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NHL Stanley Cup Finals Betting Update

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The Detroit Red Wings not only lead the Stanley Cup final 3-2 heading into a potential Cup-clinching Game 6 on Tuesday night, they've got a not-healthy but productive Pavel Datsyuk back in their lineup. They've also exposed Pittsburgh's supposed edge in speed, the evidence being a 5-0 rout in Detroit on Saturday night.

The Penguins rallied from the brink already in these playoffs. They were down 2-0 to Washington in the second round and came back to win, and they trailed Detroit 2-0 before tying the finals.

This comeback would be the toughest yet, because they first must win a Game 6 in which the Stanley Cup will be in their building but out of their reach.

Even if they survive, they would also have to win a Game 7 in Detroit, where they have been outscored 20-5 while losing five of six in the last two finals. Get your NHL betting in the Bodog Sportsbook.