NHL Must Bet Games Week 8, Analysis & Picksfor 2024 Season

We are a couple of months into the new season, and it is already clear which teams are likely to be contenders, and which are probably going to struggle to get anywhere near the playoffs.

There are some surprises to be found there, with the teams at the top of the divisions right now not seen as being particularly surprising.

Analysis of the NHL Must Bet Games Week 8

There are some who are off to a slower start, but with a season as long as we get in the NHL, there is definitely time for those teams to start building a head of steam.

We are, as always, taking it one week at a time, which means that it’s time to look ahead at the next few days to find the best games on the schedule.

Let’s get right to it.

Washington Capitals at Florida Panthers

Monday, November 25, 2024, 7:00 PM, ESPN+

There was some bad news for the Washington Capitals this weekend, with news that the seemingly ageless Alexander Ovechkin is going to be out for a while with an injury. That is a hole that is going to be tough to fill, and you wonder if the Capitals will be able to maintain their current form with their main man out of the lineup.

Things have cooled off for the Panthers, too, as the defending Stanley Cup champions are now on a 3-game losing skid, which has cost them their spot at the top of the Atlantic Division. It’s not what you would call panic time for either team, but both will be looking to get on a positive run.

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Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins

Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 7:00 PM, ESPN+

While it has been something of an up and own start to the season for the Vancouver Canucks, they are still very much within reach of the top spot in the Pacific Division. They are currently sitting on 23 points, which has them 5 games behind Vegas for the top spot, but the Canucks have played 2 games fewer than the Golden Knights.

It’s a very similar story for the Bruins, who are 4th in the Atlantic Division and just 3 points out of the lead. Boston has won their last 2 games and are 6-4-2 in their own building this season.

Winnipeg Jets at LA Kings

Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 10:00 PM, ESPN+

There are no games on the schedule on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but the good news is that we get a full slate of games to choose from on Wednesday. There are a number of games we could have focused on here, but I find this one to be the pick of the bunch.

Winnipeg has come storming out of the gate, scoring goals for fun and racing to the top of the Central Division, where they currently have a 4-point lead. The Kings are right in the tight pack of teams at the top of the Pacific Division, but at 4-4-1 in their last 9 games, they have been inconsistent recently.

Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets

Friday, November 29, 2024, 3:00 PM, ESPN+

This is sure to be something of an emotional evening in Columbus after the passing of Johnny Gaudreau this past off season. The former Flame was plying his trade in Columbus for the past couple of seasons, and I am sure both fans will have a moment where they think about their former teammate before getting down to business.

The Flames have been arguably the surprise team of the season, winning regularly despite rebuilding with a lot of young guys in the lineup. The Jackets are pulling out of a slump and have won each of their last 3 games, so two teams in good form meeting up here.

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