The hottest teams in the National Hockey League right now are the New York Islanders, who have won five in a row to shoot to the top of the Metropolitan Division standings with 17 points, and the Calgary Flames, who have ridden a four-game winning streak to take the lead in the Pacific with 19 points. Teams trending downward include the Chicago Blackhawks, who won six of their first 10 but have lost five in a row, and the Carolina Hurricanes, who have lost four in a row to slide down to the middle of the Metropolitan standings. We’ve picked three NHL betting matchups for you to consider on the ice for the week ahead.
Top NHL Betting Picks of the Week – November 6th Edition
The Caps are one of only three teams in the NHL that have not won two consecutive games.
As they continue to slide in the rankings, just how concerned should you be?https://t.co/aY6cp3Bvq3 pic.twitter.com/RXsUGDx92N — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) November 5, 2018