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Canucks vs. Islanders preview: A goalie gap, but an offensive question
Vancouver's four-game skid meets an Islanders team with stronger recent goaltending. Can New York's attack capitalize enough to justify a hefty favorite's price?
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Blues vs. Senators preview: Ottawa’s hot start meets a tougher test
Ottawa has won five of six, but a back-to-back, blue-line injuries and a different expected goalie matchup complicate a nearly even market against St.…
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Lightning vs. Rangers: Tampa Bay’s rebound meets New York’s home success
Tampa Bay has won four straight since losing to the Rangers. New York’s productive home start and Dylan Garand’s recent saves give the Lightning’s…
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Kraken vs. Flyers: Can Philadelphia justify its favorite status?
Philadelphia is a slight favorite despite a winless start. Our defensive grade offers a case for optimism, but Seattle’s recent scoring and the goalie…
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Capitals vs. Hurricanes: Carolina’s streak meets a familiar test
Carolina has won five straight since losing to Washington. The rematch tests that turnaround, with recent goalie results adding an important wrinkle to the…
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Sabres vs. Canadiens preview: Buffalo’s rebound meets a tougher test without Dahlin
Buffalo’s five-goal rebound came with a costly injury. Montreal is favored, but a close shooting outlook and uneven recent goaltending complicate the matchup.
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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets preview: Florida’s defensive edge faces an early test
Columbus is a modest favorite, but Florida’s stronger defensive grade and a promising power-play performance complicate the matchup. Small goalie samples add uncertainty at…
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Devils vs. Red Wings preview: Rest advantage meets an uneven start
Detroit has extra time between games, but New Jersey brings a modest projected shooting edge. Recent goalie performances complicate a close moneyline and a…
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Seahawks vs. Broncos: Can Seattle’s scoring surge travel to Denver?
Seattle has scored at least 29 points in four straight games. Denver’s defensive strength offers a tougher test, while turnovers and receiving and secondary…
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Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 2: Can Los Angeles turn pressure into runs?
Milwaukee's bullpen escaped the Dodgers' pressure in Game 1. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing Logan Henderson, Game 2 turns on whether Los Angeles can make…
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Golden Knights vs. Wild: Vegas’ winning streak meets Wallstedt’s strong start
Vegas has won four straight, but Minnesota’s strong goaltending adds a counterweight to the close moneyline. The 5.5-goal total also deserves a closer look…
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Guardians vs. Rays preview: Can Cleveland carry its comeback into the ALCS?
Cleveland arrives after three straight elimination-game wins. Tampa Bay brings stronger pitching grades and a longer break, but the 6.5-run total deserves more than…
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