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The NHL's Central Division is loaded with Stanley Cup contenders, with the Winnipeg Jets, the Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, and Dallas Stars all having strong records as the new year begins.

Every team in the Central Division would like more points as the crowded division race hits the holiday break. Five of the teams in the Central are in the playoff race as well, making it one of ...

Minnesota Wild (21-10-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (20-13, in the Central Division) Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -166, Wild +140; over/under is 6 BOTTOM ...

Luke Lehnen repeats as the Gagliardi Trophy winner and then leads North Central College back to the top in the Stagg Bowl.

Colorado Avalanche (26-16-1, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (28-12-3, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -109, Avalanche ...

At the halfway point of the season, the Central Division has gone from competitive to a neck-and-neck race. The Jets had a ...