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

New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/9/2014

The New Jersey Devils and the Ottawa Senators, currently three points apart in the Eastern Conference standings, last played in mid-December when the Devils were able to pull off the 5-2 win. New Jersey was able to take the lead early in the game and were never up by less than two goals after the first period as they cruised for the win.

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/9/2014

The Carolina Hurricanes were able to get the 4-3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals when they last played each other. Washington has more points than their Metropolitan division foes, but the Hurricanes were able to take a 3-1 season series lead with that early January win.

Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/9/2014

The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers haven't played each other since December, a game that the Rangers ended up winning 3-1. Not much has changed since then, though, as the Sabres are still in last place in the Atlantic division and the Rangers are still trying to get one of the top five playoff seeds in the Eastern Conference.

Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/9/2014

The Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks took their last game into overtime the last time they played each other, but the Avs were able to get the 3-2 win less than a minute into the extra period. The win helped Colorado move closer to securing a playoff berth, while the Canucks fell a bit further out of contention.

Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/8/2014

If the rest of the season plays out as-is, Wednesday night's tilt between Detroit and Pittsburgh will likely foreshadow a 1st round playoff rematch. The Red Wings will be playing the game immediately after a Tuesday night game but its against last place Buffalo. The Penguins will have had two full days of rest and will likely break the 1-1 series tie this season.

Montreal Canadiens at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/8/2014

Two teams that have lost only 6 times in their last 20 games get together for a surprisingly good late season battle in Chicago on Wednesday. Both the Canadiens and Blackhawks are playing great hockey down the stretch as they surge towards the playoffs. The Canadiens have secured home ice in the first round while Chicago is still fighting to start off the postseason at the United Center.

San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/8/2014

A well-rested San Jose team comes in to face the weary Ducks with a possible #2 seed on the line. Wednesday's game marks the fifth meeting between the teams with San Jose winning 3 games so far. San Jose will have three full days off before Wednesday's matchup while Anaheim will be playing their third game in four nights.

Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/8/2014

The Kings will be well rested as they travel to Calgary to take on the Flames in the 1st of their last 3 games in a postseason-bound 2013/14 season. The Flames can see the light at the end of the tunnel for this disappointing year and have actually been playing decent once officially eliminated from the playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/7/2014

When the Colorado Avalanche last played the Edmonton Oilers, they were able to use a three-goal second period to pull off the home win. The Avalanche spent just two minutes in the penalty box all game, while the Oilers were put on the penalty kill for a total of 17 minutes in the loss.

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/7/2014

Less than two weeks ago, the Dallas Stars were able to annihilate the Nashville Predators 7-3 on home ice. Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are usually the ones who do most of the scoring for Dallas, but in that game seven other Stars were able to step up and hit the back of the net.

Washington Capitals at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/7/2014

When the Washington Capitals play the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, they will be hoping that they can replicate the performance that they put together the last time they faced them. The Caps were able to dominate the game thanks to a huge first period and ended up beating the top team from the Western Conference 4-1 at home.

Philadelphia Flyers at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/7/2014

The Florida Panthers last played the Philadelphia Flyers back in late November when they were able to pull off the 3-1 home win. This was a game where the winning team didn't necessarily deserve the win, but they made the most of their opportunities for a hard-fought victory.

Boston Bruins at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/7/2014

The Boston Bruins were able to show the Minnesota Wild why they have the best record in the NHL by beating them handily 4-1 back in a mid-March contest. The Bruins played one of their most disciplined games of the season by not committing any penalties the entire game.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/7/2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs just couldn't contain Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning the last time these two teams played each other. Stamkos' natural hat trick helped the road team pull off the 5-3 win. Radko Gudas put the Lightning on the scoreboard first by netting his third goal of the season just 59 seconds into the game. Phil Kessel answered for the Maple Leafs less than three minutes later with his 35th of the year and Nikolai Kulemin gave the home side the 2-1 lead at the midway point of the period.

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/7/2014

The Carolina Hurricanes hadn't beaten the New York Rangers in over two years, but they were able to get the 3-1 home win in their last meeting. The victory snapped a 10-game losing streak that the Hurricanes had against the Rangers and also gave goalie Cam Ward his first win over two months.

Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/6/2014

Minnesota is likely headed towards a first round playoff matchup with Anaheim but having 2 of the 3 games remaining after Monday against Boston and St. Louis means a win over Winnipeg is mandatory. The Jets have had a resurgent year but will miss the playoffs for the third straight time since returning to Winnipeg.

Calgary Flames at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/6/2014

The Devils are running out of time in their quest to capture the #8 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with just 4 games left. They'll need some luck to jump over Toronto and kick out Columbus but victories at home over 2nd to last place Calgary are must-haves this time of year.

Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/6/2014

Anaheim has played well down the stretch, making a last ditch effort to catch St. Louis and Boston for the President's Trophy and home ice throughout the playoffs. They aim to win in Vancouver on the second end of back to back games and repeat a 5-1 victory a little over a week ago.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/5/2014

The last time the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche saw each other, the two teams were a combined 15-2-0 and looking like two of the best teams in the NHL. Colorado was able to pull off the 1-0 win, but the game could easily could have gone the other way as Pittsburgh had a 34-14 shot on goal advantage.

St Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/5/2014

Back on March 16, the St. Louis Blues just couldn't handle the Chicago Blackhawks, who beat them 4-0 in the fourth of five meetings these two teams have this season. The Blues may have the best record in the Western Conference, but they found at least one team that could match up well with them if they meet up in the playoffs.