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2009 NHL Stanley Cup Betting Summary

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 15th, 2009 | Add a comment
Few gave the underdog Pittsburgh Penguins much of chance to dethrone the Detroit Red Wings in the first Stanley Cup final rematch in 25 years. Even fewer thought they could dig out of a 2-0 hole and beat the defending … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals Betting Update

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 8th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Detroit Red Wings not only lead the Stanley Cup final 3-2 heading into a potential Cup-clinching Game 6 on Tuesday night, they’ve got a not-healthy but productive Pavel Datsyuk back in their lineup. They’ve also exposed Pittsburgh’s supposed edge … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Game 5 Odds at Detroit

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 6th, 2009 | Add a comment
This year’s Stanley Cup final won’t duplicate last year’s event, and a momentum-swinging period by the Pittsburgh Penguins put in doubt whether there will be a repeat champion. Jordan Staal’s shorthanded goal during back-to-back Detroit power plays started Pittsburgh’s comeback, and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Game 4 Odds at Pittsburgh

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Pittsburgh Penguins trail the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 2-1 going into Game 4 tonight. The Pens are not acting at all like they did when they were down a game in this same situation last year, against the same … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Game 3 at Pittsburgh

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
Sidney Crosby has not scored in consecutive playoff games for the first time since Games 1 and 2 of the finals against the Detroit Red Wings last season. The Red Wings know they’ll see plenty of Crosby and playoff scoring leader … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Stanley Cup Final Update

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
The Detroit Red Wings managed to win both games of the championship series despite missing key players from their lineup and getting outchanced by the Pittsburgh Penguins. A second victory in as many nights (3-1 score in both) greatly increased the … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Playoffs Odds: Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 27th, 2009 | Add a comment
Detroit routed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 Sunday and took a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference final, and they did it without Nicklas Lidstrom. Rookie Jonathan Ericsson filled in for the six-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman, and the defending champions didn’t miss … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Playoffs Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 26th, 2009 | Add a comment
If the All-Star center doesn’t start producing soon, he might have to wait that long before his next chance to score. As Staal goes in this postseason, so go the Carolina Hurricanes. They’ve have won all seven playoff games in which … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Playoffs Odds: Detroit at Chicago

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
Pavel Datsyuk missed practice Thursday before the Red Wings departed for Chicago, but his coach and teammates were hoping he’d be able to go against the Blackhawks tonight. Datsyuk was struck by a puck during Detroit’s 3-2 overtime win in Game … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NHL Playoffs Odds: Pittsburgh at Carolina

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 23rd, 2009 | Add a comment
Evgeni Malkin put Pittsburgh ahead for good by scoring twice in the third period of his first three-goal playoff performance as the Penguins beat the Hurricanes 7-4 Thursday night. The Hurricanes will host Game 3 on Saturday night and will need … Read More Read More