Next Tuesday the NHL night schedule brings such an interesting showdown between Hurricanes VS Canadiens.  The Carolina Hurricanes (33-20-4) are playing against the Montreal Canadiens (26-26-5) on Tuesday, 26th of February, 2025.  The match is scheduled for 01:00 AM at the Bell Centre. For NHL Betting Predictions from a Hot Prediction Site you can count on, read MatchPlug’s betting preview for Hurricanes VS Canadiens to get some help with your bets. Betting Preview for Hurricanes VS Canadiens Betting On The Hurricanes   The Hurricanes have been considered favorites for the Stanley Cup for many seasons now.  They are currently in the playoff zone with 70 points, playing up to their potential. Their most recent game was a disappointing 6-3 away loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 22nd. Their loss in this game marked their third consecutive defeat on the road, highlighting their weakness in away matches. Despite these losses, Rod Brind’Amour’s team appears to be more stable overall. They have also recorded a 3-0 away victory that showed that they not only have a strong offense, their defensive lines are also secure.  Betting On Canadiens The Canadiens have played pretty decently this season but have been unable to achieve consistent winnings. In their games in January and early February, they only managed 5 wins in regulation time and after the Four Nations Tournament break, they redeemed themselves with a win against Ottawa. Their Ottawa victory was on February 22nd in 5-2 away game which managed to set them on a steady position in the standings. Now, however, they are struggling with injury reports of some of their key players. Tkachuck, Pinto and Norris have been missing in games and their absence might cause major problems for the team in their match against the Hurricanes on Tuesday. MatchPlug Prediction For Hurricanes VS Canadiens This match between the Hurricanes and the Canadiens is going to be a tough one because it is their first meeting for the season.  In this fixture, The Hurricanes have significant statistical advantage of beating their opponents in home and away matches in recent years and are currently desperate to redeem themselves after their series of away losses.  Our prediction for this game is a victory for the Hurricanes in regulation time. Final Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline

Buffalo Sabres are on hosting duties this Tuesday as they welcome Anaheim Ducks to the Keybank Center. Read our preview of the Buffalo Sabres VS Anaheim Ducks game. The Buffalo Sabres who are 23-27-5 and have recorded five home wins in a row will aim to extend the streak with the Anaheim Ducks at 25-24-7. The game is scheduled for 01:00AM at the KeyBank Center. For NHL Betting Predictions from a Hot Prediction Site you can count on, read MatchPlug’s betting preview for Sabres VS Ducks to get some help with your bets. Betting Preview for Buffalo Sabres VS Anaheim Ducks  Betting On Buffalo Sabres  Buffalo Sabres have been on a strong run, winning their last five straight games at home. Their last game which was a 8-2 victory over New York Rangers was secured with the combined efforts of player Rasmussen Dahlin who had 4 points and Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, who made 26 saves. It’s safe to say that the Sabres have the firepower to come out on top at the Key bank center this Tuesday, just like they did when they last played the Ducks at Honda Center and finished with a 3-2 victory. Betting On Anaheim Ducks  The Anaheim Ducks have been inconsistent. Their last game was a disappointing 5-4 defeat that occurred at the Little Caesars Arena in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite bagging 4 goals like their opponent, their defense was a bit shaky and they conceded one more goal which led to their defeat. The Ducks will need major improvements at defense if they want to stand a chance against the tough Sabres on Tuesday. MatchPlug Prediction For Buffalo Sabres VS Anaheim Ducks While the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks haven’t had a problem scoring goals this season, we anticipate a win for the Sabres. The Sabres have been consistent at home, securing consecutive wins and protecting their defense. They have the home advantage in this game and will likely secure another win to their streak. Final Prediction: Sabres Moneyline

Boston Bruins will meet Toronto Maple Leafs in an Atlantic Division showdown on Tuesday, 26th February, 2025. Read our preview of Maple Leafs VS Bruins. The game is scheduled for 01:00 AM at TD Garden. MatchPlug has the latest analysis, odds and insight, check out Matchplug’s coverage of the matchup. Betting Preview for Maple Leafs VS Bruins Betting On The Maple Leafs  The Maple leafs enter this match on the back of a 2-5 away win over Chicago Blackhawks. The game marked their second win in a row in recent games. So far, they are considered to have one of the best defensive line in the Eastern Conference as they have not conceded more than 3 goals in their last 8 games in a row. The Toronto Maple Leafs have also recorded 5 wins in their last Six games and are going into Tuesday’s match confident to make it 6 wins in 7 matches. Betting On Bruins Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins are still struggling with winning games this season. Their attack is so poor that their recent game ended in a 2-3 overtime loss to Anaheim Ducks, extending their losing streak to three in a row. In addition Boston’s attack form hasn’t been consistent. They have been unable to score more than three goals since their last victory against New York Rangers earlier in February.  If they want a shot at winning this match, they will have to seriously work on their attacking form.  MatchPlug Prediction For Maple Leafs VS Bruins While both teams most recent meetings in the last two years ended on even results, we anticipate the Toronto Maple Leaf to beat the Boston Bruins this Tuesday. The two teams will be determined to secure a win over the other to continue competing in the Eastern Conference standings but the Maple Leafs are the better team to actually achieve a win. Therefore, our pick for Boston Bruins – Toronto Maple Leafs is a narrow win for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Final Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs Over/Under

