NHL Matchups Analysis

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The website that specializes in analysis of NHL games matchups during the regular season as well as throughout the NHL playoffs that decide the winner of the famed Stanley Cup.

We might not analyze every match up or every game there is on the NHL schedule but the match ups we analyze are very well researched.

NHLmatchups.com is not trying to compete with any NHL picks websites but rather it is a place where NHL hockey fans and occasional bettors can find quality information with an interesting point of view on any NHL game.

Wednesday, June 4

8:00 PM ET	Detroit Red Wings	at	Pittsburgh Penguins
The Detroit Red Wings will be looking to hoist the Stanley Cup tonight while the Pittsburgh Penguins will be looking to push the series to Game 7 when the teams clash tonight in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Mellon Arena. Petr Sykora's winning goal in triple-OT lifted the Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Red Wings in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final on Monday night. Pittsburgh upset Detroit as +190 road underdogs and the score went over the total of 5.

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2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2008 Stanley Cup hockey playoffs are here. We have prepared an analysis of all the first round matchups for you. The matchups also include our free picks for those that like to place bets on NHL hockey in one of our preferred sportsbooks.

» Bracket for the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - updated daily

» Stanley Cup Finals Preview - added on May 23, 2008

» Conference Finals Preview - added on May 5, 2008

» Western Conference Playoff Preview - added on April 10, 2008

» Eastern Conference Playoff Preview - added on April 9, 2008