NHL betting second half preview: One bet for all 32 teams

After a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off, the NHL is set to resume regular season action on Saturday. Every team has fewer than 30 games remaining as they chase a playoff spot, and as players look to reach individual milestones, such as Alex Ovechkin's chase for the all-time NHL goals scored record.

We entered the break with the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals sitting atop their conferences, while the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers were the favorites to win the Stanley Cup according to ESPN BET. Which of the other top contenders are strong bets to etch their name into hockey immortality. Sean Allen (Eastern Conference) and Victoria Matiash (Western Conference) look at all 32 teams, and recommend their best bet for each one.

Latest odds as of publication. For odds movement, go to ESPN BET.

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