The Minnesota Wild are back for their first game after their 4 Nations Face-off Tournament break. The fixture is the Wild VS Red Wings scheduled for Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. Match Plug provides the latest analysis, odds, and insight for the NHL games. Read below for the match preview. Betting Preview of Wild Vs Red Wings Betting On Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings hope the tournament break hasn’t disrupted their momentum.   Before the break, they lost 6-3 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, since January 23, they have been in strong form, winning seven of their last eight games and posting a 7-1-1 record over their past nine matchups. Betting On Wild  The Minnesota Wild holds a seven-point lead over the Vancouver Canucks, which may seem like a comfortable margin. However, the team has struggled to perform in recent road games, making their advantage in this Saturday’s match less secure. MatchPlug Prediction For Wild Vs Red Wing This game will be tough for both teams, but the Minnesota Wild are better on paper despite their inability to win their most recent confrontations at Detroit. For Saturday’s game, the Wild are expected to finish with a win. Therefore, our pick for this game is Minnesota Wild to win. Final Prediction: Minnesota Wild Over 5.5

The Ottawa Senators will want to advance in the Atlantic Division standings when they play Tampa Bay Lightning at the Amalie Arena on Wednesday. Read our preview of Lightning VS Senators.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Lightning VS Senators. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Tampa Bay Lightning VS Ottawa Senators  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning backed up their victory over Los Angeles with a defeat to New York in the last match. They’ll want to recover from that defeat and even up their series when they play on Wednesday. The Lightning averages 3.45 goals per game. They scored two goals on 30 shots in their last game.  Nikita Kucherov leads Tampa Bay with 76 points from 24 goals and 52 assists. Brandon Hagel has 54 points from 22 goals and 32 assists, while Brayden Point has 53 points from 28 goals and 25 assists. The Lightning has done well defensively, conceding 2.78 goals per game, which is 10th in the league. They conceded three goals in their last match and will have to do a better job if they want to win this match.  Betting On The Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators came back from their two-game skid with four consecutive victories. They won the first meeting against Lightning 5-4 and will want to take a 2-0 series lead when they visit Tampa Bay on Tuesday. The Senators average 2.83 goals per game. They scored six goals on 52 shots in their last match.  Tim Stutzle leads Ottawa with 52 points from 17 goals and 35 assists. Drake Batherson has 43 points from 15 goals and 28 assists, while Brady Tkachuk has 41 points from 20 goals and 21 assists. The Senators have played well in defense, conceding 2.67 goals per game, which is 6th in the NHL. They didn’t concede a goal in their last match and will need the same energy to win here.  MatchPlug Prediction For Tampa Bay Lightning VS Ottawa Senators  The Senators are 17th in the league in penalty kills and are playing well defensively, conceding five goals in their last three matches. Fans can expect them to keep the Lightning at bay. Final Prediction: Tampa Bay Lighting Moneyline. 

Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils will face off at the PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday. Penguins VS Devils.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Penguins VS Devils. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Pittsburgh Penguins VS New Jersey Devils  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins in their last match faced the Nashville Predators in a match where the Pittsburgh won by a mark 3-0. Pittsburgh scored 3 goals of the 36 shots on goal they attempted.in this match but couldn’t score a goal.  The Penguins have scored 117 goals at even strength and 39 goals (7th in the NHL) while on the power play. They attempted 1,543 shots (11th in hockey) and had a shooting percentage of 10.11%, while allowing the opposition to score 1,661 shots. On the season, they have recorded 156 goals, 52 points, and a points percentage of .481. Pittsburgh have granted a total of 189 goals to be scored by a combination of 158 goals at even strength and 31 goals while short staffed.  Betting On The New Jersey Devils  The New Jersey Devils will need to recover after losing 4-3 to the Buffalo Sabres their last time out. They have recorded 31 penalty minutes for this match. The Devils neither impressed nor disappointed offensively in this loss. Additionally, they had 5 chances with more players on ice but didn’t score one. In the match, they scored 3 of the 24 shots fired.  In terms of goal scoring, New Jersey have garnered 167 goals (11th in the NHL) on the season and have conceded 136. For the current season, they recorded 64 points and their points percentage is in at .593. They’ll enter this game with 154 power play opportunities and have scored 43 goals during those chances, getting them a 27.92%. While playing at even strength, New Jersey has allowed opponents to score 111 goals while getting 124 as an offensive unit. MatchPlug Prediction For Pittsburgh Penguins VS New Jersey Devils  The Moneyline on this match has the Devils at -182 while the Penguins are at +150. Take New Jersey to win this match.  Final Prediction: New Jersey Devils moneyline. 

Two teams on different paths will play tonight, when the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators meet for Predators VS Senators.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Predators VS Senators. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators have had an uneventful season with their offense disappointing them, to score just 2.61 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault have shared 33 goals and 54 assists, but the rest of the unit struggled. Only four skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can take out the offense due to this. Nashville’s offense is bad but the defense has struggled too. They allow 3.22 goals per game. Brady Skei and Roman Josi combined for 12.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to score easily. Additionally, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled with .901 saves percentage and 2.84 goals-against average on 1068 shots with -1.0 goals saved above average.  Betting On The Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are having an incredible campaign despite their offense scoring just 2.83 goals per game. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have scored 52 goals and 64 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense struggled. Only seven skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can hamper the top-heavy offense due to this.  Ottawa’s offense is weak, but the defense has been great, permitting just 2.67 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen share 15.4 defensive point shares, while Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven combine for 11.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Leevi Merilainen has a .925 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average on295 shots with 7.0 goals saved above average. MatchPlug Prediction For Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are better positioned to win this game over the Nashville Predators. Take them on the moneyline as road Underdogs. Final Prediction: Ottawa Senators Moneyline.