Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser is out with an upper-body injury, the team announced Tuesday. No timeline was given for his recovery.

Boeser's arm appeared to bend abnormally during Sunday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights when he collided with teammate Elias Pettersson, who was trying to lay a hit on Ben Hutton.

Boeser left the ice immediately but returned later in the game.

The 25-year-old recorded 19 goals and 19 assists in 64 games this season. He's set to be a restricted free agent at season's end with a qualifying offer of $7.5 million.

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram is in the lineup Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Jared Bednar confirmed, per The Denver Post's Mike Chambers.

Byram hasn't played since Jan. 10, missing 37 games in that span. He took an extended leave of absence for personal reasons. The 20-year-old has already missed significant time in his career with concussions.

"I know there's a lot of people thinking I shouldn't play or whatever, but to be quite honest, I feel lost not playing hockey," Byram said. "I'd rather be playing again and be at risk than be in the stands watching every game."

Byram was excellent early in the season, recording five goals and six assists in 18 games while averaging 19:34 of ice time per contest.

He was selected fourth overall by the Avalanche in the 2019 NHL Draft.

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Ryan Getzlaf is hanging 'em up.

The longtime Anaheim Ducks captain will retire at the end of the 2021-22 campaign, he announced Tuesday.

"It's been an honor to play in the NHL and spend my entire professional career with one organization," Getzlaf said. "None of this would have been possible without my family, who offered unwavering love and support each step of the way. Thank you to our owners, Henry and Susan Samueli, for leading an organization committed to success on the ice, but more importantly, to making a positive impact in our community and to those in need.

"A special thanks to the general managers, coaches, support staff, teammates, and of course, our fans. Playing for the Ducks and living in Orange County is a dream for an athlete, and much of that is because of you. Thank you all."

Getzlaf is Anaheim's franchise leader in games played (1,150), assists (731), and points (1,013). He's spent his entire 17-year NHL career with the Ducks - 12 of them as captain.

The 36-year-old is one of the most decorated players of his era. In addition to winning a Stanley Cup in 2007, he's been highly successful on the international stage. Representing Canada, he's won two Olympic gold medals, a world junior gold medal, a U18 gold medal, and a World Cup.

He never took home any major individual hardware, but he was named a Hart Trophy runner-up and a second-team All-Star in 2013-14 when he recorded 31 goals and 87 points - four shy of his career high of 91 in 2008-09. Since entering the league as a rookie in 2005-06, Getzlaf ranks seventh in points and fifth in assists among all NHL skaters.

Getzlaf also showed up when it mattered most, recording 120 points in 125 career postseason contests. He led the Ducks with 17 points in 21 games during Anaheim's Cup run in 2007, and his career points-per-game rate in the playoffs (0.96) is better than his regular-season mark of 0.88.

The Regina, Saskatchewan, native has produced at an adequate rate during his final season. He's only scored three goals, but his 28 helpers are tied for second on the team behind rookie phenom Trevor Zegras.

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We turned a slight profit Monday night. While the St. Louis Blues didn't win the first period - naturally, they scored four in the second - the Toronto Maple Leafs came through for us as +115 underdogs.

We'll aim for better as we dig into our best bets for Tuesday's massive NHL slate.

Islanders (+110) @ Stars (-130)

The New York Islanders have won four in a row and are on an impressive 7-3-0 run. Don't let that fool you, though. They're not playing as well as their recent results would have you believe - not even close. Without much high-end talent, the Islanders won't keep their good run going forever.

At five-on-five, they've controlled 43.42% of the shot attempts (28th) and 42.12% of the expected goals (29th). That groups them with the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Arizona Coyotes - not where you want to be.

The Dallas Stars own the same 7-3-0 record but have a much better underlying process. They're above 50% in shot share and expected goals share while crushing opponents in high-danger chances, sitting at nearly 57% (seventh).

Dallas has been fantastic at home this season, posting a 21-9-1 record. It's in much better form than the Islanders - despite matching records over the last 10 - and also has a clear advantage when it comes to talent level.

Back the Stars to rebound at home.

Bet: Stars (-130)

Wild (-110) @ Predators (-110)

The Minnesota Wild are an excellent team playing at an extremely high level right now. Even so, I think the value lies with the Nashville Predators.

They've been a fantastic home side this season, winning 66% of their games while also looking quite strong under the hood.

Nashville dominates teams at five-on-five, controlling nearly 57% of the high-danger chances. That's the seventh-highest home total in the league, placing it ahead of teams like the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Maple Leafs. Pretty good.

Combine a consistent edge in chances with top-tier goaltending from Juuse Saros, and it's no coincidence the Predators have won so frequently in Nashville.

It's also worth noting the Predators have beaten the Wild in Minnesota twice already this season by an 11-4 aggregate score. Across all situations, Nashville controlled 62% and 70% of the expected goals. Utter dominance.

I don't think the Predators are getting as much respect as they deserve in this spot.

