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NHL odds: Lines, picks, results for Stanley Cup playoffs
The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are finished as the best NHL teams battle for North America's oldest trophy in pro sports.
The Colorado Avalanche (+200 at FOX Bet) and Florida Panthers (+360 at FOX Bet) are the favorites to hoist the Stanley Cup. Let's dive in.
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"Right now the Avalanche +350 (currently +200) – along with the Maple Leafs at +900 (currently +1000) – are among our largest liabilities, and for good reason," FOX Bet sports trader AJ Devine said during the first round. "Throughout the season, the Avs have proven to be probably the most balanced team in the league. Hard to pick against a team that has been as consistently good as we’ve seen them be not just this season, but for a few years now.
"However, they will have a particularly tough matchup no matter who they face in the second round between the Blues and Wild. If they get through that, I like their chances of making the NHL Finals."
FOX Bet associate trader Steven Hemke said the home-ice advantage can be neutralized in the postseason.
"When betting on the Stanley Cup playoffs, you can find value on road teams and unders. Last year, home teams only went 46-38 in the 2021 playoffs and that included Tampa Bay going 9-3," Hemke said. "Data shows home ice doesn’t mean as much compared to the NBA and NFL where home teams usually win at much higher rates.
"You get better prices on the higher seeds going on the road and the games tend to be lower scoring with the better goaltending and defensive teams usually advancing."
Devine said the Rangers-Penguins matchup will be one of the better battles in the first round.
"In the East, I’m keeping a close eye on the first-round matchup between the Rangers (+1600 at time) and the Penguins (+2000, currently +1600)," Devine stated. "We opened with the Rangers as slight favorites (-120) to win that series, but after seeing some early bets on the Penguins we’ve recently moved to even pricing (-110/-110)."
Devine said if the Blueshirts can oust Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, don't be surprised if the Rangers hoist the Cup for the fifth time but the first time since 1994.
Why? A hot goalie can carry you to a Cup.
"I like the Rangers here, particularly because of their superior goaltending with likely Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin," Devine said. "If they’re able to continue to get consistent scoring from second and third liners like Alexis Lafreniere and Ryan Strome, I think that can be enough to pull them through not only the first round, but to the Finals in an Eastern Conference with a lot of very good, but flawed teams."
Another strength for the Rangers is left wing Chris Kreider led the league in power-play goals with 26, Hemke said.
"I tend to throw out the records and go with a team that is well coached, has a great goalie and top special teams units," Hemke said."As scoring becomes harder to come by having a top power play unit can be a huge advantage."
PICK: Igor Shesterkin (+3000 at FOX Bet) to win Conn Smythe Trophy
Here are the lines for winning the Stanley Cup (via FOX Bet)*:
Colorado Avalanche +200 (bet $10 to win $30)
Florida Panthers +360 (bet $10 to win $46)
Tampa Bay Lightning +650 (bet $10 to win $75)
Carolina Hurricanes +650 (bet $10 to win $75)
Calgary Flames +850 (bet $10 to win $95)
Edmonton Oilers +1000 (bet $10 to win $110)
St. Louis Blues +1600 (bet $10 to win $170)
New York Rangers +2000 (bet $10 to win $210)
Toronto Maple Leafs +1000 (bet $10 to win $110)-x
Boston Bruins +1700 (bet $10 to win $180)-x
Pittsburgh Penguins +2500 (bet $10 to win $260)-x
Minnesota Wild +2800 (bet $10 to win $290)-x
Dallas Stars +35000 (bet $10 to win $360)-x
Los Angeles Kings +5000 (bet $10 to win $510)-x
Nashville Predators +8000 (bet $10 to win $610)-x
Washington Capitals +8500 (bet $10 to win $860)-x
x = eliminated
*Odds as of 5/15/2022
The Panthers, led by interim coach Andrew Brunette, won the Presidents' Trophy for the best regular-season record (58-18-6, 122 points).
"The team that has one the Presidents' Trophy (most points in the regular season) has only gone on to win the Cup eight times. Last time this happened was the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks," Hemke said.
The Flames made a late charge on the odds chart. Darryl Sutter's squad is at +750, down from +1300 in early April.
Calgary is the top betting choice to end one of pro sports' most mystifying droughts. A team from Canada hasn't won the Stanley Cup in 29 years (Montreal Canadiens in 1992-93 season).
The Maple Leafs are the fourth betting favorite at +900. The Leafs are the strongest betting favorite among the NHL's "Original Six" franchises and last won the Stanley Cup in 1967.
How long ago was that? Current Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe was born in 1980, 13 years after the Leafs last hoisted the Cup.
