The NHL schedule has some potential playoff contenders facing off this weekend along with some teams that are clinging to their playoff chances. There have been some teams bolstered by a coaching change while other new coaches are finding it difficult to grab that first win. Let’s take a look at some of the marquee games coming up this weekend in the NHL.

Saturday – Toronto Maple Leafs @ Boston Bruins

The betting sites are working overtime trying to keep up with the goal-scoring pace of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But the Boston Bruins finally have their punishing defense in place and that should be the major difference in this battle of the top teams in the Northeast Division.

Betting Pick: Boston Bruins

Saturday – Montreal Canadiens @ Los Angeles Kings

This is a game that can really confuse the bookie software that many of the betting websites use. The Canadiens are the most unpredictable team in the NHL, while the Kings are trying to avoid being labeled as under-achievers. Something is going to have to give between these two teams and it could very well be that the visitors pull off another of its mysterious great performances.

Betting Pick: Montreal Canadiens

Sunday – Minnesota Wild @ Anaheim Ducks

The Minnesota Wild are the best team in the NHL, but they are facing an Anaheim team that is rejuvenated at the arrival of new head coach Bruce Boudreau. The Ducks are scoring goals while the Wild is not. That is what will decide this game in the end.

Betting Pick: Anaheim Ducks