Marc-Andre Fleury isn't ready to hang up his skates just yet.

"I would like to play at least another season. I decided that recently," Fleury said, according to La Presse's Katherine Harvey-Pinard. "I still love to play, I still have fun, the body's holding up - most of the time. But yes, one more season, and we'll see after."

The veteran goaltender is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Chicago Blackhawks acquired him from the Vegas Golden Knights during the summer and dealt him to the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline.

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner is still keeping pace as one of the league's best goalies. He has a .910 save percentage and 2.90 goals against average in 52 games this season, with a .921 save percentage and 2.59 goals against average in seven games since joining the Wild.

The 37-year-old has appeared in the most contests out of all active goaltenders (935). He won the Stanley Cup three times while with the Pittsburgh Penguins and helped guide the Vegas Golden Knights to a finals appearance in the club's inaugural season.

Fleury ranks third in NHL history with 517 wins, trailing Patrick Roy by 34 for second place.

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Our best bets were a mixed bag to start the week. The Carolina Hurricanes took care of business and came through for us on the puck line. Unfortunately, the Dallas Stars laid an egg in Vancouver.

We'll aim for better results on a very busy Tuesday.

Jets (+175) @ Rangers (-210)

I love the under in this spot. Love it.

After a bit of a rough patch, Igor Shesterkin seems to have found his superhuman form again. He's conceded just four goals over his last four starts, picking up a pair of shutouts in that span and posting a .955 save percentage or better in three of those games.

It was pretty much automatic that you'd play an under of 6 in any contest he played for most of the season. I think we're reaching that point again, especially against someone like Connor Hellebuyck.

While Hellebuyck's surface stats aren't overly impressive this season, his overall save percentage (.909) is several points above league average (.902). Plus, he grades out much better in terms of Goals Saved Above Expected, sitting ninth in the league at +13.7. That sandwiches him between Thatcher Demko and Tristan Jarry. Pretty good company.

I expect the goaltending to be very good in this game. I also think Winnipeg is going to have a very tough time generating chances.

The Jets don't have Mark Scheifele or Cole Perfetti in the lineup, which hurts. New York is also in suffocating defensive form, ranking first in expected goals against per 60 since the trade deadline.

Bet: Under 6 (-105)

Blue Jackets (+110) @ Sharks (-130)

Even though the San Jose Sharks have lost 10 consecutive games, I think there's real value in backing them Tuesday.

They've played better than their record suggests. The Sharks have controlled nearly 49% of the high-danger chances at five-on-five during their skid, which ranks them 19th in the league in that time.

Believe it or not, they're several tiers above the Columbus Blue Jackets during that span. The Blue Jackets' recent share of high-danger chances sits at 43%, putting them in company with teams like the Seattle Kraken, Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, and Arizona Coyotes.

Their issues mostly stem from defensive play. At five-on-five Columbus has allowed 2.99 expected goals per 60 over the last 10, putting the team 26th in the league during that span. There's not much reason to expect things to get any better, as there's a very real chance Zach Werenski will be out of the lineup.

San Jose isn't a deep team, but it has more than enough firepower - headlined by Timo Meier, Tomas Hertl, and Brent Burns - to expose Columbus' defensive issues.

Bet: Sharks (-130)

Senators (+195) @ Canucks (-240)

This is a pretty big total considering both teams are in the latter half of a back-to-back, but I think it's warranted. I expect fireworks.

For one, the Vancouver Canucks' offense is firing on all cylinders. They've scored five-on-five goals at a high rate of late and absolutely blown teams away on the man advantage. They rank first in expected goals per 60 and actual goals per 60 over the last 10 games. No team can stop their power play right now.

It just so happens the Ottawa Senators have the league's second-best power play over the last 10. They're only 0.07 xGF behind Vancouver, and they've scored more than 10 power-play goals per 60. Expect both teams to be clinical on the man advantage.

The goaltending situation should lend itself to high goal outputs as well. Filip Gustavsson, who's expected to start for Ottawa, has been brutal this season, conceding 9.4 goals more than expected through just 16 appearances.

While Vancouver could potentially throw out Thatcher Demko, goaltenders who play consecutive nights own a save percentage in the range of .885 this season. If he starts, don't expect him at his best. It's more likely that Jaroslav Halak, who's been mediocre at best this season, will get the nod.

So, we're looking at two lethal power plays and a bad goaltending matchup. That should lead to goals.

