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    Wild +1.5 (-215): Three of the five games with Minnesota have been one-goal affairs. All three of those games have featured a road underdog beating the spread (though, admittedly, it’s only been the Wild to actually be the dog twice). But Filip Gustavsson is at the top of his game and Sergei Bobrovsky is always reliable, so let’s side with the Wild at least keeping it close.

    Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils

    6:45 p.m., Prudential Center

    • Devils (-1.5, +150), -165 money line

    • Lightning (+1.5, -180), +140 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over -120, Under Even)

    Stefan Noesen over 0.5 power play points (+375): The Lightning have coughed up 0.5 power-play points per game to members of the opposing top unit this season. Noesen happens to be a member of the Devils’ No. 1 advantage at the moment, sharing the ice with Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton. It’s a good position to be in.

    Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres

    7 p.m., KeyBank Center

    • Stars (-1.5, +160), -155 money line

    • Sabres (+1.5, -190), +135 money line

    • Total 5.5: (Over -130, Under +110)

    Tage Thompson over 0.5 power play points (+375): This one defies all the logical suggestions, but sometimes you need to go contrarian. The Sabres have managed to go seven full games without a single power-play point. The Stars have the best penalty kill in the league, with members of opposing top units averaging 0.08 power-play points against them this season. It makes no sense to back Thompson — which is why I like this one. Why wouldn’t the dam burst in the most unlikely of scenarios? If you want logic here, Esa Lindell averages 3.17 blocked shots per game and the Sabres allow opposing defenders to average 16.8 blocked shots per game (third most).

    New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens

    7:15 p.m., Bell Centre

    • Rangers (-1.5, +115), -215 money line

    • Canadiens (+1.5, -135), +180 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over +110, Under -130)

    Rangers -1.5 (+125): The Rangers have already beaten the spread as road favorites twice in this young season. The Canadiens are 2-2 against the spread when they are the home underdog. It’s also tempting to back any of Vincent Trocheck, Artemi Panarin or Chris Kreider on going over 3.5 shots, as the Habs have allowed the sixth-most to opposing forwards this season (12.0 per game).

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    Anthony Stolarz makes spectacular save to deny Lightning

    Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz shows tremendous concentration to keep the puck out of the net just before it crosses the line.

    Toronto Maple Leafs at Columbus Blue Jackets

    7:30 p.m., Nationwide Arena

    • Maple Leafs (-1.5, +105), -225 money line

    • Blue Jackets (+1.5, -125), +190 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over -120, Under ‘even’)

    Zach Werenski over 3.5 shots (+110): With the totals in Leafs games averaging only 5.5 goals this season, and knowing they are usually in the driver’s seat when dictating game pace, it was tempting to look at the under set at 6.5. But the Blue Jackets have averaged 7.2 total goals in their contests, and it will likely be goaltender Joseph Woll‘s season debut for Toronto, so there are other factors at play. Instead, let’s ride Werenski and his 4.4 shots on goal per game.

    Detroit Red Wings at New York Islanders

    7:45 p.m., UBS Arena

    • Islanders (-1.5, +160), -150 money line

    • Red Wings (+1.5, -190), +130 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over +105, Under -125)

    Noah Dobson over 0.5 power play points (+250): While these teams may be tied for second-last in penalty-killing percentage at 62.5 percent each coming into the game, it’s the Red Wings that have allowed twice as many power-play goals against (six versus three). Dobson is coming in averaging 0.4 power-play points per game and the Red Wings have allowed an average of 0.68 to members of the opponents top unit this season.

    Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues

    8 p.m., Enterprise Center

    • Jets (-1.5, +165), -150 money line

    • Blues (+1.5, -200), +130 money line

    • Total 5.5: (Over -120, Under ‘even’)

    Blues +1.5 Spread (-190): The Blues have been the underdog at home three times this season and have outright won two of those games, which happen to be their last two contests. I’d feel even better about it if the red-hot Joel Hofer gets to start in the crease again, but with a chance we’ll see Jordan Binnington, I’ll also offer up taking the under on Colton Parayko for 2.5 blocked shots (-116), as the Jets have only given opposing defenders 9.1 total blocked shots per game total, with the opposing top-four blue-liners averaging just 1.25.

