Free NHL Picks For Today, Wednesday 2/26/2025

We have a 3-game slate in the NHL today, and here you can read the NHL Picks for Wednesday 2/26/2025.

Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators Prediction 2/26/25 NHL Picks

Jets at Senators at 7 PM ET

The Winnipeg Jets triumphed over the Blues and the Sharks in recent matchups. They are currently averaging 3.57 goals per game and achieving a power play success rate of 32.5 percent. Leading the team in scoring is Mark Scheifele with 32 goals, while Kyle Connor has provided 41 assists, and Nikolaj Ehlers has amassed 121 shots on goal. Defensively, the Jets are allowing 2.38 goals per game and have a penalty-kill rate of 79.3 percent against their opponents. Connor Hellebuyck has surrendered 90 goals on 1,206 shots, and Eric Comrie has given up 36 goals on 399 shots faced.

The Ottawa Senators faced losses against the Canadiens and the Panthers. The team is currently averaging 2.79 goals per game and achieving a power play success rate of 23.5 percent. Leading the team in scoring is Brady Tkachuk with 21 goals, while Tim Stutzle has provided 40 assists, and Jake Sanderson has taken 130 shots on goal. Defensively, the Senators are allowing 2.81 goals per game and have a penalty-kill rate of 77.8 percent against their opponents’ power plays. Linus Ullmark has conceded 63 goals on 701 shots, and Anton Forsberg has allowed 57 goals on 545 shots faced.

The Pick:

In their last three contests, the Senators have only netted a total of four goals, a performance that falls short of expectations. The Jets are considered by many to be the premier team in the league and are set to compete against a Senators team they have defeated in four of their last five matchups. The Jets boast an impressive away record of 18-9 this season, making the current betting line surprisingly lenient, as it could be argued that the Jets deserve to be more heavily favored. I am choosing to side with the more consistent Jets in this away matchup.

New Jersey Devils vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 2/26/25 NHL Picks

Devils at Avalanche at 9:30 PM ET

In their most recent match, the Devils competed against the Nashville Predators, delivering one of their most complete performances of the season. The offense effectively netted two goals during the second and third periods, contributing to the team’s success. A total of five players each scored a goal. Goaltender Nico Davis showcased exceptional skill, successfully stopping all 29 shots directed at him. This performance stood in stark contrast to their previous game against the Dallas Stars, where they suffered a 4-2 defeat. In that encounter, Jake Allen was in goal, managing to save only 22 of the 25 shots he faced. Currently, the Devils are averaging 3.61 goals per game, while their defense concedes an average of 2.46 goals. The offense ranks 13th in the league, whereas the defense holds a commendable 2nd place.

The offensive struggles of the Avalanche have emerged as a critical issue in their last two contests, culminating in back-to-back losses. In their latest encounter with the St. Louis Blues, the Avalanche netted just one goal, whereas their defense surrendered three. Devon Toews accounted for the only goal scored by Colorado. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood recorded 22 saves out of 25 shots faced. Presently, Colorado’s offense averages 3.17 goals per game, while their defensive unit permits 3.02 goals.

The Pick:

In their last two games, the Avalanche’s offensive capabilities have been disappointing. They are about to encounter a New Jersey offense that allows an average of only 2.45 goals per game. Furthermore, the Avalanche’s goaltending has proven to be unreliable. Although New Jersey’s offense is not among the elite, they do not need to achieve a high score to win this contest. Scoring just two goals will be enough for New Jersey to claim the victory. I am going with Under.

Canucks vs Kings Prediction 2/26/25 NHL Picks

Canucks at Kings at 10 PM ET

The Vancouver Canucks’ record stands at 26-20-11, following a narrow defeat to Utah, which ended with a score of 2-1. The Canucks initially led the game 1-0 during the second period but ultimately allowed two unanswered goals, resulting in their loss. In terms of performance metrics, Vancouver was outshot 32 to 15, secured 53.6% of face-offs, and managed to score once on four power play opportunities. DeBrusk was responsible for the team’s only goal, while Silovs recorded 30 saves out of 32 shots in the match.

This season, the Los Angeles Kings have achieved a record of 31-17-7, following their recent 5-2 victory against the Vegas team. The Kings found themselves behind 2-1 after the second period but managed to turn the game around by scoring four goals in the third period. In the match, Los Angeles was outshot by a margin of 23 to 19, won 50.9% of face-offs, and successfully converted 1 of 3 power play chances. The scoring for the Kings included contributions from Fiala, Foegele, Moore (who scored twice), and Edmundson, while Kuemper made 21 saves on 23 shots.

The Pick:

The Vancouver team continues to struggle with scoring consistently, having recorded two goals or fewer in five out of their last six contests. They are set to face one of the premier defensive squads in the NHL in this upcoming game. The Kings have allowed an average of 2.53 goals per game this season, while their offense has shown significant improvement in their last six outings. Betting on the Kings at -1.5 appears to be a smart choice.