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


Leafs Aim to Pad Division Lead in Showdown vs. Panthers The Toronto Maple Leafs head into Tuesday night’s clash with the Florida Panthers looking to tighten their grip on the Atlantic Division lead. With just a handful of games remaining, every point counts, and the Leafs are riding a wave of momentum at just the right time. Toronto (47-25-4, 98
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Vegas Golden Knights Eye Third Straight Win in Playoff Push The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights are riding high as they head into Tuesday night’s clash with the Colorado Avalanche, aiming to extend their win streak to three games. At 47-22-8 (102 points), Vegas is building strong postseason momentum, holding a five-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings. Their latest
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Nashville Predators vs Montréal Canadiens April 6th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Predators. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Canadiens are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins April 6th 2025 Betting on today’s Penguins and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, the Penguins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals. Pittsburgh vs. Chicago Key
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights April 6th 2025 The Golden Knights and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.3 Vegas vs. Vancouver Key Information
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With Playoff Berth Clinched, Lightning Visit Slumping Rangers: Stakes Still High at MSG The Tampa Bay Lightning may have punched their ticket to the playoffs for an eighth straight season, but their regular season is far from over. With division positioning and home-ice advantage still on the line, the Bolts visit the New York Rangers on Monday night — a
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Setting the Stage for NHL History The NHL is bracing for a milestone moment as Alex Ovechkin stands poised to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. With both hockey legends tied at 894 career goals, the Washington Capitals‘ upcoming game against the New York Islanders could etch Ovechkin’s name atop one of the league’s most prestigious records. A Rivalry Rooted
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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning April 5th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Lightning are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division
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Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers April 5th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Senators. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The
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