Hockey Saturday is loaded, and we've got some interesting lines to pick through.

The Penguins hosting the Rangers at PPG Paints Arena is the afternoon headliner. Pittsburgh is laying 1.5 goals against a New York team that's fallen off a cliff this season. The late-night action features Edmonton hosting Minnesota in a matchup between two playoff-caliber squads.

The Quick Hit

• What happened: Full NHL Saturday slate with 12+ games
• The damage: Penguins -1.5 vs Rangers, Oilers -1.5 vs Wild
• Why you should care: Some big favorites against struggling opponents
• The move: Pens and Oilers are chalk, unders look live

Pittsburgh Penguins (-1.5) vs New York Rangers

Puck drop: 3:30 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena

What happened to the Rangers? New York (22-27-6) has fallen completely out of the playoff picture, while Pittsburgh (27-14-11) has quietly built a solid season.

The Pens are 74.9% favorites according to the models. That's a massive edge in hockey. At +126 to cover -1.5, Pittsburgh has real value if you think they control this game.

The lean: Penguins -1.5. The Rangers are playing like a team that's already looking toward the draft lottery.

Edmonton Oilers (-1.5) vs Minnesota Wild

Puck drop: 10:00 PM ET at Rogers Place

Two legitimately good teams going at it in Edmonton. The Oilers (28-19-8) host the Wild (31-14-10) in a game that matters for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

Minnesota has been one of the surprise teams this season, while Edmonton has McDavid and Draisaitl being McDavid and Draisaitl. The 57.7% win probability for the Oilers feels about right.

The lean: This one's a coin flip. If forced, take the over at 6.5—both teams can score.

Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals

The Caps (53.9% favorites at home) are slight underdogs on the puck line but favored on the moneyline. Carolina has been one of the best teams in hockey, but Washington at home is always dangerous.

The lean: Under 6.5. Both teams play structured hockey.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Los Angeles Kings

The afternoon's early game has the Kings visiting Philly. LA is -1.5, but at +225 to cover, the value isn't there. The Flyers are projected at 55.3% win probability, which makes this a skip for me.

The lean: Pass, or take Flyers ML if you want action.

Other Notable Games

• Florida Panthers at Winnipeg Jets - Battle of legitimate Cup contenders
• Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken - Pacific Division action
• Toronto Maple Leafs at Vancouver Canucks - Canadian showdown
• Colorado Avalanche at Detroit Red Wings - MacKinnon vs the rebuilding Wings

The Bottom Line

The Penguins at home against the flailing Rangers is the closest thing to a lock on this slate. Edmonton-Minnesota is appointment television if you want to watch two good teams go at it.

The NHL grind continues. Get your pucks and enjoy the Saturday slate, degenerates.