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We have five NHL games on the docket for Friday night, including a few interesting cross-conference matchups. My best bets for tonight are targeting a trio of r
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Flyers likely have to combat NHL's best without top-pair defenseman
The Flyers have a massive test Sunday when they welcome the NHL-leading Avalanche. The test could be even more massive if they don't have Cam York.
➖ The case against: There’s a good argument to be made that the Lightning are the only decent team in this whole bunch. The other seven teams all have negative goal differentials, and only two teams are even at .600, which is the fewest in the league.
The NHL has a five-game slate on Monday night after an action-packed weekend of hockey. My best bets for tonight are targeting a trio of home teams to take care
Artemi Panarin reached 900 NHL points with a goal and an assist and the New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
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NHL best bets, odds, & picks: Friday (12/5)
We’re back on the frozen pond for another edition of NHL best bets ahead of Friday’s five-game slate. Four of these matchups are valued as competitive, with all four betting favorites at -140 odds or longer.
The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.
At 19-1-6 through 26 games, Colorado already is in rare company and on pace to set an NHL record for points in a season.