With both Montreal and Dallas flexing elite defenses down the stretch, Todd Cordell expects goals to be at a premium for tonight's showdown at the American Airlines Center.

Remember that the margin is larger overall, as favorites are 417-273 across the 690 NHL games so far this season (60.4%). Is it a small sample size? Yes, but it's also logical that it becomes more difficult to set odds when both teams are very good.

We have a couple of standalone NHL games on TNT tonight, and I’m diving into each of these contests from a sports betting perspective. Below I’ll touch on the odds and key information, before wrapping up with my favorite wager and betting analysis for each game.

Expect the goal market for Auston Matthews to flourish against this New Jersey Devils team as the Toronto Maple Leafs play host.

There are many different ways to get in on the action for tonight’s 13-game NHL slate, including DFS. Below is the nine-man lineup I’ve locked in for tonight’s schedule. This roster is playable in DraftKings’ classic $50,