The National Hockey League (NHL) has established itself as a global phenomenon and is celebrated as one of the most captivating sports of our time. Ice hockey ranks among the world’s top sports, drawing fans into its thrilling daily matchups. The 2024-25 NHL season continues this tradition, offering unforgettable moments that keep its dedicated audience hooked. For sports enthusiasts, the NHL sets the standard by delivering excitement daily and maintaining a strong connection with its fans through consistent action. To spice things up, we have gathered all NHL-related information, including NHL schedules, NHL Standings, NHL Odds, and Predictions. To learn more about the NHL, please stay connected with our website. With NHL, we provide more updates on all your favorite sports events. In this article, let’s present detailed proceedings of the forthcoming clashes of the week. Before that, we can quickly recap the NHL games held this week.
The game, held on March 18, 2025, featured many exciting actions. Does a sport feature fascinating and surprising things alone? Not. Instead, a sport also has another side that resembles the upsetting part. The NHL game held recently delivered both actions. Let’s discuss them in detail. The Capitals team, which met the Red Wings, ended the clash with a nice 4-1 win. Likewise, the match between the Penguins and Islanders ended up with a 2-4 win for the Islanders. The Canadiens made a solid move on their offensive end, scoring about six goals over the Senators. The Rangers and Flames have had a dull game that ended with a 1-2 loss for the Rangers.
The Stars and Ducks have had a close fight, and the match ended with a 3-4 win for the Stars. Predators faced an upsetting 1-4 loss over the Blues on the matchday. The Kraken team featured nice offensive actions over the Blackhawks and ended the battle with a 2-6 victory. A similar 6-2 scoreset was followed in the Canucks vs. Jets matchup, where Canucks team won the battle. Then came the Oilers, who did a massive job for the day and have been solid dominators over the Utah Jazz. The Oilers vs. Utah matchup ended with a 7-1 score, in which the Oilers took the victory home. This is how the NHL matches on Tuesday went, and similar or even massive matches are expected in the coming days. Let’s look at the picks and predictions for the forthcoming NHL matches.
Predictions
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are set to battle with each other in the 2024-25 NHL Showdown on March 20, 2025. This clash between the two hot contenders is scheduled to take place at Capital One Arena. The previous team meeting ended with a close 3-4 win for the Capitals. The Capitals are again coming up with a home team advantage, which makes many predict the team to take another victory over the Flyers. The Philadelphia Flyers enter this clash with a disappointing 2-0 loss to the Lightning team in a recent matchup. The Flyers resemble a weak opponent for this game because they have been an inconsistent team in the NHL this season. In their recent eight matchups, the Flyers have won only two games. So, the Philadelphia Flyers must take decisive action on either side of the field to end this season in a better position.
The Washington Capitals, on the flip side, head into this battle with a decent 4-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings. The Capitals are currently topping the Metropolitan Division, which is highly impressive. The recent form of the Capitals is also solid on either end of the table. They have won seven of their recent wight matchups, which clearly shows that the Capitals have a nice flow towards the game. They are highly anticipated to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers and end the matchup with a nice scoring.
New Jersey Devils vs. Calgary Flames
At Prudential Center, the Calgary Flames will head to head against the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Showdown on March 20, 2025. Currently, the Devils are in third place in the Metropolitan Division, and the Calgary Flames are in fifth place in the Pacific Division. The Devils are entering this clash with a home-team advantage for this matchup, and they can make use of this chance to defeat the Calgary Flames. In their prior meeting, the Flames beat the Devils with a stunning 3-0 score. The recent form of the Calgary Flames doesn’t look that exciting, as they fluctuated between wins and losses recently. Their defensive form can make a bounce back to work out things in the forthcoming clashes.
The New Jersey Devils, on the other hand, are entering this matchup with a 1-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Devils are delivering decent moves on either side of the field. The key players of the team, like Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Dougie Hamilton, and Luke Hughes, are capable of making the game more interesting. Thus, the New Jersey Devils are highly expected to win this battle with decent scoring over the Calgary Flames.
Ottawa Senators vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Ottawa Senators will host the Colorado Avalanche for the NHL matches on March 20, 2025, at the Canadian Tire Centre. When these teams last met, it was a hard-fought close game between the Senators and Colorado Avalanche. The battle ended with a 5-4 win for the Avalanche team. Let’s wait and watch whether the Colorado Avalanche will repeat the same trend. The recent form of the Colorado Avalanche shows that the team is making many dominant actions in most matchups. They have won seven of their last eight matchups, which shows that the team is evident in their actions. With Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Artturi Lehkonen, and Valeri Nichushkin, the offensive unit of the Avalanche team is making massive actions and is expected to do the same in this match as well over the Senators team.
