There are just two NHL games on the docket on Friday night, but there are still a few player props worth betting. My best NHL prop bets for tonight are targetin

Here is the full National Hockey League schedule for Dec. 12 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at 4:21 a.m.

Connor Bedard will not play for the Blackhawks when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday (8 p.m. ET; FDSNDET, CHSN) after the center was injured at the end of a 3-2 loss at the St. Louis Blues on Friday.

J.T. Miller, C (rostered in 88.4%): It's tempting to stay calm after his strong post-trade run last year -- 2.44 FPPG in 32 games -- but his even-strength play has cratered. Across nine line combos he has logged 20-plus minutes with, the Rangers have been outscored 13-7 at 5-on-5. That's a big red flag. Panic.

Oilers land new goalie, Vegas shields Carter Hart, and fresh ideas emerge to elevate the NHL. Plus, wild wins, bizarre fails and a freezing cold punishment for all.

Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night. Montreal gave the rookie plenty of support, as Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield staked the Canadiens to a 3-0 lead through two periods.

There is momentum for the league to have more games in which both home and road teams wear solid-colored jerseys.

The Nittany Lions may begin the second half of their season next month without Gavin McKenna and Jackson Smith if Team Canada advances.