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

Struggling Flyers hope to replicate first win against Canucks The Philadelphia Flyers are set to host the Vancouver Canucks for their home opener this Saturday, hoping to turn their season around after a challenging start. Both teams are coming into this matchup looking to establish some consistency early in the season. Flyers Seeking Stability After Rough Road Trip Philadelphia kicked
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Red Wings, Predators feeling urgency after slow starts As the Detroit Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday, expect both teams to come out with a heightened sense of urgency. Despite it being just the fifth game of the season, both clubs are eager to avoid digging an early-season hole that could jeopardize their playoff aspirations. The Red Wings
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Ducks Out to Hand Avalanche Fifth Straight Loss to Start Season The Anaheim Ducks are off to a promising start in the 2024-25 NHL season and are looking to build on their early success as they visit the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Friday night in Denver. With the Avalanche still searching for their first win of the season, the Ducks
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Knights Bring Potent Top Line Into Clash With Lightning The Vegas Golden Knights are banking on their red-hot top line as they head into Thursday night’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone have combined for an impressive seven goals and 16 assists over just four games this season, and their offensive spark has
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Rangers Look to Keep Piling Up Goals vs. Red Wings The New York Rangers are off to a blazing start this season, racking up goals as they prepare for a road clash against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. With 15 goals in their first three games, the Rangers are hoping to maintain their offensive momentum, spearheaded by players like
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Blues Look to Snap Two-Game Skid as They Host Islanders The St. Louis Blues are looking to get back on track and end their two-game losing streak when they face the New York Islanders on Thursday night. The Blues, now 2-2 on the season, are still searching for some consistency, while the Islanders, sitting at 1-1-1, are beginning to find
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Flyers, Rising Star Matvei Michkov Wrap Road Trip at Seattle As the Philadelphia Flyers conclude their four-game road trip on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, all eyes are on 19-year-old forward Matvei Michkov, who’s quickly emerging as one of the NHL’s most exciting rookies. With the Flyers looking to bounce back after a tough overtime loss, Michkov is leading the
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Penguins Take on Sabres as Crosby and Malkin Close in on Major Milestones The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up for an exciting clash against the Buffalo Sabres, with some serious history on the line. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, two Penguins legends, are both chasing major career milestones. Crosby is just one point away from becoming the 10th player in
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Winless Avalanche offer welcome change of opponent for Bruins The Boston Bruins are off to a solid start this NHL season, standing at 2-2-0 after four games. However, the two losses on their record have come at the hands of the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers. With the Panthers out of the picture until January, the Bruins are
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