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

Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/12/2014

In the first meeting of the season, the Los Angeles Kings came into the Air Canada Centre to play the Toronto Maple Leafs with a four game winning streak. When they left, they left with an extended five game winning streak. Kings Goalie Martin Jones had 28 saves including many crucial saves down the stretch that helped the Kings hold on to a 3-1 win. Drew Doughty scored the first goal of the game on a power-play, with 10:30 left in the first period.

Phoenix Coyotes at Boston Bruins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/12/2014

Almost midway through March, the Boston Bruins are what you would call hot. With a healthy group of thirteen forwards and eight defensemen, the Bruins don't show any signs of slowing down. Recently pulling down the 1st place spot in the Eastern Conference, it may look like Thursdays game against the Phoenix Coyotes could be a walk in the park.

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/12/2014

The last time the Sabres and the Hurricanes met, the Sabres were operating much the same way they are now, in last place. Still, Goalie Ryan Miller played outstanding for the Sabres with 32 saves and 2 assists, helping break the Sabres' eight game losing streak.

San Jose Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/12/2014

In the last meeting between the Sharks and Blue Jackets, San Jose bombarded the Blue Jackets with 47 shots on goal giving them the win 3-2. Scoring came quick for San Jose when James Sheppard fired a shot that made it to John McCarthy's stick and banked in.

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 3/12/2014

Even without Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lighting were nothing short of a force to be reckoned with the last time these two teams met up. The last time they faced the Florida Panthers they got a goal early in the game on power-play goal by Sean Bergenheim.

New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2014

ours after getting the disappointing news that he would not be going to Sochi, Giroux woke up the road-weary Flyers with a power-play goal, and Brayden Schenn scored the game winner at 1:50 of overtime as Philadelphia beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Tuesday night after giving up a late short-handed goal that forced the extra session.

Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2014

Anisimov had the only goal of the game with 6:25 remaining in the third period and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves to lead the Blue Jackets to a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night. It was the sixth goal in the last six games for Anisimov, who also has scored the last four game-winners for Columbus.

Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/10/2014

The San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple last met up on Dec. 3 of last year. In this game, the Sharks were able to get out of Toronto with a 4-2 win. Mike Brown had a goal against his old team at the 10 minute mark of the first period to start off the game. This was followed up by a power play goal by Joe Thornton to go up 2-0 on the Maple Leafs.

New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2014

On March 7th, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the New York Rangers. The Rangers were able to win this one 4-2 behind a furious third period in which the Rangers scored four goals. This victory just adds to the total as the Rangers are 10-0 over their last 10 games versus the Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/10/2014

In an early season matchup, the Columbus Blue Jackets visited the Detroit Red Wings on Oct. 15 of 2013. The Red Wings were lifted by Henrik Zetterberg in the second period for the final goal of the game. Jonas Gustavsson then shut Columbus down for the rest of the game with 37 saves.

Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/7/2014

New Jersey has to get hot in their last 19 games if they want to make the playoffs and so far out of the Olympic break they're playing like it. The Devils have scored 5, 6, and 4 goals in their three wins and their only loss was to the always tough San Jose Sharks.

Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 3/7/2014

There's nothing Boston would like more than to overtake Pittsburgh for the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and continuing their dominance over the Florida Panthers would go a long way in determining that fate. The Bruins are 4-0 against Florida this season and save for a 3-2 victory back on October 17th the games really haven't been close.

Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/7/2014

Chicago is only 2-2 since returning from the Olympic break but when they've posted victories it's been in dominant fashion. They look to continue the offensive onslaught when they take on the NHL's worst team in the Buffalo Sabres.

Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 3/7/2014

Detroit has a stranglehold on the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference despite two straight losses but is in a virtual tie with the Columbus Blue Jackets. On top of that only 2 points separate Washington and New Jersey so every game counts from here on out for the Red Wings.

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.