#Winter Classic

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…

The NHL just wrapped up the 2023 Winter Classic and is now looking ahead towards the 2023 NHL All-Star game in South Florida. That means we are officially in the second half of the season, and we are getting ever so close to the 2023 NHL Draft. The consensus number 1 overall pick to go in this year's draft is Connor Bedard and he has already made…

The NHL's biggest regular-season game annually is the Winter Classic. It's usually played on New Year's Day, but was pushed back this year because the NFL took over Jan. 1. The 14th Winter Classic features the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins and will be played at historic Fenway Park, the home of the Red Sox. The Bruins, yet to lose a…

It wasn't that long ago that the Washington Capitals were out of playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Now they are closing in on first place in the Metropolitan Division and welcomed veteran forwards Niklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson back to the line. The Boston Bruins followed up a win over Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic by winning all…

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…

The league-leading Boston Bruins (30-4-4, first Atlantic) come to town to face off against the San Jose Sharks (12-20-8, seventh Pacific), and a rough night has never seemed so imminent. The Bruins are having a good "year," winning their last two contests, including the Winter Classic win against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a padded 5-2 victory…

Tonight in Unpacks: 2022's list of the top 100 telecasts shows just how valuable sports programming is as networks struggle to attract viewers to scripted fare, with the NFL dominating the slate. Other headlines: NFL approves playoff scenarios as NFLPA execs chime in Hamlin crisis brought back difficult memories for veteran producers Winter Classic…

The NHL dives into January's long winter nights with an entertaining weekend slate of games as the race for the Stanley Cup enters its final months. The matchups this weekend include a battle on the Hudson and some other marquee games. Here are two key questions going into the weekend: Can the New Jersey Devils ever win again on home ice? What will…

The Penguins are in the middle of a wobble. After riding a 15-3-3 stretch into the holiday break, Pittsburgh has now lost five games on the spin (three in regulation), is sitting outside of the NHL playoff picture in the jam-packed Metropolitan Division, and lost starting goaltender Tristan Jarry to injury during its 2-1 loss to the Bruins in the…

It will be East vs West when the Boston Bruins (62 points) visit the Los Angeles Kings (50 points) Thursday night. Boston is currently first in the Atlantic division and are, by far, the best in the NHL. Los Angeles is second in the Pacific and have built a comfortable gap over third place. Below is my NHL betting pick for Bruins vs Kings. This…

With major implications on the line, a pair of impressive squads will try to make their case in proving that they belong amidst the best of the NHL as the Pittsburgh Penguins battle with the Vegas Golden Nights in the Sin City. Let's check out our NHL odds series where our Penguins-Golden Knights prediction and pick will be revealed for all hockey…

Let's call it two years, 11 months. On Feb. 4, 2020, the initial (and better) version of the Mookie Betts trade broke. An organizational failure spanning three baseball bosses, and a punt to the groin that fundamentally changed how a sizable percentage of people viewed the Red Sox. By Jan. 4, 2023, their likes had only grown, and the snowball of…

Looking for their luck to change, the Penguins will give Vegas a try on Thursday, January 5th as they head to Sin City to take on the Golden Knights. Faceoff for this contest is scheduled for 10:00 pm ET and can be seen on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh or Rocky Mountain. Surprisingly, there is no heavy favorite in this game despite the Penguins riding…

The Penguins' big guns have been kept silent of late, and our NHL picks think that ends tonight against a banged-up Golden Knights squad that's been hanging by threads to keep it together. Read on to find out more. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a very tough stretch of late as they come into Vegas on a five-game losing…

This Thursday 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. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights Leg 1: Penguins team total OVER 3.5 ( +150) Leg 2: Golden Knights team total OVER 2.5 ( -185) Leg 3: Jake…

Jack Eichel's return to the lineup should give the Vegas Golden Knights a boost for Thursday's gameagainst the Pittsburgh Penguins. Read on for our best Penguins vs. GoldenKnights pick based on top odds. Vegas center Jack Eichelhas been out of the lineup since suffering a lower-body injury againstPhiladelphia on November 9. He will make his return…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. My editor told me to tout my wins more, so… just dropping in to say my picks are 10-4 in the last 2 days of articles to start off 2023, and we're hitting at 60% since Nov. 19. There are 10 games on the NHL slate tonight, and with stats like that, you bet your behind I've got a pick for every single one…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for daily odds, predictions and picks. Recap: Dallas owned 56 percent of the shot attempts and 66 percent of the expected goals, but Ducks' goaltender John Gibson saved 3.2 goals above expected and shut out the Stars in one of the best…

The Philadelphia Flyers will soon make a decision on their crowded goaltender situation. Do they keep three goalies? Demote Sam Ersson to the Phantoms, even though he starred on the three-game California trip? Keep Ersson as Carter Hart's backup and try to sneak Felix Sandstrom through waivers to send him to Lehigh Valley? Decisions, decisions,…

There are only three NHL games on the slate but we have three bets queued up. The pregame narrative: The Colorado Avalanche are struggling ahead of Monday's contest, making the Vegas Golden Knights a nice option as an underdog. The Boston Bruins host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic, and we have two wagers for that meeting. Find our…

The NHL has six more days of action this week. 2023 has begun, and the Winter Classic is already behind us. That seems crazy how things always move so fast. There is no time like the present to get you ready for your this week. Let us do this first in terms of game allotment. Tuesday - 11 Wednesday - 3 Thursday - 10 Thankfully, this gets to the…

