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NHL Preview: New-Look Caps Host Lightning

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

With the 2009-10 NHL Trade Deadline now in the books, teams will begin the process of integrating their new acquisitions as the push for the postseason truly heats up. One of the biggest movers on the day, the Washington Capitals, will roll out a group of new faces this evening as they host Southeast Division...

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NHL Preview: Devils Host Penguins, Lightning Strikes Washington

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

With the majority of National Hockey League teams down to the final 15 or so games on their regular season schedules, the race for the playoffs is heating up. Friday night brings us a plethora of NHL games and NHL hockey betting lines, so let’s take a look at some of the key games for...

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NHL Preview: Sharks Take On Stars in Big D

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

San Jose Sharks (1.87) at Dallas Stars (1.95) The Sharks have dropped four straight on the road. The Stars have won five straight at home. Doesn’t something have to give? That’s the story heading into tonight’s contest as the San Jose Sharks travel to Dallas to take on the Stars at the American Airlines Arena....

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NHL: Fresh Start for Sharks Against Red Wings

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

While Detroit fell at the hands of San Jose last season, it will be the Sharks looking to start anew after struggling to put away the Kings in the opening round of the playoffs. Al Dannity breaks down their series and looks ahead to the two Eastern Conference Semi Finals games coming up this weekend....

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NHL: Bruins and Lightning are Restless and Ready for Battle

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tampa Bay and Boston have waited long enough to get the Eastern Conference Finals under way. Two success starved franchises will finally get their series under way on Saturday night. The mental factor Both of these teams enter this series in a strange situation. Tampa Bay and Boston swept the Capitals and Flyers respectively. While...

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NHL: Canucks and Lightning Look to Strike Hard

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Having taken the opening games of the two Conference Finals, Vancouver and Tampa Bay will look to build commanding leads in the best of seven series. Al Dannity looks ahead to the second set of games. Can Boston bounce back? It took one 85 second spell for Tampa Bay to wrap up the first game...

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NHL: Canucks Happy to Wait on Stanley Cup Opponents

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tampa Bay’s victory last night means the Vancouver Canucks must wait at least two more days to find out who they will face in the Stanley Cup Finals. Al Dannity says Vancouver fans will be fine waiting, if nothing else it will give them a chance to get their breath back. Soak it in It’s...

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview, Score & Results

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle has previews and predictions for all of the NHL playoffs’ opening-round matchups. This time he breaks down the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning. See all of Sports Interaction’s NHL odds here. Odds: Canadiens -134, Lightning -106 Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens knew they would almost certainly face the Lightning for the past two...

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview, Scores and Prediction

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

With Steven Stamkos sniping away, the Tampa Bay Lightning own the NHL’s most potent offence. Tampa Bay is a big -250 favorite to send the Detroit Red Wings to the golf course. Tampa Bay Lightning: Tampa Bay was one of the teams nobody wanted to play in the East. The Lightning have speed to burn...

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Preview, Scores, Prediction

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Lightning owned the Canadiens in the regular season but can the well-rested Habs figure them out in this series? Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens hit some potholes on their road to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Habs were nearly pushed to a seventh game after taking...

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New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: Odds, Scores and Prediction

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Friends and former teammates become the enemy as the Lightning and Rangers fight for a crack at Lord Stanley’s mug. In the Eastern Conference finals, friendships are set aside and that’s going to be a major factor in this series between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Three former Rangers who were instrumental...

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Bolts Unsure If Bishop Can Go, Vasilevskiy Could Get Nod

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to even the series with the with the Chicago Blackhawks 1-1 in the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday, but not without leaving some viewers scratching their heads about the state of Bolts goaltender Ben Bishop. Bishop left game 2 in the third period with an undisclosed ailment which gave rookie...

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Odds Say Steven Stamkos Stays with Tampa Bay Lightning

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: June 29, 2016

July 1st 2016 will mark one of the most talked about free agency periods in recent memory, and it’s all due to the availability of Steven Stamkos. When the bidding begins on Friday morning, the focus will be on where Stamkos decides to lace his skates. The most likely outcome, according to the odds and...

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Odds: 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: May 12, 2016

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins are now halfway there on the road to the Stanley Cup, and the match up between these two teams, arguably two of the fastest teams in the league, should be a nail-biter. Tampa has had more time to rest, and they may have faced what many consider...

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New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lighting Odds: Stanley Cup Playoffs

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: April 26, 2016

The New York Islanders haven’t made it to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 1993, finding themselves in unfamiliar territory after defeating the Florida Panthers in six games in the opening round. New York will face last year’s Eastern Conference champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in what is sure to be an...

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Tuesday's Best NHL Betting Picks

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: December 17, 2013

Puck Luck – Dec. 17 2013  Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Islanders (-110, 5.5) The Lightning have managed to stay above water with sniper Steven Stamkos on the sidelines thanks to some great work from Martin St. Louis and goaltender Ben Bishop. St. Louis leads the team with 14 goals and 31 points, while...

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NHL Puck Luck: Monday's best hockey odds and picks

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: November 11, 2013

Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins (-170, 5) The Bruins are coming off a hard-fought win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night in a rematch of last year’s epic seven-game series win. Patrice Bergeron was the difference again that time, scoring the game’s last two goals in a 3-1 victory. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is...

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Leafs Fan: Make CN Tower Biggest Playoff Goal Light

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: April 23, 2013

Toronto is abuzz with the Maple Leafs heading to the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2004 – so much so that one fan has started a petition to turn the CN Tower into the world’s biggest goal light. Scott Booth has a petition circulating that would have the CN Tower light up red...

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Southeast Division Preview: Capitals Ready for Revival

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: January 18, 2013

As the Pacific Division was once an afterthought in the Western Conference, the Southeast Division has long been regarded as the weak link in the East. A couple of teams have made moves to improve, and that should hold them in good stead. NHL props NHL futures Carolina Hurricanes Jim Rutherford was a busy general...

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NHL Preview: Sleepers, Schedules and Best Bets

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: January 18, 2013

NHL Fantasy, Team Betting Targets, NHL Schedule Conflicts As the NHL runs out apologies all across the league, fantasy freaks, bettors, and traditional fans are all scrambling to get ready for Saturday’s opening day. There are a lot of variables to consider this season. Firstly, we’re obviously dealing with a 48-game shortened schedule that will...