We have a strong 11-game slate on the ice today, and I'm starting my NHL parlay by backing the Senators to beat the Avalanche. Ottawa could see the return of Linus Ullmark on Thursday night. They are 4-3-2 since Ullmark’s injury despite not getting the greatest goaltending, which is very promising for a team looking to return to the playoffs. The Avalanche have been giving up too many goals of late and have some uncertainty in the crease. Scott Wedgewood starting would not be good news for the Avs.
Next in our NHL parlay, I'm backing the Mammoth to beat the Blues. The Mammoth are 4-2-0 at home so far this season, while the Blues are a measly 3-6-1 on the road. St. Louis is also playing its fifth road game over the last six contests. Utah's sense of urgency should also be high following last night's loss at Vegas. The Mammoth rank ninth in the NHL in scoring and their powerplay has been elite all season long.
Rounding off our NHL parlay, let's back the Islanders to beat the Kings. Los Angeles is 5-9-2. The Kings are at home against the Islanders on Thursday, but home-ice advantage has not been a thing for L.A. this season (2-6-0 at home so far in 2026-27). The Kings' penalty kill continues to be a major cause of concern, operating at 65.4%. That is a big problem when going up against a formidable Islanders powerplay led by Matthew Schaefer.