The Ottawa Senators team, who is entering with the home team advantage, has ended their recent NHL clash with a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens, which ended the six-game winning streak of the Senators. Like the Colorado Avalanche, the Senators are also doing well in their offensive actions. Their defensive form is also good, but they should still rise to meet opponents like the Colorado Avalanche team. Hence, this will be an engaging battle, where the Senators are likely expected to win using their home team’s advantage.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets will square off against each other in the 2024-25 NHL Showdown on March 20, 2025. This battle is set to take place at Nationwide Arena. The Florida Panthers have lost their very recent clashes with a 4-2 score against the New York Islanders, which extended the team’s losing streak to two. In recent clashes, the Panthers team has shown some upsetting moves on their offensive edge, but they maintain a decent streak on their defensive form. A more practical form on their offensive end would enable the team to put forth a strong attempt over the Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, meantime, enter this matchup with an upsetting 1-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils. The team’s recent form is so disturbing that it has lost four games in a row. They have been in their worst form, and their offensive form needs a definite turnaround. Therefore, the Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to repeat such a performance in this clash, leaving the Florida Panthers to win.
New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers are set to battle with each other in the 2024-25 NHL Showdown on Friday. This matchup is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden, New York Rangers’ home field. Both teams encountered the Calgary Flames in their previous matchups. In the clash between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Rangers suffered a 1-2 defeat. On the other hand, when the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Calgary Flames, they secured an impressive 6-2 victory. This shows that the battle between the Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames was engaging, showing that the Maple Leafs showed a dominant performance.
Coming to this clash, the Maple Leafs again have a better chance of winning this battle. The form of the Toron Maple Leafs looks comparable to the New York Rangers. Their offensive form of the Maple Leafs makes them a better opponent. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are seen struggling on either end of the table, and they need to make a decisive move to turn things around. Therefore, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealt with the chances of winning this battle.
New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens will visit New York for an NHL showdown over the New York Islanders on March 20, 2025. This matchup will take place at UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. The New York Islanders hold fifth place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Montreal Canadiens occupy fifth in the Atlantic Division. Their standings in the NHL highlight how closely matched these teams are regarding competitiveness. The last meeting between the Islanders and Canadiens ended with a close 2-1 win for the Canadiens. Let’s see whether this matchup will end up with a similar result or if the Islanders will make use of their home-team advantage.
The Montreal Canadiens ended their recent matchup with a tremendous 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators, extending the winning streak of Canadiens to two games. On the other hand, the Islanders are also entering this clash with a two-game winning streak. The Canadiens display a stronger offensive performance than the Islanders, while their defensive strengths appear on par. Overall, the Montreal Canadiens have the upper hand, making them the likely favorites to win this clash.
Dallas Stars vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The NHL Showdown on March 20, 2025, will feature a battle between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning. This matchup will be held at American Airlines Center, downtown Dallas, Texas. Currently, the Tampa Bay Lightning team is in second place in the Atlantic Division, and the Dallas Stars is in second place in the Central Division. The Dallas Stars are entering this clash with a decent 4-3 win against the Anaheim Ducks, which ended the two-game losing streak of the Stars. The defensive form of the Stars has led them to lose most of their recent clashes. A corrective measure on the defensive end can save the team from losing the forthcoming clashes.
The Tampa Bay Lightning, in contrast, enters this battle with a 2-0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Lightning team looks good on either side of the field but fails to maintain consistency in their actions. The inconsistent form of the Lightning team leads has been the primary concern recently, and it is likely expected to bounce back in very recent times. Hence, both the teams look competitive, whereas the Lightning edges over with some advantages.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Boston Bruins
The Boson Bruins will meet the Vegas Golden Knights for the NHL Showdown on March 20, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena. The Bruins are currently in the second last place in the Atlantic Division, while the Golden Knights are topping the Pacific Division. In the recent matchup between these two teams, the battle ended with a close 3-4 win for the Golden Knights. The Golden Knights have their best moments from the start of the season. But the Golden Knights ended their recent matchup with a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Golden Knights, playing their third game in four days, entered the matchup against the Red Wings fatigued, leading to their loss. Instead, the team looks good on either side of the table, making them dominant.
The Boston Bruins, on the other hand, head into this matchup with a close 2-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, extending the losing streak of the Bruins to three. The Boston Bruins’ offense remains average, but their defense has been subpar, consistently allowing opponents to rack up high scores. This weak defensive performance has been the main reason for their frequent losses. As a result, their struggles in defense are likely to cost them this match, too, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a clear advantage to secure the win.
