#Evgeni Malkin

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…

Hockey is the most chaotic of the major sports. Stoppages are few and far between, grown men hurl themselves into each other while skating 20 miles per hour, and teams face a neverending battle of possessing the puck or trying to obtain it. But, as with most things, there's a science within the mayhem. We're giving bettors another tool to put in…

To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets. Now at the halfway mark of the season, both of these clubs look to hold onto their current playoff spots in what should be an entertaining game. Will we see a high-scoring affair between two competent offenses, or can…

The Winnipeg Jets will head to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is set for 7:00 p.m. eastern from the PPG Paints Arena. The Jets are playing consistently strong hockey, sitting in second place in the Central Division NHL standings. The Penguins have a bit of a positive outlook, winning…

The Penguins and Jets have been racking up goals of late, and we don't see that trend ending with the two on a collision course Friday night. See why our NHL picks are backing more fireworks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports To kick off Friday's three-game slate, the Metropolitan Division's Pittsburgh Penguins host the Central Division's Winnipeg Jets.…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. 12 games of NHL action tonight, and I've got a bet for every single one of'em. Feast. Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook. If you're in Maryland, sign up at DraftKings using the DraftKings Maryland Promo Code for $200 in free bets now that sports betting has launched in the Old Line State. Ohio is up…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

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…

By Chris Johnston NorthStar Bets Fri., Jan. 6, 20234 min. read No one is explicitly using the'T' word. You know, the one that rhymes with "sank." But it may not be a complete coincidence that three teams at the bottom of the NHL standings are currently pacing towards some of the lowest point totals we've seen recorded in the last two decades. Not…

It's not too often a player 21 games into the first season of a three-year contract extension becomes a virtual lock to be traded. But here we are with right winger Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks. It's natural to view last weekend's drama as a catalyst and the reason why Boeser and agent Ben Hankinson have been granted permission by the…

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…

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…

The Carolina Hurricanes will clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins as the two squad battle at the PPG Paints Arena on Thursday night. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Penguins prediction and pick. The Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Tuesday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored a goal to get things going. Additionally,…

The Pittsburgh Penguins will fly south for this December matchup as they face the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Panthers prediction and pick. The Penguins defeated the Stars 2-1 on Monday night in a tight game. Roope Hintz tipped a rebound in for a goal to give the Stars the early lead…

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…

An Eastern Conference showdown is set for Thursday night when the Carolina Hurricanes (46 points) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (42 points). Carolina currently sits at the top of the Metropolitan division, where the Penguins sit in the third and final playoff spot. Below is my NHL betting pick for Carolina vs Pittsburgh This game will be played at…

The young buck meets the grizzled. That's the feel of the Rangers-Penguins first-round series. The Rangers surprised a lot of people this season. It's one of the youngest teams in the league, but they found a way to finish second in the Metropolitan thanks to a sensational season from Igor Shesterkin and some prospects taking the next step in…

The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-9-4) saw the New York Rangers (18-10-5) was the handshake line at Madison Square Garden after the Penguins lost a 3-1 series lead and a two-goal lead in Game 7 of Round One in the 2022 NHL playoffs. Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry valiantly played on a badly injured ankle that took months to heal. But a…

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 19. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Sunday's best bet on the Penguins was close to the finish line, leading 2-1 with about half of a period to go in the game, but the Hurricanes…

The Calgary Flames with battle with the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road. The teams are having almost identical seasons, so this should make for a close game. In addition, the Flames went up against the Penguins on October 25, and Calgary won 4-1. The Flames come into this game with the challenging task of ending a winning streak on the road. This…

Evgeni Malkin, you're up. Since Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan ruled out Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry for Game 6, the Penguins' second-line center will lead the team in an elimination game against the New York Rangers. The Penguins lead New York 3-2 and will advance to Round Two for the first time since 2018 with a win. It's could…

While the New York Rangers vs. the Chicago Blackhawks takes center stage with ESPN's Sunday Night Hockey, the game with the most implications will take place in North Carolina when the Pittsburgh Penguins take on their Metropolitan Division rival Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. This will be the second of three matchups in North Carolina this…

But once a year, hockey fans in Pittsburgh are treated to the Connor McDavid show. Of course, Penguins fans get 41 homes games a year with one of the greatest of all time, Sidney Crosby. The second fiddles aren't too bad either, as Leon Draisaitl and Evgeni Malkin are involved. The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night at PPG…

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are firing on all cylinders after winning six straight games, having not lost in December. Will the uneven Panthers find some consistency on special teams and end the streak tonight? Find out in our betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Penguins are absolutely buzzing, riding a six-game winning…

The Pittsburgh Penguins, winners of six straight, look to stay hot on Thursday against the Florida Panthers in Florida. Pittsburgh hasn't lost a game since the end of November, and it took Carolina overtime to eke out a 3-2 win. The Panthers are also coming off a win, but it was their first in the last three games. They must step it up at home to…

The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the most valuable player in the NHL. According to hockey betting sites, Connor McDavid is the runaway favorite right now. But if you're looking for value, you'll have to look outside of McDavid. Connor McDavid is tearing up the National Hockey League right now with 59 points in 30 games. He's on…

