There are a lot of teams in contention for the NHL playoffs. We’ve seen that all some teams need to do is get in and make a huge run. Let’s break down a couple of today’s games and give you our best bets.

The Kings are good but have not fared well on the road, winning just 13 of 35 games away from Los Angeles. Those are the numbers you’d expect to see from one of the worst teams in the league, not a side competing for home ice in a playoff series.

A team that made a huge splash at the deadline takes over as Stanley Cup favorite, plus the Hart Trophy race heats up down the stretch.