The Pittsburgh Penguins survived a grueling seven-game second-round series with the Washington Capitals and get to host the Ottawa Senators as big favorites for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Saturday.
The defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins blanked the Capitals 2-0 on the road in Game 7, and they are favored to repeat as champions.
Betting line: The Penguins opened as -214 favorites (wager $214 to win $100); the total is at 5.5 goals, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. Line updates and matchup report.
Why the Senators Can Pay on the NHL Lines
There is almost no pressure on the Senators heading into this series.