Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Penguins Eye Season Sweep Over Resurgent Sabres The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to complete a season sweep of the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since the 2017-18 season when they meet in the finale of their three-game road trip on Thursday night. However, to achieve that, they’ll need to play significantly better than they did in their recent 6-1

Senators Seek to Strengthen Wild-Card Hold Against Red Wings The Ottawa Senators are feeling the pressure as they head into Thursday’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite holding the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, Ottawa has cooled off lately, dropping three of their last four games. Their most recent setback came in a frustrating 3-2 loss to

Utah Battles Lightning to Keep Playoff Dreams Alive Time is running out for the Utah Hockey Club as they make a final push to secure a playoff spot in their debut season. With just 11 games remaining, every matchup counts. Currently sitting eight points behind the St. Louis Blues for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, Utah needs

Canadiens vs Flyers: Both Teams Eyeing Redemption The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers are both eager to turn the page after their recent struggles as they meet on Thursday evening in Philadelphia. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses and are desperate to regain some momentum. The Canadiens (33-28-9, 75 points) saw their six-game point streak (3-0-3) come to a

Ovechkin Chases History as Capitals Take on Will All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin as the Washington Capitals hit the ice against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. The legendary forward continues his march toward Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record, sitting just five goals shy of matching Gretzky’s iconic 894 career goals. Ovechkin’s quest for history remains unfazed by

Maple Leafs Look to Stay Hot Against Struggling Sharks The Toronto Maple Leafs are riding high as they kick off a three-game road trip through California, starting with a clash against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Leafs (43-25-3, 89 points) sit comfortably atop the Atlantic Division and are looking to build on their recent success after dominating

Blues Eye Season Sweep Against Predators in Crucial Matchup The St. Louis Blues are on fire as they prepare to face the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, eyeing an eighth consecutive victory. Riding high on their seven-game winning streak, the Blues have surged into the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference, trailing the top berth by just two points.

Stars Look to Stay Hot Against Flames After Stressful Win The Dallas Stars are heading into Thursday’s road clash with the Calgary Flames feeling a bit uneasy despite their recent success. The Stars have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL lately, earning points in six consecutive games (4-0-2) as they push for the top spot in the

Oilers Aim to Continue Dominance Over Kraken Despite Injury Woes The Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, aiming to extend their dominance despite missing key players. With both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid out due to injuries, the Oilers are fighting to secure a top-two finish in the Pacific Division. This matchup will