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NHL Playoff Race Heats Up: Avalanche, Lightning, and Sabres Shine

3/7/2026

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Story summary

The NHL playoff race is tightening as the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes are favorites for the Stanley Cup.
The Buffalo Sabres have emerged as a dark horse and could face the Lightning early.
theScore Bet offers NPNEWS for a bet reset up to $1,000.
Michael Leboff, a seasoned sports bettor, uses game theory to help punters win bracket pools and identify long shots.

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Story summary

The NHL playoff race is tightening as the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Carolina Hurricanes are favorites for the Stanley Cup.
The Buffalo Sabres have emerged as a dark horse and could face the Lightning early.
theScore Bet offers NPNEWS for a bet reset up to $1,000.
Michael Leboff, a seasoned sports bettor, uses game theory to help punters win bracket pools and identify long shots.