The St. Louis Blues already faced an uphill battle, trailing 2-1 in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series to the Colorado Avalanche. On Sunday, they learned that they will have to stage a comeback without starting goaltender Jordan Binnington. The Avalanche enter Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series as […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Can Close Out Sweep of Panthers on Monday Night
The Tampa Bay Lightning have four chances to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, but will try to end things quickly on Monday when they face the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their second-round series. The Lightning enter as the -125 favorite to beat the Panthers (+104) and complete […]
Oilers, Flames Back on the Ice After 15-Goal Outburst in Game 1
Everyone expected a high-scoring affair when the Battle of Alberta began on Wednesday. But few could have predicted that the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames would combine for 15 goals in the opening game of their series. Both teams will aim to solidify their defense when they suit up for […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Blues Seek to Hand Avalanche First Postseason Loss
The Colorado Avalanche followed up their sweep of the Nashville Predators by beating the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of their second-round series. They’ll look to move to 6-0 in the playoffs when they host the Blues in Game 2 of their series on Thursday night. The Avalanche enter […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Look to Build on Road Momentum in Game 2 vs. Panthers
The Lightning stole an early road win on Tuesday, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 in Game 1 of their second-round series. Tampa Bay will look to press its advantage on Thursday night, as the Lightning once again visit FLA Live Arena for Game 2. The Panthers enter Game 2 as […]
Battle of Alberta: Oilers Face Flames in Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
It has been 31 years since the Edmonton Oilers have met the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That streak ends on Wednesday, when the Battle of Alberta begins at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. FanDuel Sportsbook rates the Flames as the -164 […]
After Dramatic Game 7 Wins, Hurricanes, Rangers Battle in Second Round of Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers both had to battle through seven-game series to get out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Now, they’ll face each other in an effort to get to the Eastern Conference finals. The Hurricanes will host Game 1 of the […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: St. Louis Blues Will Try to Outrun Avalanche in Second Round
The Colorado Avalanche rolled over the Nashville Predators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sweeping their overmatched opponents in four games. They expect to face more resistance in the second round, as they’ll battle the St. Louis Blues starting on Tuesday night. The Avalanche open as a […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Face Off Against Panthers in Battle of Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning will continue their bid for a third straight Stanley Cup on Tuesday, but come into their second-round playoff series as a clear underdog to the Florida Panthers. The Panthers open the series as a -170 pick over the Lightning (+150) at DraftKings Sportsbook. Panthers grew during […]
Lightning Try to Keep Stanley Cup Defense Alive in Game 6 vs. Maple Leafs
The Tampa Bay Lightning have won two straight Stanley Cup titles, but unless they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, that streak will come to an end. The Lightning face elimination in Game 6 of their first-round playoff clash against Toronto, as the Maple Leafs lead the series […]
Rangers Fighting for Playoff Survival in Game 5 vs. Penguins
The New York Rangers are home favorites against the Penguins on Wednesday night, but they’ll need to improve in a hurry if they want to win their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against Pittsburgh. DraftKings Sportsbook sees New York as a -135 favorite in the critical Game 5, as the […]
Oilers Aim to Bounce Back at Home in Crucial Game 5 Showdown with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings thoroughly dominated the action in a 4-0 victory at home over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Oilers will try to return the favor at Rogers Place on Tuesday night as the Pacific Division rivals face off in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The […]
Avalanche Look to Close Out Sweep of Predators Without Kuemper in Goal
The Colorado Avalanche can advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight with a win in Nashville, but they’ll have to beat the Predators without starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Colorado as a -255 favorite to close out the series against Nashville (+205) tonight. Francouz […]
Colorado Avalanche Open NHL Playoffs as Favorites to Win First Stanley Cup Since 2001
The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Western Conference this season, piling up 119 points to easily top the Central Division. They’ll look to capitalize on that success by winning the franchise’s first Stanley Cup in over two decades, though it’ll be far from an easy road in the playoffs. The Avalanche […]
Dallas Stars Need One Point to Clinch Final NHL Playoff Spot, Golden Knights Still Alive
The Dallas Stars didn’t quite clinch a playoff berth with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, but they only need to reach overtime in one of their last two games to snag the final spot in the NHL postseason. Dallas could have eliminated Vegas by […]
Alex Ovechkin Ties NHL Record with Ninth 50-Goal Season
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals against the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-3 overtime loss on Wednesday, becoming only the third player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season nine times. The 36-year-old Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the most 50-goal […]
NHL Playoff Races: With East Settled, Focus Moves to Final Western Conference Berths
With two weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, the Eastern Conference playoff picture is nearly set in stone. But that’s not the case in the Western Conference, where a handful of teams are still involved in playoff races that could come down to the wire. Only one team, the […]
NHL Trade Deadline: Minnesota Wild Add Fleury for Stanley Cup Run
The Minnesota Wild picked up veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a conditional 2022 draft pick in the most impactful move of the NHL trade deadline. DraftKings Sportsbook sees Minnesota as a +2200 choice to win the Stanley Cup this season. Guerin brings in former […]
Stanley Cup Odds: Avalanche Still Favorites at All-Star Break, Other Contenders Shift
The Colorado Avalanche started the 2021-22 NHL season as the +475 favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year at DraftKings Sportsbook. After more than half the season, those odds remain unchanged, with Colorado still outpacing all of its rivals at the top of the board. The Avalanche lead the […]
Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Odds Collapsing After Latest Losing Streak
The Edmonton Oilers entered the season as a clear playoff team and an outside contender for a Stanley Cup title. But a pair of six-game losing streaks has sent Edmonton tumbling down the Western Conference standings in recent weeks. The Oilers are now 18-15-2, and sit in seventh place in […]