Bet: Predators (-110)

Avalanche (-105) @ Penguins (-115)

I know, I know. It's always terrifying betting unders in games involving a team with as much firepower as the Colorado Avalanche. That's where there's value, though, so we're going to plug and play.

A quick glance at this matchup would have you thinking about all the dynamic offensive players involved but, in reality, it's the teams' defenses that are most potent right now.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have given up 2.23 expected goals per 60 at five-on-five over the last 10 games. That ties them for fourth place in the NHL with ... the Avalanche!

Neither team is allowing much, and both can rely on their netminders to clean up mistakes when necessary.

Darcy Kuemper is hotter than anybody in the league. He's appeared in 18 games since the beginning of February, posting a ridiculous .940 save percentage. He also has an .899 save percentage against Grade A chances, which slots him top in the NHL.

Tristan Jarry can't touch those numbers but should be able to hold his own, as he showed when these teams met just a few days ago. He owns a .914 save percentage since Feb. 1 and sits eighth in goals saved above expected this season.

There'll be goals in this game but, as was the case in Colorado, I think it goes under the number.

Bet: Under 6.5 (-110)

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.

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The Colorado Avalanche signed defenseman Kurtis MacDermid to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

The deal contains an average annual value of $987,500, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

MacDermid has two goals and three assists in 53 games this season while averaging 7:27 per contest. The 28-year-old also played some games as a fourth-line winger when the Avs needed bodies up front.

The 6-foot-5, 233-pound blue-liner brings plenty of toughness and physicality to the table. MacDermid has dished out 96 hits and collected 72 penalty minutes this season. He's also fought a team-high six times.

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"Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in," Michael Corleone said in "The Godfather Part III."

The famous quote reflects how value-based NHL bettors must feel about a handful of teams that seem ready to lose interest but score a surprising win every once in a while as they play out the string.

After a rough stretch for underdogs last week, this past weekend saw them bark back. Few would have much interest in backing the Canadiens (+260) at the Lightning on Saturday night or the Coyotes (+170), Flyers (+240), and Kraken (+135) on Sunday.

It just goes to show that you can't give up on a cohort of teams that had a rough March. The Coyotes had a six-game losing streak last month but still managed profitability, keeping this group near even on your betting ledger.

Betting on the four worst teams in the league would have resulted in a 22-34 record on the moneyline but just a marginal loss. Four days into April, this collective is 4-4 with a net profit of 4.25 units to the positive. Whether you're actually on the team or merely betting on the team, there's nothing fun about losing. But like a high-end Zamboni, the moneyline odds are there to smooth out the playing surface.

The recipe

Before the 2021-22 campaign, we devised a three-part series on how to use the regular-season point-total market to create team ratings, how to interpret home-ice advantage, and then how to use those to create your own moneylines.

This season's on-ice predictive metrics make up 80% of our total rating. Basing 20% of the ratings on preseason "priors" allows us to emphasize team metrics without going all-in on what's happened during this campaign, which is still a relatively small sample size that includes some tainted results from when COVID-19 ravaged lineups.

I also have a 5% win probability consideration for a side playing in the second game of a back-to-back with travel and 3% without travel.

How to use the guide

What follows is my fair price on the matchups (true moneyline) and the moneyline price I would need to bet each side. I just need a 1% edge for a favorite if we're getting better than a fair price on the team more likely to win. For the underdog, I'll need 4% or better to make it a bet. You can establish your own threshold - you may decide on a higher cutoff for bigger underdogs, like 6%-7%. On games I've projected could be a near coin flip, a 2.5% edge is enough to make a wager worthwhile.

Wednesday, April 6

Compare the "Price to Bet" column with the prices the market offered. From there, compile a list of bets. The only reason not to make a bet is if something is unaccounted for in our team ratings - like a star player being a surprise scratch - or if you've put a team on the "Do Not Bet" list.

After you make your bets, come back before puck drop on game night to see if line moves created a valuable bet that wasn't there before. At that point, compare the price of your opening bet to its late price to see how much closing-line value you may be getting.

Matt Russell is a betting writer for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.

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We have a jam-packed 10-game slate to look forward to on Tuesday night, which means there is plenty of fruit ripe for the picking.

Let's take a look at three of the shot totals that stand out the most.

Jonathan Huberdeau over 2.5 shots (-108)

There's no such thing as a lock, but Huberdeau at home might be the closest thing. Huberdeau has registered at least three shots in 24 of his last 27 games in Florida for a ridiculous 89% rate.

Huberdeau is showing no signs of slowing down either. He has piled up 38 shots over the last 10 (3.8 per game), going over the number on nine occasions.

While the Toronto Maple Leafs are not generally a team you want to target with shot totals, Huberdeau has proved to be matchup-proof when it comes to games on home soil. The Maple Leafs are also in the latter half of a back-to-back and playing their third road game in four nights, so their defense might not be at its sharpest.

At near even money, there's real value in backing Huberdeau.

