The Colorado Avalanche can continue rolling toward a Stanley Cup on Wednesday night when they take on the St. Louis Blues with a chance to end their second-round playoff series in Game 5. The Avalanche carry a 3-1 lead into Game 5 after a 6-3 victory in St. Louis on […]
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Game 4: Oilers Seek Decisive Advantage Over Flames in Battle of Alberta
The Edmonton Oilers enjoy a 2-1 lead and home-ice advantage heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round matchup against the Calgary Flames, as the Battle of Alberta continues on Tuesday. Edmonton comes into Game 4 as the slightest of favorites, with FanDuel Sportsbook pegging the Oilers as a […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rangers Look to Even Score Against Hurricanes in Game 4
The Carolina Hurricanes haven’t lost a home game this postseason. They also haven’t won yet on the road. The Rangers will try to keep that latter streak intact as they host the Hurricanes in New York for Game 4 of their Stanley Cup playoffs second-round series on Tuesday. Carolina leads […]
Blues Battling Without Binnington in Goal for Remainder of Series vs. Avalanche
The St. Louis Blues already faced an uphill battle, trailing 2-1 to the Colorado Avalanche in their Stanley Cup playoffs series. Then, on Sunday, they learned that they’ll have to stage a comeback without starting goaltender Jordan Binnington. The Avalanche enter Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series as […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stanley Cup Odds: Colorado Opens as Favorite; Can Kraken Repeat Golden Knights’ Miracle Run?
The Colorado Avalanche opened their 2021-22 NHL season with a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. If oddsmakers are correct, that will be just the first of many wins this year for the Stanley Cup favorites. DraftKings Sportsbook rates the Avalanche as the +475 favorites to win the […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Shut Out Montreal Canadiens to Win Second Straight Stanley Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning scored only once on Wednesday night, but that was enough to secure a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens and win the team’s second consecutive Stanley Cup title. Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy made 22 saves in the shutout to secure victory for Tampa Bay. The game […]
Stanley Cup Final Game 5: After Near Miss, Lightning Look to Close Out Canadiens in Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take a second shot at closing out the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night when they host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the series. Montreal stayed alive on Monday by getting past Tampa Bay 3-2 in overtime in Game 4. Tampa Bay seeks […]
Stanley Cup Game 4 Odds: Lightning Look to Close Out Series with Sweep in Montreal
The Tampa Bay Lightning could become only the second team ever to close out a Stanley Cup Final in Montreal against the Canadiens. To do it, they must win Game 4 at the Bell Centre on Monday night. The Lightning can also become the first team to sweep a Stanley […]
Stanley Cup Game 3: Canadiens Head Home in Bid to Claw Back into Series vs. Surging Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in desperate need of a win as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night. Tampa Bay holds a 2-0 lead, and needs just two more wins to successfully defend its Stanley Cup title. Ducharme back […]
Stanley Cup Finals: After Dominating Game 1, Lightning Look to Strike Twice vs. Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning thoroughly outplayed the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-1 drubbing in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Now, the home team will look to take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Wednesday night. The Lightning dominated Game 1 from start […]