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Today's props for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Nathan MacKinnon among best bets for Thursday
TL;DR
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continue with Game 3s on Thursday, featuring the Ottawa Senators hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina leads the series 2-0 after a double-overtime win in Game 2.
Key points
- NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Thursday
- Ottawa Senators host Carolina Hurricanes
- Carolina leads series 2-0
- Jordan Martinook scored in double-overtime
- Betting available through DraftKings promo code
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TheĀ NHLĀ 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue Thursday with Game 3s in three first-round series. Two of those contests could see teams pushed to the brink of elimination.
The Ottawa Senators are one of those clubs that will be looking to avoid that precarious position when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at Canadian Tire Centre. The top seed in the Eastern Conference, Carolina followed a 2-0 triumph in the series opener with a 3-2 double-overtime victory in Game 2 as Jordan Martinook, who failed to convert a penalty shot in the first extra session, scored at 13:53 of the second OT to give the Hurricanes a 2-0 series lead.
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Also hoping to get back in their matchup are the Los Angeles Kings, who welcome the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche to Crypto.com Arena. This series also has been low-scoring, which is a bit surprising since Colorado led the NHL with 298 goals during the regular season. The Avalanche won the first two games by identical 2-1 scores, with Logan O'Connor scoring the winning goal in the opener less than six minutes into the third period and Nicolas Roy tallied at 7:44 of overtime in Game 2.
Thursday's slate begins when the Buffalo Sabres visit TD Garden to face off against the . Buffalo drew first blood in the series, rallying from a two-goal deficit with less than eight minutes remaining in the third period to post a 4-3 victory. But the Sabres' attempt to come back from being down by four in the latter half of the third in Game 2 fell short as the Bruins held on and evened the matchup with a 4-2 triumph.
Q&A
What are the key matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday?
The key matchup is between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes, with Carolina leading the series 2-0.
Who scored the winning goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2?
Jordan Martinook scored the winning goal for the Hurricanes in Game 2 during the second overtime.
What is the current series status between the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes currently lead the series against the Ottawa Senators 2-0.
How can I place bets on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs?
You can place bets on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs using the DraftKings promo code.
