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After a regular season filled with milestones and momentum, the Washington Capitals are ready to drop the puck on what they hope will be a deep playoff run — beginning with Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. With Alex Ovechkin now the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer and the Capitals entering the playoffs as the East’s top seed, expectations are sky-high. Looking for a betting edge as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin? Make smarter wagers with NHL expert picks and playoff predictions tailored for every round. Washington (51-21-9, 111 points) earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and topped the Metropolitan Division, but they didn’t exactly cruise into the playoffs. The Capitals dropped eight of

The Los Angeles Clippers were this close to stealing Game 1 on the road, but 20 turnovers, including seven from Kawhi Leonard, ultimately led to a tough 112-110 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets. Still, there’s no panic in the Clippers’ locker room—just urgency. They did a lot right, including holding Denver to just 49 first-half points and controlling the pace early. Now it’s about cleaning up the details and bouncing back. “We’re in good shape,” said coach Tyronn Lue. “We just have to do what we’re supposed to do.” James Harden was steady throughout Game 1, and Ivica Zubac anchored the paint with toughness. Leonard? Efficient as ever—he dropped 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting and helped LA outscore Denver

The Dallas Stars are no strangers to slow postseason starts — but after dropping Game 1 of their first-round series to the Colorado Avalanche in emphatic fashion, they’ll need to snap their series-opening funk quickly. Game 2 at American Airlines Center on Monday night is already shaping up as a must-win moment for a team still searching for traction. Make the most of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with trusted, sharp NHL picks and predictions — your guide to smarter hockey bets all postseason long. Saturday’s 5-1 loss was the eighth straight Game 1 defeat for the Stars in postseason play. While they’ve managed to win four of those series, Dallas also enters Game 2 on a broader seven-game winless streak

Game 1 of the New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons series had all the drama fans could ask for—momentum shifts, a wild comeback, clutch shooting, and a final quarter that flipped the story completely on its head. Heading into Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, one team is glowing with confidence while the other is reflecting on missed chances and painful lessons. With the Knicks chasing a 2-0 lead and the Pistons trying to avoid sliding deeper into the NBA’s longest-ever playoff losing streak, all eyes are on Monday night. Let’s break down how Game 1 unfolded, what’s at stake in Game 2, and how both teams are looking to make adjustments. With the Knicks trailing by eight heading into