Bet: Over 6.5 (-125)

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

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The rescheduled 2022 world juniors will run from Aug. 9-20 in Edmonton, Hockey Canada confirmed Tuesday.

The original event was postponed in December during the preliminary round due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Results from the original dates will not carry over, and players born in 2002 or later will remain eligible.

Austria, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States make up Group A. Canada, Czechia, Finland, Latvia, and Slovakia will form Group B.

Russia will not be competing as part of IIHF sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.

The United States enter the tournament as defending champions after defeating Canada in the 2021 gold-medal game.

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The moneyline underdog drought ended Monday night, and much of the NHL betting community rejoiced.

After 22 straight games over the weekend without winning, three moneyline 'dogs cashed a ticket: the Devils (versus the Golden Knights), the Capitals (against the Avalanche), and the Canucks (versus the Stars).

But not every underdog was a winner Monday. Both the Blackhawks and Coyotes failed to beat the respective favorites in the Flames and Hurricanes.

Parsing out who's going to pull off the upset is the difference between betting for value and truly handicapping the teams.

After more than a full year of tumult, the Canucks are finally focused, healthy, and they have the right head coach. The talent on the roster, and their interest in playing "playoff hockey," has manifested itself in a six-game winning streak, leaving them two points out of a postseason spot with six contests to go. Winning a home game against the Stars - a team that's less successful on the road - should've been more expected than the price suggested.

The Devils (+260) beat the Golden Knights as a larger underdog than the Blackhawks were to the Flames (-270). But ask anyone in Vegas about the Golden Knights' season so far, or listen to clips from Peter DeBoer - there are cracks in the armor. Meanwhile, the Devils are a team that our metrics suggest is better than its record.

As for the Blackhawks, they're 1-9 on the moneyline in their last 10 games, so it's not like there should've been much hope against a Flames team that's rolled through the latter half of the season. Similarly, after a nice run in March, the Coyotes are 2-8 on the moneyline, so there was little reason to back them against the Hurricanes. Meanwhile, as highly regarded as the Avalanche are, the Capitals are a playoff team that has a much better record on the road (24-13) than at home (19-20).

The NHL betting guide exists to understand how pricing works, and to measure the true value in a game. However, you can find an extra edge by putting in more work and showing discipline in your betting, as well as knowing what's going on with each team inside and out, like you would your favorite team.

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 90% of our total rating. Basing 10% 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'd need to bet on 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 and may decide on a higher cutoff for bigger underdogs, like 6%-7%. On games that I've projected could be a near coin flip, a 2.5% edge is enough to make a wager worthwhile.

Wednesday, April 20

Compare the "Price to Bet" column with the market's prices. From there, compile a list of wagers. After you make your bets, come back before puck drop on game night to see if any line movements created value 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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Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews will miss his second consecutive game Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed to TSN's Mark Masters.

The NHL's leading goal scorer will travel with the club for its upcoming three-game road trip, which begins Thursday in Tampa Bay.

Matthews was held out of the lineup for Sunday's win over the New York Islanders after sustaining a minor injury against the Ottawa Senators one night prior.

At the time, Keefe said the decision to sit Matthews was out of an "abundance of caution" with the playoffs around the corner.

Matthews missed three games at the start of the campaign while recovering from offseason wrist surgery and sat out two for a cross-checking suspension in March. The 24-year-old has put together a dominant season, with 58 goals and 102 points through 70 contests.

Toronto currently sits second in the Atlantic Division with 106 points and six games remaining.

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We have a juicy 10-game slate to look forward to Tuesday night, meaning there's plenty of value on the board.

Let's take a look at three of my favorite props.

Joel Eriksson Ek over 2.5 shots (-114)

The Montreal Canadiens have been a frequent target for shot totals, and there's not much reason to reconsider that strategy. The Habs continue to give up insane volume at five-on-five and on the penalty kill, ranking bottom-five in shot attempts against per 60 in each of the last 10 games.

A lot of the shots Montreal has allowed over the past month have come from opposing centers. In fact, only four teams have conceded more shots per game to the position during that time.

That makes Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek a prime target. Not only is he scorching hot away from home - he has at least three shots in nine straight road dates - but he also excelled the last time he faced the Canadiens, piling up four shots on six attempts.

Expect similar success this time around.

