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

Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/21/2014

The Penguins are making a late run at home ice throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs but will need a victory over the surging Lightning to keep the chances at catching Boston alive. Tampa Bay on the other hand has turned it around just when it looked like they were going to limp into their own playoff run.

Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/21/2014

Two bottom feeders of the Western Conference meet up Saturday night in a game only a mother could love. There's not a whole lot on the line for either team except the bragging rights of not being in dead last. That being said, games like this are where bettors can find an unlikely edge.

Washington Capitals at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/21/2014

Washington could really benefit from an easier schedule down the stretch as they try to sneak into the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt, but they won't get it Saturday night with a visit to the Shark Tank. The Caps shouldn't expect San Jose to lay down for them as the Sharks have an outside chance at the #1 seed in the Western Conference and even a possible Presidents Trophy.

Detroit Red Wings at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/21/2014

Two teams with their playoff lives on the line meet up Saturday night in Minnesota. While the home ice Wild control their own destiny with a 7 point lead over the teams trailing them, Detroit is scratching and clawing in the heavily contested Eastern Conference.

Ottawa Senators at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/21/2014

Dallas will look to put away Ottawa early on a Saturday afternoon home game as they hold on tight for a possible Western Conference playoff berth. The Senators have seemingly checked out for the year after dropping 7 points back from the Eastern Conference postseason while dropping 8 of 10 recently.

New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/21/2014

In the last game between the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils, they would be the first teams to play in the Bronx outside at the new Yankee Stadium. The game was delayed for about an hour because of too much sun reflecting off the ice. But cloud cover would eventually kick in and the game would start.

Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/21/2014

The last time the Toronto Maple Leafs came to play the Montreal Canadiens, they may of thought they had an advantage with Montreal starting goalie Carey Price out. He had a separated groin injury he suffered helping Canada earn a gold medal in the Olympics.

Carolina Hurricanes at Winnipeg Jets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/21/2014

The last time the Carolina Hurricanes played the Winnipeg Jets you might have thought that the Hurricanes had a significant edge over the Jets because they came into the game playing the least amount of games in the whole league. But unfortunately for them they were not able to capitalize on that advantage.

Boston Bruins at Phoenix Coyotes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/21/2014

The last time the Boston Bruins met the Phoenix Coyotes, they were on a six game winning streak and on top of the Eastern Conference with 93 points. Tuukka Rask, who has being playing well for the Bruins, made 21 saves to help his team along to a 2-1 victory over the Coyotes and extend their winning streak to seven.

Florida Panthers at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/21/2014

Goalie Ben Scrivens made his first start for the Los Angeles Kings and made the most of it when these two teams last met up. He recorded his third career shutout with 20 saves and helped his team to a 3-0 win over the Florida Panthers.

New York Rangers at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/20/2014

Sergei Bobrovsky had 40 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets get passed the New York Rangers 4-3 the last time these 2 teams played. In a potent offensive game, the Rangers managed to drag it out to a shootout, but the Blue Jackets were able to hold on for the win.

Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/20/2014

Coming into the game against the Carolina Hurricanes when these 2 last played, the Chicago Blackhawks were winless inside the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. Looking to break the streak more than anyone was Chicago's Patrick Sharp, who scored his 200th goal in the game and helped Chicago win their 2,500th regular-season game in club history.

Boston Bruins at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/20/2014

This game pits two of the NHL's powerhouses up against each other. Patrick Roy is settling in to his new job as head coach nicely and the Colorado Avalanche seem to have everything going their way lately. The Boston Bruins are ready for a good postseason run as well.

Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/20/2014

The last time Calgary played Nashville, the Predators Eric Nystrom was on fire, scoring the only four goals that the Predators had in regulation. In Nystrom's 457 game career he had only had two multiple goal games coming up to this night. Despite his efforts and getting the Predators to a shootout, the Calgary Flames came out on top 5-4.

Dallas Stars at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/19/2014

The last time these two teams matched up in December, the Dallas Stars were able to leave a 4-1 winner. The Stars started the game against the Philadelphia Flyers on a six game losing streak against them dating back to the 2008-2009 season. But with the help of Dallas goalie Dan Ellis, who had 27 saves, and a natural hat-trick and an assist by Tyler Seguin, the Stars broke that losing streak.

Minnesota Wild at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/19/2014

At the beginning of the season, the Minnesota Wild did not put a lot of stock into Josh Harding being their top goaltender. As of right now, he is the best in the league in saves and helped the Wild along to a shutout victory against the New Jersey Devils when they met in November. Harding stopped 19 shots for his second shutout of the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Ottawa Senators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/19/2014

The last time the Tampa Bay Lighting faced the Ottawa Senators, the Senators were able to get a 5-3 home win. In this game, there was a scary moment for the Lighting and goalie Ben Bishop. Bishop was just recently traded from the Ottawa Senators and was making his first appearance against his old team when he came out of the net far to defend a play and got kicked in the head by his own teammate.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/19/2014

The last time the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens met in November, the Canadiens were able to get a 3-2 win. David Desharnais of the Canadiens had been having a rough season, but in a shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Desharnais was able to break through.

Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/19/2014

The Edmonton Oilers visited the Buffalo Sabres in early February and were able to escape a 3-2 winner. This game put the Oilers above the last place Sabres by six points and added to a little hot streak of their own, winning four out of five games. The Oilers out-shot the Sabres 44 to 28, they won 41 faceoffs to 29, and they landed almost double the hits.

Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/19/2014

With a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks the last time they played, the Anaheim Ducks are looking good going into the playoffs. Ryan Getzlaf scored his 20th goal and had two assists. Helping him along was goalie Jonas Hiller with 33 saves in his ninth consecutive win as Anaheim improved to 15-0-2 at the Honda Center, remaining the only NHL team without a regulation loss at home at the time.