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The Battle of Alberta has been an outstanding series so far, just as fans expected between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers will host game four after winning the last game and putting themselves up 2-1 on the series. The Flames need to find their offense again, which wasn't a problem in the first two games. Who will head into…

If you saw this stretch of excellence coming from the Philadelphia Flyers, raise your hand. Didn't think so. The Flyers, who all season have been without their top-line center (Sean Couturier), their MVP from last year (Cam Atkinson), and their best all-around defenseman (Ryan Ellis), are the NHL's hottest team. They have won seven of their last…

DETROIT - It was only one game, but those hoping the Blue Jackets finish with the best odds to win the "Connor Bedard Sweepstakes" in the 2023 NHL draft lottery might've felt a chill go through their spine Saturday night. It wasn't the Blue Jackets' nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar's Arena that did it as much as…

When the puck is dropped at center ice at the TD Garden on Jan. 14 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it will be the official start to the second half of the 2022-23 regular season for the Boston Bruins. As the top team in the NHL with a 32-5-4 record, first-year coach Jim Montgomery and his team have far exceeded preseason expectations. There have…

Scenes from Canucks skate: Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a healthy scratch, Boeser to play with Pettersson and Kuzmenko vs. Lightning Welcome to scenes from morning skate brought to you by NHL betting odds site Betway! The Vancouver Canucks were on the ice early Thursday morning as they were living in the future that is the Eastern Time Zone. We…

byDan Arritt/ NHL.com Independent Correspondent ANAHEIM -- John Gibson made 35 saves for the Anaheim Ducks in a 2-0 win against the Dallas Stars at Honda Center on Wednesday. It was Gibson's first shutout since Nov. 2, 2021, and his 24th in the NHL. He also tied Guy Hebert for the second-most wins in Ducks history (173), behind Jean-Sebastien…

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight as the Buds host the Nashville Predators as -200 favorites. The big news isn't who the Leafs are playing, but more who they won't have in the lineup, as Auston Matthews missed practice Tuesday and has been ruled out for…

Red-hot Juuse Saros and the Nashville Predators will take on a Toronto Maple Leafs squad that's missing top-notch scorer Auston Matthews on Wednesday night. Our NHL picks expect team captain John Tavares to step up his game. The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight…

NEW YORK - Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the Rangers had already received seven loser points - also known as the one-point consolation prize for teams that fall short in overtime or shootouts. Those skill competitions have not been particularly kind to them, but the odds began to even out Tuesday. Kaapo Kakko and Artemi Panarin both netted…

A pair of teams with no love for one another will clash out on the ice as the Los Angeles Kings take on the Colorado Avalanche in the Mile High City. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Kings-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming into the game with similar records, the Kings will put their 20-12-5 mark on the line as they…

One of the Eastern Conference's top teams is proving they are for real. The 2022-23 Boston Bruins opened the season with key players out with injuries. In addition to that, a new head coach was in place. Overcoming that adversity and defying the odds, the Bruins proved they're for real on their recent stretch of play. You can say they had an easy…

Welcome to another edition of Blue Seat Bookie, 2023 has been mostly good for us in our betting corner here at the blog! I hope you have been winning money on these props. With that, let's take a look at 3 matchups today that look enticing on today's 10-game slate, with some NHL DFS picks as well. Dallas Stars Defeat New York Islanders -115 The…

Jason Robertson has impressed at nearly every stop this season and with his top-line teammate Roope Hintz potentially unavailable for tonight's tilt with the Islanders, our NHL betting picks expect another him to pick up the slack - goals or not. The division-leading Dallas Stars head to UBS Arena tonight to take on the New York Islanders with NHL…

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit is hoping to snap a three-game losing streak while the Jets look to build on their current five-game win streak. The Red Wings received some good news Monday; forward Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to return to the lineup following surgery to repair a broken…

This Monday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Sabres have been getting it done on both sides lately and have won eight of their last nine. They are continuing…

With the Winter Classic wrapped up and the Edmonton Oilers set to host the Calgary Flames for a new rendition of the Heritage Classic this October, it's time for the NHL to find a new formula for their outdoor games. The Heritage and then the Winter Classic were incredible spectacles and productions when they first arrived on the scene. José…