The transitions from 2022 to 2023 in this long weekend, culminating in the Winter Classic on Monday afternoon between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. Here at gambling.com, we take a quick look at some of the best possible angles for this long holiday weekend. Let us do this first in terms of game allotment. Friday - 4 Saturday -…

The 2023 NHL Winter Classic is set to take place on January 2, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts between the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will mark the 14th Winter Classic in NHL history. The Boston Bruins come into this game as the best team in the NHL with a record of 28-4-3 (59 points) and currently sit atop the…

Get your layers ready, hockey fans. The premier outdoor event of the season is just around the corner. The 2023 Winter Classic is back in Boston this season, as the Bruins are set to host the Penguins at Fenway Park for the 14th edition of the New Year's festivities. The outdoor game has been played every season in the NHL since the event was…

With frigid temperatures descending upon Target Field on Saturday night, we fully expect this edition of the Winter Classic to be a low-scoring, defensive showdown between St. Louis and Minnesota with the Blues coming out on top in our NHL betting picks. The St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild will face off in the outdoor environment of Target Field…

World Cup viewership will be available tomorrow, and I expect Fox to set a record with Argentina's win over France. This is the last SBJ Media of 2022. I'll be back with a new issue Jan. 9, just before the CFP National Championship kickoff. My 2023 predictions column focused mainly on how upcoming rights deals will look, from NFL Sunday Ticket and…

The 2022 Winter Classic between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will be held at 7 p.m. Eastern on New Year's Day at Target Field in Minneapolis. The game will air on TNT for the first time after all previous editions aired on NBC. This will be the 13th Winter Classic held by the NHL with the road team winning eight of the previous games.…

The 2022 Stadium Series game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators starts at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday from Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans. Tampa Bay enters the game as slight favorites over the home team. The game features two of the most successful Sun Belt franchises with the Lightning winning the last two Stanley…

The 2022 NASCAR season gets underway at 3 p.m. ET Sunday at the Los Angles Memorial Coliseum on FOX. The main race is at 6 p.m. You're not alone in thinking about why NASCAR is running at a football stadium. While strange, it might be the most anticipated NASCAR race of the year outside of the Daytona 500 for casual fans. As our Jordan Bianchi…

In the past, the NHL's Heritage Classic has consisted of strictly Canadian teams. That changes in 2022. In the sixth edition of one of the NHL's outdoor games, the Buffalo Sabres will be taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game will be played in Hamilton, Ont. where Buffalo is going to be considered to be the host team. It's the third time the…

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images. Pictured: A field crew blows snow at Target Field The 2022 NHL Winter Classic takes place at 7 p.m. ET on New Year's Day as the Blues visit the Wild in Minnesota. Minnesota is no stranger to cold weather in January, but Saturday night's Blues vs. Wild forecast is especially chilly. Below we detail the…

The Nashville Predators (18-14-6) and Dallas Stars (22-14-4) drop the puck at the Cotton Bowl in the annual Winter Classic at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday. It seems weird for hockey, but it is outdoors, so we take a look at the weather forecast. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies, little chance of precipitation and temperatures in the mid-50's. We…

Every year, the Boston Bruins outdo themselves with Halloween costumes. I'm not sure who is behind all of the masked madness...maybe the captain, Bergeron? If I were a betting man, I would give some credit to #63 - Brad Marchand. Regardless of who is in charge of it, the Boston Bruins absolutely CRUSH their Halloween costumes every year. This year,…

Minnesota Wild (19-9-2) 40pts 2nd in the Central 3.63 Goals For Per Game (2nd in the NHL) 3.00 Goals Against Per Game (19th in the NHL) 17.5% Power Play (22nd in the NHL) 81.1% Penalty Kill (12th in the NHL) Top 5 Scorers: 1. #97 Kirill Kaprizov ~ 12G 24A = 36pts 2. #38 Ryan Hartman ~ 14G 12A = 26pts 3. #36 Mats Zuccarello ~ 8G 16A = 24pts 4. #17…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. That start-of-the-season high is only gaining momentum, y'all. We came out hot with our slate of picks for opening night last night thanks to the Rangers and Golden Knights. Heaters can only start when you ride them. Might as well jump on this one early for Night 2! Here's what I like tonight, with odds…

HAMILTON, Ontario -- The 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs at Tim Hortons Field on Sunday (4 p.m. ET; TNT, SN, TVAS, NHL LIVE) will feature a distinct Canada vs. United States theme, including an appearance by the Canadian women's Olympic hockey team. Fans will see half of the stadium decorated…

The NHL season is just around the corner, with preseason action already well underway. With regular season action nearing, we've laid out a plethora of key dates below for you to mark on your calendars. The summer is over and preseason action is well underway as teams prepare for the upcoming year. There are several notable days throughout…

The Minnesota Wild face the Boston Bruins in a spotlight game Thursday night on ESPN. But what makes it even more of a must-watch game for Wild fans is that it will mark the debut of Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi, the franchise's first-round selections in the 2019 and'20 NHL Entry Drafts, respectively. The fact that Boldy is a Millis, Massachusetts,…

There comes a time in the hockey offseason where news dries up and the content machine slows to a crawl. This phenomenon usually occurs around August-September. It's far enough from the draft and free agency that nothing new has come, and too far from the preseason to make any big predictions. This time of the year is commonly referred to (by me)…