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Having dispensed with their short-lived losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes will turn their attention to Saturday's game against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. The defense that betrayed them by allowing 19 goals in their four straight losses was the catalyst in a 6-2 victory Thursday over the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets. Brett Pesce scored…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 30. Follow me on to stay up to date. With just four games on Friday, there aren't very many betting opportunities, but it is an interesting card, nonetheless. Seattle Kraken -110 (see…

The slumping NewJersey Devils are in second place in the Atlantic Division, just two points ahead ofthe fourth-place Pittsburgh Penguins heading into Friday's matchup in the SteelCity. The New Jersey Devils haven't just come back to earth - they're mired in quicksand. Following a 20-gamestretch during which they had a 18-1-1 record, the Devils…

We have a small four-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Below, I give out my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. Edmonton Oilers (-110) @ Seattle Kraken (-110) | O/U 6.5 (-110/-110) In Friday's nightcap, there is a Pacific Division tilt, with the fourth-place Seattle Kraken hosting the fifth-place Edmonton Oilers. The…

A recent skid has forced the market to move away from the New Jersey Devils, but all of the underlying analytics suggest this is still one of the best teams in the NHL - don't let their underdog status scare you away from backing them tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The third marquee matchup of Friday's four-game slate is a Metropolitan…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (19-10-5) will host the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-7) - who've lost four straight away from home - on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET. Oddsmakers give the Red Wings odds to win and list the Penguins at on the moneyline for this matchup. This game has an over/under set at goals. This article references betting data valid as of December…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made the month of December quite merry for their fanbase as they've used a month full of home games to make up a lot of ground in the standings and pad their place among the playoff teams. Currently, Pittsburgh has 43 points and are eighth in the NHL with a 19-9-5 record. As per usual, the Metropolitan Division is on…

Remember when the Florida Panthers struggled to win games away from home? They still do - although it is a fading memory at this point. On Monday night, the Panthers won their fourth consecutive road game and eighth in their past 10 with a 6-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Things get a little tougher tonight when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins,…

The New York Islanders took a step in the right direction on Sunday night as they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 2-1 on UBS Arena ice for their first win of the preseason. The offense continued to struggle with just two shots on goal, but the defensive structure was much improved from the previous two preseason games, and that…

Coaches have not yet publicly shared the image of their puzzle. The Pittsburgh Penguins' corner pieces are in place. We know where Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and even Jeff Petry will line up. In the subsequent roster assembly, we'll find out if head coach Mike Sullivan can see the schooner in the 3D picture. The last line is a Kevin…

Prospect camp begins in a few days, with full-on training camp to follow. Before too long, actual hockey games will be played. Can't wait? You're not alone. But with about a month until the start of the NHL regular season, it's time to start thinking about your respective fantasy squads. The Athletic has everything and anything a fantasy hockey GM…