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

Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

Philadelphia has some breathing room en route to a hopeful playoff appearance but the same can not be said for Toronto. The Maple Leafs are one of four teams in the East with 80 points but only two spots to squeeze into.

Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

Chicago's recent strong play has left them only 6 points out of the top seed for the Western Conference playoffs but how they fare in 3 games over 4 nights on the road will go a long way to determine that fate. Either way, Chicago is set up for home ice in the first round and back to back games against the reeling Senators shouldn't pose too much of a threat.

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

Dallas is only 3 games back from Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the West but every game is crucial with only 11 left on the docket. Defending home ice against a Nashville team playing in consecutive nights is especially important and its the situation the Stars find themselves in Friday evening at the American Airlines Center.

Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

In a game between two Stanley Cup hopefuls, the Chicago Blackhawks were able to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 the last time these two squared off in a mid-January game. The game was tight throughout and took a slick shootout goal from Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to seal the win for the hosts.

Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

The Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens played a close game the last time they saw each other, with Gustav Nyquist scoring an overtime goal to give the Red Wings the 2-1 win. Fans expected a tight game considering both teams were battling it out for the top spot in the Atlantic, and that is exactly what they got.

Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

What looked like a good matchup on paper turned into a thrashing as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in their last meeting in early February. The Hurricanes have found a way to dominate the Panthers over the years when playing at home, with this game giving them a 30-7-4 record against their old division foes.

New York Islanders at Tampa Bay Lightning Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

In a game between two teams on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings, the New York Islanders were able to pull off the upset by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 the last time these two teams saw each other. Both goalies played very well in the matchup, but the hero of the night was Frans Nielsen, who gave the Islanders the win with the lone shootout goal.

Buffalo Sabres at Nashville Predators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

The last time the Buffalo Sabres played the Nashville Predators, the Sabres learned that it's not always a good thing to be the first to score, as they lost 4-1. After giving up the first goal of the game just two minutes into the contest, the Predators were able to dominate from there on out by scoring four consecutive goals.

Minnesota Wild at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

Not long after the Olympics ended, T.J. Oshie got his chance to be a hero again in a shootout as the St. Louis Blues were able to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in a close game the last time they faced each other. Oshie, who made four of his six shootout attempts against the Russians in the Olympics, made his attempt before teammate Alex Steen was able to put the Wild away.

Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

The Vancouver Canucks were able to pull off the 3-1 win the last time they squared off against the Colorado Avalanche. Mike Santorelli was the star of the game for the Canucks, scoring two goals and adding an assist in the win. Santorelli's two-goal performance gave him eight on the season. He only had two goals last season while playing for both Florida and Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

When the Winnipeg Jets visited the San Jose Sharks in late January, they got a great game from goalie Ondrej Pavelec, but they couldn't get enough shots on goal and lost the game 1-0. Pavelec finished the night with 31 saves, but the Sharks' Alex Stalock stopped all 20 shots he faced to get his second straight shutout.

Phoenix Coyotes at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

The Phoenix Coyotes were able to help get coach Dave Tippett his 450th career win the last time they faced the New Jersey Devils, a tightly fought contest that Phoenix won 3-2 at home. Martin Hanzal had a goal and an assist in the encounter, including the eventual game-winning goal late in the second period.

Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 the last time these two teams met thanks to three early goals from the visitors. Kings goalie Jonathan Quick had one of his toughest periods of the season in this one, which happened to be right before the Olympics were about to begin.

Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/25/2014

The Anaheim Ducks may have been huge favorites the last time they faced off against the Calgary Flames, but it was Calgary who looked like the elite team that night. The Flames were able to take a 4-0 lead in the first period, which helped them cruise to a 7-2 home win.

Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/25/2014

In their second game following the Olympic break, the Minnesota Wild were able to beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 thanks to a seventh round shootout goal from Justin Fontaine. It was the Wild's fourth straight win and helped their goalie Darcy Kuemper, who had 30 saves on the night, improve to a 10-3-2 record on the season.

Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/25/2014

In a battle of two of the top teams from the Metropolitan Division, the Philadelphia Flyers were able to beat the New York Rangers at home 4-2 the last time the teams played each other. This was a very big win for the Flyers, as they were coming off of a 7-3 blowout loss to San Jose two days before this game took place.

Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2014

The last game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens resulted in a 2-0 shutout for the Canadiens. Rookie goaltender Dustin Tokarski was called up to replace multiple injured goalies for Montreal and rewarded them with his first NHL shutout.

Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2014

Despite being put on the penalty kill six times during their last matchup with the Nashville Predators, the Colorado Avalanche were able to pull off the 5-4 away win. Nick Holden scored two goals and added an assist for the Avalanche and Semyon Varlamov had 31 saves in the win.

Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2014

The Chicago Blackhawks showed their supremacy the last time they faced the Dallas Stars by beating them 6-2 back in December. Patrick Sharp, who came into the game with two goals and four assists against the Stars on the season, scored two more goals to help Chicago to the easy win.

San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2014

Ben Scrivens had the goaltending performance of the 2013-2014 season thus far when the Edmonton Oilers last took on the San Jose Sharks. Not only did he get a 3-0 shutout for his new team, he saved 59 of the Sharks' shots along the way. In doing so, he set the NHL regular season record for saves made in a shutout.