Tonight in the NHL, we’re in for a thrilling lineup of four playoff games. Let’s delve into the matchups that promise excitement and highlight some intriguing player props worth your attention.
Matchups:
Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Series: Washington Capitals 0 – New York Rangers 1
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Washington Capitals | +215 | +235 | +1.5 (-115) | o5.5 (-105) |
| New York Rangers | -265 | -290 | -1.5 (-105) | u5.5 (-115) |
WSH: Charlie Lindgren [EXPECTED]
NYR: Igor Shesterkin [CONFIRMED]
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Series: Tampa Bay Lightning 0 – Florida Panthers 1
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | +150 | +150 | +1.5 (-175) | o5.5 (-125) |
| Florida Panthers | -180 | -180 | -1.5 (+145) | u5.5 (+105) |
TBL: Andrei Vasilevskiy [EXPECTED]
FLA: Sergei Bobrovsky [CONFIRMED]
Colorado Avalanche @ Winnipeg Jets
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Series: Colorado Avalanche 0 – Winnipeg Jets 1
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Colorado Avalanche | -105 | -120 | -1.5 (+205) | o6.5 (+105) |
| Winnipeg Jets | -115 | +100 | +1.5 (-250) | u6.5 (-125) |
COL: Alexandar Georgiev [CONFIRMED]
WPG: Connor Hellebuyck [CONFIRMED]
Nashville Predators @ Vancouver Canucks
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Series: Nashville Predators 0 – Vancouver Canucks 1
| Team | Opening ML | Current ML | Spread | Total |
| Nashville Predators | +130 | +110 | +1.5 (-225) | o6.0 (+105) |
| Vancouver Canucks | -155 | -130 | -1.5 (+185) | u6.0 (-125) |
NSH: Juuse Saros [EXPECTED]
VAN: Casey DeSmith [CONFIRMED]
Sides/Totals:
- Colorado Avalanche/ Winnipeg Jets Under 6.5 (-120) – BetMGM
Player Props:
- Jacob Truba over 2.5 Blocked Shots (+145) – BetMGM
Jacob Truba has recorded over 2.5 blocked shots in nine of his last ten postseason games. In Game 1, Washington only had 21 shots on goal so I’m expecting them to come out firing tonight as they try to even the series.
- Sam Reinhart over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-143) – Caesars
Sam Reinhart is currently stationed on Florida’s top line alongside Vladimir Tarasenko and Aleksander Barkov. Additionally, he holds a position on Florida’s first Powerplay unit, which is poised for several opportunities tonight. In Game 1, the Panthers had three of Power Play chances.
Reinhart has hit his shots on goal mark in nine of his last ten games. In Game 1, Reinhart had five shots on goal in six shot attempts.
In Game 1, the Panthers had 28 shots on goal compared to the Lightning who had just 19. The Panthers have averaged the 2nd most shots on goal during the regular season with 33.64 and have been even better at home with an average of 34.88.
- Matthew Tkachuk over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+110) – DraftKings
Matthew Tkachuk is currently stationed on Florida’s second line alongside Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett. Additionally, he holds a position on Florida’s first Powerplay unit, which is poised for several opportunities tonight. In Game 1, the Panthers had three of Power Play chances.
Tkachuk has hit his shots on goal mark in each of his last three games. In Game 1, Tkachuk had four shots on goal in eight shot attempts. He also has some great history against their instate rival recording over 3.5 shots on goal in seven of his last ten matchups against Tampa Bay.
In Game 1, the Panthers had 28 shots on goal compared to the Lightning who had just 19. The Panthers have averaged the 2nd most shots on goal during the regular season with 33.64 and have been even better at home with an average of 34.88.
- Ryan O’Reilly over 0.5 Points (-140) – DraftKings
Ryan O’Reilly is currently stationed on Nashville’s top line alongside Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist. His performance leading up to the postseason was impressive, with at least one point recorded in six of the last seven games of the regular season.
In Game 1, O’Reilly led the Predators in ice time and scored once extending his point streak to six games. As a seasoned veteran and key figure in the team’s leadership, I anticipate an inspired performance from O’Reilly, particularly following the disappointing loss in Game 1.
Also, Casey DeSmith is expected to get the start tonight for Vancouver who has been the worse of the two goalies. On the season, DeSmith had a -0.4 GSAx.
Linemate and Shot Propz provide all Player Prop Data.
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