The NHL kicks off their playoffs tonight.
Here is the Making the Cut Round 1 Quick Picks for the Eastern Conference
Florida Panthers (58-18-6, 122 points) vs Washington Capitals (44-26-12, 100 points)
Series Odds: Florida -350; Washington +200
Prediction: Washington in 7
Series Bet: Washington top goal scorer: Alex Ovechkin (-200)
Toronto Maple Leafs (54-21-7, 115 points) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (51-23-8, 110 points)
Series Odds: Toronto -120; Tampa Bay +100
Prediction: Tampa Bay in 6
Series Bet: Series Total Games: Over 5.5 (-190)
Carolina Hurricanes (54-20-8, 116 points) vs Boston Bruins (51-26-5, 107 points)
Series Odds: Carolina -120; Boston +100
Prediction: Carolina in 6
Series Bet: Series Spread: Carolina -1.5 (+170)
New York Rangers (52-24-6, 110 points) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (46-25-11, 103 points)
Series Odds: New York -110; Pittsburgh -110
Prediction: Pittsburgh in 6
Series Bet: Series Top Goalscorer Bryan Rust +650
