Led by one of the league's best centers in Nathan MacKinnon, does an improved Colorado Avalanche team make for a good Stanley Cup bet?
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The betting odds and our algorithms favor Boston to hoist the Stanley Cup, but it's not a runaway.
David Pastrnak and the Bruins will look to shut the door on the Blue Jackets in one of two Game 6 matchups tonight.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored a goal in what was an otherwise lackluster performance in Game 4. Can we still trust him on tonight's three-game slate?
In a pair of Game 4s, Columbus and Colorado play the home teams tonight. Who can you trust in NHL DFS?
A Game 3 and Game 4 are on the schedule tonight in the NHL playoffs. So, who can you trust in NHL DFS?
On Tuesday, we get a pair of Game 3s, including Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche going up against the Sharks. Who else can we trust on tonight's DFS slate?
With two more second round series getting underway on Friday night, could Anders Lee have a big performance against Carolina?
The Bruins are favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but are they a good bet to make?
As Round 2 gets underway, Boston's top line is worth a look against Columbus. Who else can you trust on tonight's DFS slate?
A pair of decisive Game 7's greet us on Tuesday. Can Martin Jones turn in another stellar outing to help the Sharks advance?
On Monday, we get a pair of potential elimination games as the Capitals face the Hurricanes and the Stars host the Predators. Who can you trust in NHL DFS?
On the brink of elimination, the Calgary Flames will need a big performance from Mike Smith in a must-win game. Who else should you trust in NHL DFS?
Marc-Andre Fleury has been playing well, and he should be one of the driving forces tonight for Vegas. Should we expect their matchup with San Jose to go under the posted total of 6.0 goals?
Three games are on the slate for Thursday night, including an elimination game between Vegas and San Jose. Who can you trust in NHL DFS?
Two of the three home teams look to go up 3-1 tonight, but can we rely on them in highly contested matchups?
There are three more playoff games on the schedule for Wednesday. So, who can you trust in NHL DFS?
With two teams on the brink of being swept, which betting lines boast the most appeal tonight?
Four Game 4s are on the schedule for Tuesday night, including the Penguins and Islanders. Who can you trust in NHL DFS?
A pair of Game 3s provide us with changes in venue, but will that effect how and where we find betting value tonight?
Monday night consists of a four-game postseason slate, featuring Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche. Who do you trust in NHL DFS?
We get four playoff matchups on Friday, including the Lightning looking to even things up with the Blue Jackets. Which lines can providing betting value tonight?
Nikita Kucherov failed to record a point as the Lightning disappointed in Game 1. Is he still worth paying up for tonight?
Colorado is riding a wave into their Game 1 clash with top-seeded Calgary. Where is there betting value in this Game 1 matchup?
Will Toronto be able to stop Boston's David Pastrnak on Thursday night? Who else should we consider in NHL DFS?
Blues take home first Stanley Cup in franchise history
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Wednesday in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
What It Means:
Jordan Binnington shut down 32 of 33 shots as the Blues won the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. It's a stunning accomplishment for a team that had the worst record in the NHL on January 2. Ryan O'Reilly earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs.
Binnington, 25, finished the postseason with a 16-10 record while posting a 2.46 goals-against-average and a .914 save percentage.
Nikita Kucherov signs 8-year extension with Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov has signed an 8-year extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning worth an annual average value of $9.5 million.
What It Means:
Kucherov is now locked in with the Lightning through the 2026-27 season. The 25-year-old former second-round pick has totaled 334 points through 365 NHL contests.
Kucherov averaged 17.7 FanDuel points per game last season while scoring 39 goals and 100 points in 80 games.
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Stephen Whyno
Kings, Drew Doughty agree to eight-year extension
The Los Angeles Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty have agreed to an eight-year contract extension.
What It Means:
The deal will reportedly pay Doughty around $11 million per season through the life of the deal, which will go until his age-37 season. He will play out the final year of his current deal before this one kicks in. Even more impressive is that Doughty reportedly negotiated his own deal, saving himself between $1.75 and 2 million in agent fees.
In 2017-18, Doughty played 2,201 minutes in 82 games while accounting for 10 goals, 50 assists and 205 shots.
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NHL.com
John Carlson, Capitals agree to 8-year extension
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson has signed an 8-year contract extension.
What It Means:
Carlson's new deal is worth $64 million for an annual average of $8 million per season. The 28-year-old recorded a career-high 15 goals and 53 assists last season.
Carlson led all defensemen in scoring during both the regular season (68 points) and playoffs (20 points).
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Washington Capitals
Sharks sign Evander Kane to massive seven-year deal
The San Jose Sharks have signed winger Evander Kane to a seven-year extension worth $49 million.
What It Means:
Kane will make $7 million a year under the deal, which includes a very limited no-trade clause. If the team wants to deal the 26-year-old they'll only have three teams to choose from. The no-trade goes throughout the contract, so this is a high-risk, high-reward move. The team will hope that Kane hits his stride in his prime, after performing well since landing in San Jose at the trade deadline.
Across his time with the Sharks and Buffalo Sabres, Kane produced 29 goals, 25 assists and 54 points with 307 shots in 1,527 minutes.
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NHL.com
T.J. Oshie scores a pair as Capitals force Game 7 in Eastern Conference Final
Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie scored 2 goals in Monday's 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final.
What It Means:
Oshie opened the scoring with a powerplay goal late in the second period and then the 31-year-old added an empty-netter with less than a minute remaining in regulation. He finished the night with a plus-1 rating, 5 shots on goal, and 2 hits in 20:44 of ice time while helping the Capitals get within one win of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Oshie reeled in 34.1 FanDuel points in Game 6. He's now up to 7 goals and 15 points in 18 postseason contests.
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