This Week's Hottest Bets In The NHL: Penguins Marching Into Break

This week's bets in the NHL include the team with the softest schedule and interesting betting trends. NHL players won't be participating in 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China, due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 and a growing number of postponed NHL games. The NHL has suspended all team activities from Dec. 22-25 after nearly 15% of its players entered COVIV protocol.

Pittsburgh Penguins are on a seven-game winning streak. Bryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin and Jake Guentzel all returned to practice prior to the break. Malki is expected to make his season debut in early January after undergoing knee surgery. Sidney Crosby was expected as captain of Canada's men's Olympic hockey team, but the NHL won't be participating in the event.

Penguins are on a break. They play against Boston (Dec. 27), Toronto ( Dec. 29), and Ottawa (dec. 31).

The New Jersey Devils have lost six straight games and 15 of their past 18. New York is on a break. The team has five players in COVID protocol and is missing starting goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood due to a neck injury and backup goalie Jonathan Bernier with a hip injury.

Penguins are on a three-game break. They play against St. Louis (Dec. 27), Buffalo ( Dec. 29) and vs. Edmonton (dec. 31).

Seattle Kraken is the best over team in the NHL. They have a 19-9-2 over/under record going into the break. The Kraken have allowed 3.57 goals per game and their goalies have posted a combined .884 save percentage. Seattle Kraken play Vancouver Canucks twice during the holiday break, who have won six straight games.

Penguins are on a break. They play Vancouver on December 27, vs. Philadelphia on Dec. 29 and vs Vancouver in January.

New York Rangers have played under the total in five consecutive games this season. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has been activated off injured reserve after a groin injury. Los Angeles Kings have been the kindest to under bettors this year.

Penguins are on a three-game break. They play against Detroit (Dec. 27), Florida ( Dec. 29) and Tampa Bay (dec. 31).

Anaheim Ducks are the best puckline team in the NHL this season. They have a 26-6 record ATS and are third in Western Conference. Anaheim hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to postponements.

Penguins are on a three-game break. They play against San Jose (Dec. 27), vs. Vancouver (dec. 29), and vs Vegas ( Dec. 31).

Buffalo Sabres have been playing well lately. Buffalo has won four straight games and covered the puckline in five straight as underdogs. Sabres play New York Islanders and home game with the Devils after the holiday break.

Penguins are on a break. They play New York Islanders on December 27, vs. New Jersey on Dec. 29 and vs New Islanders December 30.

This week's hottest bet is Penguins Marching into Break.