Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Feb. 28, 2026
NYI
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CLB
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 PM ET
Matthew Schaefer o0.5 Goals Scored (+475)
The youngster bagged two goals in his first game since the break on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens, and he’s found the back of the net in four of his last six appearances. The Isles face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight, and that’s good news for Schaefer. He’s lit them up in 2025-26, already scoring twice across two meetings. Schaefer will score No. 19 this evening.
BUF
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TB
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Brayden Point o0.5 Assists (+115)
The 29-year-old has notched assists in back-to-back games, setting up a goal on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also had another helper in Thursday’s loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. The Tampa Bay Lightning welcome the Buffalo Sabres to town tonight, and Point has collected 11 assists in 18 home contests.
OTT
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TOR
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Joseph Woll o26.5 Total Saves (-110)
The Maple Leafs have been awful defensively this season, giving up a league-high 31.8 shots per game, while allowing 30 or more shots on goal in 14 of their last 15 contests.
I expect that trend to continue, which is why Joseph Woll’s saves prop is a juicy market for me tonight, with his saves total set at 26.5.
Woll has been forced to make 27+ saves in nine of his last 11 starts.
CAL
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LA
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM ET
u5.5 (-105)
WAS
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MON
Sat, Feb 28 • 7:00 PM ET
Noah Dobson o0.5 Assists (+185)
VAN
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SEA
Sat, Feb 28 • 10:00 PM ET
Elias Pettersson o0.5 Assists (+175)
Pettersson tallied a helper in Wednesday’s loss to the Winnipeg Jets, and he’s now grabbed four assists across his last six games. On the road, the 27-year-old has nine helpers in 25 contests. He’s already set up one goal against the Kraken this season across two meetings.
STL
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MIN
Sun, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM ET
o5.5 (-122)
Minnesota plays at a faster tempo at home and has been generating consistent five-on-five pressure, while St. Louis has struggled to slow quality chances off the rush. The Blues can score, but they give plenty back, especially on special teams. With two capable power plays and defensive lapses on both sides, this matchup is going Over the total.
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