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


Wild Embark on Long Road Trip, Starting with Jets The Minnesota Wild are facing an early-season challenge as they begin a seven-game road trip, starting with a clash against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night. The Wild, coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, will have to quickly regroup with minimal rest as they hit
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Kraken Bid to Build Off ‘Character Win’ in Clash vs. Stars The Seattle Kraken are riding high after a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and will look to carry that momentum into their matchup against the Dallas Stars on Sunday. The Kraken, who rallied from multiple deficits, are aiming to build on what captain
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Golden Knights Look to Continue Hot Start vs. Ducks The Vegas Golden Knights are aiming to extend their impressive start to the 2023-24 NHL season as they host the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night. After winning their first two games, the defending Stanley Cup champions are looking for a third consecutive victory to maintain their momentum. Golden Knights’ Strong Start
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Flames, Flyers aim to build on tight opening wins The Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers both opened the 2024 NHL season with thrilling victories, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in Calgary on Saturday. Both teams are eager to build on their initial successes, with the Flames coming off a dramatic comeback win and the Flyers grinding out a
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Panthers will miss their captain as they take on winless Sabres The Florida Panthers will be without their captain, Aleksander Barkov, when they face the winless Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Barkov, one of the league’s elite two-way players, suffered a lower-body injury during Florida’s 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday, raising concerns about the team’s ability to
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Islanders brace for early road trip, starting at Stars The New York Islanders are set to embark on a crucial three-game road trip, starting Saturday night against the Dallas Stars. After a heartbreaking overtime loss in their season opener, the Islanders must quickly regroup and face the challenges of a grueling early schedule. Islanders’ Tough Season Opener The Islanders opened
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Macklin Celebrini questionable as Sharks host Ducks The San Jose Sharks are preparing to host the Anaheim Ducks this Saturday, but all eyes are on the status of their rising star, Macklin Celebrini. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft had an electrifying debut against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday, only for concerns to arise after
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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals welcome Devils to open 50th season The Washington Capitals are gearing up to kick off their historic 50th season by hosting the New Jersey Devils in what promises to be an exciting contest. This matchup is not just the Capitals’ season opener, but also a continuation of the Devils’ already active 2024-25 campaign. Here’s everything you need
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Oilers Aim for Historic Comeback, Panthers Fight to Avoid Infamy in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat reach unparalleled heights in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Both the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are poised to leave everything on the ice, with their respective journeys to this winner-take-all clash
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