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The NHL returned from its Christmas break on Friday with an action-packed slate of games and hopes to keep the excitement rolling for the second day in a row. There are nine games on tap tonight, including an Original Six battle between the Rangers and Maple Leafs. Other notable games include the Canadiens taking on the Lightning, the Capitals squaring off against the Hurricanes and the battle for first place in the Pacific Division between the Coyotes and Golden Knights.
There’s plenty to wager on, but let’s take a closer look at two games in particular.