As we begin to gear up for the weekend, we have a solid 9-game slate in the NHL. We have 2 of the Eastern Conference's best with the Bruins vs Lightning and a classic Sidney Crosby vs Alex Ovechkin matchup with the Penguins and Capitals facing off. Those are just 2 of the early games, and we have action all throughout the night. That also means plenty of opportunities to find the most value and piece together those picks. We've done that for you here to grab an incredible payout to cover your bets for the weekend to come.
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Washington Capitals 3-way ML (+130) over Pittsburgh Penguins
Let's get things started with that aforementioned rivalry between the Capitals and Penguins. It's been a classic for nearly 20 years now thanks to Ovechkin and Crosby. Ove was the first overall draft pick in 2004, and Crosby was the same pick the following year in 2005. They've both lived up to the hype and have had great battles on their way to the Hall of Fame. Tonight's clash will be in Washington, which should be a great boost for the Caps.'
They'll be returning home from a rough road trip, but they're continuing to get healthier. Enforcer Tom Wilson is back on the ice, as is Ove's right-hand man in Nicklas Backstrom. As for the Pens, they have not been great on the road, specifically their goaltending. Starter Tristan Jarry is also not 100%, as he was not even in net in their most recent game. In that matchup, the Pens allowed 6 goals to the Panthers, and that was at home. They got the win with 7 goals, but the Caps have allowed the 9th-fewest goals per game this season. Therefore, we'll back Ove to continue finding the back of the net and lead his team to a win.'