The Detroit Red Wings (15-43-4) travel to meet the New York Islanders (33-20-6) Friday at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Red Wings-Islanders sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The Colorado Avalanche (34-18-7) drop the puck against the Anaheim Ducks (24-29-7) Friday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Avalanche-Ducks sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The New York Rangers (31-24-4) head south to meet the Carolina Hurricanes (34-21-4) Friday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Hurricanes sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The New York Rangers (30-24-4) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (26-25-8) for an interconference tussle at United Center. Puck drop will be shortly after 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rangers-Blackhawks odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

The Edmonton Oilers (32-21-6) host the Boston Bruins (37-11-12) Wednesday at Rogers Place for an 8:30 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Bruins-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

It’s been like a game of musical chairs with the first two Country Championship Qualifiers however they should be back on track this afternoon when the NRRA entrants for the final at Randwick will be determined and the scratching of the early favourite has made the race somewhat of a lottery.

NH Lottery surpasses 1 million sports bets CONCORD — In just six weeks, more than 1 million sports bets have been placed in the Granite State as the New Hampshire Lottery’s newest offering continues to pick up traction.