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


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
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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
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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,
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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
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Game Information Broadcast: ESPN+ Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 9:00 PM EST Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta Bruins Riding Momentum After Comeback Win The Boston Bruins (19-8-3) are set to cap their five-game Western Conference road swing with a showdown against the Edmonton Oilers (18-9-2) on Thursday night. After dropping the first two games of the trip, the Bruins
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Stars try to continue home dominance vs. Maple Leafs The Dallas Stars will look to continue their impressive home performance as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center. The game promises to be an exciting showdown between Dallas’ stellar home record and Toronto’s dynamic offense. Sign Up Dallas Stars: Building Momentum at Home The
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Detroit Red Wings Eye Redemption The Detroit Red Wings have recently developed a knack for tight contests, but the results have often left them frustrated. Of their last 13 games, all but one has been decided by one or two goals. Unfortunately, Detroit has struggled to come out on top, going 5-5-3 during this stretch. A glimmer of hope emerged
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Marc-Andre Fleury Takes the Lead for Minnesota Wild Veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has transitioned into a complementary role in his 21st NHL season. However, with Filip Gustavsson sidelined due to a lower-body injury sustained during a 7-1 loss to Edmonton last week, Fleury has stepped up as the Wild’s primary option between the pipes. The 40-year-old Fleury is set to
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Utah Hockey Club itching to stay hot vs. Canucks The Utah Hockey Club is ready to defend its season-best five-game point streak as it hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. With playoff aspirations heating up, both teams are primed for a high-stakes showdown. Sign Up Utah’s Momentum Drives Playoff Push Utah enters the game with