Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Devils desperate to turn power play around vs. stingy Lightning The New Jersey Devils have been among the NHL’s best on the power play this season, but recent struggles on the man advantage have coincided with a rough stretch in their campaign. As they return home to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday in Newark, N.J., they’re desperate to

Senators look to stop bleeding in visit to Penguins Sidney Crosby is set to make headlines once again as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Crosby, now ranked as the ninth-leading scorer in NHL history, leads a Penguins team eager to build momentum following a recent slump. Meanwhile, the Senators arrive in Pittsburgh desperate to reverse their

Sabres finding their stride as struggling Kraken visit The Buffalo Sabres and the Seattle Kraken, two NHL teams battling challenges, are set to clash on Saturday in Buffalo. While the Sabres are showing promising signs of resurgence, the Kraken are desperate to shake off a recent slump. This game marks a critical opportunity for both teams to steer their seasons

Struggling Flyers, Ducks try to rediscover energy As the Philadelphia Flyers host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night, both teams are desperate to rediscover their winning ways. Mired in poor performances and searching for answers, the matchup pits two struggling squads against each other in a quest to regain confidence and momentum. Flyers’ Fight to Rebound The Philadelphia Flyers are

Blue Jackets, Blues face off again in potential high-scoring affair The Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues are poised for a high-octane rematch Saturday night in St. Louis, following their thrilling 6-4 showdown just a week ago. With both teams in peak offensive form, fans can expect another action-packed clash. Blue Jackets: Riding a Hot Streak The Blue Jackets

Rangers head to Vegas looking to build on recent success The New York Rangers are riding high after a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. With just four points separating them from the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers are focused on extending their momentum as they face the league-leading Vegas Golden

Oilers hope to start new winning streak in Chicago The Edmonton Oilers head to Chicago on Saturday to face the Blackhawks, aiming to start a new winning streak after a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins ended their four-game run. With a strong 7-2-1 record over their past 10 games and a stellar 12-3-1 mark in the last 16, Edmonton

Canadiens look to shut down streaking Stars Two of the NHL’s hottest teams are set to face off on Saturday as the Montreal Canadiens host the streaking Dallas Stars, who are riding a six-game winning streak. The Canadiens, looking to extend their own winning momentum, have been excelling with strong defense and clutch performances in recent games. Montreal Canadiens: A

Canucks stumble into matchup with Maple Leafs The Vancouver Canucks, struggling to find their rhythm during a difficult road trip, will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday in a game that could mark a turning point for both teams. With Vancouver on a four-game losing streak and Toronto looking to rebound from a tough loss, the stakes are high