A neck and neck race for the Southeast Division lead will heat up on Tuesday as the upstart Florida Panthers hope to defend a narrow lead over a Washington Capitals team slowly reestablishing itself as a force on the NHL betting line.

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Can the Panthers hang on to their spot among the Eastern Conference’s playoff pack? As things stand right now, the winner of the division will lay claim to the No. 3 seed in the bracket. Nobody else, however, is on pace to qualify for the top eight.

The depth of the rest of the conference makes the early week bout between two division rivals in the Southeast all the more important. Although the Panthers remain on the NHL futures list with 30/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup, they’ll have their work cut out for them against the Capitals whose reputation as a legitimate contender overshadows any recent misfortune.

With 18/1 odds on the NHL betting line, the Capitals are a threat in the eyes of hockey odds makers. So long as Alex Ovechkin is healthy and in uniform, there’s no real surprise why.

If the Panthers are to cling desperately to their first playoff berth since 2000, they’ll need to come up big against their rivals because things stand, anything less than a division championship might not be enough.

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The Detroit Red Wings and the Phoenix Coyotes will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Jobing.com Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Coyotes, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

Detroit lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Oilers on February 4. Bettors who backed the Oilers at +137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Coyotes were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got Phoenix at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Phoenix:
Team record: 23-21-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit

When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing San Jose are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

Detroit:
Team record: 35-16-2 SU, ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Phoenix

When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 8-2
After playing Edmonton are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2

Next up:
Detroit home to Edmonton, Wednesday, February 8
Phoenix at Dallas, Tuesday, February 7

The New York Islanders may not climb the NHL betting line any time soon, but with John Tavares on point guiding the rag-tag lineup through the dog days of the season, anything can happen. Having erupted for 22 points in 13 January games, the third-year first-overall pick is blossoming into a full-fledged star.

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Will Tavares’ offensive outburst ever push the Islanders to a level of relevance in the NHL betting world? He perhaps already has. Although the Isles may have their work cut out for them on the Stanley Cup futures board – especially in the arduous Atlantic Division, they remain a profitable albeit risky option on the individual game line.

Given that the Islanders managed to knock off the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Nashville Predators last month, it should come as no surprise that they’re ready and waiting for the next opponent to underestimate them.

This Saturday New York will play host to the Buffalo Sabres, a club they’ve prevailed over twice already this season. Will Tavares’ manage to steal the show yet again, pushing his slowly-developing team further up the standings?

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The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils will meet on the ice at Prudential Center on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Devils, while the game’s total is sitting at 5.

New York won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Jets on January 24. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -255 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

New Jersey lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Sabres on January 24. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

New Jersey:
Team record: 26-19-3 SU, ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games
is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Rangers
is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 3-7
After playing Buffalo are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

New York:
Team record: 31-12-4 SU, ATS
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
NY Rangers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games
NY Rangers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing New Jersey

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Winnipeg are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Next up:
NY Rangers at Buffalo, Wednesday, February 1
New Jersey home to Montreal, Thursday, February 2

The teams for the world’s best game of shinny are set and the game is ready for Sunday in Canada’s capital city. Team Alfredsson will act as the home team for the game, which may give them the betting edge this year.

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There were few surprises in the draft selections. Zdeno Chara and alternate captain Joffrey Lupul took all the available Bruins and Maple Leafs, while Daniel Alfredsson got all the Senators and Canucks in the draft. Alfredsson also took former Sens goalie Brian Elliot and – by way of the last selection – Ottawa 67s alumni Logan Couture.

Alfredsson did put together the younger team. His squad is almost two years junior that of Chara’s, and also have much less All-Star Game experience. In fact, Chara’s team, with its 14 returnees, has been to 38 ASGs, while Alfredsson’s group has 10 first-timers and just 18 games of experience to build on.

The skills competition is set for Saturday night, where the players will compete in six competitions. We’ll see who is the fastest skater, who has the most accurate shot, and whether Chara can win his fifth hardest shot competition.

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Who will be picked first in the 2012 NHL All Star Draft