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    NHL Frozen Frenzy

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    Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks

    8:15 p.m., United Center

    • Canucks (-1.5, +135), -175 money line

    • Blackhawks (+1.5, -160), +150 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over +115, Under -135)

    Teuvo Teravainen over 0.5 power play points (+275): Connor Bedard’s linemate already has five power-play points for the third-best No. 1 unit in the league. The Canucks — who have posted middle-of-the-road numbers on the penalty kill thus far — are earning an average of 10:48 PIM/game. Which is more than the median.

    Colorado Avalanche at Seattle Kraken

    8:30 p.m., Climate Pledge Arena

    • Avalanche (-1.5, +185), -120 money line

    • Kraken (+1.5, -250), ‘even’ money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over -105, Under -115)

    Ross Colton over 0.5 goals (+240) It’s difficult to shy away from a player who has six goals in five games, and five in his past three (on 13 shots). One who’s skating on a top line and power play with Nathan MacKinnon. Against projected starter Philipp Grubauer, who surrendered four to the visiting Flyers in his last start for the Kraken.

    Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators

    8:45 p.m., Bridgestone Arena

    • Predators (-1.5, +180), -130 money line

    • Bruins (+1.5, -235), +110 money line

    • Total 5.5: (Over -135, Under +115)

    Brandon Carlo over 2.5 blocked shots (+132): First of all, Carlo leads his club with 19 though six games (3.17/contest). Plus, the 0-5 Predators are expected to come out firing after having approximately 75 hours off to stew over Saturday’s matinee loss to Detroit. The top-four defender should have ample opportunity to block a few of them.

    Carolina Hurricanes at Edmonton Oilers

    9 p.m., Rogers Place

    • Oilers (-1.5, +170), -135 money line

    • Hurricanes (+1.5, -215), +115 money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over +105, Under -125)

    Shayne Gostisbehere over 0.5 power-play points (+375): The Oilers are allowing 0.79 power-play points/game to opposing top units. Gostisbehere — who happens to skate on Carolina’s No. 1 assembly with the man-advantage — has two goals with the extra skater in his past two games. For the number, this might be one of the most appealing plays on Tuesday’s entire slate.

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    Stat Stories: Monday’s standout NHL fantasy performances

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    Ottawa Senators at Utah Hockey Club

    9:15 p.m., Delta Center

    • Utah HC (-1.5, +190), -120 money line

    • Senators (+1.5, -265), ‘even’ money line

    • Total 6.5: (Over -110, Under -110)

    Senators-Utah Over 6.5 (-110): Ottawa and Utah rank seventh and 16th in allowing 3.80 and 3.33 goals/game, respectively. Both sides are also scoring themselves, averaging 3.67 (Utah) and 3.60 (Ottawa) per contest. With respect to that arithmetic, this tilt sets up to be a lively scoring affair. Also know that Barrett Hayton (Over points 0.5 +110) has failed to register a single point only twice this season.

    Pittsburgh Penguins at Calgary Flames

    9:30 p.m., Scotiabank Saddledome

    Flames (-1.5, +200), -110 money line
    Penguins (+1.5, -275), -110 money line
    Total 6.5: (Over -110, Under -110)

    Jonathan Huberdeau over 0.5 power play points (+235): Three of Huberdeau’s six points on the season have counted with the extra skater and the Penguins’ penalty kill ranks 20th in the league. If interested in even longer odds, there’s some draw to Drew O’Connor Over 0.5 goals (+400). According to Natural Stat Trick, Sidney Crosby’s current linemate ranks top of the league in high danger scoring chances with 14. I also like MacKenzie Weegar Over 2.5 blocked shots.

    San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks

    10:15 p.m., Honda Center

    • Ducks (-1.5, +140), -185 money line

    • Sharks (+1.5, -165), +155 money line

    • Total 5.5: (Over -125, Under +105)

    Sharks-Ducks Under 5.5 (-125): While the Macklin Celebrini-less Sharks are averaging 1.60 goals/game, the Ducks are pacing out at 2.40 thus far this season. Plus Anaheim starter Lukas Dostal shut out San Jose for the 2-0 victory at their last meeting, only 10 days ago.

    Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights

    11 p.m., T-Mobile Arena

    • Golden Knights (-1.5, +170), -145 money line

    • Kings (+1.5, -215), +125 money line

    • Total 5.5: (Over -125, Under +105)

    Anze Kopitar over 0.5 assists (+115): After erupting for a hat-trick opening night, Kopitar has since shifted into (his more usual) set-up mode, providing five assists in his past four games. While these two teams haven’t met since late December, the Kings captain has 22 helpers to show for his 32 career games against Vegas.