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On April 8th, the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild just locked in a first-round Stanley Cup playoff clash after both teams grabbed wins on Tuesday.

With only four games left in the regular season, Dallas sits two points ahead, battling for that home ice edge.

These two powerhouses rank third and seventh in the league, promising a straight-up brawl right out the gate.

Both squads know the road gets brutal, quick, since the winner likely draws the Colorado Avalanche next.

Colorado's chasing the President's Trophy as the top regular season team, making this path a real grind for whoever advances.

That recent edge adds serious fire to the mix.

With all this familiarity and momentum colliding, expect nonstop intensity from Pug Drop, as both teams gun for that shot at the cup while eyeing the Avalanche showdown ahead.

I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Dallas Stars News Today, AI Power Team Coverage.

On April 8th, tonight's NHL matchup pits the Edmonton Oilers against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center.

The big bet here is on Connor McDavid going over three and a half shots on goal at plus 105 odds.

Sharks ranked 27th in shots allowed per game, making them a prime target.

McDavid's been on fire lately, averaging 5.2 shots over his last five games and clearing this total in three straight.

With Leon Dre's idol sidelined, Edmonton's leaning hard on their captain to rack up those attempts late in the season.

Fans and bettors are buzzing about Edmonton's shot volume edge.

Ryan Nugent Hopkins has topped one and a half shots in six of eight recent games, and he's got a solid 2.31 career average against San Jose.

Defenseman Evan Bouchard, leading all blue liners with 88 points, dishes assists like clockwork, 16 of his last 21 games.

Odds favor the Oilers at minus 126 on the money line, minus one and a half on the puck line with over six and a half goals in play.

I'm Corey with the story.

Nathan McKinnon lit the lamp for the Avs, and there was even a goal for Martin Nekes in the mix, keeping fans on edge in this late-season showdown.