Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Bruins Host Maple Leafs With Playoff Race & Trade Deadline in Mind The Boston Bruins find themselves in unfamiliar territory. With the NHL trade deadline less than two weeks away, Boston’s front office may be rethinking their usual aggressive approach if the team can’t put together a strong stretch of games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers vs. Penguins: Intense Metro Rivalry Heats Up in Crucial Home-and-Home Series Flyers Aim to Keep Rolling as They Face Their Biggest Rival The Philadelphia Flyers are riding high after the midseason break, but things are about to get serious. With the playoff race tightening and the Pittsburgh Penguins desperate to stay in the hunt, this home-and-home battle could define

Islanders vs. Rangers: Intense Rivalry Heats Up in Crucial Matchup There’s never a dull moment when the New York Islanders and New York Rangers face off, but Tuesday night’s showdown in Elmont, N.Y., carries extra weight. Both teams enter the game hungry for points as they battle for positioning in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Islanders, struggling to break

Oilers Look to Snap Losing Streak Against High-Flying Lightning The Edmonton Oilers came out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break hoping to gain ground in the Pacific Division. Instead, they’ve hit a wall, dropping three straight games in frustrating fashion. Now, they face an even bigger test as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning—one of the NHL’s hottest teams—on

Jason Robertson, Stars Aim to Stay Hot Against Tough Blue Jackets Robertson’s Scoring Surge Fuels Stars’ Road Success The Dallas Stars are on a roll, and Jason Robertson is leading the charge. Fresh off a hat trick in Sunday’s 4-3 win over the New York Islanders, Robertson is heating up at just the right time. His explosive second period against

Ovechkin Leads Dominant Capitals Into Clash Against Flames Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are on fire, and they’re not looking to slow down anytime soon. With the league’s best record and an offense that’s been steamrolling opponents, the Caps will try to keep the momentum going when they host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. Washington enters the game

Hurricanes Struggling to Find Momentum Amid Rantanen Contract Talks The Carolina Hurricanes are looking for a reset after a tough 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but off-ice drama might be just as pressing as their on-ice struggles. Rumors are swirling about Mikko Rantanen’s future, as reports suggest Carolina has offered him a massive contract extension worth over $100

Blues Riding Momentum Into Clash With Kraken, Leaning on Physical Play The St. Louis Blues are embracing a tougher, more relentless style of hockey, and it’s already paying off. Fresh from a weekend where they grabbed three out of four possible points against two of the Western Conference’s top teams, they now set their sights on the Seattle Kraken in

Panthers Face Predators Without Matthew Tkachuk – Can They Keep Rolling? The Florida Panthers are heading into a critical matchup against the Nashville Predators, but they’ll have to do it without one of their biggest stars. Matthew Tkachuk, a key force on Florida’s offense, is out indefinitely with a groin injury, leaving the team to prove they can still dominate