While the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils continue to lead the way in the NHL this season, attention is pointing in the direction of two other Eastern Conference contenders. Toronto doesn't have a regulation loss in the last 14 games, while Pittsburgh is 5-0 in December. Meanwhile, Anaheim continues to find itself at the bottom of the NHL power…

Between Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and Evgeni Malkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins have found their groove, winning five straight and 10 of their last 12. With some help from Dallas, our NHL betting picks expect this game to go Over the total. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Dallas Stars will try to cool off the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins when these…

It's not too often a player 21 games into the first season of a three-year contract extension becomes a virtual lock to be traded. But here we are with right winger Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks. It's natural to view last weekend's drama as a catalyst and the reason why Boeser and agent Ben Hankinson have been granted permission by the…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (13-8-4) always seem to have a little drama. Despite winning their last two games in regulation with resounding performances, the Penguins could face trouble on Tuesday night with a shorthanded roster missing star centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The Penguins host the always tough but struggling Columbus Blue Jackets…

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/6/2022 Picks Predictions Previews It's the Metropolitan Division showdown when the Columbus Blue Jackets invade PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL's battle on the ice on Tuesday. Columbus will meet Pittsburgh for the second time in their four scheduled matches this season and…

Will we go from one repeat champion to another? The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup since 2001 and are favored to repeat as champions in 2023 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Avs are heavy favorites at+ 380, followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs at 8/1 and the Tampa Bay Lightning at 9/1. Many hockey fans and bettors saw a run…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have not had the season that many anticipated. Few people were thinking this team would claim the Stanley Cup, but worst in the East? Nobody saw that coming. They've lost four out of their last five games and have just 18 points. They hope to right the ship against the Pittsburgh Penguins on the road on Tuesday but that…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The host Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the New York Rangers in the NHL playoffs at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET. Led by Jake…

The Pittsburgh Penguins (12-8-4) have points in two straight games, 10 of 12, and are in the first wild-card spot. Their 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday was one of the most impressive as the team searches for consistency and dials in the game that fits their roster. They'll host the St. Louis Blues (11-12-0), who also suffered an…

Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/1/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Vegas Golden Knights will be at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening. Vegas topped all teams at 17-6-1 on 35 points in the Pacific Division with a 10-1-1 road record on the season. The Golden Knights won three of their…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the NY Rangers in NHL Playoffs action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Led by star players Jake…

Every team has played at least 10 percent of its season, and there have been surprises. The upstart New Jersey Devils have looked like one of the best teams in hockey, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche appear to be dealing with a championship hangover. There's still months remaining in the regular season, which means ample…

The Golden Knights aren't as hot as they were to start the season but the Penguins have dropped two in a row - leaving the door open for Vegas to snatch a second straight road victory. Read more in our NHL betting picks below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Vegas Golden Knights hit Steel City on Thursday for a date with the Pittsburgh…

We'll see our first matchup of the season between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday when the sides meet in Pittsburgh. Those who bet online have seen Vegas continue to prove that they are one of the best teams in the league after getting a 3-2 shootout victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, the Penguins…

The 2021/22 NHL regular season has been completed and we head to round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. General managers of teams out of the playoffs have begun their offseason with the NHL Entry Draft and free agency right around the corner. This is also the time when fans get their predictions ready to determine what their teams will do this…

Dimers.com.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 5-0-0 in their last five games at home against the New York Rangers. The Penguins will look to extend their home winning streak…

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to see each other again on the ice for the second time in a week, with Auston Matthews and company paying the Pens a visit this Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena. Will the Maple Leafs get back at Pittsburgh and score a victory to move further away from a recent slump? Or will the…

Dimers.com provides exclusive sports betting content to PennLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. ET. Led by Sidney Crosby, Jake…

The NHL has nine games on its Tuesday night slate, as schedules are back to normal. At least somewhat back to normal. Tuesday night could be a wild one for, as several teams are looking at back-to-back game scenarios. Teams on the back end of a Back-To-Back: Tampa Bay Lightning Florida Panthers Teams on the front end of a Back-To-Back: The Boston…

It bothers Pat Verbeek that the Ducks are losing a lot. This was a player whose "Little Ball of Hate" nickname was created out of his legendary competitiveness. But as a first-time general manager overseeing a rebuild - and, perhaps bigger, a huge transition into a new era - Verbeek is also pragmatic about the painful process that the franchise…

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten a lot of production out of Martin Necas, with the forward tallying five points in his last six games. While you can get him to score tonight at plus money, there might be a better market to target in our betting picks. After snapping a five-game losing streak, the Carolina Hurricanes will now look to string…

The Carolina Hurricanes were on a five-game losing streak but found a way to get back into the win column against the Calgary Flames last time out. The 3-2 victory on Saturday should change their momentum heading into a date with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins had won five straight contests before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Toronto Maple…

With some people, only one name is necessary. It denotes greatness, a certain level of fame or infamy, instant recognition. It requires little explanation or a lot. In current hockey circles, the name is Phil. It brings an instant smile to those who know him, a bigger smile if you know him well, and a flood of memories - some frustrating, most…

The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to the northeast to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Hurricanes have two more points than the Penguins but are playing worse hockey. Carolina has only won one of their last six games (with four overtime losses), while Pittsburgh has won five of their last six. The Hurricanes were the best Eastern Conference team…