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Edmonton Oilers Close Out Los Angeles Kings
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, Darnell Nurse and Trent Frederic each posted a goal and an assist as Edmonton completed a four-game series comeback to eliminate Los Angeles. Adam Henrique added a tally, and Calvin Pickard’s 23 saves anchored the clincher. The Oilers’ blend of balanced scoring and lockdown goaltending highlights fundamentals from How To Bet on Hockey, showing why series depth often trumps star power.
Vegas Golden Knights 3, Minnesota Wild 2 (Clincher)
Jack Eichel, Shea Theodore and Mark Stone each finished with a goal and an assist as Vegas closed out the Wild in six games. Brayden McNabb chipped in two helpers, and Adin Hill stopped 29 of 31 shots to seal the win. The Knights’ ability to thrive in tight, hostile environments echoes lessons from NHL Underdogs – Wise Wager or Terrible Trap when targeting value against higher-seeded foes.
Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Ottawa Senators 2 (Clincher)
Max Pacioretty’s go-ahead goal with 5:39 remaining and an assist powered Toronto past Ottawa, completing the first-round sweep. William Nylander celebrated his 29th birthday with two goals and a helper, while Auston Matthews chipped in as well. The Maple Leafs’ late-series surge underscores the importance of in-series adjustments detailed in NHL Betting 101 – Win More Hockey Bets.
Colorado Avalanche 7, Dallas Stars 4 (Force Game 7)
Nathan MacKinnon broke a tie midway through the third, and Valeri Nichushkin added two goals as Colorado rallied to force a winner-take-all Game 7 in Dallas. Cale Makar and Martin Necas also contributed multi-point nights, backed by Mackenzie Blackwood’s 22 saves. Dramatic swings like this capture the puck‐line dynamics explored in Mastering the Ice: Understanding and Strategizing Puck Line Wagers in Hockey Betting.
