We have our first weekend set of games for the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. That means things are a bit more spread out, and we have some afternoon action. Three of the 4 series in action are tied at 1-1, as there's been no shortage of excitement. The only one that isn't is the Metro Division rivalry between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. We've targeted that matchup and 2 others for our NHL mega parlay. We ar en't focused on the afternoon contest, so hopefully you have plenty of time to lock in this play at incredible +1004 odds.
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Tampa Bay Lightning 3-way ML (+145) over Toronto Maple Leafs
It's safe to say that the first that this series has been back-and-forth in the most extreme way. Game 1 saw the Lightning upset the Leafs in 7-3 fashion, with Thursday night's Game 2 seeing nearly the same result in reverse with a 7-2 Toronto win. The series now shifts to Tampa, which bodes well for Steven Stamkos and company. The Lightning finished the regular season with an incredible 28-8-5 home record, which was behind only the historical season of the Boston Bruins.'
The Leafs were just behind Tampa in that regard, and the Lightning were still able to steal a game up in Canada. Keep in mind that the Leafs were knocked out of the first round by this same Lightning team that still has Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Points and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy leading the way. That type of experience and leadership is a primary reason why Tampa is looking to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the 4th straight season and 3rd title in 4 seasons. The Lightning also ended the year as the highest-scoring team at home this season, and with their offensive performance in Game 1, we'll trust them back on home ice this weekend.'