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Expect company performance from Kucherov

With the victory on the home ice in match 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, Tampa Bay Lightning can qualify for the Stanley Cup final for the third consecutive season.

As early as Thursday night, Tampa took a 3-2 lead in the series with a 3-1 victory. If the New York Rangers manage to cope on Saturday, game 7 will be on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

With all this in mind, here are some details to keep in mind:

PROP №1: Nikita Kucherov Over 0.5 assists (-150)

Given what is at stake, it would not be in the least shocking to see a typical performance of Kucherov after the season. The 28-year-old footballer has registered four assists in the series and is up to 15 in a total of 16 playoff games. Again, the striker is firmly rooted in Conn Smythe’s conversation with Lightning.

PROP №2: Anthony Sireli over 1.5 SOG (-150)

Mainly known for his defensive acumen and playmaking abilities, Cirelli was happy in the final outings. In the last six games, the 24-year-old has scored a total of 19 shots on goal, averaging 3.2 per game. Cirelli cleared 1.5 in three consecutive and five out of six.

PROP №3: Mika Zibanedjad Over 2.5 SOG (-150)

If the Rangers have any chance of forcing the seventh heaven, Zibanejad will have to be much more noticeable than he was in Game 5. Not only did the 29-year-old fail to score, but he managed to score just one shot. purpose. However, the striker still leads all of Ranger’s skaters in the series with 20 shots on goal, averaging four per game. It’s time to step up.

PROP №4: Adam Fox over 0.5 assists (-130)

In this regard, Fox, the winner of the Norris trophy for 2021, must also make a difference for Rangers tonight. The 24-year-old has five assistants in the series and is under 18 in a total of 19 playoff games. Moreover, the star blue liner was held pointlessly in consecutive games for only the second time this season. In fact, Fox scored at least one point in all but four of New York’s playoffs. Translation: He is obliged.

The odds listed above through the Bet365 Sportsbook from Saturday afternoon.

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