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

New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

In their last meeting, the New Jersey Devils were able to trounce the New York Islanders 6-1 in possibly their best road game of the season. The night was an especially memorable one for Jaromir Jagr, who had yet another milestone game by scoring his 700th goal.

Minnesota Wild at Phoenix Coyotes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

Phoenix has entered single-digit games remaining on their schedule with a distinct job to do the last couple weeks of the season – hold off Dallas. The Stars trail the Coyotes by only three with even the Canucks only four points out of the #8 spot.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

Steven Stamkos returned to the Tampa Bay Lightning lineup the last time they faced the Buffalo Sabres, but the Sabres found a way to win on the road 3-1. Stamkos, who had been out nearly four months after breaking his shin in Boston, got six shots on goal in the game, but couldn't find the back of the net in his return.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

The Carolina Hurricanes were able to pull off the 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets the last time these two teams faced off thanks in large part to Anton Khudobin's play in net. The Blue Jackets were able to get 47 shots on goal in the game, but Khudobin stopped 46 of them to get the win for the Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

The Detroit Red Wings were able to pull off the slim 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs when the teams last met on March 18. The win was a somewhat bittersweet one for the Red Wings, who lost defenseman Jonathan Ericsson to a broken finger and added him to their ever-growing list of injuries.

Dallas Stars at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

In the Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues' last meeting, Jamie Benn was able to score the overtime winner for the Stars to give his team the 3-2 victory. This was the Stars' first game after their center Rich Peverley had to get emergency treatment after he collapsed on their bench against the Columbus Blue Jackets the night before.

Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/28/2014

The Boston Bruins had perhaps their easiest win of the season the last time they saw the Washington Capitals in a game where they cruised to a 3-0 win. The Caps could only muster a total of 16 shots on goal and didn't look like a team fighting to get one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.

San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/28/2014

The Colorado Avalanche beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 the last time these two teams saw each other. It was a battle between two of the top five teams in the Western Conference. The Avalanche relied heavily on Nathan MacKinnon, who had his first career two-goal performance in the win. The Sharks were able to put up a fight after being down 4-0, but didn't have enough in them to complete the comeback.

Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/28/2014

The Montreal Canadiens were able to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 the last time the teams played one another. The Canadiens relied heavily on goaltender Carey Price, who was able to save all 16 of the shots that he faced in the final period.

Winnipeg Jets at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/27/2014

The Los Angeles Kings were able to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 the last time they faced each other in what was Marian Gaborik's first game with the team. Gaborik was traded to the Kings from the Columbus Blue Jackets the day before this game, and he must have liked what he came into despite not scoring in his debut.

Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/27/2014

The Vancouver Canucks want to forget all about the last time they faced the Anaheim Ducks, as the Ducks were able to cruise to a 9-1 win in a mid-January matchup. It was a franchise record amount of goals for the Ducks, which came during a great stretch for the team where they won 18 of 19 games.

New York Rangers at Calgary Flames Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/27/2014

The New York Rangers aim to strengthen their impressive 2013/14 road record as they head out on a 4-game stretch away from Madison Square Garden. As one would expect from a team soon to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, Calgary has been nothing more than mediocre on their home ice.

Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/27/2014

It wasn't that long ago that the Ducks had their fate in their own hands as they held onto the top seed in the Western Conference. A slight slump and strong play by the Blues has dropped Anaheim down to the 3 seed where they're tied with Chicago.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

Pittsburgh had faint hopes of catching Boston for the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt but a recent skid has all but put those hopes to rest. Instead they'll buckle down for the last nine games of the season including a potential preview of the 1st round of the Playoffs in a Friday night matchup with Columbus.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

Philadelphia has some breathing room en route to a hopeful playoff appearance but the same can not be said for Toronto. The Maple Leafs are one of four teams in the East with 80 points but only two spots to squeeze into.

Chicago Blackhawks at Ottawa Senators Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

Chicago's recent strong play has left them only 6 points out of the top seed for the Western Conference playoffs but how they fare in 3 games over 4 nights on the road will go a long way to determine that fate. Either way, Chicago is set up for home ice in the first round and back to back games against the reeling Senators shouldn't pose too much of a threat.

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

Dallas is only 3 games back from Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the West but every game is crucial with only 11 left on the docket. Defending home ice against a Nashville team playing in consecutive nights is especially important and its the situation the Stars find themselves in Friday evening at the American Airlines Center.

Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/26/2014

In a game between two Stanley Cup hopefuls, the Chicago Blackhawks were able to beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 the last time these two squared off in a mid-January game. The game was tight throughout and took a slick shootout goal from Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to seal the win for the hosts.

Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/26/2014

The Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens played a close game the last time they saw each other, with Gustav Nyquist scoring an overtime goal to give the Red Wings the 2-1 win. Fans expected a tight game considering both teams were battling it out for the top spot in the Atlantic, and that is exactly what they got.

Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/26/2014

What looked like a good matchup on paper turned into a thrashing as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 in their last meeting in early February. The Hurricanes have found a way to dominate the Panthers over the years when playing at home, with this game giving them a 30-7-4 record against their old division foes.