Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview The Winnipeg Jets continue their strong start, entering Thursday’s matchup at Canada Life Centre riding a five-game win streak. Winnipeg’s surge has been driven by captain Mark Scheifele, who’s scored in five straight and now leads the franchise in career points. Veteran forward Jonathan Toews added his first goal in nearly three years

Colorado Avalanche vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes face off Thursday night at Ball Arena in a matchup honoring their shared past as the Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers. Both teams will wear their retro uniforms as they look to keep their strong starts rolling in the NHL regular season. Carolina enters 5-1-0 after a

Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview The Edmonton Oilers make a short return home Thursday night to host the red-hot Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Edmonton capped a five-game road trip with a 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa and looks to build on that momentum before another road back-to-back

Detroit Red Wings vs New York Islanders Betting Preview The Detroit Red Wings aim to rebound from a 4-2 loss to Buffalo when they visit the New York Islanders on Thursday night at UBS Arena. Detroit (5-2-0) remains near the top of the Atlantic Division, while the Islanders (3-3-0) are finding their rhythm after a slow start. Rookie defenseman Matthew

New York Rangers vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The New York Rangers look to end a four-game home losing streak Thursday night when they host the San Jose Sharks, who remain winless on the year. Both teams enter desperate for a spark early in the season. New York has been blanked twice at home and ranks near the bottom

Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Preview The Philadelphia Flyers continue their search for their first road win as they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre. Philadelphia is coming off a 3-1-0 homestand and looks to keep the momentum going after a 5-2 win over Seattle. Owen Tippett leads the surge with five goals in six

Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Vancouver sits at 4-3-0 while Nashville enters at 2-3-2, both seeking consistency early in the season. Vancouver has battled a rash of injuries, including Filip Chytil, who was placed on

St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Betting Preview The St. Louis Blues continue their four-game homestand Thursday night when they host the surging Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. CT. St. Louis has earned three of a possible six points so far, splitting games against Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Montgomery

Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Preview The Detroit Red Wings continue their red-hot start to the 2025–26 NHL season as they visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night at KeyBank Center. The puck drops at 7:30 PM ET, airing live on TNT. Detroit’s 5–1–0 start has them soaring to the top of the Atlantic Division under head coach Todd