Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Detroit Red Wings Face Major Depth Test at Center Against Red-Hot Minnesota Wild The Detroit Red Wings head into Tuesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minnesota, facing a serious depth challenge at center. With Andrew Copp (injury) and Michael Rasmussen (head injury) ruled out, Detroit will need to shuffle its lineup and rely on new faces to

Utah Hockey Club Continues Playoff Push Against Struggling Blackhawks The Utah Hockey Club is gaining momentum in its inaugural NHL season, and Tuesday night’s showdown against the Chicago Blackhawks presents another golden opportunity to inch closer to a playoff spot. With four wins in their last six games (4-2-0), Utah is surging at the right time. Their most recent victory,

Soaring Jets Host Sinking Sharks, Go for 10th Consecutive Win The Winnipeg Jets will aim to extend their winning streak to 10 games when they host the slumping San Jose Sharks on Monday night. The Jets returned from the 4 Nations Face-Off break with a hard-fought 4-3 shootout victory against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, setting a franchise

Lightning Look to Keep Rolling as Kraken Battle for Playoff Position The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break looking to extend their four-game winning streak when they host the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night. Tampa Bay was one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference before the break, going 4-0 in their last four games

Stars Aim to Extend Winning Run The Dallas Stars picked up right where they left off before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, securing a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Now, they’ll look to complete a back-to-back road sweep when they face the New York Islanders on Sunday in Elmont, N.Y. With Saturday’s win, the Stars

Canucks and Utah Seek Bounce-Back Wins in Sunday Night Clash The Vancouver Canucks and Utah Hockey Club both stumbled in their first games after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, setting up a pivotal Sunday night showdown in Salt Lake City. Vancouver saw its three-game winning streak snapped in a 3-1 road loss to Vegas on Saturday, while Utah fell 5-3

Flames Look to Regroup Against League-Worst Sharks The Calgary Flames are desperate for a turnaround as they return from the 4 Nations Face-Off break, hosting the struggling San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Despite defying early-season predictions and staying in the playoff mix, the Flames stumbled into the break with a three-game losing streak and have just two wins in

Red Wings Aim to Rebound as Ducks Stay Hot in Sunday Clash The Detroit Red Wings left the ice Saturday night with frustration and regret. After leading 3-1 in the third period, they collapsed late, falling 4-3 in overtime to Minnesota. Fortunately, they won’t have to dwell on it for long as they host the surging Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Penguins vs. Rangers: Both Teams Seek Redemption After Tough Losses The Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers didn’t exactly restart the NHL season the way they wanted. Both squads suffered brutal defeats Saturday, but they won’t have to wait long for redemption. On Sunday, they clash in Pittsburgh, each hoping to shake off their recent struggles. Rangers Look to