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Last updated: May 9, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NHL Playoff Betting & Projections

The National Hockey League calendar featured high-stakes playoff matchups Thursday and Friday, with betting models intensively analyzing the slate for best bets. On Thursday, attention was focused on the Eastern Conference semifinal where the Carolina Hurricanes faced the Philadelphia Flyers in Game, with projections suggesting this contest represented Philadelphia's slim opportunity to keep the series competitive against Carolina. to Friday's schedule, the Sports Line Projection Model released its analysis for Game 2 of the Montreal Canadiens versus Buffalo Sabres series, offering specific picks for the matchup. While NBA playoff action dominated some betting reports, which saw the Pistons and Thunder grab 2-0 series leads against the Cavaliers and Lakers respectively, the NHL continued to offer high-leverage wagering opportunities across the league's key games.