The most bet-on Canadian players in Game 1 of the NHL playoffs

As the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this week, all eyes are on Canadian hockey heroes. After a record-breaking season, Patrice Bergeron has guided the Boston Bruins to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, and they are the current favorites in Betway's NHL playoff odds. Nathan MacKinnon has also been instrumental in the success of the defending champion Colorado Avalanche, who lead the Central Division again this season.  안전토토

Although Canadian teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Winnipeg Jets have secured playoff positions, prominent Canadian players will make movements all over the bracket this week. According to Betway data, the following are the top Canadian athletes on whom fans have gambled as week one of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs begins.

1) Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid has unquestionably earned the title of most wagered-on Canadian athlete after finishing the regular season with an incredible 153 points and an outstanding 16-game point streak. McDavid, who averaged 1.87 points per game this season, was the driving force behind the Edmonton Oilers' explosive offense all season.

McDavid was unable to score in night 1 of their first-round series against the LA Kings, despite being a driving force for the offense all night long with his speed and vision. McDavid's tireless efforts to create scoring chances are expected to continue throughout the series. 

2) Nathan MacKinnon - Colorado Avalanche

As a consistent force for the Avalanche's offense during the regular season, reigning Stanley Cup champion Nathan MacKinnon is the first runner-up for fans' best Canadian picks. This year, MacKinnon continued to dominate the NHL, placing third in points per game.

Despite a heartbreaking loss to the Seattle Kraken in Game 1 of the playoffs, MacKinnon's play remained positive, as he had seven shots on goal and an assist. 

3) Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander

Nylander, nicknamed "Willy Styles," is carrying the heat from his career-best season to the playoffs. Nylander is riding high in the eyes of fans after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of the first round. The question is whether his squad can maintain their cool following a heartbreaking loss on home ice. 

4) Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs

Fans flocked to Mitch Marner heading into the playoffs as he finished the regular season only two goals behind Nylander. Despite losing 7-3, Marner had a +1 rating and three assists on Tuesday night.

Marner is expected to play a significant part in the Leafs' playoff success, including powerplay, penalty kill, and even strength. He'll most certainly play 22-24 minutes per game, which gives him a lot of upside. He has become a symbol of optimism for the Toronto fans, leading his club in assists and points during the regular season.  주소모음

5) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Edmonton Oilers 

After finishing eighth in the league this season, Nugent-Hopkins has continued to make a significant offensive impact in the playoffs, passing 100 points for the first time in his career. Many are betting on Nugent-Hopkins' ability as a playmaker this season, and he delivered in Game 1 on Monday, pegging one to Bouchard for a goal right away. 

6) Ryan O'Reilly, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ryan O'Reilly gave the Toronto crowd a reason to cheer during Tuesday night's loss to Tampa Bay. O'Reilly was acquired, bringing with him experienced experience from winning the Stanley Cup in 2018-2019, as well as the Conn Smythe and Selke awards.

After missing four weeks due to a finger injury, he returned just in time for the playoffs, collecting two goals, five assists, and four power-play points in six games. With O'Reilly on the ice, the Leafs will rely on his leadership and expertise to advance to the second round of the playoffs.

7) Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins

Brad Marchand, a former Stanley Cup champion, understands what it takes to succeed in the playoffs. In Monday's 2-0 victory over the Florida Panthers, he scored his 50th career playoff goal.

Fans are betting on his point-driven performance in the playoffs after he concluded the regular season with 21 goals and 67 points in 73 games. 

8) Cale Makar - Colorado Avalanche

Cale Makar, the reigning Norris and Conn Smythe trophy winner, had another outstanding season. He is a threat every time he steps on the ice, which is often, since he led the league in time on ice this year.

With the young star back from two separate injuries, fans are excited to see what he can do in the playoffs. Despite a difficult setback in Game 1, the Avalanche will rely on Makar's defense to help control the game from the backend. 

9) Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets

After missing the final weeks of the regular season with an upper-body ailment, Mark Scheifele made a cautious return to the ice in Game 1. The centre recorded four shots on goal in the Jets' win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Scheifele is averaging 20:28 of ice time per game, but with the Jets being underdogs to Vegas, fans should expect to see him out on the ice even more during this series.   

10) Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point

Brayden Point has gained popularity among fans after making headlines this week by scoring two goals against the Maple Leafs in Game 1. The series' continuation this week will determine whether or not viewers keep the faith. Point has established himself as Tampa's most dependable goal scorer, having just completed his first 50-goal season and leading the team in that category during the regular season.

Whether you are pulling for the Bruins to fail or banking on the Oilers to make a comeback, there is no doubt that Canadian players will make an impact throughout the playoffs. Will Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon go back-to-back? Is this the year Connor McDavid brings home his first Stanley Cup to Edmonton? 카지노 블로그