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Late Nite NHL: Rivals Clash

The Anaheim Ducks are trying to win the first division title in franchise history, but the San Jose Sharks are sure making it difficult.

The Pacific Division rivals face off for the final time Wednesday at the Honda Center in a game that will go a long way toward deciding the division champion.

The Ducks (47-20-12) have 106 points - the most ever by a team from the West Coast - but are only four ahead of San Jose (49-26-4) and Dallas with three games left.

Oddsmakers have made Anaheim -140 money line (NHL Odds) favorites for todays game, the over/under has been set at 5.5 total goals (View NHL Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 54% of bets for this game have been placed on San

Devils Move On Without Julien

The New Jersey Devils will be making their 10th consecutive playoff appearance, but they won't be doing it under coach Claude Julien.

With general manager Lou Lamoriello taking over behind the bench, the Devils continue their push for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs when they host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Despite leading the Devils to an Atlantic Division-best 47-24-8 record this season, Julien was fired Monday with a week left in the regular season.

Oddsmakers have made New Jersey -130 money line (NHL Odds) favorites for todays game, the over/under has been set at 5.5 total goals (View NHL Sports Books). Our public betting information

Stars Looking For 5th Straight

A defeat to the St. Louis Blues more than three weeks ago gave the Dallas Stars their longest skid of the season. They have done very little losing since.

The Stars go for their season high-tying fifth straight victory when they host the Blues on Monday.

Dallas (48-24-6) lost 5-3 to the Blues (32-33-13) on March 8 for its fourth straight defeat, but since then has rebounded to go 10-1-1 over its last 12 games.

Oddsmakers have made Dallas -315 money line (NHL Odds) favorites for todays game, the over/under has been set at 5 total goals (View NHL Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 74% of bets for this game have been placed on Dallas    

Montreal Goes For Sixth

As hot as the Montreal Canadiens have been, they certainly can't afford to cool off now.

Part of a crowded mix at the bottom of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, Montreal goes for a season-high sixth consecutive victory as it meets the Ottawa Senators on Friday.

The Canadiens have won five in a row for the second time this season - they haven't won six straight since late last season - to move into a tie for seventh place in the East standings. However, Montreal (40-31-6) is among six teams within three points of each other for the conference's final three playoff spots.

Oddsmakers have made Ottawa -230 money line (NHL Odds) favorites for todays game, the over/under has been set at 6.5 total

NHL Playoff Preview

The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings already have clinched playoff spots. The Central Division title, however, is still up for grabs.

Separated by just two points at the top of the division, the Predators and Red Wings meet Thursday night in Nashville in a matchup that could go a long way in determining the division winner and the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

Nashville (49-21-7) is coming off two straight wins over Edmonton to take hold of the West's best record with five games left to play.

Oddsmakers have made Nashville -145 money line (NHL Odds) favorites for todays game, the over/under has been set at 5.5 total goals (View NHL Sports Books). Our public betting information shows that 82% of bets for this game have been placed on Detroit