January 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM EST
We have an 8-game slate in the NHL today, and here you can take a look at the NHL Picks for Tuesday 1/21/2025.
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Senators at Rangers at 7 PM ET
This season, the Ottawa Senators have achieved a record of 24-18-4 after their latest triumph against New Jersey, winning the game 2-1. Despite being outshot 26 to 20, the Senators demonstrated resilience by winning 53.5% of the face-offs and failing to convert on their only power play chance. The goals for Ottawa were netted by Ostapchuk and Zub, with Forsberg delivering a strong performance by stopping 25 of the 26 shots directed at him.
After their latest game, in which they lost to Montreal 5-4 in overtime, the New York Rangers’ record stands at 22-20-4 for the season. During this contest, the Rangers were outshot by a margin of 38 to 27, achieved a face-off win percentage of 52.9%, and successfully executed 1 of 2 power play opportunities. Goals were netted by Cuylle, Kreider, Lafreniere, and Zibanejad, while Quick recorded 33 saves from 38 shots.
The Pick:
Over the past fortnight, New York has demonstrated enhanced play, despite experiencing a difficult overtime loss to Montreal. On the other hand, Ottawa has not been particularly prolific in scoring this season, yet their defensive unit has excelled, allowing two goals or fewer in five of their last six contests. I find both teams’ performances commendable, and it appears that this game may yield a lower score. However, I am favoring the Rangers at home, especially with Shesterkin back in the lineup.
Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Red Wings at Flyers at 7 PM ET
The Detroit Red Wings suffered defeats against both the Lightning and the Stars. Currently, the team averages 2.83 goals per game and successfully converts 28.4 percent of their power play chances. Dylan Larkin is the team’s leading scorer with 20 goals, while Lucas Raymond contributes significantly with 31 assists. Alex DeBrincat has recorded 121 shots on goal. In terms of goaltending, Cam Talbot has conceded 69 goals from 698 shots faced, whereas Alex Lyon has allowed 42 goals from 419 shots.
The Philadelphia Flyers triumphed over the Islanders and the Devils in recent matchups. They are averaging 3.04 goals per game and achieving a power play success rate of 16.5 percent. Leading the team in scoring is Travis Konecny with 21 goals, followed by Matvei Michkov with 19 assists, and Owen Tippett, who has taken 121 shots on goal. On the defensive end, Ivan Fedotov has conceded 45 goals on 347 shots, while Samuel Ersson has allowed 61 goals on 548 shots faced.
The Pick:
The Red Wings have secured victories in seven of their last ten games, indicating a significant uptick in their offensive output. They have scored three or more goals in eight of those ten contests. Moreover, the Red Wings previously overcame the Flyers last month, achieving six goals in that game. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Flyers have shown a pattern of erratic results recently and have suffered considerable defensive breakdowns in their losses. I suggest taking a chance on the Red Wings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Lightning at Canadiens at 7 PM ET
The Tampa Bay Lightning approach this contest aiming to recover from a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, which has resulted in a season record of 25-17-3. Nikita Kucherov stands out as the team’s leading scorer, amassing 69 points, which includes 21 goals and 48 assists. Brandon Hagel contributes significantly with 50 points, consisting of 20 goals and 30 assists, while Anthony Cirelli adds 37 points, primarily through 19 assists. Brayden Point also has 50 points, highlighted by 27 goals and 23 assists, and Victor Hedman has achieved 38 points, with 31 assists. Furthermore, Jake Guentzel has recorded 46 points, featuring 23 goals and 23 assists. In terms of goaltending, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a record of 20-13-2, with a 2.35 GAA and a .916 save percentage, while Jonas Johansson has posted a 5-4-1 record, with a 3.27 GAA and an .899 save percentage.
