NHL News
The 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship heads to its final day of competition, and it comes with a shocking twist. Two teams entered the semi-finals with undefeated records, and neither came out ahead - both succumbed to shocking upsets. Instead,…
On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers got off to a fantastic start in the 2024 Western Conference Finals, winning in dramatic overtime fashion and stealing home ice away from the Dallas Stars. But the work is far from done - they…
The 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship is in full steam, and the round robins are now behind us. After a great quarterfinal round, the final four teams will face off in Semi-Final action, looking to decide what medal they'll be…
Edmonton and Dallas will meet in the Western Conference Final. This is the first time in 21 years that the Oilers and Stars will meet in the playoffs. The two teams met in six out of seven seasons between 1997…
The Stanley Cup playoffs have now shrunk down to a competition of four, and for those in Canada, only one team remains in its pursuit to bring the championship home for the first time in over three decades. The all-Canadian…
The 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship is in full steam, and the round robins are now behind us. On Thursday morning and afternoon, the top eight teams will begin the knockout stages, including Team Canada, who are hoping to bring…
The Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers will meet the Atlantic Division winner, the Florida Panthers, in the Eastern Conference Final, to decide who will play for the Stanley Cup. This article breaks down the odds and trends that make this…
Is there anything better than a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Well, it depends on who you ask. If you're watching tonight's game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks as a neutral observer, you're on cloud nine,…
The Vancouver Canucks are just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals, an accomplishment that would cement this year as one of the biggest single-season turnarounds for a team in recent memory. On the other side of…
The all-Canadian Stanley Cup Playoffs series has not disappointed. Once again, Tuesday night gave us another exciting, nail-biting sixty minutes of NHL action, which ultimately saw the Edmonton Oilers tie their series with the Vancouver Canucks. While both teams stole…
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid (6/1) is the favourite at NorthStar Bets to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs, but he’s got some stiff competition. 8. Cale Makar (60/1) Nathan MacKinnon,…
The dust is still settling on the Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. While the blue and white were underdogs against the Boston Bruins and took the series to overtime of Game 7, the eight-year body…
The all-Canadian Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks is in full swing, and now both teams have stolen a bit of home ice from each other. Following a Game 3 win over the weekend, it's…
The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers continue to have a flair for the dramatic, with their all-Canadian Stanley Cup Playoffs series featuring another tense, one-goal game on Friday. With the series all tied up, the Oilers now get to host…
Welcome to another weekend edition of HNIC Coast to Coast! Canadian NHL action is starting to wind down, with just a handful of guaranteed games to go, but with a great series of action comes a lot of news involving…
After another early exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced the firing of Head Coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday morning. Just as quickly, they began the search for his replacement, and that pursuit has become the…
The all-Canadian series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs got off to a scorching start on Wednesday, pivoting from a sure thing in one direction to a wild comeback in the other. The Vancouver Canucks now find themselves with a head…
While the Stanley Cup Playoffs are receiving the lion's share of focus in the hockey world, they aren't the only way to get your puck fix in the springtime. In fact, they aren't even the only way that's full of…
NorthStar Bets lists the Oilers as a -265 series favourite heading into Game 1 versus Vancouver (+215). The Oilers are currently listed as a co-favourite to win the Stanley Cup at +350, along with the New York Rangers, who are…
With the elimination of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets, there are just two Canadian NHL teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. At the end of this second-round series, though, there will only be one, as both the… Pages:
IIHF World Championships Medal Round Preview: Upsets Flip The Script As Canada Eyes Bronze
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NHL Betting Preview (May 25): Stars vs. Oilers Game 2 Predictions
Article posted on Saturday 25 May - 12:36 EDT
IIHF World Championships Semifinal Preview: Canada One Win Away From Gold Medal Game
Article posted on Friday 24 May - 14:59 EDT
Western Conference Final Betting Preview: Stars vs. Oilers Odds
Article posted on Thursday 23 May - 15:06 EDT
NHL Betting Preview (May 23): Stars vs. Oilers Predictions
Article posted on Thursday 23 May - 12:08 EDT
IIHF World Championships Quarterfinal Preview: Canada vs. Slovakia Headlines Four Game Lineup
Article posted on Wednesday 22 May - 16:39 EDT
Eastern Conference Final Betting Preview: Rangers vs. Panthers Odds
Article posted on Wednesday 22 May - 10:04 EDT
NHL Betting Preview (May 20): Oilers vs. Canucks Game 7 Predictions
Article posted on Monday 20 May - 12:54 EDT
NHL Betting Preview (May 18): Canucks vs. Oilers Game 6 Predictions
Article posted on Saturday 18 May - 11:16 EDT
NHL Betting Preview (May 16): Oilers vs. Canucks Game 5 Predictions
Article posted on Thursday 16 May - 11:26 EDT
Ranking the 2024 Conn Smythe Trophy Candidates
Article posted on Wednesday 15 May - 12:50 EDT
How Likely Is The End Of The Core Four In Toronto?
