-9, while Columbus sits at 18-16-6, and the market is pricing the Jackets as

Avalanche vs Panthers Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026 Colorado heads to Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for a 5:00 PM ET puck drop on ESPN+ against Florida. The Avalanche have been the league’s pace-setter all season at 31-2-7, while the Panthers (21-16-3) are still dangerous, especially at home, but they’re trying to stabilize form

Hurricanes vs Devils Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026 The Carolina Hurricanes head to the Prudential Center to face the New Jersey Devils on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Carolina comes in at 24-14-3 and sitting on top of the Metro, while New Jersey is 22-17-2 and trying to

Golden Knights vs Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – Sunday January 4, 2026 Vegas heads into the United Center on Sunday, January 4, 2026, for a matchup with Chicago at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights sit at 17-11-11 and are still in the mix near the top half of the West, while the Blackhawks (16-18-7) are chasing consistency

Penguins vs Red Wings Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 The Pittsburgh Penguins head to Detroit for a Saturday matinee at Little Caesars Arena (12:00 PM, ABC). Pittsburgh sits at 18-12-9 and is still trying to climb into a safer spot in the Eastern standings, while Detroit has been one of the steadiest regular-season teams so far at