The Montreal Canadiens enter this matchup aiming to capitalize on their recent 5-4 overtime victory against the New York Rangers, which brings their season record to 23-19-4. Nick Suzuki leads the team with 47 points, comprising 14 goals and a team-high 33 assists. Cole Caufield follows closely with 44 points, including a team-leading 24 goals. Additionally, Mike Matheson has contributed 19 assists, while Juraj Slafkovsky has accumulated 25 points, featuring 19 assists. Lane Hutson has also recorded 35 assists this season. In goal, Sam Montembeault holds a record of 16-16-3, with a goals-against average of 2.98 and a save percentage of .897. Cayden Primeau has a record of 2-3-1, with a GAA of 4.70 and a save percentage of .836. Furthermore, Jakub Dobes remains undefeated at 5-0, boasting a GAA of 1.55 and a save percentage of .941.
The Pick:
It appears likely that we will witness several goals in this matchup, particularly given Montreal’s recent defensive struggles and the Lightning’s tendency to engage in high-scoring contests. The over has been successful in five consecutive encounters between Tampa Bay and Montreal, and I believe the disparity between these two teams is narrower than in previous seasons. Back the Over in this instance.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Hurricanes at Stars at 8 PM ET
This season, the Carolina Hurricanes have achieved a record of 28-16-3, highlighted by their recent 4-3 overtime victory against Chicago. The Hurricanes demonstrated offensive dominance by outshooting the Blackhawks 48 to 25 and securing 60.6% of face-offs. However, they were unable to capitalize on their power play chances, going 0 for 2. Goals were contributed by Aho, Jarvis, Kotkaniemi, and Staal, with Andersen successfully stopping 22 of the 25 shots he faced during the game.
With a season record of 29-16-1, the Dallas Stars secured a 4-1 victory against Detroit in their most recent game. Despite being outshot 34 to 25, the Stars achieved a face-off win percentage of 40.6% and did not convert any of their three power-play chances. The scoring for Dallas came from Blumel, Bourque, Johnston, and Robertson, while Oettinger demonstrated remarkable skill by stopping 33 of the 34 shots directed at him.
The Pick:
This season, the Stars boast a home record of 17-6-1, while the Hurricanes have struggled away from home, currently holding a record below .500. In recent weeks, Carolina has found it difficult to achieve consecutive wins and will be playing on consecutive days. Both teams have exhibited strong defensive performances thus far, indicating that we can expect another contest characterized by defensive intensity. Betting on the Under appears to be a wise choice for this game.
San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Sharks at Predators at 8 PM ET
The Sharks faced a defeat in their latest game against the Boston Bruins, scoring three goals while allowing six. Will Smith had a notable offensive outing, recording one goal and one assist. In goal, Yaroslav Askarov made 27 saves out of 31 shots faced. At present, the Sharks average 2.55 goals per game, with their defense yielding an average of 3.49 goals. The offense is currently ranked 30th in the league, and the defense holds the 31st position.
The Predators secured a convincing 6-2 victory in their latest encounter with the Minnesota Wild. Filip Forsberg emerged as the standout performer, netting two goals and providing two assists. Juuse Saros, who was in goal, successfully saved 27 out of 29 shots. This season, the Predators have been averaging 2.53 goals per game, while their defensive unit has conceded an average of 3.089 goals. The team’s offense is currently ranked 31st in the league, with the defense positioned at 19th.
The Pick:
Presently, the Predators are scoring an average of 2.53 goals per game, in contrast to the Sharks, who average 2.55 goals per game. Although neither team has demonstrated strong defensive capabilities, the primary concern in this matchup will be the offensive difficulties encountered by both sides. A final score of either 2-1 or 3-1 is expected. Consequently, backing the Under is recommended.
Washington Capitals vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Capitals at Oilers at 9 PM ET
The Washington Capitals secured victories against both the Senators and the Penguins. Currently, the Capitals are averaging 3.57 goals per game and converting 23.5 percent of their power play chances. Alex Ovechkin is the team’s leading scorer with 21 goals, while Dylan Strome has contributed 34 assists, and Connor McMichael has recorded 105 shots on goal. In terms of goaltending, Charlie Lindgren has permitted 54 goals from 538 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has also allowed 54 goals, but from 718 shots.
