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


Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators April 1st 2025 The Predators and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Blue Jackets being the favored by -1.5 goals against the
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Flames, Utah HC Clash in Crucial Matchup with Playoff Hopes Flickering SALT LAKE CITY — Both the Calgary Flames and the Utah Hockey Club enter Tuesday’s contest with their playoff dreams hanging by a thread. For Calgary, it’s a chance to keep applying pressure in the Western Conference wild-card race, while for Utah, it’s a desperate bid to keep postseason


Canadiens Look to Sweep Panthers After Momentum-Boosting Win The Montreal Canadiens are riding high after a crucial victory over the Florida Panthers. Now, they’ll try to make it two in a row as they host Florida in the second half of their home-and-home series on Tuesday night. Canadiens Heating Up at the Right Time Montreal (34-30-9, 77 points) snapped a
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Sabres Keep Upsetting Playoff Teams: Are the Senators Next? The Buffalo Sabres may be out of the playoff race, but they’re proving they won’t go down quietly. Despite another frustrating season, Buffalo has been spoiling contenders’ hopes, and now they aim to complete a season sweep against the Ottawa Senators. Buffalo Sabres Find Late-Season Motivation Buffalo (31-36-6, 68 points) comes
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Bruins Look for Answers as Playoff Hopes Fade The Boston Bruins (30-35-9, 69 points) enter Tuesday’s matchup against the Washington Capitals (47-17-9, 103 points) in the midst of an eight-game winless streak (0-7-1). Their latest setback, a 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, showed signs of improvement, but time is running out to turn things around. With the Bruins
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Islanders Desperate for a Turnaround Against Red-Hot Lightning The New York Islanders (32-31-10, 74 points) have made a habit of late-season comebacks in recent years, but their current five-game skid (0-3-2) has left them teetering on the brink of elimination. With time running out, they’ll need a crucial win when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning (43-25-5, 91 points) on
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Blues Aim for 10th Straight Win Against Visiting Red Wings The St. Louis Blues (40-28-7, 87 points) are on fire, riding a nine-game winning streak into their Tuesday night matchup against the Detroit Red Wings (34-33-6, 74 points). With a dominant 11-1-1 record in their last 13 games, the Blues are surging toward the postseason, comfortably holding a Western Conference
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Golden Knights Look to Extend Win Streak Against Oilers The Vegas Golden Knights (45-20-8, 98 points) are on the verge of another milestone season as they welcome the Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5, 89 points) to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night. A victory would push the Golden Knights to the 100-point mark for just the third time in franchise history, a feat
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Ducks Aim for Season Sweep vs. Sharks in Final Meeting Two of the NHL’s youngest teams, the Anaheim Ducks (32-33-8, 72 points) and San Jose Sharks (20-44-9, 49 points), meet for the final time this season on Tuesday night in Anaheim. The Ducks have already won both previous matchups this season—a 2-0 victory on Oct. 12 in San Jose and
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