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Tonight has another slate of many matchups in the NHL. One game to be highlighted is a potential shootout between elite offenses but the teams have terrible defenses. The over and under of that game will be significant to watch out for. In another early kickoff game, a potential Easter Conference regular season playoff-type atmosphere will commence as it will help determine who gets the wild card at the end of the season. All this and more will be available via DraftKings through special lines.

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New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

• Time: 7:00 PM E.T. - Thursday

• Moneyline: Devils (+164) | Maple Leafs (-198)

• Puck Line: Devils +1.5 (-148) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+124) 

• Total: Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110)

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

My Pick: Total Goals Scored - Over 6.5 (-110) DraftKings

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Potentially the highest score game of the night is set as the New Jersey Devils (37-37-5) go on the road to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (46-23-9). This is a game that will potentially have high scoring with her as both the Devils and the Maple Leafs possess two of the most explosive offenses in the league with capable and elite scorers.

It has been a tough season for the Devils as they went from serious playoff contenders to being one of the latest teams to be eliminated from the postseason. This is due to the poor second half of the season that the Devils experienced due to injuries and poor defensive play.

The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, have locked up a playoff spot, but are looking to elevate themselves more for the postseason run. They are a team that has been consistent on the office side of the ice while having structural flaws on defense.

Toronto is third in the league in goals per game (3.63) while New Jersey finishes out of the top ten by scoring an average of 3.25 goals per game. Both teams could use repair on the defensive side of the ice, especially with the Maple Leafs entering the playoffs. Toronto is 17th in the league in goals labor game (3.06) while New Jersey ranks 27th in the league in goals allowed per game (3.43).

Look for this game to be the highest-scoring game of the night as both offices are going to be ready for a huge matchup with the defenses and will have a tough time trying to keep up.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

• Time: 7:00 PM E.T. - Thursday

• Moneyline: Red Wings (+124) | Penguins (-148)

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-198) | Penguins -1.5 (+164) 

• Total: Over 6 (-125) | Under 6 (+105)

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

My Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins (PIT) at DraftKings

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This Thursday night is critical in the Eastern Conference as two teams are in serious contention for the final wild-card spot. The Detroit Red Wings (38-32-8) have been among one of the top offenses in the league since the beginning of the season. Their defense, however, has been among the worst and most efficient units that have dragged them down significantly. The Pittsburgh Penguins (36-30-12) have found a way to win key games and maintain stability in their program despite trading their star players to a rival team.

The Red Wings will go on the road to take on the Penguins and a scenario where the winner will have and more generous position for the wild card.

Detroit took the first matchup of the season with a 6-3 win at home on October 18 as their offense overpowered the Penguins’ defense. Pittsburgh was able to get revenge on Detroit in the same way on March 17 with a 6-3 score at home.

The winner of this game will be decided based on which offense will be able to overcome defensive measures and get hot with the puck. Detroit is ninth in the league in goals per game (3.28) and will have a big battle against Pittsburgh’s defense, which ranks 11^th in the league in goals allowed per game (2.95).

The biggest challenge for either team is for either Pittsburgh’s offense to get their system going, which they have had in the past few weeks, or Detroit’s defense will pick up some momentum and stability. The Red Wings rank 24th in goals allowed per game (3.27) while Pittsburgh ranks 20th in goals per game (3.01).