A slow start has rival clubs checking on the Buffalo Sabres ’ franchise scorer. Multiple reports say two teams, the Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks , placed calls about Tage Thompson’s availability. GM Kevyn Adams has told interested clubs the same thing: Thompson is not available at this time . Buffalo’s preference is to ride out injuries and illness, elevate some of their young talent in the system, and try to avoid panic trades while they attempt to stabilize the ...
The Pittsburgh Penguins return to game action this weekend with two games in Sweden against the Nashville Predators. Before they play let us take a look at some stunning numbers that have stood out from their first 17 games of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Suddenly elite goaltending Nothing changes a team’s short-term outlook — […]
So rarely have the Leafs taken so few shots in a game.
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Is the rapid ascent of 11th overall pick Ben Kindel the Pittsburgh Penguins’ greatest surprise to begin the 2025-26 season? [PensBurgh] Defenseman Ryan Graves’ Penguins tenure has been a rocky road thus far. Beginning the 2025-26 season in the American Hockey League after the Penguins waived […]
*The Flyers are back at it again tonight, kicking off a little two-game road trip in St. Louis. Before tonight’s game, some takeaways from Wednesday’s annoying loss to the Oilers. [ Inquirer ]
*And if you’re a subscriber over at Charlie’s website, you can read his Observations on that Oilers game. [ PHLY ]
*Wednesday’s loss was frustrating, not only because of how it played out but because it seems like it played out in a way that way too many games this season have played out. [ The...
On Friday at 9 p.m. ET, the Utah Mammoth will play the New York Islanders at Delta Center, and we have best bets tips below if you fancy a wager.
Best Mammoth vs. Islanders Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Bo Horvat, Islanders
+160
12 G in 17 GP
Dylan Guenther, Mammoth
+165
6 G in 17 GP
Logan Cooley, Mammoth
+170
8 G in 17 GP
Clayton Keller, Mammoth
+175
7 G in 17 GP
Nick Schmaltz, Mammoth
+195...
On Friday at 8 p.m. ET, the St. Louis Blues will meet the Philadelphia Flyers at Enterprise Center. If you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets tips in this article.
Best Blues vs. Flyers Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Pavel Buchnevich, Blues
+230
2 G in 17 GP
Jordan Kyrou, Blues
+240
5 G in 16 GP
Travis Konecny, Flyers
+250
5 G in 16 GP
Jimmy Snuggerud, Blues
+250
4 G in 17 GP
Trev...
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) head back home to Columbus to protect their perfect record and welcome in the UCLA Bruins (3-6, 3-3) for a nighttime showdown on NBC. Here are five things to know about the UCLA Bruins. Tim Skipper and Jerry Neuheisel have fixed the program…for now After starting 0-3 […]
It’s Game Day! The Arizona Wildcats renew an old Pac-12 rivalry when they face the UCLA Bruins in a Hall Of Fame Series game in Los Angeles. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-NAU game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-UCLA? Arizona-UCLA will be shown […]
The New England Patriots stayed in the win column on Thursday night, celebrating an eighth straight W to improve to 9-2 on the year. Here is who caught our eye for better or worse upon live viewing the 27-14 victory. Winners QB Drake Maye: Thursday night led to more MVP chants for Drake Maye throughout […]
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Martin St-Louis and the power of belief. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Will St-Louis start to give Zachary Bolduc more opportunities? [ Journal de Montreal ]
Alex Newhook’s good start was exactly what the Canadiens needed. [ The Hockey Writers ]
Yvon Cournoyer credits a young cancer patient for inspiring his final NHL hat trick. [ NHL.com ]
With the expansion draft past, Erin Ambrose was able to focus on hockey. [ La Presse ]
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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has picked up a minor muscle injury which will force him to return to the Spanish capital. The midfielder wasn’t going to be available for France’s next match against Azerbaijan and he will now try to recover in time for Real Madrid’s next Liga match in Elche. Camavinga has been […]
The Islanders pulled off multiple stunning escapes to take both points in Las Vegas, capped by J-G Pageau’s dramatic shorthanded solo effort to win the game in overtime, 4-3. Twice when things looked set for a loss, the Isles flipped the script, including Mat Barzal tying it with 2:37 left in regulation after his team […]
Recap of the game.
When the Nashville Predators meet the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, is Matthew Wood going to light the lamp? Stats and info to help you make the right bet are provided below, so take a look before the game starts at 2:00 PM ET.
Matthew Wood Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins
Anytime Goal Odds: +350 (Bet $10 to win $35.00 if he scores a goal)
Wood Goals Betting Stats
Wood has put up a point in seven games this season. He has posted two multiple-point games.
In four of 11 games th...
Will Benjamin Kindel score for the Pittsburgh Penguins versus the Nashville Predators, on Friday at 2:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are available here.
Benjamin Kindel Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)
Kindel Goals Betting Stats
In 15 games played this season, Kindel has recorded seven points (with two multi-point games).
Kindel has scored in four of 15 games this season, with multip...
Is Anthony Mantha going to score a goal on Friday, when his Pittsburgh Penguins play the Nashville Predators at 2:00 PM ET? Stats and info are available below, to help you make the best bet.
Anthony Mantha Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal)
Mantha Goals Betting Stats
Mantha has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (two total opportunities).
Over 17 games, Mantha has tallie...
Is Kevin Hayes going to score a goal on Friday, when his Pittsburgh Penguins face the Nashville Predators at 2:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet.
Kevin Hayes Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +450 (Bet $10 to win $45.00 if he scores a goal)
Hayes Goals Betting Stats
Over 64 games played last season, Hayes recorded 23 points, with a pair of multi-point games.
Last season, Hayes had a goal in 12 of 64 games, wi...
Will Michael Bunting score for the Nashville Predators versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, on Friday at 2:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are available below.
Michael Bunting Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins
Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal)
Bunting Goals Betting Stats
In each game Bunting has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop total.
In 18 games played this season, Bunting has put up ...
On Friday at 2:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators face the Pittsburgh Penguins — will Filip Forsberg score a goal? There are stats and trends below, to help you make the right bet.
Filip Forsberg Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins
Anytime Goal Odds: +150 (Bet $10 to win $15.00 if he scores a goal)
Forsberg Goals Betting Stats
Forsberg has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop.
Through 18 games played this season, Forsberg has put up 14 points...
On Friday at 2:00 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Nashville Predators — will Bryan Rust score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best call.
Bryan Rust Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +170 (Bet $10 to win $17.00 if he scores a goal)
Rust Goals Betting Stats
Through 15 games, Rust has 15 points, including three multi-point contests.
Rust has scored in four of 15 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games...
On Friday at 2:00 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins face the Nashville Predators — will Sidney Crosby light the lamp? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best call.
Sidney Crosby Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +165 (Bet $10 to win $16.50 if he scores a goal)
Crosby Goals Betting Stats
Crosby has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop.
In 17 games played this season, Crosby has recorded 20 points, with si...
Will Ryan O’Reilly score for the Nashville Predators against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday? Stats and trends are provided below, to help you make the best call before the game starts at 2:00 PM ET.
Ryan O’Reilly Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins
Anytime Goal Odds: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)
O’Reilly Goals Betting Stats
O’Reilly has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity).
Over 18 games, O’Rei...
The New England Patriots have not enjoyed a lot of success over the last few years, but they have put their struggles behind them in impressive fashion in 2025. In fact, thanks to their 27-14 victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, they have now secured their first winning season in four […]
A week that began with a win at Raymond James Stadium ended the same way at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets by a score of 27-14 on Thursday night, extending the streak to eight games. Here’s a glance back on the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff as head coach Mike […]