Article posted on Wednesday 15 May - 08:22 EDT
NHL Betting Preview (May 14): Canucks vs. Oilers Game 4 Predictions
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NHL Betting Preview (May 12): Canucks vs. Oilers Predictions
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HNIC Coast To Coast: Offseason For Some, War For Others
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You Can Bet On The Next Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs
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NHL Betting Preview (May 10): Oilers vs. Canucks Game 2 Predictions
Article posted on Friday 10 May - 11:58 EDT
2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship Preview – Canada Early Betting Favourite For Gold
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NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs. Oilers Series Prediction
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NHL Betting Preview (May 8): Canucks vs. Oilers Game 1 Predictions
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NHL News, Betting Picks, Previews for 2024-2025 Season
With hockey season just around the corner, it’s time to hit up some NHL news, check out who’s playing, and review the top NHL odds for your chance to win big alongside your favourite teams—or at least the ones you bet on.
Hockey season kicks off strong with teams hitting the ice on Friday, October 4th. We can expect teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, and New York Rangers to slap shot into the playoffs. The Arizona Coyotes? Not so much. Although NHL news today might change (and we’re really putting the future in “futures”), you can stay up-to-date with us as your one-stop shop for this season’s NHL betting picks, previews, and players destined for the playoffs.
NHL Bets Today
Now, we know that these may be way-too-early NHL predictions, but we can’t help it—we’re just excited, okay? Looking at the NHL news and rumors, the Oilers are favoured and stand to make a comeback after their defeat to last season’s Stanley Cup winners, the Panthers. Explore NHL betting odds and favourites to find the top NHL bets today.
NHL Betting Sites
Knowing who and what to wager on is only half the battle; finding a trusted sportsbook with competitive odds is arguably just as important. When it comes to finding the best NHL sportsbooks for you, it’s important to assess sites’ reliability, ease-of-use, and popular types of bets available (not to mention if they’re licensed and regulated). Reviewing sportsbooks can be a pain (especially when you have to log countless hours to do so) but don’t worry we already put in the grunt work. Check out our list in the link above to hit the ground running and secure a hat-trick of your own.
NHL Predictions
Before players even have the chance to pop on their skates after the off-season, sportsbooks and sites have already made their NHL projections for the season. You can even find odds for the biggest NHL futures like who will win the Stanley Cup in 2025. Now we might be biased, but for the best and latest NHL predictions, check out our NHL projections.
NHL Strength of Schedule
For an in-depth NHL schedule analysis, look no further than our 2024-25’s NHL strength of schedule. We discuss how to calculate strength of schedule, projected regular season point totals, and how teams will match up against their competitors. See how this season’s strength of schedule poses a challenge for the San Jose Sharks and a breeze for the Oilers to score points.
IIHF World Juniors Odds
If you can’t get enough hockey, want something besides the NHL to sink your teeth into, and don’t mind a bit of unpredictability, then the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship might be just the thing to scratch that itch. Explore our World Juniors betting breakdown for the current world junior odds, top scores, and your guide to bet on IIHF champs and underdogs. After comparing the world junior odds, log into your favourite sportsbook for another way to wager and win.
Best Sportsbooks in Canada 2024
It’s obvious that sports betting is our bread and butter and it’s our mission to share our knowledge, research, and insights with beginner bettors and experienced pros alike. To help our readers make informed decisions, gamble and play responsibly, and find reputable sportsbooks that fit their betting habits, we’ve complied a list of the best sportsbooks in Canada after combing over and reviewing each betting site.
Best Sports Betting Apps 2024
Want to take your bets on the go? Never miss a faceoff, or your chance to win your wager, with your choice of the best sports betting apps. We’ve reviewed 2024’s top sportsbook apps for you explore the best of the best NHL bets today.
Frequently Asked Questions About NHL News
Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a population of 849,000 is the smallest city with an NHL team, but that doesn’t stop the Winnipeg Jets from putting up a good fight.
Montreal, Quebec is birthplace of the hockey we know and love today; with the first indoor game held March 3, 1875. But ball-and-stick games resembling hockey date back to Ancient Egypt and Medieval Europe.
Founded in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens are the oldest NHL team.
The Washington Capitals had the worst recorded season in NHL history by winning percentages in 1975 with 8-67-5 (wins-losses-overtime losses). If you’re going by losses, look no further than the San Jose Sharks’ 1993 season of 11-71-2.
The player with the worst plus/minus rating in NHL history is Washington Capitals’ William “Bill” Mikkelson with a -82 in 1974/75.
With 24 Stanley Cups to date, the Montreal Canadiens are the most successful team in Canada.
