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NHL Odds Shift to Maple Leafs as Classic NHL Rivalry Resumes

Hockey fans will watch one of the game’s most traditional rivalries resume this weekend as the Toronto Maple Leafs play host to the Montreal Canadiens in an Original Six clash. After taking a loss their last time out, can the Buds push back up the Northeast standings?

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Though recent history between the two clubs has had the Canadiens in the driver’s seat the past few seasons, the Maple Leafs are looking to snap a growing playoff drought this spring. Support them today with Bovada’s NHL odds.

Heading in to the Saturday night clash, the Leafs have 25/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup. A mark considerably higher than Montreal’s 75/1. Is this the year that they finally pay off on the NHL betting line?

Sitting toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff pack, the Maple Leafs will need to string together continued success as the regular season rolls into February. Having not qualified for a postseason berth since 2004, critics aren’t holding their breath.

Do NHL odds makers see something unique in the franchise? Do you? Weigh in on the Toronto Maple Leafs with Bovada’s Stanley Cup futures today.

Hit The Ice.

Bruins Put Zdeno Chara Dehydration Behind Them, Take Game 3

The Boston Bruins saw hulking defenseman Zdeno Chara return to the ice for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, and with him, their chances of survival.

The Bruins won the third contest - the first on raucous Montreal soil - by a score of 4-2, giving them their first series win after dropping a pair in Games 1 and 2.

Now just one game back, the Bruins will be hungry to even the series and start playing like the No. 3 seed favorites they are. Seeded No. 6, the Habs have just 22/1 odds of winning the Stanley Cup.

After allowing just one goal in the first two games, Carey Price looked mortal in net Monday night, allowing three goals in just 24 shots. If Boston plans to put themselves back in the spotlight they’ll need continued performances like that one. According to Bodog’s online sportsbook, they have 18/1 odds of winning the championship.

With Chara back and at full health, the Bruins are considerably more intriguing when it comes to betting on the NHL. After missing Game 2, reportedly dehydrated, he’s back and ready to resume the responsibilities that made him captain.

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