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

New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2014

In their last meeting, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-2 thanks in large part to two goals that were scored within a minute of each other in the second period. Much of the praise had to go to Hurricanes' goalie Anton Khudobin, though, as he made 38 saves on the night and kept the Islanders from tying the game in the third period.

Phoenix Coyotes at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins have done well against the Pacific Division all season, but the Phoenix Coyotes were able to beat them 3-1 on home ice the last time they faced each other. It was the first time the Penguins lost in regulation against a team in that division this season.

St Louis Blues at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2014

The only other time that the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against each other this season, the Blues were able to dominate from start to finish thanks in large part to three early goals. The first place Blues made it look easy in this game, while the Maple Leafs looked sluggish in the loss.

Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/24/2014

The Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals last met less than a week ago in a tightly fought game that the Kings were able to win 2-1 after Marian Gaborik scored the the deciding goal in the shootout. The victory made coach Darryl Sutter the 18th coach in NHL history to notch 500 career wins.

Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/24/2014

The Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets played a tightly fought game the last time they met until the Blue Jackets were able to take over in the third period for a 4-1 victory. After the two teams got a goal apiece in the first period, it was Columbus rookie Boone Jenner who put the home team in front for good in the middle of the third.

Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/24/2014

The Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers last played each other back in December when the Panthers got two late goals to pull off the 4-2 win. Florida goaltender Scott Clemmensen had 32 saves on the night to help his team win their fifth straight in that early stretch of the season.

Phoenix Coyotes at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/23/2014

The Phoenix Coyotes and the New York Rangers last met back on the opening day of the season when the Coyotes were able to pull off the 4-1 home win. The hero of the night was right winger Radim Vrbata, who started his season in style with his fifth career hat trick.

Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/23/2014

Steve Mason and Wayne Simmonds helped the Philadelphia Flyers hold off the Los Angeles Kings in their last meeting in a 2-0 win. Mason stopped 35 shots on his way to his 22nd career shutout, and Simmonds scored his 100th career NHL goal in the victory.

Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/23/2014

After a bizarre start to the last matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Senators pulled off a 5-3 win. Ben Bishop, playing for the first time with the Lightning since he was traded back in April, lasted less than two minutes in the game because his teammate Nikita Kucherov accidentally kicked him in the head.

Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/23/2014

Tuukka Rask had a fantastic game the last time the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins faced off, which resulted in a 4-1 Boston win. Boston showed why they are the top seed in the East by scoring three goals in the second period after fighting off the Canadiens' early attacks.

San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/23/2014

The Calgary Flames didn't look like huge underdogs the last time they faced the San Jose Sharks. They were able to cruise to a 4-1 win at home thanks to a solid game on both ends of the ice and 27 saves from goalie Karri Ramo. Lee Stempniak opened the scoring for the Flames in the middle of the first period.

Winnipeg Jets at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/23/2014

Although the Winnipeg Jets have an almost impossible chance of securing a playoff spot, the last time they played the Stars they proved they were not going to lay down. The Jets put on a scoring clinic in three periods of play that helped them walk away with a victory 7-2 over the Stars.

Florida Panthers at Anaheim Ducks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/22/2014

Florida wraps up their West Coast road swing on the second half of a back to back against one of the Western Conference's top teams. The Ducks will have had two full days of rest before the game against the Panthers and will look to wrap up Sunday's game quickly and efficiently.

St Louis Blues at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/22/2014

One of the better games on the NHL Sunday slate is a matchup of two first place teams that almost have a combined 200 points in 2013/14. The Metropolitan leading Penguins hope to chase down Boston for home ice throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs while the Blues look to strengthen their stranglehold on home games all the way through the Stanley Cup Finals.

Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/22/2014

The Blackhawks fared alright in their first game without injured LW Patrick Kane, downing Carolina 3-2 on Friday night. Chicago looks to stay perfect on a 4-game home stand when Nashville comes to town on Sunday. The Predators' season is pretty much over and they've just recently started to play like that fact has settled in.

Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/22/2014

New Jersey's already thin playoff hopes are reeling and a recent three game losing streak doesn't help their chances. A Sunday night win against Toronto would go a long way in kick-starting a last ditch effort to save their season.

Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/22/2014

Minnesota's playoff spot appears to be set with only 11 games left to play despite a recent skid of tough losses. Detroit would love nothing more than to say that about themselves even though they find themselves in one of the tightest Eastern Conference postseason races in recent memory.

Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/22/2014

Buffalo has the dubious distinction of being the first team in the NHL to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs even though their 48 total points on the year suggested it was over a long time ago. The Canucks would love nothing more than to kick a team while they are down as they hold on to the faintest of Western Conference playoff hopes.

Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/22/2014

Columbus aims to stay afloat in their Eastern Conference playoff run with back to back games against the New York hockey teams. The Blue Jackets play the Rangers on Friday before the afternoon tilt with the Islanders on Sunday. The Islanders on the other hand are one of the four worst teams in the league but haven't been playing overly horrendous lately.

St Louis Blues at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/21/2014

St. Louis suffered only their second loss in 10 games after a 4-0 beating at the hands of Chicago Wednesday but the Blues will have two full off days to regroup for the game against Philadelphia. The Flyers aim to defend their solid home ice record and continue their solid play as of late.