Friday is unusually busy in the National Hockey League, with 10 games on the schedule. Read on as we offer up our best bets and top NHL picks.
While there are some competitive matchups on the board Friday, the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights, and Boston Bruins are all favored by -250 or more, so there are some lopsided games on the docket, too.
There is one matchup involving teams that are both in playoff position: the Minnesota Wild at the Edmonton Oilers.
Here are our best bets for Friday's NHL slate (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, Caesars, BetMGM, and PointsBet; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).