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

Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony - 3/7/2014

Los Angeles is a shoe-in for the Western Conference postseason with 18 games left to play but that doesn't mean they can't continue to assert their dominance over last place Edmonton. The Kings have been one of the NHL's hottest teams both before and after the Olympic break, winning all 6 games between February 6th and March 6th.

St Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/7/2014

St. Louis has put their one big question to test after acquiring goalie Ryan Miller and looks poised to make a legitimate run for the Stanley Cup. The Blues won the first 3 games that Miller started and have turned things around since starting 0-2 after the Olympic break.

Philadelphia Flyers at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/6/2014

The Olympic break hasn't stopped the red hot Flyers so far but a well rested Toronto squad wants to change that. Two teams that are virtual playoff locks aren't necessarily in a do or die situation Saturday night but 20 games left in the season is no time to get complacent.

Montreal Canadiens at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/6/2014

When the San Jose Sharks visited the Montreal Canadiens the Sharks were able to walk away winners by a score of 2-1. Logan Couture did all of the scoring for the Sharks but none came easier for him then his second goal of the night. This happened after the puck was dumped in and took an odd bounce and landed on Couture's stick.

Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/6/2014

On Jan. 18 of this year, the Calgary Flames traveled to Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Canucks in what turned out to be a tight one that went to a shootout. This one started off a bit differently. Bob Hartley sent his fourth line out to take the ice for the opening face off and Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella did the same. Then there was chaos as the entire line for both squads squared up and five fights broke out.

St Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/6/2014

The St. Louis Blues were winners over the Colorado Avalanche by a score of 4-1 when these two last played on Nov. 27. At this point, both teams were off to hot starts on the season so folks were looking forward to this matchup. However, it was the St. Louis Blues that showcased their talents in this one.

Ottawa Senators at Winnipeg Jets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/6/2014

On January 2nd the Winnipeg Jets traveled to the Canadian Tire Centre to take on the Ottawa Senators. The Senators were able to best the Jets 4-3 when Clarke MacArthur scored the winning goal at the 11:29 mark of the third period. This was Ottawa's third straight win and they were finally playing some good hockey.

Phoenix Coyotes at Washington Capitals Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/6/2014

The Washington Capitals visited the Phoenix Coyotes on Nov. 9 of last year in what turned out to be an overtime thriller. The Coyotes were able to slip one past the Capitals and defend their home ice by a score of 4-3. The Coyotes were resilient on this night.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Nashville Predators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/6/2014

Two teams on the opposite side of the playoff spectrum meet up Saturday night in Nashville. The Blue Jackets are chasing their first postseason berth since the 2008/09 season while the Predators find themselves mired in last place in the Central, failing to qualify for the playoffs for a second straight year.

Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/6/2014

Every one of the 20 games left in the 2013/14 season is crucial for the Stars and they especially must win home games against conference foes like Saturday night's matchup at the American Airlines Center. As it stands the Stars hold the 8th seed and a likely first round matchup with Anaheim but in no way are Phoenix (1 game), Winnipeg (1 game), or Vancouver (2 games) ready to throw in the white flag yet.

Boston Bruins at Tampa Bay Lightning Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/6/2014

Saturday night's game between Boston and Tampa Bay is potentially a preview of an Eastern Conference playoff first round matchup. As it stands, the Bruins are the #2 seed in the East with the Lightning currently sitting in the 7th spot.

New Jersey Devils at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/5/2014

There will be no need for hugs and greetings when New Jersey travels to Detroit on Friday night as the two squads just met up for a hard fought battle on Tuesday night. New Jersey was able to cash in at home as -114 favorites and the total of 5 was two goals over with the final score being 4-3.

Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/5/2014

Even though Buffalo sits in last place in the Atlantic, well out of the playoff picture, they proved they weren't just going to lay down and die the rest of the season after winning 3 straight out of the Olympic break. Dallas broke that streak Monday night but it's evident that the Sabres are intent on playing with pride the last 20-plus games of the season.

New York Islanders at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/5/2014

New York picked up after the Olympic break with a win but immediately lost their next two. Not to be outdone, Calgary dropped their first two out of 3 after the Sochi intermission. So goes the season for two teams that are likely looking forward to the dropping of the puck for the 2014/15 season already.

New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/5/2014

The New York to Carolina trek is going to get familiar for Rangers players and coaches as they make their first of two trips over four days Friday to take on the Hurricanes. The conference foes haven't met in over 4 months but will get well acquainted over the next week.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/5/2014

Two division leaders square off in Anaheim Friday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins come out West to take on the home town Ducks. Both teams entered the Olympic break in somewhat of a funk but will look to build on their 40 win seasons thus far in what could be the NHL Game of the Week.

Los Angeles Kings at Winnipeg Jets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/4/2014

When the Winnipeg Jets and the Los Angeles Kings faced off in October, Devin Setoguchi and the Jets were able to knock off the Kings 5-3. Setoguchi finished the game with two goals and an assist. Evander Kane helped out with a goal and two assists.

Pittsburgh Penguins at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/4/2014

On Dec. 5, the San Jose Sharks headed East to face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Sidney Crosby tallied three assists, and Marc-Andre Fleury recorded 44 saves in a 5-1 win over the Sharks. Kunitz scored twice in the second period and with goals from Jayson Megna and Pascal Dupuis, the Penguins had a 4-0 lead at the 7:30 mark of the second.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks, Odds and Predictions
by George Monroy - 3/3/2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs play at home for the first time in nearly a month and will look to extended their impressive home winning streak to a season-best eight games on Monday night. Toronto returned from the Olympic break with two nail-biting losses but now has a chance to get back in the win column with only 22 games left before the postseason begins.

Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Alan Matthews - 3/3/2014

The New York Rangers rolled over the Toronto Maple Leafs last time these two teams met up by a final of 7-1. The Rangers didn't give the Maple Leafs much time to celebrate their recent win and neither team couldn't have been at more opposite places before the start of this game. The Rangers coming off a poor performance just a day earlier and the Maple Leafs had just won the Winter Classic. Dominic Moore led the Rangers with two goals on five shots.