Stanley Cup Playoffs betting guide: Odds, picks, props and more
Mike Futa joins Sportsnet Central to address the State of the Nation , taking a look at the four Canadian playoff teams as they head towards the postseason. | May 14, 2021, 12:37 PM
May 14, 2021, 12:37 PM
After a draining and occasionally uncertain regular season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally upon us. Are you planning on placing a wager on a series winner? Or maybe you wanted to dip into the player-prop market a little? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
Below is the breakdown of all eight playoff matchups with the latest betting lines. I also tossed in some value picks for each series. (All betting lines from Sports Interaction, and current as of time of publication.)
Finally feeling 100%, Alex Ovechkin returns as Washington Capitals close out regular season
WASHINGTON The Washington Capitals got Alex Ovechkin back on the ice feeling 100% heading into the playoffs. Winning was just a bonus.
Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining, Ovechkin saw his first extended action since April 22 and the Capitals beat the short-handed Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night in the teams regular-season finale and a preview of an upcoming first-round series. Right now, I m 100%, the Capitals all-time leading scorer said. I didn t feel any soreness. I feel comfortable. That s the most important thing. This time of year, you have to be smart and you have to think about the future, not only regular season.
WASHINGTON Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining and the Washington Capitals beat the short-handed Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night in the teams’ regular season finale.Carl Hagelin also scored and Vitek Vanecek stopped.
2021/05/12 09:58 Boston Bruins right wing Chris Wagner (14) tumbles to the ice in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period o. Boston Bruins right wing Chris Wagner (14) tumbles to the ice in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) celebrates his goal with right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey gam. Washington Capitals left wing Carl Hagelin (62) celebrates his goal with right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Updated May 11
Bruins end regular season with 2-1 loss to Capitals
Michael Raffl scores the winning goal with 1.8 seconds left for the Caps, who meet the Bruins in the playoffs starting Saturday.
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Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha and Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman battle for the puck in the first period.
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WASHINGTON The Washington Capitals got Alex Ovechkin back on the ice feeling “100%” heading into the playoffs. Winning was just a bonus.
PLAYOFFS
WHEN: 7:15 p.m. Saturday
TELEVISION: NBC
Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining, Ovechkin saw his first extended action since April 22 and the Capitals beat the short-handed Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night in the teams’ regular-season finale.