NHL Previews
The NHL is one of the most popular sports for betting, but choosing the right teams and players to bet on can be challenging. Thankfully, Scores and Stats has a team of talented handicappers that are always putting their blood and sweat into previewing every NHL game from an betting perspective.
Whether you’re a first time sports bettor, or an experienced sharp, these predictions and NHL expert picks are up for grabs.
Latest NHL Previews


Tom Wilson Sparks Capitals’ Dominance: 5 Bold Moments Pushing Canadiens to the Brink As the Washington Capitals prepare for Game 5 against the Montreal Canadiens, all eyes are on veteran forward Tom Wilson, whose high-octane physicality and leadership have redefined this first-round playoff series. With Washington holding a commanding 3-1 series lead, Wednesday’s matchup at Capital One Arena could be
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Panthers Push Lightning to the Brink After Wild Game 4 Finish The Florida Panthers are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs after a heart-pounding 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4. The reigning champions stunned their rivals with a dramatic scoring surge in the final minutes, flipping a one-goal deficit
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Jets Look to Reclaim Momentum Against Blues in Game 5 The Winnipeg Jets return home for a pivotal Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues, hoping to regain control of the series and, more importantly, rediscover the dominant form of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck Determined to Bounce Back After allowing 11 goals on 43 shots across two road losses, Hellebuyck
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Golden Knights vs Wild Game 5: Series Gets Gritty as Momentum Shifts to Vegas The first-round Western Conference series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild is now a best-of-three battle—and it’s heading back to the Strip. After a heart-stopping 4-3 overtime win in Game 4, the Golden Knights evened the series 2-2 and regained home-ice advantage. Game 5
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Hurricanes vs Devils Game 5: Carolina on the Verge of Moving On The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs—and they’ve got the momentum, the firepower, and home ice to do it. Leading 3-1 in their first-round series against the New Jersey Devils, the Canes will try to close things
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Maple Leafs vs Senators Game 5: Can Toronto Finally Close the Deal? The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead over the Ottawa Senators—but let’s be honest, nobody in Toronto is breathing easy just yet. With the weight of past failures looming, the Leafs are trying to shake off a brutal stat: 12 losses
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Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche April 28th 2025 Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Stars face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The Avalanche come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game
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Lightning Bring Renewed Energy to Game 4 Against Panthers The Tampa Bay Lightning have reignited their postseason hopes with a vital win, heading into Monday’s Game 4 against the Florida Panthers feeling much more alive. Though the Panthers still lead the series 2-1, the dynamic has shifted, and momentum is now up for grabs. Lightning Find Their Spark in Sunrise
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Cam Fowler, Blues Look to Build Momentum in Game 4 vs. Jets Cam Fowler’s playoff magic has sparked hope for the St. Louis Blues, who suddenly find themselves back in their first-round series against the heavily favored Winnipeg Jets. The Blues, thanks to a monumental performance by their veteran defenseman, finally got on the board in their Western Conference playoff
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