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Norris Trophy Odds 2025: Favorite Makar Holding Firm Ahead of Hughes, Werenski
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar remains the 2025 Norris Trophy odds favorite, ahead of Canucks blueliner Quinn Hughes, who recently returned to action. .
by Gary Pearson

NHL
Alex Ovechkin Goals Record Odds: Ovi 4 Away From Breaking Gretzky's Record After Scoring 891st Goal
Alex Ovechkin is four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 after scoring his 891st on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins.
by James Bisson
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Predictions Tonight: NHL Player Props, Picks & Odds for April 2
The slumping Florida Panthers face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in a critical Atlantic Division matchup on Wednesday as we offer our prediction and best player props.
by Gary Pearson

Capitals vs. Bruins Predictions Tonight: NHL Player Props, Score Picks & Odds for April 1
Gary Pearson looks at the chances of a low-scoring Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins game tonight while offering three player prop picks.
by Gary Pearson

Lightning vs. Islanders Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: April 1
We're backing the Under when the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders square off on Tuesday as we offer our best player prop picks.
by Gary Pearson

Sharks vs. Kings Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 30
A mismatch on paper sees the Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks as we offer our prediction and player props for Sunday's late contest.
by Gary Pearson

Capitals vs. Wild Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 27
The Minnesota Wild's offense has been tame over the last two months as they prepare to play the high-flying Washington Capitals at home on Thursday.
by Gary Pearson

Kings vs. Avalanche Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 27
The league's two hottest teams over the last month will collide in Colorado on Thursday, and we have you covered with our Kings vs. Avalanche prediction and player props.
by Gary Pearson

Devils vs. Blackhawks Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 26
The New Jersey Devils have lost three games in a row but are facing a Chicago Blackhawks team that has lost seven of the last eight games as we offer our prediction and best player prop.
by Gary Pearson

Stars vs. Oilers Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 26
Two Western Conference odds favorites go toe-to-toe on Wednesday as we provide a prediction and three player props for the Stars vs. Oilers.
by Gary Pearson

Flyers vs. Maple Leafs Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 25
The reeling Philadelphia Flyers end their gauntlet of games against Stanley Cup contenders in Toronto against the Maple Leafs tonight, as we offer our prediction and best props for Tuesday's game.
by Gary Pearson

Capitals vs. Jets Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 25
The NHL's best teams square off in an intriguing battle between East and West as we offer our prediction and best prop picks for Tuesday's Capitals vs. Jets game.
by Gary Pearson

Canucks vs. Devils Prediction Tonight: NHL Player Props, Score Pick & Odds for March 24
The Vancouver Canucks are fighting for their playoff lives as we offer our prediction and best player prop picks for tonight's encounter against the inconsistent New Jersey Devils.
by Gary Pearson

Red Wings vs. Golden Knights Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 22
The Detroit Red Wings' honeymoon period under Todd McLellan has been over for a long time, but can they turn it around when they play the Golden Knights in Vegas on Saturday?
by Gary Pearson

Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 19
The Colorado Avalanche have won eight of the last nine games, but could Wednesday's game in Toronto be a letdown spot for the league's hottest team?
by Gary Pearson

Utah vs. Oilers Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 18
Squarely focused on sweeping Utah Hockey Club, the Edmonton Oilers return home after winning two straight.
by Gary Pearson

Senators vs. Maple Leafs Odds Tonight: NHL Player Props & Score Predictions for March 15
We offer our prediction and best player prop picks as the Ottawa Senators look to make it six in a row when they face their bitter rivals in Toronto tonight for Hockey Night in Canada.
by Gary Pearson

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Odds, NHL Player Props & Score Predictions Tonight: March 13
A pivotal Atlantic Division clash occurs on Thursday in Toronto when the Maple Leafs, trying to erase their two-point deficit, host the Florida Panthers.
by Gary Pearson
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Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites: Stanley Cup Picks, Predictions, Best Bets
Jumping right back into the NHL season, we take a look at the best Stanley Cup picks and predictions.
by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds & Favorites: Our Picks & Predictions To Win MVP
It's shaping up to be one of the best Hart Trophy races in recent memory as we bring you our picks and predictions to win the NHL's most coveted individual honor.
by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2025: Stars Leading the Pack With Playoffs Nearing
The Dallas Stars remain the Stanley Cup odds favorites as we enter the final stretch of the regular season, with the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche trading close behind.
by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Predictions 2025: Reigning Conference Finalists Lead the Way
The 2024-25 Stanley Cup odds have been released as we take a look at the favorites to hoist the Holy Grail in the forthcoming season.
by Gary Pearson

2025 NHL Award Predictions & Odds: Top Picks for Hart, Norris, Vezina
As the offseason officially commences, there's no better time to predict the winners of the major 2024-25 awards, including Vezina, Norris, and Hart.
by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds 2025: Draisaitl Back on Top, Just Ahead of Hellebuyck
Leon Draisaitl is back on top of the Hart Trophy odds leaderboard, overtaking Connor Hellebuyck as we enter the stretch run.
by Gary Pearson

Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Hutson the Prohibitive Favorite After Surging Past Celebrini
Lane Hutson is the prohibitive Calder Trophy odds favorite, surging past long-time favorite Macklin Celebrini.
by Gary Pearson

Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2025: Draisaitl Pulling Away as Favorite
Leon Draisaitl has pulled away from the chasing pack as the Rocket Richard Trophy odds favorite, with William Nylander in a distant second.
by Gary Pearson

Norris Trophy Odds 2025: Favorite Makar Holding Firm Ahead of Hughes, Werenski
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar remains the 2025 Norris Trophy odds favorite, ahead of Canucks blueliner Quinn Hughes, who recently returned to action. .
by Gary Pearson

Vezina Trophy Odds 2024-25: Hellebuyck Prohibitive Favorite; Thompson in Distant Rearview
Connor Hellebuyck is the prohibitive betting favorite by the Vezina Trophy odds, trading way in front of Logan Thompson.
by Gary Pearson

Jack Adams Award Odds 2024-25: Capitals’ Carbery the Runaway Favorite; Evason Closest
The Washington Capitals' Spencer Carbery is the prohibitive betting favorite by the Jack Adams Award odds, with only Devan Evason and Scott Arniel within sight.
by Gary Pearson

2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: McDavid Captures 2024 Honors Despite Oilers Losing
Oilers superstar Connor McDavid closed as a prohibitive betting favorite at the top of the 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy oddsboard and ultimately won the award despite his Edmonton Oilers failing to win the Stanley Cup.
by Andrew Reid

4 Nations Face-Off Odds & Favorites: USA the Slight Favorite Approaching Puck Drop
Only DraftKings has seen a minor line movement in the hours leading up to the opening puck drop, but that is enough to declare Team USA as the slight favorite heading into tonight's final.
by Gary Pearson

PWHL Expansion Team Odds: Who Are the Favored Cities?
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will be expanding for the 2025-26 season - its third of operation - and we look at the favored cities to land a team.
by Dave Crowley
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