Latest NHL Predictions

Despite Boston’s status as favorites, the scrappy Heat have value getting 9.5 points at home after stealing Game 2 behind lights-out outside shooting. Miami’s physicality could make this a defensive grind, keeping it close.

KC is the better offense, but I like the pitching situation for Detroit today. Mize is really good and getting better, while Brady Singer is overperforming so far and due for regression. Detroit also has the better bullpen. 

Vegas returns home up 2-0 in the series and are looking to continue their strong play. Dallas has been unable to generate any kind of sustained pressure and Jake Oettinger has failed to make key saves at key times. This is going to be another tight battle with very few scoring chances, but I expect Vegas to find a way to come away with a win. They’ve just been the better team so far in this series.

The Bruins suffered a loss in Game 2, but answered right back in Game 3 with the road win to snatch home-ice advantage back from the Leafs. Boston can really put Toronto in a bad spot with a win at Scotiabank Arena in Game 4, as a win by the Bruins won’t eliminate the Leafs, but with Game 5 heading back to Boston, the series would be over. Expect urgency from Toronto, and a lot of offense, if it is to get the job done on home ice. This Game 4 is critical for the Leafs, and especially its big-name offensive stars.

Vegas returns home up 2-0 in the series and are looking to continue their strong play. Dallas has been unable to generate any kind of sustained pressure and Jake Oettinger has failed to make key saves at key times. This is going to be another tight battle with very few scoring chances, but I expect Vegas to find a way to come away with a win. They’ve just been the better team so far in this series.

The Hurricanes hold a commanding 3-0 series lead, but the Islanders haven’t played that poorly to be facing a sweep. All of the games in this series have been close, but New York has failed to be able to close games out. I expect to see a lot of urgency from New York, as it tries to extend its season. Look for the Isles to take a lot more chances, especially offensively, and it should lead to some fire-wagon hockey in Game 4, as the Isles extend their season.

The Panthers have pushed the Lightning to the brink of elimination, as Florida looks to sweep its Sunshine State rivals. Tampa Bay has the heart of a champion, and I expect it to show a little pride, and extend this series out at least one more game. Andrei Vasilevskiy has to be better, though. He needs to be able to steal a game, if this series gets back to Sunrise. I think Tampa Bay pushes hard on the offensive end, and we see a similarly high-scoring contest like we did in Game 3.

The Bruins suffered a loss in Game 2, but answered right back in Game 3 with the road win to snatch home-ice advantage back from the Leafs. Boston can really put Toronto in a bad spot with a win at Scotiabank Arena in Game 4, as a win by the Bruins won’t eliminate the Leafs, but with Game 5 heading back to Boston, the series would be over. Expect urgency from Toronto, and a lot of offense, if it is to get the job done on home ice. This Game 4 is critical for the Leafs, and especially its big-name offensive stars.

Vegas returns home up 2-0 in the series and are looking to continue their strong play. Dallas has been unable to generate any kind of sustained pressure and Jake Oettinger has failed to make key saves at key times. This is going to be another tight battle with very few scoring chances, but I expect Vegas to find a way to come away with a win. They’ve just been the better team so far in this series.

The Panthers have pushed the Lightning to the brink of elimination, as Florida looks to sweep its Sunshine State rivals. Tampa Bay has the heart of a champion, and I expect it to show a little pride, and extend this series out at least one more game. Andrei Vasilevskiy has to be better, though. He needs to be able to steal a game, if this series gets back to Sunrise. I think Tampa Bay pushes hard on the offensive end, and we see a similarly high-scoring contest like we did in Game 3.

The Bruins suffered a loss in Game 2, but answered right back in Game 3 with the road win to snatch home-ice advantage back from the Leafs. Boston can really put Toronto in a bad spot with a win at Scotiabank Arena in Game 4, as a win by the Bruins won’t eliminate the Leafs, but with Game 5 heading back to Boston, the series would be over. Expect urgency from Toronto, and a lot of offense, if it is to get the job done on home ice. This Game 4 is critical for the Leafs, and especially its big-name offensive stars.