NHL Kickoff Game Betting Odds - Canadiens Face Leafs, Penguins Clash with Flyers, and Blues Square Off Against Avalanche
The 2021-22 NHL season is set to begin on January 13th, and fans are eagerly anticipating the return of their favourite teams. Here's a roundup of some key developments ahead of the new season.
Evgeni Malkin, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins' star players, has returned to full strength following surgery on his left elbow in August. The Penguins, who had a 2-1 record against the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2019-20 season, are now 1.5-goal favourites against the Flyers, but Kasperi Kapanen's arrival is being held up due to immigration issues.
In Philadelphia, Matt Niskanen's retirement has left the Flyers without a top-pair defenseman. The team has several candidates to fill the void, including Philippe Myers, Travis Sanheim, Erik Gustafsson, and Shayne Gostisbehere.
The Avalanche and Blues, who split their season series 2-2 in the 2019-20 season, will face off once again. The Avalanche, who have added Brandon Saad and Devon Toews to their roster, are favoured by 1.5 goals against the Blues, who are missing key players such as Jake Allen, Jay Bouwmeester, Alex Pietrangelo, and Alexander Steen.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have opened as favourites to win the All-Canadian division at +150. The Leafs, who have added Wayne Simmonds and Joe Thornton to their lineup, are favoured at home by 1.5 goals against the Montreal Canadiens, but there is good value in betting Montreal as a $20 winning bet will return $24. The Canadiens, who went 3-0 in the season series against the Leafs in 2019-20, have signed winger Tyler Toffoli and forward Josh Anderson.
Defenseman Bowen Byram, the 2019 first-round draft pick, will join the Avalanche's camp following the World Junior Championship in Edmonton. The Avalanche are currently the latest odds favourites to win the Stanley Cup at +733.
The Montreal Canadiens are underdogs against the Toronto Maple Leafs with odds of 120. Makar, the reigning Calder Trophy winner as NHL Rookie of the Year, will be a key player to watch for the Avalanche.
Brandon Saad is now on the roster of the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. The Penguins, who did not sign any forwards in free agency, have shown faith in Oskar Lindblom's future.
As the new season approaches, fans are looking forward to seeing how these changes and developments will shape the NHL landscape. With exciting rivalries and talented players, the 2021-22 season promises to be an exciting one.
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