The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting events in sports, as sometimes you just need to get in to make a run. We’ve seen lower seeds come away with upsets and even hoist the Stanley Cup. Let’s look at a couple of those potential teams with today’s NHL best bets.

Just two games on Monday night for the NHL playoffs, with Game 4 in the battle for Florida, and Avs-Stars tied heading into Game 5.

After splitting the first four games in this series, it’s down to a Best-of-3 between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, who clash in pivotal Game 5 tonight. Our Avalanche vs Stars predictions have the visitors keeping the momentum on the road in a game that will push one team to the brink of elimination.