Even if they don't start the third-round series against the New York Rangers with home-ice advantage, the Tampa Bay Lightning are favorites to win the showdown, according to the bookmakers.

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The Mise-o-jeu site thus granted Wednesday morning a rating of 1.47 to a win for the “Bolts”, regardless of the number of games required. It must be said that the troop of head coach Jon Cooper is used to big meetings in the playoffs, having won the Stanley Cup in the last two seasons. In addition, she enjoyed a healthy rest after sweeping the Florida Panthers, winners of the Presidents' Trophy, in the previous stage. Meanwhile, the Blueshirts have reached the seven-game limit in their first two series.

A win in six Lightning games (4.60) is the most plausible option, according to the same platform. The odds for a five-game or seven-game triumph are 5.30 and 5.70 respectively, while Tampa Bay qualifying in four games in a row will be worth 8.30 to those predicting it accurately.

Those trying their luck with Rangers had better bet for a win in seven games, according to Mise-o-jeu. The scenario is quoted at 6.70. The figures for a victory in four, five or six duels are obviously higher, i.e. in the order 8.10, 10.20 and 19.00.

In addition, the public can comment on various topics relating to match 1. Thus, Nikita Kucherov (1.80) is slightly favored against Mika Zibanejad (1.90) as to which of the two men will obtain the most goals.