The Detroit Red Wings travel to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in an Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday night.

Thursday. Puck drop from the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Stars odd

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