Josh Norris over 2.5 shots (-129)

Norris is in the midst of one of his best shooting spells this season. He has taken off since his running mate, Drake Batherson, returned to the lineup.

Norris has piled up 16 shots in four contests, going over the total (2.5) each time out. Norris' run doesn't appear to be smoke and mirrors; he's generating a ton of shot attempts, having taken 29 during this four-game spell. If you're attempting more than seven shots a night, it's generally a safe assumption three will hit the net.

The volume should continue to be there Tuesday night. Norris draws a Montreal Canadiens team that, while improved, can't defend a lick against the center position. No team has conceded more shots per game to centers since the beginning of March.

Timo Meier over 3.5 shots (-125)

Alex Ovechkin, David Pastrnak, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Auston Matthews: Those five superstars are the only players in the league with more shots on goal on home soil than Meier. The guy is a shooting machine.

While not quite Huberdeau in terms of hit rate, Meier has been no slouch. He has averaged 4.3 shots per contest in San Jose this season, hitting the over in 69% of his home games.

Meier is someone we can back against almost any opponent. It just so happens Meier has an encouraging track record of success against the Edmonton Oilers.

In two meetings thus far, Meier generated 17 shot attempts and 10 shots on goal while hitting the over both times.

Even on this 7-2-1 run, the Oilers are slightly below average in terms of limiting shots. We can definitely target them with a player like Meier.

Todd Cordell is a sports betting writer at theScore. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @ToddCordell.

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We have a debutant and a new No. 1 in our sixth edition of the 2021-22 Calder Trophy Power Rankings. With less than a month to go in the regular season, this campaign's freshmen are running out of time to establish themselves as worthy finalists for rookie of the year honors.

5. Cole Caufield, Canadiens

Previous rank: N/A

Not many people would have expected Caufield to make his debut on this list in April considering he was the favorite for the award at the start of the season. After a shockingly slow beginning to his first full NHL campaign, Caufield has caught fire under new head coach Martin St. Louis. He's a long shot to be a finalist, but his recent torrid stretch deserves recognition.

Since our last edition of these rankings on March 1, Caufield leads all rookies with eight goals and 16 points in 16 games. He finally appears to be playing with confidence and is commanding a central role in the much-improved Canadiens attack. While Caufield's hopes of winning a Calder are all but dashed, Habs fans must be loving what they're seeing from their most dynamic building block.

4. Lucas Raymond, Red Wings

Previous rank: 4th

Raymond continues to put together a strong rookie campaign but hasn't outplayed the three players inside the finalist cutline on our list. His age might work in his favor in the eyes of voters, but so would a strong final month of the season.

The 20-year-old trails only Caufield with seven goals over the last month, but he's added just three assists and is a minus-16 in that span. Raymond hasn't always consistently produced since flying out of the gates in October. That's expected for a rookie playing top competition, but it's a key problem in his case to bring home the hardware.

3. Michael Bunting, Maple Leafs

Previous rank: 3rd

Bunting's candidacy will be a hot-button issue up until voters make this season's finalists official, but the Maple Leafs' top left-winger continues to prove he's worthy of serious consideration. He's tied for second in rookie points (12) since our last edition, and he now leads the first-year scoring race overall (55). Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Bunting's breakout campaign is his even-strength production as he leads his peers with 51 points on the year - 15 clear of second place.

Tie in his sterling underlying numbers and the fact he's the only player on our list positioned to help his team make the playoffs, and it's difficult to form an argument against Bunting outside of his age. League rules that he has no power over shouldn't be held against him.

2. Trevor Zegras, Ducks

Previous rank: 1st

A modest showing since our most recent rankings dropped Zegras out of the top spot for the first time in months. Sure, he completed another Michigan, but the Ducks superstar has managed only 0.73 points per game in 15 contests since March 1, a lower clip than what he previously produced. Zegras is still very much in the race and can reclaim the top spot with a strong finish to the season.

Outside of his Calder case, Zegras deserves credit for calling out Jay Beagle after last week's scrum between the Ducks and Arizona Coyotes escalated and left All-Star Troy Terry injured. It takes courage as a first-year player to speak as candidly as Zegras did, and he appears cognizant of his platform as a budding superstar looking to inspire change.

1. Moritz Seider, Red Wings

Previous rank: 2nd

Seider seems to have discovered that maybe the best way to get voters in your corner is to physically dominate your opponents regularly. Detroit's 20-year-old stalwart has been a wrecking ball on the ice lately. His imposing nature has him on track to be the first Red Wings player to win the Calder since Roger Crozier earned the honor in 1965.

Of course, big hits aren't all it takes to win the award. However, it's easy to foresee Seider winning the Calder when you combine his physicality with 44 points, ice time that's on par with the best veteran defensemen, and a poise that can only be fully appreciated by watching him play.

Honorable mentions: Matt Boldy (MIN), Tanner Jeannot (NSH), Jeremy Swayman (BOS)

(Analytics source: Evolving-Hockey)

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