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WATCH BELOW as Postmedia's Rob Wong talks with National NHL Writer Michael Traikos about the Maple Leafs' "Core Four" and if he thinks they're the best quartet in the NHL, Tage Thompson's MVP-calibre season and Canada's chances at the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. What do YOU think? And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube…

WATCH BELOW as Postmedia's Rob Wong talks with National NHL Writer Michael Traikos about Matt Murray's incredible season, Nathan Mackinnon's injury and which NHL has been the most disappointing so far this year. What do YOU think? And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a…

After a busy 11-game schedule last night, there are just four games tonight in the NHL. Here are some player props worth considering. *Odds as of 11 a.m. ET Aleksander Barkov over 3.5 shots on goal+105 (bet365) Matthew Tkachuk will serve the final game of his two-game suspension, meaning Barkov will get another chance to run the offence on his line…

Back with some more NHL player props for this 11-game schedule tonight. Let's see what's worth considering. *Odds as of 11 a.m. ET Mark Stone over 2.5 shots on goal+105 (FanDuel) The Vegas Golden Knights make the trip to Toronto tonight to play the red-hot Maple Leafs who are coming off some impressive wins over Boston and Carolina. Vegas is on…

Only four games in the NHL on this Friday night, but still a lot of intriguing games to wager on. Let's take a look at some player props. *Odds as of 11 a.m. ET Brent Burns over 2.5 shots on goal+105 (BetMGM) After 11 seasons with the San Jose Sharks, Burns was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes this offseason. Tonight, he'll make his return to the…

It's a busy 12-game schedule in the NHL tonight. Let's take a look at three player prop bets worth considering. *Odds as of 11 a.m. ET Erik Karlsson over 2.5 shots on goal -115 (FanDuel) The veteran defenceman has turned back the clock this season, looking like his Norris Trophy-winning self. Karlsson has 42 shot attempts and 20 shots on goal in…

It's a small three-game schedule in the NHL tonight, but there are still plenty of player props worth considering. Let's take a look at a few. Ivan Barbashev over 0.5 power play points+660 (FanDuel) Let's kick things off with a long shot play. Barbashev got vaulted to St. Louis' top power play unit in their last game against Montreal. Los Angeles…

A light 3-game schedule in the NHL tonight. Here are three player props worth considering. *Odds as of 11 a.m. ET Steven Stamkos over 3.5 shots on goal+122 (FanDuel) The Tampa Bay Lightning captain has turned back the clock at the age of 32 with seven goals in his first seven games. Stamkos leads Tampa Bay in shot attempts with 56 and shots on goal…

It's a light night in the NHL with just three games tonight. Here are some player props to consider. *Odds as of 2 p.m. ET Matthew Tkachuk over 3.5 shots on goal+125 (DraftKings) Since joining the Panthers in an offseason trade, Tkachuk has been as advertised with six points in his first four games. He has 18 shots on goal during that period,…

WATCH BELOW as Postmedia's Rob Wong and Michael Traikos chat about which NHL stars have the best shot at winning the Hart Trophy this season, if Sidney Crosby is a dark horse candidate for the award and the news of the Islanders signing forward Mat Barzal to a long-term extension. sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager?…

There are eight games at 7 p.m. or later in Major League Baseball tonight. Here are some player prop picks to consider. HOU Justin Verlander over 6.5 strikeouts+120 (bet365) There's a few things at play here. After clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2011, the Phillies may give a bunch of their starters a night off after celebrating.…