The second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs kicked off last night, and it did not disappoint. We had upsets in both matchups; the night started with the Florida Panthers continuing their success against the Boston Bruins by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the Western Conference clash, we had a thrilling back-and-forth matchup that saw the Seattle Kraken upset the Dallas Stars. We expect exciti ng games again tonight, especially in the Pacific Division rivalry. With that in mind, we have an Oilers vs Golden Knights Same Game Parlay for the nightcap.
Along with our Oilers vs Golden Knights Same Game Parlay, be sure to check out all of our NHL picks for today's action.
Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+202)
With the defending Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche now eliminated, the Oilers should be excited about their path. They were already the favorites to win the Western Conference entering the postseason, so those chances have only increased. The odds would suggest we're in for quite a close contest tonight; however, we anticipate Edmonton will be able to showcase their superstar talent in Game 1.'
The Knights were the only team to get through the first round in just 5 games. Extra rest is welcomed, but it can also cause rust at a certain point. They've had their inconsistencies throughout the year, and the Oilers have the star power to exploit that. Edmonton won 3 of the 4 games between these teams this season, with the most recent being a 3-goal victory. Even in their 1 loss, Vegas needed overtime to pull out the victory. It feels like this could be the Oilers year, and we'll trust them to start out this series with a win.'