With less than a month left of the regular season, NHL fans are closely watching how these last matches unfold as one team moves towards winning the Stanley Cup. While watching a match whether live or at home, fans also have found that pairing it with sports betting gives new meaning to the results.

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Ottawa - March 8, 2017 - With less than a month left of the regular season, NHL fans are closely watching how these last matches unfold as one team moves towards winning the Stanley Cup. While watching a match whether live or at home, fans also have found that pairing it with sports betting gives new meaning to the results.

With the NHL trade deadline having passed, it seems that last year’s champions are again going for it all and bookmakers agree with the odds set at 7 to 1. Due to many injuries this season, the Penguins have loaded their roster with numerous defensemen. Many believe that the Penguins have what it takes to finish first again this year as the field narrows to 8 teams for the playoff tournament.

Another team that is favored heavily to win the cup is the Washington Capitals with even better odds at 6 to 1. Despite getting off to a slow start when the season commenced, the team definitely has gained momentum as it finishes out the regular season. Last year, the team was eliminated in the second round by the Penguins. Few changes were made prior to the trade deadline.

Since the team’s overhaul in 2015, the Sharks have seen success. With new coach Peter DeBoer at the helm, the team finally made the playoffs for the first time. Last year, they even made it to the final game but were edged out by the Penguins. Many expect a repeat performance this season with 7 to 1 odds.

While betting on the final results of the NHL season is one way to continue the excitement, many fans also visit best casino online to enjoy playing hockey themed slot machine games. Hockey Hero is a fast paced action filled game. With 5 reels and 25 paylines, this game offers a wide range of coin denominations to appeal to many gamblers.

So the next time you place a sports bet on your favorite hockey team, consider playing a hockey themed slot machine like Hockey Hero.