Believe it or not, Red Sox spring training opens in just about five weeks. The roster is not complete quite yet, but the large majority of the 2023 team has already been put together, and it looks quite different than the group that last took the field at Fenway Park in early October. Boston's chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom entered the winter…

NHL.com staff writer Mike Zeisberger has been covering the NHL regularly since 1999. Each Sunday during the season, he will use his extensive network of hockey contacts to write his weekly notes column, "Zizing'Em Up." TORONTO -- Don Granato said his entire body was numb. He couldn't watch anymore. It simply hurt too much. The Buffalo Sabres coach…

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers 1/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews The New York Rangers will go against the Florida Panthers in NHL action in FLA Live Arena, FL, on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET. Despite averaging 3.14 goals per game during the whole season, the Rangers' offense suddenly deteriorated, scoring just one goal in their…

This Sunday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. And check out our other best bets for Sunday: (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Panthers' offense has continued to carry them throughout this…

Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators will square off in the NHL on Thursday (October 27) night in Ontario, looking to build on their winning streaks. With a record of 2-3-1, the Wild have won two of their last three games. The Senators, meanwhile, had an 0-2 start to the season, but are now 4-2 and close to the top of the Atlantic Division after a…

Star-studded Toronto has had a new leader in its output of late, with winger Michael Bunting scoring seven in his last 11 games. With the Maple Leafs heavy favorites vs. the Red Wings, our NHL picks are looking at Bunting's player props. The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a rare home defeat Thursday but get a great schedule spot vs. the Detroit…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

A pair of teams looking to secure a big-time win will face off on the ice as the New York Islanders take on the Edmonton Oilers. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Islanders-Oilers prediction and pick will come true. Starting to find a rhythm out on the ice, the New York Islanders have come out victorious in four of their previous five games…

We are just five days into the new year, and people are slowly getting acclimated to the normal, day-to-day realities of living their lives. The same is likely true at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. So, if Ryan Day and his coaching staff are a bit behind on putting together their 2023 New Year's Resolutions, we figured we would give them a…

The Maple Leafs have been getting production from up and down the roster of late and not solely relying on Auston Matthews. Tonight, they get a matchup against one of the worst penalty kills in the league in the Kraken. Goals could come fast and furious. After another high-scoring game in which they lost in a shootout on Tuesday, the Toronto Maple…

Mats Zuccarello has been firing on all cylinders, in addition to all goalies. In what projects as a neutral matchup for his shot profile, he's getting a plus-money price we can't turn down, which is why he's our NHL picks target for Lightning vs. Wild. The Tampa Bay Lightning will play their second game in as many nights vs. a Minnesota Wild team…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues meet for the second time in the last eight days on Tuesday. The pregame narrative: William Nylander scored the overtime winner when these teams met last and we're expecting him to have another big game tonight. His linemate - Michael Bunting - also holds value to find the score sheet. Odds as of 10:51…

New York will have a challenge on its hands when red-hot Carolina shows up at MSG. Strong goaltending has been key for both of these teams, and that's why our NHL betting picks are banking on the first period Under to hit in this matchup. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New York Rangers had a great start to the New Year, beating the Panthers 5-3…

It's not the Rafael Devers news Red Sox fans were hoping for. Tuesday afternoon, the Red Sox agreed to a one-year deal with Devers that will cover his final year of salary arbitration and pay him $17.5 million in 2023, as first reported by ESPN and later announced by the club. At the very least, the team will avoid taking Devers to arbitration,…

The San Jose Sharks (11-19-7, seventh Pacific) will end the year by visiting the Dallas Stars (22-9-6, first Central). The last time the Sharks visited Dallas on Nov. 11, the team scored five goals on 18 shots in Jake Oettinger's first game back from injury, but this will forever be the game in which Logan Couture fought Jamie Benn. The fight would…

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, winger Evander Kane is expected to miss three to four months. With Kane (and his cap hit) going on Long Term Injured Reserve, The Oilers have recalled forwards Mattias Janmark and Klim Kostin from Bakersfield of the American Hockey League. 1. First off, the obvious; Kane's injury was an extremely scary moment in…