Here are the odds and results for the opening games of the first round of the playoffs:
COMPLETED GAMES
Flames 3, Stars 2 OT (Calgary wins series 4-3)
Point spread: Stars (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer thsn 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Flames win as -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total); Stars were +170 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27 total)
Total scoring over/under: Push 5 goals scored by both teams combined
NOTES: Johnny Gaudreau scored the series winner 15:09 into overtime. …. The Flames advance to face the Oilers in a Battle of Alberta in the next round. … Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger stood on his head, making 61 saves.
Rangers 4, Penguins 3 OT (New York wins series 4-3)
Point spread: Penguins (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Rangers win as -143 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.99 total); Penguins were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTES: Artemi Panarin's power-play goal at 4:46 of overtime gave New York the series win. … The Rangers rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to eliminate the Penguins. … It was the 46th time in NHL history that a Game 7 went to overtime.
Oilers 2, Kings 0 (Edmonton win series, 4-3)
Point spread: Oilers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Oilers win as -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total); Kings were +160 underdogs (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6 goals scored by both teams combined (2)
NOTES: Edmonton advanced to the second round for the first time since 2017, powered by a goal and assist by captain Connor McDavid. McDavid had six multipoint games in the series. … The Oilers will face the winner of the Dallas-Calgary series.
Hurricanes 3, Bruins 2 (Carolina wins series 4-3)
Point spread: Bruins (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Hurricanes win as -138 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.25 total); Bruins were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (5)
Lightning 2, Maple Leafs 1 (Tampa Bay wins series 4-3)
Point spread: Maple Leafs (+1.5) cover by losing by less than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Lightning win as -125 favorites (bet $10 to win $18 total); Maple Leafs were +100 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Total scoring over/under: No line available
NOTES: Two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay has won nine consecutive series. … The Maple Leafs have been eliminated in the first round each of the past six seasons. Toronto is 0-for-its-past-9 in close-out games and haven't won a postseason series since 2004…. Third-line center Nick Paul, who was acquired from the Ottawa Senators in March, scored his first two career playoff goals for the Lightning.
Stars 4, Flames 2
Point spread: Stars (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Stars win as +130 underdogs (bet $10 to win $23 total); Flames were -167 favorites (bet $10 to win $15.99 total);
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
Panthers 4, Capitals 3 OT (Florida wins series 4-2)
Point spread: Capitals (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Panthers win as -182 favorites (bet $10 to win $15.49 total); Capitals were +140 underdogs (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Total scoring over/under: Push 7 goals scored by both teams combined
Rangers 5, Penguins 3
Point spread: Rangers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Rangers win as -125 favorites (bet $10 to win $18 total); Penguins were +100 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTE: Andrew Copp, with an unselfish assist from Kevin Rooney, iced the game with an empty-net goal with 27 seconds remaining, making winners out Rangers backers who gave the 1.5 goals.
Oilers 4, Kings 2
Point spread: Oilers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Oilers win as -143 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.99 total); Kings were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
NOTES: Edmonton scored twice in the final 5:10 to cover the -1.5 goals. … Evander Kane's empty-net goal with one minute remaining helped Oilers (-1.5) backers cash in.
Blues 5, Wild 1 (St. Louis wins series 4-2)
Point spread: Blues (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Blues win as -111 co-favorites to win (bet $10 to win $19.01 total); Wild were -111 co-favorites (bet $10 to win $19.01 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
Lightning 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
Point spread: Maple Leafs (+1.5) cover by losing by 1.5 or fewer goals (1)
Moneyline: Lightning win as -135 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.41 total); Maple Leafs were +105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Bruins 5, Hurricanes 2
Point spread: Bruins (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (3)
Moneyline: Bruins win as -125 favorites (bet $10 to win $18 total); Hurricanes were +100 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Flames 3, Stars 1
Point spread: Flames (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Flames win as -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total); Stars were +175 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (4)
NOTES: The Flames pulled away and covered by scoring three unanswered goals in the third period. … An empty-net goal by Trevor Lewis with 58 seconds remaining was good news for the Flames backers who gave the -1.5 goals.
Panthers 5, Capitals 3
Point spread: Panthers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Panthers win as -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total); Capitals were +170 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTES: It was a tale of two games as Washington roared out to a 3-0 lead in the opening 24 minutes but Florida responded with five unanswered goals to cover the -1.5 margin. … Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe had a monster game by playing a role in all five Florida goals (two goals, three assists).
Rangers 5, Penguins 3
Point spread: Rangers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Rangers win as -138 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.25 total); Penguins were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTE: Defenseman Ryan Lindgren's empty-net goal with 16 seconds remaining made winners for Rangers backers who gave the -1.5 goals.
