The 2023-24 NHL regular season comes to an end this week. Will we see three-time Hart Trophy winner Connor McDavid return to the ice before the playoffs? He missed a third straight game Saturday, a 3-1 loss to Vancouver, with a lower-body injury. That loss essentially eliminated Edmonton from Pacific Division contention. The Oilers will finish second and may just rest McDavid until the playoffs. Read More
The last full week of the NHL’s regular season is upon us and the race for the Presidents’ Trophy is a great one between Boston, the New York Rangers and Dallas. Might be wise not to win the Presidents’ Trophy, though, as the team with the most regular-season points hasn’t won the Stanley Cup in more than a decade. Here’s a look at two intriguing… Read More
On Saturday, April 20, the top teams in the National Hockey League begin the annual quest for the Stanley Cup. Right now, seven teams have secured postseason spots. Which squads will get it done come the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and which teams will be on the outside looking in? Check out bold predictions for the 2024 NHL Playoffs. A Closer Look at the 2024 NHL… Read More
The 2024 NHL Playoffs starts on Saturday, April 20. So far, seven teams have scored playoff bids, which means there are plenty of chances for other teams to make a late run to the NHL’s postseason. Check out a list of those playoff teams, odds to win the 2024 Stanley Cup, and early Stanley Cup Playoff picks. 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Update… Read More
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a bad team. One bright spot had been the play of 19-year-old rookie Adam Fantilli, but he has been out since suffering a calf laceration on Jan. 28. Fantilli was originally projected to miss eight weeks but Coach Pascal Vincent said over the weekend that he might not return this season. He was tied for third in goals (12) and… Read More
As the Washington Capitals try to grab an Eastern Conference wild card spot, they will be without one of their key forwards for a bit in Tom Wilson as he was suspended six games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday for a high-sticking penalty last Wednesday vs. Toronto. The 29-year-old Wilson, who has 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists) in 66 games,… Read More
The Montreal Canadiens are going to miss the playoffs yet again and now may not have head coach Martin St. Louis for the rest of the season as he has taken an indefinite leave of absence for family reasons. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski will run the team while St. Louis is away. Here’s a look at two intriguing early-week NHL matchups. Top NHL Betting Picks… Read More
We already have had our first team eliminated from playoff contention in the NHL as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated on Saturday the Golden Knights won 5-3 against the Red Wings after Chicago lost 4-1 at the Capitals. After qualifying for the playoffs nine straight seasons and winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015, the Blackhawks have made the playoffs once in… Read More
Bettors will want to be careful betting on hockey this week because the NHL Trade Deadline is Friday so it’s vital to wait for lineups to be posted in case a key guy is dealt or held out because of an imminent trade. Here’s a look at two intriguing early-week matchups. Top NHL Betting Picks of the Week (March 4th, 2024) In… Read More
An Eastern Conference hockey classic happens on Saturday when two of the most historic teams in the National Hockey Legue step onto the ice at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Maple Leafs host the hot New York Rangers in what should be one of the week’s best hockey games. NYR leads Carolina in the Metro Division. The Leafs are in third place in the Atlantic. Read More
