NHL Predictions

Edmonton Oilers – Anaheim Ducks : Edmonton on the brink! The series between Edmonton and Anaheim has reached a critical point. After a brutal Game 4 that ended in overtime, the Oilers are staring at a 1-3 deficit and have no margin left for error. Even so, the ice has shown Edmonton can control games,…

Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens: discipline will decide it There is no need to fix what is already working when it comes to entertainment. After a wild series opener that ended with a Montreal overtime win, 4-3, the spotlight now shifts straight to the reply. The Tampa Bay Lightning paid dearly for their lack…

New York Rangers – Buffalo Sabres: a Madison Square Garden shootout ! This one’s got sharp contrasts written all over it. The New York Rangers are stuck down in the table, but their current form has been anything but meek. Buffalo Sabres, meanwhile, sit near the top in the East, yet they’ve been all over…

New Jersey Devils – Philadelphia Flyers: a red-hot scrap for a playoff spot! We’re set for a game that could get seriously wild on the ice. New Jersey now skates with nothing to lose, which usually means they’ll take stupid risks, while the Philadelphia Flyers are still chasing the playoffs and have to attack every…

Boston Bruins – Dallas Stars: two teams heading in opposite directions! This is a headline clash between two heavyweights — and the standings lie. Boston are ripping through opponents and stacking results, while Dallas, despite topping the West on paper, are wobbling badly. Can the Stars cope with pressure on the road, or will the…

Vegas Golden Knights – Vancouver Canucks: Vegas can’t afford a slip-up! Two teams headed in opposite directions. Vegas are scrapping for a playoff spot; Vancouver have basically written this season off and are in freefall. Can the league whipping boys pull off a shock, or will the home side boss it like they have in…

San Jose Sharks – St. Louis Blues: a high-stakes sprint to the finish! This is one of the juiciest late-March showdowns in the NHL. Against expectations both clubs still have real shots at a playoff ticket — and that’s especially eyebrow-raising for the Blues, a team a lot of people had written off until very…

Colorado Avalanche – Calgary Flames: David vs Goliath — with a twist! A clash that looks decided on paper. Looks can lie. The Avalanche sit head and shoulders above everyone, piling up wins like it’s nothing. Calgary, by contrast, have had a nightmare season — yet oddly, they’ve just woken up and started scoring with…