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AccuScore has simulated each of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series 10,000 times to come up with predictions to play on the second round as well as win the Stanley Cup. Below are the probabilities and Vegas odds of advancing through the NHL playoffs and how they have changed. SN STAFF PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS Eastern Conference | Western Conference | Stanley Cup AccuScore’s odds to win Stanley Cup Probability vs....

The 27-year-old forward, who entered Tuesday’s Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes with just four playoff goals to his name, scored the opener for Boston in a 2-1 win that gave the Bruins a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Wagner isn’t known for his scoring touch — he set a career high with 12 goals for the Bruins during the regular season, which doubled his previous best campaign — but the Walpole, Mass....

NHL playoffs 2019: Blues’ Jaden Schwartz posts second hat trick of postseason in Game 5 blowout After no whistles were blown when Tomas Hertl took a hit to the head from St. Louis center Ivan Barbashev in the Sharks’ Game 5 loss to the Blues, Couture said the league office set a bad precedent for the series by not coming down on Blues forward Sammy Blais for his hit on Justin Braun in Game 3....

In case you don’t remember, Jones was pulled in Game 4 after allowing two goals on seven shots: not great numbers. MORE: Lightning’s collapse continues curse of Presidents’ Trophy Jones struggled during the regular season, going 36-19-5 with a career-worst 2.94 goals-against average and .896 save percentage. His stats have not fared better during the postseason, as he has a 1-2 record with a shocking 5.34 GAA and .838 save percentage....

Just one week in and there are a few teams that have found their groove while others are struggling to get it back. The Senators have some people raising eyebrows while the Golden Knights and Lightning keep rolling along. Smiles have been aplenty, including 2020 third-overall draft pick Tim Stützle, 2018 draftee Alexander Romanov and 41-years-young Joe Thornton, who have all notched first goals. Jack Hughes is another year older and his game has been ramped up while we’re still waiting on 2020 first-overall pick Alexis Lafrenière’s first NHL point....

The report cites an internal memo recently distributed to NHL clubs that outlines which players have no-movement clauses in their contracts, thus rendering them exempt from June’s expansion draft. Any player who possesses the NMC at the time of the draft must be protected by his team, unless the clause is waived. And though most of the names on the list were expected, a few might come as a disappointment for cash-strapped clubs hoping to unload a bad contract as Vegas attempts to reach its salary cap floor....

The Coyotes traded the 28-year-old defenseman to New York on Sunday, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Their return is solid: top prospect Anthony Duclair, defenseman John Moore and a first-round pick in 2016. MORE: Caps get Glencross from Flames | Blackhawks trade for Vermette | Dustin Penner removed from TSN broadcast Arizona is also retaining 50 percent of Yandle’s salary, which was necessary for New York to stay under the cap....

Brooksby took the lead early on, winning the first two sets.The Norwegian fought back, saving three match points and winning the third set tie break. However, Brooksby turned the match around again in his favor and came out on top 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-2. The news was shared on social media, with the caption: Some fans reacted that while it was a well-deserved win by Brooksby, the World No. 3 was not at his best....

What does this mean for Jalen Hurts? How does this rumor from NFL executives question the Eagles’ commitment to Hurts? Will Jalen Hurts be in the trade package for Wilson if the Eagles pursue him? Let’s take a deeper look at these three questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts. NFL Trade Rumors: What does this mean for Jalen Hurts? Jalen Hurts was sitting at the top of the mountain as the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback....

The Green Bay Packers have a good tight end in Robert Tonyan. He leads the Packers in touchdowns this season with five. Adams is right behind Tonyan with four touchdowns. Rodgers need one more reliable target. NFL Trade Rumors: Kenny Stills and Golden Tate could be trade targets for Green Bay. Kenny Stills and Golden Tate may not be having standout seasons this year, but they have proven to be assets to offenses....

After this crushing loss, the 6-5 Ravens hope to get their season back on track. Meanwhile, the 3-8 Dallas Cowboys are treading water in the worst division in the NFL, the NFC East. Due to some scheduling changes, the Ravens and Cowboys will meet in the final game of NFL Week 13. It is scheduled to be played on Tuesday night. Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds Ravens odds: -7....

NFL Week 13 preview Saints at Falcons odds, pick and prediction Saints odds: -3.0 (EVEN) Falcons odds: +3.0 (-120) Over/Under: 45.5 Explanation: The Saints defense has kept three of its last four opponents in single-digit scoring, but the Falcons played their best game of the season last week in a 43-6 rout of the Raiders. Pick Taysom Hill stays unbeaten as the replacement starter for Drew Brees as the Saints extend their win streak to nine games....

However, sometimes it makes sense to bet against the field. This is one of those times, as BetQL’s model likes Tampa Bay in this matchup. Find out why and just how much! Week 2 DFS Lineups: FD Cash | FD GPP | DK Cash | DK GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP | TNF Showdown Here are three reasons why taking the Bucs (+7) makes sense: Cam Newton wasn’t himself In Week 1...

Aside from those games, things look relatively ideal for the other contests, with the Patriots-Lions, Bills-Vikings, Bears-Cardinals, Saints-Falcons, and Giants-Texans getting the advantage of playing in stadiums with a roof. Week 3 Rankings:Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST | Kicker NFL Week 3 weather updates The two Florida games on Sunday, Raiders-Dolphins and Titans-Jaguars, could see some showers and winds in the 10-mph range....

The NFLPA is reviewing information it believes shows collusion between the Cowboys and Broncos as they near deals with their top receiving targets, ESPN reports. MORE: Potential camp holdouts | NFL’s highest-paid players The NFLPA has reason to believe the two franchises have violated the new collective bargaining agreement by contacting each other about their respective contract negotiations, likely in an attempt to somewhat control the market for top-flight receivers....

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the organization has waived their right to match any offer that the former heavyweight champion receives, and that he is free to sign with any organization. Ngannou has expressed his desire to fulfill his dream and compete in pro boxing on numerous occasions. In a recent video posted to his YouTube channel, ‘The Predator’ admitted that he would like to compete in boxing before signing with another MMA promotion:...

Several players have emerged as the names to look for when award winners are finally announced. Oilers’ center Connor McDavid looks like the heavy favorite to win the Hart Memorial Trophy over other top contenders such as the Leafs’ Auston Matthews, whereas Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy looks like he could be due for the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender, if he can hold off the Golden Knights’ Marc-Andre Fleury....

Here’s how we categorize slate size: 4 or fewer games (Small), 5-8 games (Medium), 9-12 games (Large), 13-plus games (Super sized). Thursday’s large slate has a few options, including a late options (three games). The players below are based on potential points per dollar, but we also take into account matchups, Vegas odds, advanced statistics, and much more. MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder And don’t forget to take advantage of social media for questions and last-minute updates/tips....

Several games could have an over/under of six from Las Vegas. Keep in mind, Vegas is not always right. Also, there is the $60,000 Dangle contest which has an $8 entry fee ($10,000 to 1st). There is also another qualifier to Toronto tonight ($33 entry fee). MORE: SN DFS | DFS Lineup Builder Because of the volatile nature of goalies (and other reasons), there will be more information on social media coming closer to roster lock....

The Coyotes had the third pick in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft, and despite an array of rumors they were trying to trade the pick, Arizona kept it and selected Dylan Strome of the Erie Otters. MORE: Follow the NHL Draft live | Dylan Strome stats, info, highlights | List of first-round picks Strome was a teammate of top pick Connor McDavid. Strome, a 6-3 center, scored 45 goals with 84 assists in 68 games in the Ontario Hockey League last season....