The NHL is past the half way point of the season and the playoff races are heating up. The Calgary Flames look to extend their lead out west against the Washington Capitals. Four other games will be examined and note that all information is for games played through January 28.

Calgary Flames versus Washington Capitals

The Flames are 8-1-1 over their last ten and enter “burning hot” and +29 on the Power Ranking Indicator. The Capitals are second in the Metropolitan Division but have lost seven straight, contributing to their “dead” and +12 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Calgary is  ... 

With the NHL All-Star break later this week, there are a few good games on tap for January 25. Can Nashville take down Vegas to keep pace in the Central Division? That is the featured game for January 25. Note that all information is for games played through January 20.

Washington Capitals versus Toronto Maple Leafs

Washington enters play third in the Metropolitan Division and are on a five-game losing streak. They are +20 on the Power Ranking Indicator and “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Toronto is just 3-7 over their last ten and second in the Atlantic Division.  ... 

As we enter the middle of January, the NHL season is past the midway point. Numerous interesting match ups are on tap for Friday, January 19. Can the Calgary Flames keep hold of the top spot in the Pacific Division? Their game against the Red Wings is featured. Note that all information is for games played through January 15.

Calgary Flames versus Detroit Red Wings

Calgary has won five straight and have a narrow lead on San Jose in the Pacific Division. The Flames are 8-1-1 over their last ten and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The  ... 

At or just past the halfway point for most teams in the NHL, teams start positioning themselves for a playoff push. The Boston Bruins versus Toronto Maple Leafs highlight the match ups examined. Note that all information is for games played through January 8.

Boston Bruins versus Toronto Maple Leafs

In this match up, the Bruins and the Maple Leafs are battling for second place in the Atlantic Division. Boston has won five straight and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while Toronto is 6-3-1 over their last ten and “average down” status. The teams have split the  ... 

The first weekend of 2019 has arrived and the NHL has reached the halfway point of the season. The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a roll. Can they continue that against Anaheim to move to the top in the Pacific Division? That match up and more will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through January 1.

Nashville Predators versus Detroit Red Wings

Nashville is in on the tails of the Winnipeg Jets in the Central Division, while the Red Wings look to end a losing skid. Last season the teams split the two meetings between  ... 

The NHL season nears the halfway mark as the 2018 year is about to end. Can the Washington Capitals maintain their lead over Columbus in the Metropolitan Division? We’ll examine their game against Ottawa and several others. Note that all information is for games played through December 26.

San Jose Sharks versus Edmonton Oilers

The Sharks have lost their last three and are two points behind Calgary in the Pacific Division.  They are 8-8-3 on the road and take on an Edmonton team that is 10-6-1 at home and in the middle of the pack in the division. San Jose  ... 

The NHL season is nearing the halfway point as the 2018 calendar year is quickly approaching. With several interesting match ups in store on December 22, the game of the day should be Montreal versus Vegas. Note that all information is for games played through December 17. Merry Christmas to all and thanks for a great year!

Florida Panthers versus Detroit Red Wings

This game features the bottom two teams in the Atlantic Division. Both teams are 4-4-2 over their last ten games. Detroit has a +9 to +2 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Both teams are trending poorly  ... 

The NHL regular season is one-third complete and it’s not too early to look at the playoff picture. The featured match up of the day is the Boston Bruins versus the Pittsburgh Penguins, while several other games will be examined. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, December 10.

Boston Bruins versus Pittsburgh Penguins

Boston looks to continue their push up the Atlantic Division standings, while the Penguins are stuck in the middle of the Metropolitan Division. Winners of two straight the Bruins are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +15 on the Power Ranking  ... 

As we enter December, the end of 2018 is quickly approaching. We take a look at four games for November 7. Can the Anaheim Ducks stay hot in their pursuit of Calgary in the Pacific Division? Note that all information is for games played through December 3.

San Jose Sharks versus Dallas Stars

San Jose comes in third in the Pacific, while Dallas is in the middle of the pack in the Central.  However, Dallas has won their last three and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator and hold a +14 to +9 advantage on the Power Ranking  ... 

Past the quarter point of the NHL season, positioning in the conferences for a second half push begins. Buffalo will remain hot in the Eastern Conference, while looks to make a push in the Pacific Division. Note that all information is for games played through November 26.

Buffalo Sabres versus Florida Panthers

The Sabres enter as the hottest team in the league, winners of their last nine. They are on the heels of the Lightning in the Atlantic Division. They hold a +30 to 0 advantage over the Panthers, who are next to last in the division. Not surprisingly, Buffalo  ... 

The NHL has some excellent games on tap for November 23, including Montreal and Buffalo. However, the must see match up features the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets, both leaders in their respective divisions. Note that all information is for games played through November 19.

Montreal Canadiens versus Buffalo Sabres

Montreal comes in battling several teams or top spot in the Atlantic Division. They are +25 on the Power Ranking Indicator. Buffalo is “burning hot”, winners of their last six and are within two points of first in the division. Both teams are among the most unstable  ... 

Heading past the mid point of November, there are several interesting games on top for Friday, November 16.Can Boston continue their climb in the Atlantic Division against Dallas? This is just one of five games we’ll take a closer look at. Note that all information is for games played through November 12.

Boston Bruins versus Dallas Stars

Boston has been playing very well lately, winners of six of their last ten and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Stars have lost their last two and are “ice cold down” . In the first meeting between the teams,  ... 

As teams reach the 20 percent mark of the NHL schedule, conference leaders are starting to take shape. Can Toronto take down New Jersey and push Tampa Bay in the Atlantic Division? We look at that game and four others for Friday, November 9. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, November 5.

New Jersey Devils versus Toronto Maple Leafs

New Jersey is in the bottom of the Metropolitan Division while Toronto looks to move closer to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division. Toronto holds a large +21 to – advantage on the Power Ranking  ...