The Edmonton Oilers achieved a win against the Avalanche but were defeated by the Canucks. The team is currently averaging 3.28 goals per game and converting 24.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Leon Draisaitl leads the Oilers with 33 goals, while Connor McDavid has recorded 45 assists, and Evan Bouchard has taken 130 shots on goal. In terms of goaltending statistics, Stuart Skinner has surrendered 82 goals on 830 shots faced, while Calvin Packard has allowed 39 goals from 379 shots.
The Pick:
Throughout the season, the Capitals have excelled as road competitors, achieving a commendable record of 15-6-1. Notably, they have managed to concede one goal or fewer in their last four games. While the Oilers have shown improvement and may be viewed as the favored team, I find that the Capitals still offer considerable value.
Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Panthers at Ducks at 10 PM ET
The Panthers demonstrated an impressive performance in their recent match against the Anaheim Ducks and are aiming for another victory in this upcoming game. They netted three goals, and notably, their defense managed to prevent any goals from being scored by the opposition. Gustav Flosing had a standout game, contributing a goal that helped propel the team forward. Throughout the season, the Panthers have been averaging 3.17 goals per game, while their defense has allowed an average of 3.021 goals. Offensively, they are positioned 10th in the league, whereas their defensive ranking stands at 17th.
In their last game against the Florida Panthers, the Ducks were unable to score any points, resulting in a loss. John Gibson was the goaltender for the Ducks, achieving 42 saves from 44 shots. The Ducks are averaging 2.37 goals per game this season, while their defense is allowing 3.11 goals per game. The offense is currently ranked 32nd in the league, with the defense holding a rank of 21st.
The Pick:
The Ducks’ offense has recorded an average of 2.37 goals per game this season, a statistic that does not meet the requirements for competitive success. The Panthers are projected to score at least three goals in this game, while the Ducks are expected to struggle significantly in their offensive endeavors. Backing the Panthers on the puck line is a wise choice.
Buffalo Sabres vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks
Sabres at Canucks at 10 PM ET
The Buffalo Sabres enter this matchup seeking to recover from a recent 6-4 defeat against the Seattle Kraken, which has brought their season record to 17-24-5. Prior to facing Seattle, Tage Thompson was the leading scorer for the Sabres, amassing 36 points, which includes a team-high of 19 goals and 17 assists. Following closely is Alex Tuch, who has accumulated 33 points, comprising 14 goals and 19 assists. JJ Peterka has contributed 32 points with 10 goals and 22 assists, while Rasmus Dahlin has recorded 31 points, featuring 6 goals and 25 assists. In goal, Devon Levi holds a record of 2-6, with a GAA of 3.97 and a save percentage of .876. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 14-14-4, with a GAA of 3.02 and a save percentage of .896. Additionally, James Reimer has a record of 1-3-1, with a GAA of 2.56 and a save percentage of .903.
The Vancouver Canucks approach this contest with the intention of building on their recent 3-2 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers, aiming to elevate their season record to 20-15-10. Quinn Hughes stands out as the team’s leading scorer, amassing 50 points through 12 goals and 38 assists. J.T. Miller has contributed 31 points, which include 8 goals and 23 assists. Brock Boeser has also made a notable impact with 28 points, consisting of 15 goals and 13 assists, while Conor Garland matches Miller with 31 points, featuring 11 goals and 20 assists. In terms of goaltending, Kevin Lankinen has achieved a record of 16-8-6, with a goals-against average of 2.63 and a save percentage of .903. Arturs Silovs has a record of 1-4-1, with a GAA of 4.11 and a save percentage of .847. Additionally, Thatcher Demko has a season record of 3-3-3, with a GAA of 3.24 and a save percentage of .871.
The Pick:
Although I am not entirely satisfied with the odds for Vancouver, it is crucial to consider that Buffalo is in a difficult back-to-back situation. The Sabres have been underperforming, allowing five or more goals in three of their last four contests. On the other hand, I have observed that Vancouver has been enhancing their defensive capabilities lately. Consequently, I do not have faith in the Sabres in this context. I would opt for the Vancouver Canucks.