Kings 5, Oilers 4 (OT)
Point spread: Kings (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Kings win as +175 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27.50 total); Oilers were -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total);
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (9)
NOTE: Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe scored his first two goals of the series, including the winner 1:12 into overtime.
Blues 5, Wild 2
Point spread: Blues (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Blues were +120 underdogs (bet $10 to win $22 total); Wild were -154 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.4917 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTES: Vladimir Tarasenko's empty-net goal with 1:33 remaining had over (6.5 goals) bettors rejoicing. … Tarasenko recorded a natural hat trick in the third period as he earlier scored at 1:03 and 2:31 as St Louis pulled away.
Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3
Point spread: Lightning (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Maple Leafs win as -133 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.52 total); Lightning were +105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTE: Toronto rallied after trailing 2-1 heading into the third period and scored three times to pull out the win.
Hurricanes 5, Bruins 1
Point spread: Hurricanes (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Hurricanes win as -149 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.71 total); Bruins were +115 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Push 6 goals scored by both teams combined
NOTES: Carolina ia 44-1 this season (including playoffs) when leading by two or more goals. … The Hurricanes are the fourth team to win their first three home playoff games in a season by three or more goals, joining the 2021 Avalanche, 1997 Devils and 1994 Rangers (who went on to win the Stanley Cup that season).
Flames 4, Stars 1
Point spread: Flames (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (3)
Moneyline: Flames win as -162 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.17 total); Stars were +125 underdogs (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (5)
Avalanche 5, Predators 3
Point spread: Avalanche (-1.5) covers by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Avalanche win as -278 favorites (bet $10 to win $13.60 total); Predators were +205 underdogs (bet $10 to win $30.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTE: Colorado backers who gave the 1.5 goals and over bettors (6.5) rejoiced as the Avalanche scored the final three goals in a span of 10:09 to cover and cruise past the over.
Panthers 3, Capitals 2 (OT)
Point spread: Capitals (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Panthers win as -182 favorites (bet $10 to win $15.49 total); Capitals were +140 underdogs (bet $10 to win $24 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 7 goals scored by both teams combined (5)
Penguins 7, Rangers 2
Point spread: Penguins (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Penguins win as -111 co-favorites (bet $10 to win $19.01 total); Rangers were -111 co-favorites (bet $10 to win $19.01 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6 goals scored by both teams combined (9)
Kings 4, Oilers 0
Point spread: Kings (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Kings win as +135 underdogs (bet $10 to win $23.50 total); Oilers were -175 favorites (bet $10 to win $15.71 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (4)
NOTE: Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick made 31 saves for his 10th career playoff shutout. Quick moved into a tie for 12th place all-time with former Montreal Canadiens goalie Ken Dryden and former Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist.
Lightning 7, Maple Leafs 3
Point spread: Lightning (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals
Moneyline: Lightning win as -138 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.25 total); Maple Leafs were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (10)
NOTE: The teams zoomed past the over by combing for five goals in the third period.
Blues 5, Wild 2
Point spread: Blues (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Blues win as -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total); Wild were -118 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.47 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTE: St. Louis scored twice in a 58-second span late in the third period (by David Perron and Ryan O'Reilly) to push the total over the 6.5 total.
Bruins 5, Hurricanes 2
Point spread: Bruins (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (3)
Moneyline: Bruins win as -120 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.33 total); Hurricanes were -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTE: Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy was scratched from the lineup (COVID-19 protocol)
Stars 4, Flames 2
Point spread: Stars (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Stars win as +125 underdogs (bet $10 to win $22.50 total); Flames were -162 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.17 total);
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
NOTE: Over bettors rejoiced when Dallas' Roope Hintz scored an empty-net goal with 1 second remaining.