Kirill Kaprizov over 3.5 shots (-106)

Double-dipping? Double-dipping! The matchup is too mouthwatering to target just one Wild player - especially when they have somebody as hot as Kirill Kaprizov.

The team's franchise player is scorching hot when it comes to generating shots, recording at least four in seven of his last 10 games. While he is generally more productive at home, it's not as if you can only target Kaprizov in Minnesota. He has hit in three of the last four home dates, with those hits coming against playoff teams like the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators.

What makes Kaprizov so appealing in this spot is the power-play matchup. Montreal is giving up shots on the penalty kill at a higher rate than every team in the league. Kaprizov just so happens to lead the Wild in attempts, shots on goal, and scoring chances on the man advantage this season. He is the focal point and stands to benefit most on the PP.

The Wild are fighting for home ice, so they won't hesitate to ride their best players. Back Kaprizov in Montreal.

Victor Hedman over 2.5 shots (-114)

The Detroit Red Wings are not the Arizona Coyotes, but they might be the next best thing when it comes to stopping shots from defensemen. The Red Wings have given up more points to defenders than every club in the NHL this campaign, and they're also one of the worst at limiting shots against the position.

The team's struggles have been very evident each time it's gone up against Victor Hedman, with the star Swede combining for 12 shots on goal and 24 shot attempts through three meetings versus Detroit.

The blue-liner hit in two of those games while falling one shot shy in the lone exception. The volume was there for success, though, as he attempted six shots but just failed to hit the net.

Hedman has been very consistent at home this season, going over the number 62% of the time. I like his chances of improving upon that tonight in a top-tier matchup.

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

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Hobey Baker Award winner Dryden McKay will accept a six-month period of ineligibility handed down by the USADA for an anti-doping rule violation.

The goaltender confirmed his decision so he'll be allowed to play in October. McKay recently completed his senior year at Minnesota State-Mankato and can now sign with an NHL team.

McKay, who was an alternate for the U.S. Olympic team ahead of the Beijing Games, tested positive for ostarine on Jan. 23. He could've been banned from competing for four years, but he ultimately proved the positive result came from a contaminated vitamin D supplement.

The USADA notified the 24-year-old of a provisional suspension on Feb. 1, according to McKay.

McKay said he immediately sent all of his supplements to an independent lab upon learning of the positive test. The lab then identified an opened bottle of D3 immune booster as the source. He added he was taking the vitamin for its anti-viral benefits to decrease the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 on the advice of a trainer.

An independent arbitrator lifted the ban on Feb. 3, which enabled McKay to continue playing until the USADA rendered its final decision.

The netminder excelled in his senior year at MSU-Mankato, setting an NCAA record for goaltending wins while leading the Mavericks to the national championship game, which they lost to Denver.

Earlier in April, McKay won the Hobey Baker Award, which the NCAA hands out annually to its top men's hockey player.

McKay will get credit for serving part of the provisional suspension from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. He can begin practicing with a team on Aug. 25 and play in games as of Oct. 11, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

The Illinois-born goalie told Friedman he'll be honest with NHL teams when they ask about the incident.

"I’m just going to tell them, 'I accept the risk that I took the non-certified supplement,'" McKay said. "That’s something I can’t hide from. At the same time, I’m not a cheater. I’m not someone who is trying to get an advantage. I was trying to take care of my body, avoid COVID and stay healthy so I could play the rest of the season. There was no intent."

McKay said on Twitter he's looking forward to starting his pro career in the fall.

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Johnny Gaudreau's spectacular season just won't stop.

After recording two goals in a 5-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the 28-year-old has reached 85 even-strength points on the season. The last player to record more was Jaromir Jagr when he had 95 during the 1995-96 campaign.

Only 17 other players in NHL history have recorded over 85 even-strength points in a single season, according to The Canadian Press' Darren Haynes.

Gaudreau was quick to credit his teammates when asked about the feat postgame.

"Playing with some good players, obviously," Gaudreau said, according to Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson. "You don't do that by yourself."

Gaudreau has set a career high in goals (38), assists (69), and points (107) and still has six games left. He also leads the NHL with a plus-61 plus-minus rating.

The big night didn't stop there. Gaudreau, who's spent his entire career in Calgary, also became the fifth player to record 600 points with the Flames, according to StatsCentre. He joins Jarome Iginla, Joe Nieuwendyk, Theo Fleury, and Al MacInnis.

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