Expert Hockey Picks and Previews

Panthers Look to Build on Momentum at Home The Florida Panthers (17-11-3) are riding high after concluding a five-game Western Conference road trip with a dominant 6-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. Back in Sunrise, Fla., they’ll look to capitalize on home-ice advantage against a St. Louis Blues team (14-13-3) coming off a loss in Tampa Bay on

Red Wings Finding Momentum Ahead of Clash with Canadiens The Detroit Red Wings are hitting their stride, and a few key players have rediscovered their scoring touch just in time for a home-and-home series against the Montreal Canadiens. The two-game set begins Friday in Detroit, with the Red Wings aiming to build on their recent offensive surge. Red Wings Snap

Rangers and Stars Seek Redemption in Head-to-Head Clash The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers entered the season with high expectations, touted as potential Stanley Cup contenders. However, both teams find themselves struggling to live up to those aspirations. On Friday in Dallas, they’ll meet for the first time this season, each hoping to reverse their fortunes. Dallas Faces Offensive

Avalanche, Ducks Look to Keep Momentum with Late-Game Magic The Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks are set to clash on Friday, both fueled by recent third-period comebacks that turned the tide in their favor. The Ducks will host the Avalanche, hoping to extend their two-game winning streak against a Colorado squad that’s building momentum after a dramatic finish on Thursday

Golden Knights Look to Embrace Home Comforts vs. Canucks The Vegas Golden Knights return home after a taxing road stretch, ready to host the Vancouver Canucks in a key Pacific Division matchup. Golden Knights Seek Momentum at Home After navigating a challenging stretch with nine of their last 13 games on the road, the Vegas Golden Knights are eager to

Blues Playing Better Under Jim Montgomery, Face Lightning The St. Louis Blues, reinvigorated under new head coach Jim Montgomery, take on the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning in a challenging road matchup. Blues Improving Under Jim Montgomery Since Jim Montgomery took over as head coach of the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 24, the team has shown significant improvement. The Blues

Fresh Off Stunning Comeback, Blackhawks Seek Third Straight Win The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their first three-game winning streak of the season as they host the struggling Seattle Kraken. Blackhawks Riding Momentum The Chicago Blackhawks are buzzing after a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Trailing by two goals in the third period, Chicago erupted for three

Penguins Look to Extend Streak Against Predators The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to maintain momentum, while the Nashville Predators seek rare back-to-back wins. Penguins Finding Their Groove The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to have finally hit their stride. After a shaky start to the season, where they won just seven of their first 23 games and struggled to string together consecutive victories,

Senators Riding High on Ullmark’s Stellar Form The Ottawa Senators (17-11-2) have found their groove, riding a four-game winning streak as they embark on the longest road trip in franchise history—a nine-game stretch. Their journey began on a high note with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. At the heart of Ottawa’s resurgence is goaltender Linus