NHL Picks (Today's Free Predictions, Tips, Parlays)

New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/29/2014

Second-year winger Nail Yakupov hasn't had as great of a season as most Edmonton Oilers' fans expected, but he was the hero in a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers the last time these two teams played each other. The game was tight and looked like it was going to go to overtime until the young Yakupov was able to get the Oilers a much needed win late in the period.

Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/29/2014

The Washington Capitals haven't had too many offensive outbursts this season as they were known for in years past, but they got one in a 5-2 win against Nashville Predators the last time these two teams squared off. The Caps got out to an early lead and for once, were able to maintain it and add a few more later on in the game.

Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/29/2014

The Utah Jazz were able to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-101 the last time they played each other despite a huge game from Thunder star Kevin Durant. The MVP candidate had 48 points in the game, but Utah had a great second quarter and were able to hold on for the win.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/29/2014

It was only about a month or two ago that Detroit looked as if they'd miss the postseason for the first time since the 1989-90 season. As February roared in so did the old Red Wings as they've moved into the 8th spot in the Eastern Conference race.

Calgary Flames at Ottawa Senators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/29/2014

Nobody is really sure what the second to last place Flames are playing for lately, but they've definitely showed some gusto as this putrid season winds down. Ottawa on the other hand, who is single digit points out of the playoff race, has seemingly checked out because they're playing some bad hockey down the stretch.

Boston Bruins at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/29/2014

The Bruins and Flyers meet up for the Sunday Showcase game on Hockey Afternoon in America. The Bruins are pulling away for home ice throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs but they would love to stay neck and neck with the St. Louis Blues for the President's Cup.

New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

In their last meeting, the New Jersey Devils were able to trounce the New York Islanders 6-1 in possibly their best road game of the season. The night was an especially memorable one for Jaromir Jagr, who had yet another milestone game by scoring his 700th goal.

Minnesota Wild at Phoenix Coyotes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

Phoenix has entered single-digit games remaining on their schedule with a distinct job to do the last couple weeks of the season – hold off Dallas. The Stars trail the Coyotes by only three with even the Canucks only four points out of the #8 spot.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

Steven Stamkos returned to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup the last time they faced the Buffalo Sabres, but the Sabres found a way to win on the road 3-1. Stamkos, who had been out nearly four months after breaking his shin in Boston, got six shots on goal in the game, but couldn't find the back of the net in his return.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

The Carolina Hurricanes were able to pull off the 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets the last time these two teams faced off thanks in large part to Anton Khudobin's play in net. The Blue Jackets were able to get 47 shots on goal in the game, but Khudobin stopped 46 of them to get the win for the Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

The Detroit Red Wings were able to pull off the slim 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs when the teams last met on March 18. The win was a somewhat bittersweet one for the Red Wings, who lost defenseman Jonathan Ericsson to a broken finger and added him to their ever-growing list of injuries.

Dallas Stars at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

In the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues' last meeting, Jamie Benn was able to score the overtime winner for the Stars to give his team the 3-2 victory. This was the Stars' first game after their center Rich Peverley had to get emergency treatment after he collapsed on their bench against the Columbus Blue Jackets the night before.

Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

The Boston Bruins had perhaps their easiest win of the season the last time they saw the Washington Capitals in a game where they cruised to a 3-0 win. The Caps could only muster a total of 16 shots on goal and didn't look like a team fighting to get one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.

San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

The Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 the last time these two teams saw each other. It was a battle between two of the top five teams in the Western Conference. The Avalanche relied heavily on Nathan MacKinnon, who had his first career two-goal performance in the win. The Sharks were able to put up a fight after being down 4-0, but didn't have enough in them to complete the comeback.

Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

The Montreal Canadiens were able to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 the last time the teams played one another. The Canadiens relied heavily on goaltender Carey Price, who was able to save all 16 of the shots that he faced in the final period.

Winnipeg Jets at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/27/2014

The Los Angeles Kings were able to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 the last time they faced each other in what was Marian Gaborik's first game with the team. Gaborik was traded to the Kings from the Columbus Blue Jackets the day before this game, and he must have liked what he came into despite not scoring in his debut.

Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/27/2014

The Vancouver Canucks want to forget all about the last time they faced the Anaheim Ducks, as the Ducks were able to cruise to a 9-1 win in a mid-January matchup. It was a franchise record amount of goals for the Ducks, which came during a great stretch for the team where they won 18 of 19 games.

New York Rangers at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/27/2014

The New York Rangers aim to strengthen their impressive 2013/14 road record as they head out on a 4-game stretch away from Madison Square Garden. As one would expect from a team soon to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, Calgary has been nothing more than mediocre on their home ice.

Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/27/2014

It wasn't that long ago that the Ducks had their fate in their own hands as they held onto the top seed in the Western Conference. A slight slump and strong play by the Blues has dropped Anaheim down to the 3 seed where they're tied with Chicago.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

Pittsburgh had faint hopes of catching Boston for the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt but a recent skid has all but put those hopes to rest. Instead they'll buckle down for the last nine games of the season including a potential preview of the 1st round of the Playoffs in a Friday night matchup with Columbus.