NHL Updates: Playoffs, Betting, and Watch Parties

After Game 1 of every Stanley Cup Playoff series, underdogs have gotten off to a surprisingly strong start with road teams winning six of the first eight games. The New York Islanders need to fix their anemic power play, while the Florida Panthers missed a golden opportunity against the Boston Bruins. The Dallas Stars may be without veteran forward Joe Pavelski for at least a couple of games due to injury. The Edmonton Oilers' goaltending remains a giant question mark, and the New Jersey Devils cannot afford to lose the special teams battle against the New York Rangers. The Tampa Bay Lightning won big against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but at an even bigger cost with the loss of key defenders. The Winnipeg Jets sent a message in their domination of the Vegas Golden Knights, and Philipp Grubauer silenced doubters in leading the Seattle Kraken to a Game 1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.