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Is this the last stand of the Toronto Maple Leafs as we know them? All signs seem to point to yes, and they're coming in hobbled and hurt. It's not the fact that they're losing this series to the Boston…
The Vancouver Canucks can punch their tickets to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win in Game 5 of their series with the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. After dropping Game 2 of their best-of-seven…
In case you had started to doubt them, the Oilers have now officially proved that they have what it takes to beat this Kings team, and to do it handily. By the time Leon Draisaitl scored his second of the…
Welcome back to HNIC Coast To Coast, the official weekend NHL breakdown column of Canada Sports Betting. All four Canadian teams that are still in the playoff hunt will be playing across Saturday and Sunday, all looking to either extend…
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, home-ice advantage left as quickly as it came. A tight win from the Boston Bruins on Wednesday restored their grip on the series, putting them just two wins away from eliminating the blue and white.…
The scene now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Kings in the third game of their opening-round NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Oh, the difference a game can make. In Game 1…
The thing about the NHL playoffs is that anything can happen. We have seen enough No. 8 seeds upset No. 1 seeds to know that there are no “sure things” when it comes to postseason hockey. Is it possible the…
The Edmonton Oilers and scoring goals just kind of go hand-in-hand. During the regular season, they were one of the best offensive teams in the league, and they certainly set the tone in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff…
Don't look now, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have shifted from "mess" to "slight favourites" in this playoff series. Finding a way to grab a win on the road on Monday, the series shifts to Toronto with the Buds now…
Playoff fever is back in beautiful British Columbia. The Vancouver Canucks finished the regular season as one of the top teams in the NHL but still needed a comeback effort in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup with the…
The NHL playoffs are finally here, and hockey fans can look forward to the kind of intensity, speed, and drama that only the race for the Stanley Cup can offer. In this first-round matchup, the Edmonton Oilers, second in the…
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't get off to the hot start to the playoffs that they wanted on Saturday, dropping Game 1 to the Boston Bruins. On one hand, conventional wisdom is that you're never really in trouble in the…
Excitement is high in British Columbia as the Vancouver Canucks get set to play their first home playoff game since the 2014/15 season. While the team has slightly cooled, the Canucks have made huge strides overall this season, and hopes…
It all starts again tonight, as the Stanley Cup playoffs begin, and along with them, the Toronto Maple Leafs make another attempt to get this thing right. After going on a slightly better run than usual in 2023, fans still…
The Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway on Saturday Night, and there are four Canadian teams still in the mix! Unfortunately, we say goodbye to the Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, and Ottawa Senators for the remainder of the year, but between…
It's the last game of the regular season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and their matchup is set. An unexpected shift in the standings has given them a new opponent to plan for, but before they can do that, they'll…
After Tuesday night, we now know the 16 NHL teams that will be competing in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs and that's allowed oddsmakers to open some betting lines for the first round of the playoffs which will begin on…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are just two games away from another shot at the Stanley Cup Playoffs - a chance to rewrite history and shake off the cobwebs of underachievement in their competitive window. To do that, though, they'll have…
With three games to go, there isn't a ton riding on the line for the Toronto Maple Leafs. There's an outside chance of home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs, but that shifted into "easier said than done"…
Welcome back to HNIC Coast to Coast! For the last time in the 2023/24 National Hockey League regular season, Canada Sports Betting takes a look at the Saturday & Sunday schedules and how they pertain to Canada's seven teams. They're… Pages:
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NHL Betting Preview (April 24): Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Predictions
NHL Betting Preview (April 23): Predators Vs. Canucks Game 2 Predictions
NHL Betting Preview (April 22): Kings vs. Oilers Predictions
NHL Betting Preview (April 22): Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Predictions
NHL Betting Preview (April 21): Predators vs. Canucks Predictions
NHL Betting Preview (April 20): Bruins vs. Maple Leafs Predictions
HNIC Coast To Coast: Canada’s Teams Get Playoffs Underway
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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.
NHL Predictions 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 hockey wagers 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. Now we might be biased, but for the best and latest NHL predictions, check out our NHL projections.
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 the top sportsbook apps for you explore the best of the best 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.