Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Feb. 27, 2026
VEG
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WAS
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:00 PM ET
WAS (-118)
WAS (-106)
BUF
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FLA
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:00 PM ET
Sam Reinhart o0.5 Assists (+115)
Reinhart has tallied 29 assists in 2025-26, and he got right back to it in his first game back. Reinhart tallied a helper in a victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday evening, and he’s cashed the Over in assists in three of his last four appearances. The veteran has 16 helpers in 32 home games, and the Florida Panthers welcome the Buffalo Sabres to town tonight.
MIN
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UTAH
Fri, Feb 27 • 9:00 PM ET
Kirill Kaprizov o0.5 Assists (+105)
Kaprizov has cashed the Over in helpers in three of his last five games, tallying four assists during that span. In a victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, Kaprizov set up two goals. He’s 19th in the NHL in assists with 40, and the Russian superstar has 26 helpers in 29 road games. The Wild are in Salt Lake City this evening to take on the Utah Mammoth.
WIN
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ANA
Fri, Feb 27 • 10:00 PM ET
Kyle Connor o3.5 Shots On Goal (+115)
Connor is averaging 3.31 SOG per contest. The American scored in his return on Wednesday, and he also tallied four shots on target. In fact, Connor has cashed the Over in shots on net in four of his last five appearances. Three of those games were on the road, and the Jets are in Orange County tonight to face the Anaheim Ducks.
PIT
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NYR
Sat, Feb 28 • 12:30 PM ET
PIT (-110)
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