Jason Spezza (OTT)              5/1

Tim Thomas (BOS)                9/1

Evgeni Malkin  (PIT)            9/1

Henrik Sedin (VAN)              9/1

Pavel Datsyuk (DET)             12/1

Erik Karlsson (OTT)             15/1

Milan Michalek (OTT)    15/1

Steven Stamkos (TB)             20/1

Tyler Seguin (BOS)              20/1

Claude Giroux (PHI)             22/1

Marian Hossa (CHI)              22/1

Daniel Sedin (VAN)              25/1

Dion Phaneuf (TOR)              25/1

Shea Weber (NAS)                25/1

Phil Kessel (TOR)               25/1

Jarome Iginla (CAL)             30/1

Marian Gaborik (NYR)    30/1

Corey Perry (ANA)               30/1

Carey Price  (MTL)              35/1

Jimmy Howard (DET)      40/1

John Tavares (NYI)              40/1

Patrick Kane (CHI)              40/1

Brian Campbell (FLA)    40/1

Kris Letang (PIT)               40/1

Jordan Eberle (EDM)             45/1

Dennis Wideman (WAS)    50/1

Alexander Edler (VAN)   50/1

Keith Yandle (PHO)              50/1

Ryan Suter (NAS)                50/1

Brian Elliott (STL)             50/1

Jonathan Quick  (LAK)   50/1

Scott Hartnell (PHI)            60/1

Jamie Benn (DAL)                60/1

Jason Pominville (BUF)  60/1

Logan Couture (SJ)              60/1

Dan Girardi (NYR)               60/1

Kimmo Timonen (PHI)     60/1

Any Other Player                50/1

Who will be picked last in the 2012 NHL All Star Draft

Scott Hartnell (PHI)            13/2

Jamie Benn (DAL)                13/2

Jason Pominville (BUF)  13/2

Logan Couture (SJ)              13/2

Jordan Eberle (EDM)             13/2

John Tavares (NYI)              15/1

Patrick Kane (CHI)              15/1

Phil Kessel (TOR)               15/1

Marian Gaborik (NYR)    15/1

Corey Perry (ANA)               15/1

Daniel Sedin (VAN)              25/1

Jarome Iginla (CAL)             25/1

Claude Giroux (PHI)             25/1

Marian Hossa (CHI)              25/1

Steven Stamkos (TB)             25/1

Tyler Seguin (BOS)              30/1

Milan Michalek (OTT)    30/1

Pavel Datsyuk (DET)             50/1

Evgeni Malkin (PIT)             50/1

Henrik Sedin (VAN)              50/1

Jason Spezza (OTT)              50/1

Any Other Player                13/2

Will Daniel Alfredsson select an Ottawa Senator with his first pick in the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft?

Yes     1/2

No      3/2

Will Daniel Alfredsson select a Toronto Maple Leaf in the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft?

Yes     1/2

No      3/2

Will Zdeno Chara select a Boston Bruin with his first pick in the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft?

Yes     2/1

No      1/3

Will Zdeno Chara select a Vancouver Canuck in the 2012 All-Star Fantasy Draft?

Yes     1/5

No      3/1

Will the Henrik and Daniel Sedin Play on the same team in the 2012 All-Star Game?

Yes     2/1

No      1/3

Will any NHL player break the world record for the hardest shot at the 2012 NHL All-Star Skills Competition?

Yes     8/1

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The Red Wings are in pole position in the heated Central Division but with fast-rising St. Louis gaining traction behind them it may not be for long. Can the veterans behind Detroit’s continued dominance keep ahead of David Backes, T.J. Oshie and the Blues?

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Though the Blues have flirted with success over the past two seasons, they’ve only actually qualified for the postseason once since the lockout. Having departed a tradition of playoff hockey with the work stoppage, the young contingent of current St. Louis stars will be anxious to start a new era this spring.

According to Bovada’s NHL odds makers, the Blues have 15/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup this season, a lofty goal considering their mediocre ceiling over the past half-decade. Is this the year the gritty franchise finally returns as a postseason force?

With months left in the regular season, fans looking for an idea of how the Western Conference playoff picture might unfold will be glued to the goings on of the Central Division. This midseason affair between two of its most likely contenders is as good an opportunity as any.

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The Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers this Saturday, giving fans of the NHL betting board an opportunity to play a pair of Original Six teams in a midseason matinee. As the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Bruins are a fitting matchup against the Eastern Conference-leading Blue Shirts.

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Think you know how it will all unfold? Not so fast. Although the Bruins sit a step back of the Rangers in the standings (if you could even call it that), they have the advantage in the minds of NHL odds makers.

According to Bovada the Bruins have 11/2 odds of winning the Stanley Cup. The Rangers, as dominant as they’ve been, sit tied for third place on that same list with 9/1.

Expect big things out of both clubs as they jockey for position in not only their divisions (they each lead), but for the conference. Though it looks as though they won’t be challenged by a Southeast Division foe for playoff seeding, every game counts in terms of securing the all-treasured No. 1 seed.

Is Boston’s reign at the top coming to an end this season? Or will Brad Richards and the Rangers have to wait at least one more year before taking over the conference.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stars listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

The Lightning were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bruins. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at +163 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Dallas was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They lost as +135 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Dallas:
Team record: 24-19-2 SU, ATS
Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 6-4
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Tampa Bay:
Team record: 18-23-4 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing on the road against Dallas

When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 4-6
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Next up:
Tampa Bay at Phoenix, Saturday, January 21
Dallas at Minnesota, Saturday, January 21

The division rival Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game’s total is sitting at 5.

In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 2-1 winner at home against the Hurricanes. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -190 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-0 winner as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -185 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York:
Team record: 29-11-4 SU, ATS

NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh:
Team record: 24-17-4 SU, ATS
Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
is 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Carolina are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Montreal, Friday, January 20
NY Rangers at Boston, Saturday, January 21

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