Penguins 7, Rangers 4
Point spread: Penguins (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Penguins win as -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total); Rangers were -120 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.33 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6 goals scored by both teams combined (11)
Avalanche 7, Predators 3
Point spread: Avalanche (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Avalanche win as -250 favorites (bet $10 to win $14 total); Predators were +190 underdogs (bet $10 to win $29 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (10)
Capitals 6, Panthers 1
Point spread: Capitals (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Capitals win as +145 underdogs (bet $10 to win $24.50 total); Panthers were -189 favorites (bet $10 to win $15.29 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Oilers 8, Kings 2
Point spread: Oilers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (6)
Moneyline: Oilers win as -143 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.99 total); Kings were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
Wild 5, Blues 1
Point spread: Wild (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Wild win as +105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20.50 total); Blues were -133 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.52 total)
Total scoring over/under: Push 6 goals scored by both teams combined
Maple Leafs 5, Lightning 2
Point spread: Maple Leafs (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Maple Leafs win as -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total); Lightning were -115 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.70 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Bruins 4, Hurricanes 2
Point spread: Bruins (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Bruins win as -133 underdogs (bet $10 to win $17.52 total); Hurricanes were +110 favorites (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
Rangers 5, Penguins 2
Point spread: Rangers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (3)
Moneyline: Rangers win as -162 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.17 total); Penguins were +125 underdogs (bet $10 to win $22.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Panthers 5, Capitals 1
Point spread: Panthers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Panthers win as -278 favorites (bet $10 to win $13.60 total); Capitals were +205 underdogs (bet $10 to win $30.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 7 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
Avalanche 2, Predators 1 (OT)
Point spread: Predators (+2.5) cover by losing by fewer than 2.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Avalanche win as -400 favorites (bet $10 to win $12.50 total); Predators were +280 underdogs (bet $10 to win $38 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (3)
Stars 2, Flames 0
Point spread: Stars (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Stars win as +175 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27.50 total); Flames were -250 favorites (bet $10 to win $14 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (2)
Oilers 6, Kings 0
Point spread: Oilers (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (6)
Moneyline: Oilers win as -213 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.69 total); Kings were +160 underdogs (bet $10 to win $26 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
NOTES: Edmonton snapped a seven-game postseason drought. … Oilers goalie Mike Smith posted his first playoff win, snapping a personal 10-game postseason losing streak.
Wild 6, Blues 2
Point spread: Wild (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Wild win as -138 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.25 total); Blues were +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTE: Minnesota was one of four teams to never have a postseason hat trick until Kirill Kaprizov ended the drought.
Lightning 5, Maple Leafs 3
Point spread: Lightning (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Lightning win as +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total); Maple Leafs were -138 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.25 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (8)
NOTE: Since 2019, the Lightning are 16-0 in the postseason following a loss with a plus-31 goal differential.
Hurricanes 5, Bruins 2
Point spread: Hurricanes (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (2)
Moneyline: Hurricanes win as -120 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.33 total); Bruins were -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Flames 1, Stars 0
Point spread: Stars (+1.5) cover by losing by fewer than 1.5 goals (1)
Moneyline: Flames win as -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total); Stars were +175 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6 goals scored by both teams combined (1)
Avalanche 7, Predators 2
Point spread: Avalanche (-1.5) covers by winning by more than 1.5 goals (5)
Moneyline: Avalanche wins as -333 favorites (bet $10 to win $13 total); Predators were +220 underdogs (bet $10 to win $32 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (9)
Penguins 4, Rangers 3 (3 OT)
Point spread: Penguins (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Penguins win as +110 underdogs (bet $10 to win $21 total); Rangers were -143 favorites (bet $10 to win $16.99 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
NOTES: Evgeni Malkin deflected a wrist shot by John Marino into the net at 5:58 of the third overtime to win it for the Penguins. … Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin made 79 saves, the second-most in a NHL playoff game. Shesterkin is the eighth goaltender since 1955-66 (when shots on goal began being tracked) to make 65-plus saves in a playoff game.
Capitals 4, Panthers 2
Point spread: Capitals (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Capitals win as +175 underdogs (bet $10 to win $27.50 total); Panthers were -227 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.41 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
Kings 4, Oilers 3
Point spread: Kings +1.5 cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Kings were +160 underdogs (bet $10 to win $26 total); Oilers were -213 favorites (bet $10 to win $14.69 total);
Total scoring over/under: Over 4.5 goals scored by both teams combined (7)
Blues 4, Wild 0
Point spread: Blues (+1.5) cover by winning outright
Moneyline: Blues win as +105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20.50 total); Wild were -133 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.52 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (4)
NOTE: The Blues have won four in a row this season over the Wild after sweeping the three games in the regular season.
Maple Leafs 5, Lightning 0
Point spread: Maple Leafs (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (5)
Moneyline: Maple Leafs win as -133 favorites (bet $10 to win $17.52 total); Lightning were +105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $20.50 total)
Total scoring over/under: Under 6.5 goals scored by both teams combined (5)
NOTES: Two-time defending Cup champion Tampa Bay was shut out in the playoffs for the first time since May 23, 2018. … Toronto's victory was the largest shutout win in a playoff opener over the reigning Stanley Cup champion in history.
Hurricanes 5, Bruins 1
Point spread: Hurricanes (-1.5) cover by winning by more than 1.5 goals (4)
Moneyline: Hurricanes win as -120 favorites (bet $10 to win $18.33 total); Bruins were -105 underdogs (bet $10 to win $19.52 total)
Total scoring over/under: Over 5.5 goals scored by both teams combined (6)
NOTE: Andrei Svechnikov's empty-net goal with 2:01 remaining made the over bettors happy and under bettors regret the net being empty with the game all but decided.
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