SUNRISE - The Florida Panthers will be as close to full-strength as they have all season when they return from the NHL's holiday break to play the Montreal Canadiens. Sasha Barkov (knee), Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Radko Gudas (concussion) were all cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday night, ending a month-long stretch where the Panthers…

The Coyotes give up a ton of shots, and Toronto LW Michael Bunting has not been afraid to let them rip as of late. Considering his juicy spot on the top line and top PP unit, our free NHL picks love the value for the Over on his SOG total tonight. The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their three-game road trip with a stop in Arizona to take on the…

Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#33 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, SN, RDS, ESPN+/Hulu Opponent SBNation Site: Habs Eyes on the Prize DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 It seems like it's been much longer than a week since the Lightning played their last game. However, that's all…

This is what the top eight looked like at the end of the calendar 2021 based purely on points percentage: East: Hurricanes, Lightning, Capitals, Panthers, Leafs, Rangers, Penguins, Bruins West: Wild, Avalanche, Flames, Knights, Blues, Predators, Ducks, Oilers Of the 16 teams listed, 14 of them made the playoffs with the Stars and Kings replacing…

Can you believe it's already the middle of December and we're into Week 10 of the Fantasy Hockey season? Me either! Welcome back to our fantasy hockey waiver wire, teams to stream, schedule, and best pickups article for this week! After a more-balanced schedule last week, the NHL reverts to its usual slate this week with double-digit games on…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and visit the St. Louis Blues who, at+155, are the longest they've been at home all season by 25 points. It's always tough to handicap the first game after a big break, but the Leafs' top line has been unstoppable and Jordan Binnington is a great matchup to…

Yes, Auston Matthews and William Nylander are the high-profile names on a Maple Leafs offense toying with opponents, especially facing struggling goalie Jordan Binnington tonight in St. Louis. However, our betting picks like a certain linemate most of all. The Toronto Maple Leafs will start a three-game road trip following the Christmas break and…

Both the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers are Pacific Division contenders and will play each other on Sunday. Edmonton is in the middle of the division with a record of 18-14-2, while Vancouver is near the bottom of the division with a record of 13-15-3. The upcoming game should be fantastic because both clubs are trying to advance in the…

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, with a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. The Panthers' top offense from last season has not missed a beat. They're coming in scoring 3.48 goals per game, and this strong forward unit can move the puck…

After Tuesday night's 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Jackets' overall record fell to 10-16-2, good for just 22 points. That same evening, two teams scrapping for the bottom of the pile played each other: San Jose beat Arizona by a 3-2 margin, giving the Sharks 25 points on the season, creating a 3-point gap between them and the bottom four…

The Minnesota Wild (18-11-2, third Central) will make their first visit to the Bay Area this season when they face the San Jose Sharks (10-18-6, seventh Pacific) on Thursday night. The Wild are currently on a five-game win streak as they head into their Wednesday night game against the Anaheim Ducks (just going to go ahead and give the Wild a win…

With both teams starting the season in contrasting ways, the Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Ottawa Senators in the NHL on Thursday (November 3). With a 9-2 record and five-game winning streak, the Golden Knights lead the Pacific Division. The Senators, meanwhile, are 4-5 and occupy the bottom spot in the Atlantic Division after three…

Garibaldi winning at Doomben. Picture: Grant Peters, Trackside Photography. Can Garibaldi go from a former problem child for punters to their pin-up and scoop a golden ticket into the Stradbroke Handicap? Tony Gollan says the proof will be in the pudding on Saturday as his talented sprinter steps into the big league and aims for his first stakes…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings have combined for 37 goals in three meetings this season, which is great news for those scouring the player prop markets. The pregame narrative: These two Original Six teams have provided fireworks in every matchup they've had this season. Toronto has averaged more than seven goals per contest while…

The Blackhawks are much better than their record suggests, especially recently, and are underdogs at home against a Capitals team that has played far from its best hockey of late. Find out where the value lies in our NHL betting picks and predictions. A pair of well-rested teams will meet Wednesday night as the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington…