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01-27-24 | Bruins -154 v. Flyers | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 3 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is the Bruins' first game against the Flyers this year after sweeping Philly in three games last season. The Bruins should have the advantage in this one against a Flyers team that has trouble putting up multiple goals. The Flyers typically get their share of shots on net but the Bruins are one of the top teams in the NHL at preventing shots on net, ranking 8th in the NHL in shots against. The Flyers, even when they do get shots on net, are not among the most accurate shooting teams in the league, ranking 29th in shooting percentage. That will not bode well against a Bruins defense that is fifth in the NHL in goals against and second in save percentage. I expect the Bruins' offense to be opportunistic get a lead and slow down the Flyers' offense to pick up a low-scoring win. |
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01-26-24 | Kings v. Avalanche -132 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Avalanche are having a great season and I see them controlling this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.81 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche should limit the Kings' offense with Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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01-26-24 | Panthers -129 v. Penguins | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Penguins look to pull off the upset on their home ice but the Panthers are having a great season and look to take over this one. The Panthers, who average 3.23 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring opportunities with Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers, who allow only 2.60 goals per game, should limit the Penguins offense, which averages only 2.98 goals per game, with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game with a strong performance on the road. |
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01-25-24 | Predators v. Wild -113 | 3-2 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Minnesota Wild will target their fourth win in a row when they host the Nashville Predators tonight in Saint Paul, Minn. The Wild are coming off a 5-3 win on home ice over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, which followed victories on the road over the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes. Now, Minnesota is looking for its first four-game winning streak since Dec. 19-27. The Predators will likely turn to Juuse Saros in net today. Saros is 18-18-1 with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this season. In nine career games against Minnesota, he is 6-3-0 with a 2.26 GAA and a .930 save percentage. The Wild expect to counter with Filip Gustavsson between the pipes. Gustavsson has faced the Predators three times in his career. He is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 GAA and a .905 save percentage in those contests. Eriksson Ek will look to stay hot against Nashville. He notched his team-leading 20th goal on Tuesday, which marked the third season in a row that he has reached the 20-goal plateau. |
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01-25-24 | Bruins -127 v. Senators | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units A night after having their nine-game point streak snapped, the Boston Bruins will visit the Atlantic Division rival Ottawa Senators for the first time this season tonight to begin a two-game road trip before the All-Star break. Fortunately for the Bruins, there is no time to dwell on their 3-2 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday. Brad Marchand's two third-period goals were not enough for the Bruins. Jordan Martinook's breakaway with 2:27 remaining gave Boston its first regulation setback since Jan. 4, ending a five-game winning streak and a 6-0-3 run. |
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01-24-24 | Hurricanes v. Bruins -127 | 3-2 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Hurricanes are looking to bounce back from a rough loss but the Bruins have won five in a row and look to dominate this game on their home ice. The Bruins, who average 3.48 goals per game, should pile on the goals with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 2.61 goals per game, should limit the Hurricanes' offense with Brandon Carlo, Hampus Lindholm, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jeremy Swayman to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a dominant performance on their home ice. |
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01-22-24 | Jets v. Bruins -127 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is one of those matchups that is as entertaining as it gets in the regular season. Winnipeg is the third-best team in the league while Boston is second in that department as far as points in the standings go, heading into Sunday’s action. The Jets lead the league in goals against this season while the Bruins are tied for fourth in that department. In this game, the big difference between the teams really comes down to special teams. Boston is in the top five in the league in both power play and penalty killing success this season. Meanwhile, Winnipeg is in the bottom 10 in the league in both those departments. While both teams are good five-on-five, those advantages, along with playing at home, gives the Bruins the advantage in this contest. |
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01-20-24 | Canadiens v. Bruins -276 | 4-9 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Despite leading the Eastern Conference standings and ranking second in the NHL, the Boston Bruins have endured three winless streaks of at least three games since November. Second-year head coach Jim Montgomery, however, believes that things just may be turning the corner again as his Bruins carry a three-game win streak into hosting the Montreal Canadiens tonight. The Bruins' latest effort was a 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday in which star winger David Pastrnak scored his first hat trick of the season and the 16th of his NHL career. Boston's lineup is also trending healthier. Goaltender Linus Ullmark is available again, while defensemen Derek Forbort (undisclosed) and Brandon Carlo (upper-body) could also be options for Saturday's game. |
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01-18-24 | Avalanche v. Bruins -142 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I like the Bruins to pick up another win in this game as they welcome in what should be a weary Avalanche team playing their fourth straight road game and playing their third game in four nights. The Bruins are also 13-3-3 at home this season and come in with the kind of defensive team that should be able to contain the potent Avalanche. With Ullmark currently listed as day-to-day, he could get the start over Swayman but Boston can't go wrong with either goalie in net. The Bruins have just come off their road trip and settled back in nicely on Monday at home against the Devils. I think the Bruins are about to try to put some distance between themselves and the other Eastern Conference top teams. |
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01-16-24 | Maple Leafs v. Oilers -145 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It is hard to go against the team on a 10-game winning streak, and no one is going to make that mistake here. It is not just that Edmonton is winning, but they are getting outstanding goaltending, giving up 17 total goals during the winning streak. That includes allowing just seven in the last five. That keeps Toronto from being able to pull out a victory in this contest. The Maple Leafs have allowed 13 total goals during their last three games, something you don’t want to do against this hot Oilers team. |
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01-15-24 | Devils v. Bruins -163 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Jersey is trying to get by without captain Jack Hughes and their goaltending has been problematic at times this season. The Devils have had issues with the Bruins in recent years and this season has been no different as Boston is 1-0-1 in the two meetings this season. Boston is a dangerous squad, especially at home, where they have gone 12-3-3 on the season. The Bruins are a top-five team when it comes to keeping the puck out of their own net, while that is something that the Devils have struggled with all season long. Without Hughes, that dents the New Jersey offensive attack: look for the Bruins to clamp down here and skate away with a home win. |
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01-11-24 | Bruins -119 v. Golden Knights | 1-2 | Loss | -119 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Despite suffering losses in each of the last two games, Boston has looked very good on the road. This team has earned points in five straight road contests, and is doing so with a solid offense that has produced 18 goals in those five games. They have also yielded 13. Vegas is one of the best home teams in the NHL, going 5-1-1 at home in December, but they were beaten by Florida at home on Thursday before rebounding with the victory over the Islanders on Saturday. This is a team struggling, however, going 3-7-0 in their last 10 and they have amazingly lost four straight games at home to the Bruins. |
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01-08-24 | Bruins +115 v. Avalanche | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units If you are feeling a little leery about taking Boston, you may want to take the 1.5 goals, but it will cost you $210 to do so. The smarter pick would be to go with the moneyline, because the Bruins are going to win this game outright. Colorado netminders are struggling, while Boston is getting outstanding goaltending. One key advantage that the Bruins have over both teams that faced the Avalanche is that they are just as capable of scoring as Colorado is. Not only does Boston have 16 goals through the first three games in January, but they have scored 30 goals over their last six games and have scored five or more in five of those contests. |
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01-07-24 | Kings -163 v. Capitals | 3-4 | Loss | -163 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is going to be a great game between two teams eager to rebound from losing streaks. The Capitals look to step up on their home ice but the Kings are having a good season and look to control this one from the first period. The Kings, who average 3.37 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Kings should limit a Capitals’ offense that averages only 2.35 goals per game with Drew Doughty, Michael Anderson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Cam Talbot to make plenty of big saves. The Kings should win the game with a strong performance on the road. |
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01-06-24 | Lightning v. Bruins -149 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning look to pull off the upset but the Bruins look to take over this game on their home ice. The Bruins, who average 3.27 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 2.65 goals per game, should limit the Lightning offense with Brandon Carlo, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a dominant performance on their home ice. |
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01-06-24 | Rangers -183 v. Canadiens | 3-4 | Loss | -183 | 5 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Rangers look like the team to beat in the Eastern Conference and they look to dominate this game on the road from the first period. The Rangers, who average 3.38 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Canadiens, who allow 3.45 goals per game, with Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Rangers, who allow only 2.73 goals per game, should limit the Canadiens' offense, which averages only 2.74 goals per game, with K'Andre Miller, Jacob Trouba, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Igor Shesterkin to make plenty of big saves. |
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01-01-24 | Golden Knights -129 v. Seattle Kraken | 0-3 | Loss | -129 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kraken have played great in recent games but run into the Golden Knights who have looked like one of the best teams in the Western Conference and look to control this game. The Golden Knights, who average 3.32 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with cross-ice and centering passes. The Golden Knights should limit the Kraken offense with Brayden McNabb, Alex Pietrangelo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves. The Golden Knights should win the game with a strong performance in the outdoor game. |
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12-31-23 | Bruins -127 v. Red Wings | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set. They recorded a 5-2 home win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday as David Pastrnak and Kevin Shattenkirk had two goals apiece. Pastrnak, who added an assist, now has 22 goals this season. Shattenkirk, a defenseman, passed the 100-goal mark for his 14-year career. Boston is 2-0-0 since Christmas after entering the holiday break on a four-game winless streak (0-2-2). |
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12-30-23 | Devils v. Bruins -155 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Here's another manageable money line for the Bruins that you should take advantage of today. The B's ended their four-game skid on Wednesday night and come into this game fresh and rested. The Devils, meanwhile, are playing a second straight game on Saturday night and their third game in four nights. The Bruins' defense should have the advantage over the tired legs of the Devils and keep them at bay. Goalie Linus Ullmark will be very well-rested, with more than a week off heading into this game. The Bruins will take their chances against a Devils' defense that is amongst the worst in the league. The Bruins' ability to get shots on net, ranked 9th in shots per game, will play well against a New Jersey team that is just 29th in save percentage. |
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12-27-23 | Bruins -144 v. Sabres | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins are struggling but I'm all over this very respectable money line against a Sabres team that is three games below .500 this season. The Bruins have a decided edge on special teams, an equally large edge in net, and should be able to control a Sabres' offense that is just 21st in goals per game. The Bruins need a win here to avoid a five-game skid and I don't expect this one to be decided by OT. Boston will take advantage of man advantages and build a comfortable lead that their goaltending will hold up regardless of whether it is Ullmark or Swayman in net. Take advantage of a rare marginal money line against the B's. |
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12-22-23 | Bruins -118 v. Jets | 1-5 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Jets are looking to step up on their home ice but I see the Bruins bouncing back from two rough losses and taking over this game. The Bruins, who average 3.17 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins should also limit the Jets' offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jeremy Swayman to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a strong performance on the road. |
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12-19-23 | Wild v. Bruins -198 | 4-3 | Loss | -198 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Wild are just 29th in the NHL on the penalty kill but have improved to 18th in the NHL in GAA. They are 24th in the NHL in shots allowed and 20th in save percentage on the season. The Bruins are once again atop many key statistics in the NHL. The Bruins are 15th in goals per game this season thus far as they adjust to life without several key veterans from last year's team. They are 16th in shooting percentage this season but have improved their power-play, ranked 9th in the NHL. The Bruins are below-average in shots on net, ranking 19th in the league. Defensively, the team again has been outstanding. They are 4th in the NHL in goals allowed per game. The B's are 14th in shots allowed as well. |
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12-16-23 | Rangers v. Bruins -110 | 2-1 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have won four of their last six games and three of their last four home games. They are playing well offensively and scored nine goals in their last three home games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 22 percent of their power play opportunities. The Rangers have done a good job of killing penalties, but they’re not playing well defensively, giving up 13 goals in their last three road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bruins in this game. The Rangers have lost three of their last four games and two of their last three road games. They have struggled offensively in recent games, scoring only seven goals in their last three games. They’ve done a better job on special teams, converting over 30 percent of their power play opportunities. The Bruins are one of the best teams in the league when it comes to killing penalties and they’re playing well defensively, giving up only seven goals in their last four home games, so expect them to keep New York’s offense in check. Go with Boston to cover the spread. |
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12-13-23 | Bruins +112 v. Devils | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins are 9-5-2 since opening with a 10-game points streak. Three of those losses occurred in a four-day span when Boston was outscored 17-8 in lopsided losses to the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets. Since those one-sided setbacks, the Bruins are 4-1-0 in their past five with three of those wins coming by more than one goal. Their most recent game was a 5-3 home win over the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins scored five goals for the first time since Nov. 18 as David Pastrnak scored twice for his third multi-goal game this season. Charlie Coyle, Kevin Shattenkirk and Danton Heinen also scored as the Bruins recovered from allowing two goals in 32 seconds and held Arizona scoreless on five power-play chances. The Bruins have won the past six meetings and are 8-0-1 in the past nine. |
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12-09-23 | Coyotes v. Bruins -230 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 2 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona had reeled off five straight wins and Boston had three straight victories before each team was held to a single goal in their respective losses. Both teams are above average on the offensive end of the ice and defensively as well. Boston has a major edge in the penalty killing department and they have the experience factor in their favor over a young Coyotes squad. The Bruins are a solid 9-2-1 on home ice this season while the Coyotes are 5-5-2 on the road this year. Arizona battles as a young, scrappy team does but Boston’s experience advantage pays dividends in crunch time as they skate away with the home victory. |
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12-06-23 | Golden Knights -155 v. Blues | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Blues won the recent meeting and look to sweep the home and home series. The problem is that the Golden Knights have looked like one of the best teams in the NHL and look to bounce back and take over this game. The Golden Knights, who average 3.08 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who allow only 2.31 goals per game, should limit the Blues offense, which averages only 2.88 goals per game, with Alex Pietrangelo, Brayden McNabb, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Adin Hill to make plenty of big saves. The Golden Knights should win the game to even up the score from the recent game. |
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12-04-23 | Penguins -109 v. Flyers | 1-2 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Philadelphia is likely to have its No. 1 goalie Carter Hart in net on Sunday. Hart has a 2.68 goals against average .909 save percentage with one shutout. However, Philadelphia has lost each of the last four games that Hart has been in goal. Hart over that span of four games, has a goals against average per game of 4.06, 3.03, 3.16, and 3.09 which are all far above his season average. Pittsburgh's top goalie Tristan Jarry has a 2.47 goals against average and .918 save percentage and has already posted three shutouts in 18 appearances. Pittsburgh has won seven of the last nine head-to-head versus Philadelphia. The Flyers have lost four of their last six overall and Philadelphia has lost 13 of its last 19 against the team from the Metropolitan Division |
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12-03-23 | Blue Jackets v. Bruins -252 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating:2 Units The Bruins, who average 3.32 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Blue Jackets, who allow 3.36 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Bruins, who allow only 2.50 goals per game, should limit the Blue Jackets offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jeremy Swayman to make plenty of big saves |
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12-02-23 | Bruins -110 v. Maple Leafs | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 21 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have stumbled a bit recently but they still have the best record in the Eastern Conference and tied for the points lead. Take full advantage of this very reasonable money line for a Bruins' team that typically has to be played with the puck line to get value. The Bruins are healthy and face a Maple Leafs team that has injuries along the blue line and is just 19th in goals allowed per game this season. The Bruins will turn to Linus Ullmark in net and the current Vezina-winner should be rested after sitting out Thursday's game against San Jose and only playing less than half the game against Columbus. The Bruins allowed 17 goals over a three-game stretch before rebounding to shut out San Jose. They may not shut out the Leafs but the B's are certainly back on the defensive. |
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11-27-23 | Bruins -246 v. Blue Jackets | 2-5 | Loss | -246 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Boston has lost each of its last two after falling to Detroit on Friday and the New York Rangers on Saturday. Therefore, the Bruins will have a bit more incentive to snap that two-game skid and attempt to return to the top of the NHL standings. Boston has the fourth best goals against average in hockey at 2.50 and the Bruins are averaging the 12th most goals per game at 3.40. Regardless of who is in goal for Boston, the Bruins have an advantage over most other NHL teams and that will be the case on Monday when facing Columbus. Boston's two goalies have a 2.29 and 2.58 goals against average and both have a save percentage of above .917. Boston has won 14 of its last 20 games and the Bruins have won 16 of the last 21 games played on the road. Columbus will have a slight disadvantage as the Blue Jackets are playing on the road Sunday against Carolina before returning home to host the Bruins today. Columbus has lost nine of its last 11. |
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11-25-23 | Bruins -114 v. Rangers | 4-7 | Loss | -114 | 4 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have the best goals against average in all of the NHL at 2.11. Jeremy Swayman has a goals against average of 2.09 and Linus Ullmark has a GAA of 2.10, therefore there is change in the quality of netminding regardless of who is in goal for the Bruins. Boston is scoring an average of 3.44 goals per game which is 11th best. The Bruins have the 11th best power play and the No. 1 penalty kill unit in hockey, allowing just six goals in 67 times the Bruins have been short-handed this season. |
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11-24-23 | Red Wings v. Bruins -189 | 5-2 | Loss | -189 | 2 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins, who average 3.44 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Red Wings, who allow 3.17 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 2.11 goals per game, should limit the Red Wings offense with Hampus Lindholm, Brandon Carlo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice. |
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11-22-23 | Bruins -105 v. Panthers | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers look to step up on their home ice but the Bruins should bounce back from the rare loss and take over this game. The Bruins, who average 3.47 goals per game, should pile on the goals with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 2.18 goals per game, should limit the Panthers' offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a strong bounce-back performance on the road. |
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11-20-23 | Bruins -130 v. Lightning | 4-5 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Bruins, allowing only 2.00 goals per game with only four goals in the last two games. Charlie McAvoy and Brandon Carlo have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares and 57 blocked shots while Derek Forbort, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Hampus Lindholm have combined for 2.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Linus Ullmark is having a great season with a .928 save percentage and a 2.23 goals-against average on 251 shots with 6.4 goals saved above average. |
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11-18-23 | Canadiens v. Bruins -268 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have looked like one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and they look to dominate this game. The Bruins, who average 3.33 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Canadiens, who are allowing 3.47 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who are allowing only 2.00 goals per game, should limit the Canadiens offense with Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. |
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11-14-23 | Bruins -142 v. Sabres | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sabres are looking to step up on their home ice but the Bruins have looked like one the best teams in the NHL and they look to control this game on both ends of the ice. The Bruins, who average 3.21 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Sabres, who allow 3.13 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with effective puck movement. The Bruins, who allow only 2.00 goals per game, should limit the Sabres' offense with Charlie McAvoy, Derek Forbort, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game with a dominant performance on the road. |
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11-11-23 | Bruins -195 v. Canadiens | 2-3 | Loss | -195 | 10 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Montreal comes in off a victory in their last game but taking on an improved Detroit team is still leaps and bounds away from taking on a Boston squad that has just one regulation loss on the season. The Bruins don’t have Patrice Bergeron or Zdeno Chara anymore but they just keep rolling along regardless of the names on the back of the jersey. Boston is sound in their own end of the ice, as evidenced by their league-leading goals against number and are extremely efficient on the penalty kill. The Canadiens are in the bottom third in the league in goals against, which will prove to be their undoing in this contest. Look for Boston to skate away with the victory here as they earn the two points. |
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11-09-23 | Islanders v. Bruins -145 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 20 h 42 m | Show | |
Boston bounced back from a road loss to Detroit as they took care of business against a good Dallas team on the road. The Bruins have lost just once in regulation in their first 12 games and have posted a 5-0-1 mark on home ice this season. We saw the Islanders struggle against Minnesota in their previous game and they have played just three road games among their 11 contests this season. New York has had problems offensively and dealing with a Bruins team that is stingier than ever, leading the league in both goals against and penalty killing, isn’t going to help matters much. The Bruins are the better team and they skate off with the two points as they prevail at home here. |
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11-06-23 | Bruins +126 v. Stars | 3-2 | Win | 126 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Stars look to bounce back at home but the Bruins have been remarkable this season and I see them controlling this game from the first period. The Bruins, who average 3.18 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Bruins, who allow only 1.91 goals per game, should limit the Stars' offense with Derek Forbort, Brandon Carlo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jeremy Swayman to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs. |
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06-13-23 | Panthers v. Golden Knights -175 | 3-9 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers look to keep the series alive and force a Game Six on their home ice. The problem is that the Golden Knights have controlled this series and look to secure the series on their home ice. The Golden Knights should pile on the goals with Jack Eichel, Jonathan Marchessault, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Golden Knights, who allowed only two goals in Game Four, should limit the Panthers' offense with Alec Martinez, Shea Theodore, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Adin Hill to make plenty of big saves to seal the game. The Golden Knights should win Game Five to win the Stanley Cup with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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06-10-23 | Golden Knights v. Panthers -105 | 3-2 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights look to take a 3-1 series lead but the Panthers have taken the momentum of the series and look to control Game Four from the opening puck drop. The Panthers look to build off a game where they scored three goals and constantly find the back of the net with Matthew Tkachuk, Anthony Duclair, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit the Golden Knights' offense with Aaron Ekblad, Gustav Forsling, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win Game Four to even up the series with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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06-05-23 | Panthers +125 v. Golden Knights | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights ran away with Game One, making it easy to think they'll control the upcoming game to take a commanding series lead. However, the Panthers, who had the first game tied up through two periods, look to bounce back and take over the upcoming game. The Panthers should constantly find the back of the net with Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Panthers also look to bounce back after allowing five goals in Game One and limit the Golden Knights' offense with Aaron Ekblad and Gustav Forsling creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to step up and make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game to even up the series and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs. |
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05-29-23 | Golden Knights v. Stars -121 | 6-0 | Loss | -121 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights are hoping to close out the series, win the upcoming game on the road, and avoid playing a Game Seven. However, the Stars have all the momentum in this series and look to step up on their home ice and control Game Six. The Stars, who have scored seven goals in the last two games, should find the back of the net at will with Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Stars, who have only allowed four goals in the last two games, should limit the Golden Knights' offense with Miro Heiskanen, Ryan Suter, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Stars should win Game Six to force a winner-take-all game with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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05-27-23 | Stars v. Golden Knights -143 | 4-2 | Loss | -143 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Stars are looking to build off an overtime win and keep this series alive and possibly start a reverse sweep. However, the Golden Knights have controlled this series and look to step up after a rough overtime loss and control Game Five. The Golden Knights, who have scored 13 goals in the series, should pile on the goals with Nicolas Roy, Ivan Barbashev, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Golden Knights, who have only allowed eight goals in the series, should limit the Stars' offense with Alex Pietrangelo, Alec Martinez, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Adin Hill to make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Golden Knights should win Game Five and clinch the series with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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05-24-23 | Hurricanes +100 v. Panthers | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
The Hurricanes have been to the playoffs five straight years, and a do-or-die scenario like this isn't going to phase them. Yes, Carolina is certainly up a creek as they face a 3-0 deficit in this series, but I think it looks worse on paper than it actually has been. Florida needed four overtimes in Game 1 to steal the win, and with several of Carolina's key players having played nearly triple the amount of time they usually do, I wasn't overly surprised to see the Hurricanes drop Game 2 just two days later. After Game 3, you simply had to tip your cap to Bobrovsky for the show he put on in goal. Ultimately, though, Carolina has been in every game so far, and it's not like Florida is drastically outplaying them. In fact, in 261 minutes and 38 seconds of play in this series, neither team has been ahead by more than one goal at any point. You have to credit the Panthers for winning four consecutive games by one goal, but it seems like the Panthers are due to drop one of these close games. The Hurricanes were the favorites entering this series for a reason, and I can't see them going away quietly in a sweep. |
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05-22-23 | Hurricanes v. Panthers -104 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The first two games went to overtime, making it easy to think that the Hurricanes can win the upcoming game on the road. However, the Panthers have controlled this series and look to step up and control this game on their home ice. The Panthers should pile on the goals with Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Panthers, who have allowed only three goals in the series, should limit the Hurricanes' offense with Brandon Montour, Gustav Forsling, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to step up and make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win Game Three and take a commanding 3-0 series lead with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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05-13-23 | Stars -150 v. Seattle Kraken | 3-6 | Loss | -150 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kraken are hoping to force a Game Seven and win the upcoming game on their home ice but the Stars have taken control of this series and look to dominate Game Six on both ends of the ice. The Stars, who have scored 21 goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Joe Pavelski, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great passes. The Stars, who have only allowed five goals in the last two games, should limit the Kraken offense with Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting passing lanes to force direct shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Stars should win Game Six to advance to the Western Conference Final with a strong performance on the road. |
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05-11-23 | Devils v. Hurricanes -128 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Hurricanes have controlled this series and look to step up on their home ice and close out this series. The Hurricanes, who have scored 21 goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with cross-ice and centering passes. The Hurricanes, who have only allowed one goal in this series, should limit the Devils' offense with Brent Burns, Jaccob Slavin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Hurricanes should win Game Five to advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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05-10-23 | Maple Leafs v. Panthers +106 | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Maple Leafs are looking to avoid elimination but the Panthers look to step up on their home ice and control this game. The Panthers, who have scored 10 goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Matthew Tkachuk, Anthony Duclair, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Panthers look to limit the Maple Leafs' offense with Brandon Montour, Gustav Forsling, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to step up and make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win Game Four to sweep the series and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs. |
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05-08-23 | Golden Knights v. Oilers -173 | 5-1 | Loss | -173 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights are looking to bounce back after a rough loss but the Oilers, who were dominant in Game Two, look to step up on their home ice and control this game. The Oilers, who have scored nine goals in the series, should pile on the goals with Leon Draisailt, Connor McDavid, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Oilers also look to build off a game where they only allowed one goal and limit the Golden Knights' offense with Darnell Nurse, Evan Bouchard, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win Game Three with a strong performance on their home ice to take a 2-1 series lead. |
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05-07-23 | Maple Leafs -130 v. Panthers | 2-3 | Loss | -130 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Florida has all the momentum in the world with five straight wins in the playoffs and two straight in Toronto. That doesn’t necessarily mean they are a lock here. The Panthers won two of three games at home in the opening round but they trailed in the series in those victories. We have to see if Florida can maintain that momentum with the series lead. Bobrovsky has stepped up since coming in to replace Alex Lyon between the pipes in Game 4 of the opening round but we know from his resume that he is prone to wilting in the playoffs. After all, he has almost as many playoff wins so far this season (five) as he has in the last three postseasons combined (six in 17 games) heading into this one. Toronto has plenty of firepower and the Panthers may have poked the bear with the Knies injury. Look for the Maple Leafs to turn up the physicality and have their big guns step up to get them back in the series. |
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05-06-23 | Oilers -119 v. Golden Knights | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in a familiar predicament heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Vegas Golden Knights this afternoon in Las Vegas. For the seventh straight playoff series, Edmonton trails 1-0. The Oilers have rebounded to win three of the last four series, including this year's first-round series with the Los Angeles Kings in six games. So despite letting a four-goal performance by forward Leon Draisaitl go to waste in a 6-4 loss in Wednesday night's opener, Edmonton has been here before. The Oilers haven't won a Game 1 in a playoff series since 2017 when they did it in the second round against Anaheim. The Oilers went 3-0-1 against Vegas during the regular-season. |
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05-05-23 | Devils v. Hurricanes -109 | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Devils are looking to bounce back from an embarrassing Game One loss and pull off the upset in the upcoming game. The problem is that the Hurricanes looked dominant in Game One and look to control the upcoming game from the first period. The Hurricanes look to build off a five-goal game and constantly find the back of the net with Sebastian Aho, Jesper Fast, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who have only allowed 16 goals in the playoffs, should limit the Devils' offense with Brent Burns, Jaccob Slavin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win Game Two with a strong performance on their home ice to take a 2-0 series lead. |
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05-02-23 | Panthers v. Maple Leafs -159 | 4-2 | Loss | -159 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers proved they can beat anyone in the First Round and look to pull off the upset in Game One. However, the Maple Leafs have the monkey off their back after winning in the First Round and look to control this game on their home ice. The Maple Leafs, who scored 23 goals in the First Round, should pile on the goals with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement while Morgan Rielly generates shots on the net from the blue line. The Maple Leafs, who allowed only four goals in their last two games, should limit the Panthers' offense with Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonov to make plenty of easy saves. The Maple Leafs should win Game One with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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04-29-23 | Oilers -161 v. Kings | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kings are looking to keep their season alive and win the upcoming game on their home ice. However, the Oilers have taken over this series with back-to-back wins and look to close out the series with a win in Game Six. The Oilers, who have scored 20 goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick centering and cross-ice passes. The Oilers should limit the Kings' offense with Evan Bouchard, Darnell Nurse, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to step up and make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on the road to advance to the Second Round. |
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04-28-23 | Bruins -171 v. Panthers | 5-7 | Loss | -171 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers hope to force a Game Seven and win on their home ice but the Bruins look to bounce back from an overtime loss and control this game on both ends of the ice. The Bruins, who have scored 19 goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Brad Marchand, Taylor Hall, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Bruins should limit the Panthers' offense with Charlie McAvoy, Hampus Lindholm, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to step up and make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game and advance to the Second Round with a strong win on the road. |
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04-27-23 | Lightning v. Maple Leafs -147 | 4-2 | Loss | -147 | 9 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Maple Leafs haven't won a playoff series since 2004 and are 0-10 in elimination games since then, making it easy to think that the Lightning will win this game and start the series comeback. However, the Maple Leafs have controlled this series and look to close things out on their home ice. The Maple Leafs, who have scored 19 goals in the series, should pile on the goals with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement and strong passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Maple Leafs should limit the Lightning offense with Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonov to make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Maple Leafs should win Game Five to win the series with a decisive victory on their home ice. |
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04-25-23 | Islanders v. Hurricanes -150 | 3-2 | Loss | -150 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders are looking to keep their season alive but the Hurricanes have controlled this series and winning nine of their last 10 home playoff games, they look to control this game from the first period. The Hurricanes look to build off a five-goal game and constantly find the back of the net with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with cross-ice passes and great puck movement while defensemen Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Hurricanes, who have only allowed 11 goals in this series, should also limit the Islanders' offense with Burns, Slavin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Antti Raanta to make plenty of big saves to close out the game. The Hurricanes should win Game Five to advance to the next round with a strong performance at home. |
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04-24-23 | Maple Leafs v. Lightning +102 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Maple Leafs look to take a 3-1 lead back to Toronto but the Lightning look to step up on their home ice and control Game Four. The Lightning should constantly find the back of the net with Nikita Kucherov, Corey Perry, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Lightning look to bounce back after allowing four goals in their last game and limit the Maple Leafs' offense with Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to make plenty of big saves. The Lightning should win Game Four to even up the series with a strong win at home. |
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04-23-23 | Oilers -154 v. Kings | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kings are looking to win on their home ice but the Oilers look to even up the series and control this game from the first period. The Oilers, who averaged 3.96 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Oilers, who have only allowed nine goals in the series, should limit the Kings' offense with Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win Game Four with a strong performance on the road to even up the series. |
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04-22-23 | Avalanche -140 v. Seattle Kraken | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kraken host the first-ever playoff game, and the atmosphere in Climate Pledge Arena will be electric. However, the Avs are used to a hostile environment, so I’m looking for the defending champions to step up and get the home-ice advantage back. Colorado has played exceptionally well over the last few weeks. The Avs have won 16 of their final 19 games in the regular season and are undefeated in 11 consecutive showings on the road. Their defense has improved a lot lately, so I’m looking for the Avalanche to slow down the Kraken, whose 5-on-5 offense has been outstanding all season. |
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04-21-23 | Hurricanes +112 v. Islanders | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders are desperate to come back in this series but the Hurricanes have had their number and I see them once again stepping up and controlling Game Three. The Hurricanes look to build off a four-goal game and constantly find the back of the net with Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes while defensemen Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Hurricanes, who allowed only 2.56 goals per game this year, should continue to limit the Islanders' offense with Brent Burns, Jaccob Slavin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Antti Raanta to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win Game Three to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. |
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04-20-23 | Jets v. Golden Knights -156 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Knights can only play better than they did in Game 1. Vegas swept a three-game regular-season set against Winnipeg (5-2, 2-1 in OT, and 6-5), so I’m expecting the Golden Knights to bounce back and tie the playoff series against the Jets. Winnipeg leans on its defense and Connor Hellebuyck, who’s one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. However, their offense is far away from an elite level, and I don’t trust the Jets despite that five-goal performance in the opener. The Golden Knights will be way more aggressive in Game 2. They have a lot of experienced players who’ll know how to deal with huge pressure, as avoiding a two-game hole is a must for Vegas. |
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04-19-23 | Islanders v. Hurricanes -168 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Islanders were not particularly threatening late in the season when they were battling for their playoff lives. They went 3-3 in their last six games and did not clinch until the last regular season game. The Carolina Hurricanes were in first place for a good portion of the season. They have a lot more firepower than the Isles. NYI only managed 25 shots in game one on Monday. The Hurricanes have dominated the Islanders all season. They have won each of the last four meetings against the division rivals including Monday's win, outscoring them 12-4 in that span. New York did not have much offensive zone time in game one and isn’t going to win if they can’t manage more than 25 shots on net. |
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04-18-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Avalanche -185 | 3-1 | Loss | -185 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The road team won each of the three meetings between the teams this season but that was in the regular season. There is a vast gulf between the teams when it comes to postseason experience, especially when you consider that the Avalanche are the defending champs. Sure, Colorado will miss Gabriel Landeskog, who was ruled out for the postseason recently, but they have plenty of other weapons to work with offensively. After all, this is a team that came back from 14 points down in the standings in mid-January to win the Central Division crown. Grubauer has had postseason success in his career but the majority of that came with the Avalanche. It’s safe to say that if any team knows the strengths and weaknesses of a goaltender, it’s his former teammates. The Kraken will hang around but the talent plus experience factors are clearly point to the Avalanche as they take the opener of this series. |
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04-18-23 | Lightning v. Maple Leafs -152 | 7-3 | Loss | -152 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Lightning look to steal a game on the road but the Maple Leafs look to make a statement in Game One and control this game on their home ice. The Maple Leafs, who average 3.39 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Maple Leafs, who allow only 2.68 goals per game, should limit the Lightning offense with Mark Giordano, Justin Holl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonos to make plenty of big saves. The Maple Leafs should win Game One with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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04-17-23 | Wild v. Stars -138 | 3-2 | Loss | -138 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Wild stumbled down the stretch, posting a 2-3-2 mark in the final 7 games. That might not seem like a big deal, but Minnesota was in the mix for the Central Division until the final few games. Instead of winning the division, it not only didn’t finish 1st, it fell to 3rd, losing home-ice advantage in this opening series. The Stars missed out on the Central Division title by a single point. Dallas won each of its final 4 regular-season games, while going 7-3 in the final 10 games against winning teams. The Stars won 6 in a row to close out the season, too. These teams split the 4 regular-season meetings, with the home team winning the final 2 battles. |
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04-12-23 | Stars -155 v. Blues | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Stars are looking to secure the top spot in the Central Division and I see them controlling this game from the first period. The Stars, who average 3.44 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Blues, who allow 3.65 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick puck movement. The Stars, who allow only 2.66 goals per game, should limit the Blues' offense with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Stars should win the game to extend their winning streak to five games with a strong performance on the road. |
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04-11-23 | Maple Leafs v. Lightning -130 | 4-3 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Toronto will be playing its second game in as many nights when visiting Tampa Bay after playing on the road Monday night against the Florida Panthers. Tampa Bay has one of the better goaltenders in hockey in Andrei Vasilevskiy, who has a 2.63 goals against average and .916 save percentage while posting four shutouts in 59 appearances. Toronto will face a barrage of offense from Tampa Bay that has five players with 26 goals or more and will be playing its second consecutive game on the road. Down the stretch Toronto has found little to no consistency alternating between wins and losses in each of its last 11 games which has seen Toronto fall behind first place Boston by 26 points. |
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04-02-23 | Islanders v. Hurricanes -160 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is going to be a great game between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Islanders look to pull off the upset but the hurricanes are looking to clinch the division and control this game on both ends of the ice. The Hurricanes, who average 3.23 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick puck movement. The Hurricanes should limit the Islanders' offense with Brent Burns, Brady Skjei, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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04-02-23 | Bruins -205 v. Blues | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have won eight of their last nine games and four straight road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 16 goals in their last three road games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. The Blues aren’t very good at killing penalties and they’re not playing well defensively, giving up 15 goals in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bruins in this game. The Blues have won four of their last five games, but they’ve lost three of their last five home games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 11 goals in their last three home games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Unfortunately for them, the Bruins are one of the best teams in the league when it comes to killing penalties and they’re also one of the best defensive teams in the league, giving up only 10 goals in their last seven games, so expect them to keep St. Louis’ offense in check. |
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04-02-23 | Rangers -128 v. Capitals | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 2 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers have clinched a playoff berth while Washington is all but eliminated from postseason contention. New York has received excellent play between the pipes from Igor Shesterkin all season. The 27-year-old has won 34 games, has a goals against average of 2.53 and saves shots at a rate of 91.4%. New York has won seven of its last 10 and 47 of the last 68 when playing against a team that has a losing record. Washington has lost six of its last seven, each of its last four versus a team from the Eastern Conference and four of the last five against a team that has a winning record. Washington has struggled at times to score goals and during their current three game losing streak is averaging just 1.67 goals per game. |
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03-27-23 | Panthers -140 v. Senators | 2-5 | Loss | -140 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Panthers have lost three straight games, but they’ve won two of their last three road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 12 goals in their last three road games. They have played well on special teams, converting over 22 percent of their power play opportunities. The Senators have played well on special teams but they’ve struggled defensively in recent games, giving up nine goals in their last three games, and will have a hard time slowing down the Panthers in this game. The Senators have lost seven of their last nine games and two of their last three home games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 11 goals in their last three games. They have played well on special teams, converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities. With the exception of their last game, the Panthers played well defensively in recent road games and won’t have trouble keeping Ottawa’s offense in check. Go with Florida to cover the money line. |
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03-22-23 | Penguins v. Avalanche -144 | 5-2 | Loss | -144 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Pens are currently completely out of their lethal touch, presently riding a four-game losing streak, having been beaten by a margin of at least two snipes in three of those contests. In fact, nine of the previous 12 defeats of the Penguins have been by more than one tally, while 14 of the most recent 21 victories of the Avs have all been recorded with a goal-gap of at least two strikes. |
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03-21-23 | Maple Leafs -120 v. Islanders | 2-7 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders look to step up on their home ice but the Maple Leafs, who have won back-to-back games, look to control this game from the first period. The Maple Leafs, who average 3.42 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Maple Leafs, who allow only 2.68 goals per game, should limit the Islanders' offense with Mark Giordano, Justin Holl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonov to make plenty of big saves. The Maple Leafs should win the game to extend their winning streak to three games. |
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03-19-23 | Jets -122 v. Blues | 0-3 | Loss | -122 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams have had similar fates lately. Both have gone 3-2-0 in their past five contests after losing two straight games following a victory prior, with St. Louis having posted four wins in its previous 14 games, while Winnipeg has won four of its most recent 13. Still, earlier success currently sees the Jets occupying the 2nd Wild Card spot of the Western Conference, a wholesome 16 points ahead of the Blues, who not only have been shocking while playing on own ice lately, managing to gather just a single victory on the past seven occasions, but have also dropped a whopping 10 of their last 11 matchups versus sides with a winning record. Winnipeg, meanwhile, has been a healthy and promising 13-3 on its most recent 16 trips to St. Louis. |
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03-19-23 | Bruins -165 v. Sabres | 7-0 | Win | 100 | 3 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins split their last four games, but they’ve won eight of their last 10 road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring nine goals in their last three road games. They have also played well on special teams, converting over 22 percent of their power play opportunities. The Sabres aren’t good at killing penalties and they’re not playing well defensively at the moment, giving up 15 goals in their last three home games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bruins in this game. The Sabres have lost six of their last seven games and four of their last five home games. Despite their slump, they are playing well offensively, scoring 10 goals in their last three games. They have also played well on special teams, converting 25 percent of their power pay opportunities. Unfortunately for them, the Bruins are great at killing penalties and they don’t give up a lot of goals, so expect them to keep Buffalo’s offense in check. |
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03-18-23 | Oilers -123 v. Seattle Kraken | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Oilers have won four of their last five games and two of their last three road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 14 goals in their last three games. They have also played well on special teams, converting over 31 percent of their power play opportunities. The Kraken aren’t very good at killing penalties and they struggled defensively in recent games, giving up 14 goals in their last three home games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Oilers in this game. The Kraken have lost three of their last four games and three straight home games. They have struggled offensively, scoring only seven goals in their last three games. They’ve also struggled on special teams, converting less than 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Oilers have done a good job killing penalties and they’re playing well defensively, holding three of their last five opponents under three goals, so expect them to keep Seattle’s offense in check. Go with Edmonton to cover the money line. |
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03-18-23 | Avalanche -174 v. Red Wings | 5-1 | Win | 100 | 3 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Avalanche have won five of their last six games and seven of their last eight road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring 15 goals in their last three road games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. The Red Wings aren’t very good at killing penalties and they’re not playing well defensively at the moment, giving up 11 goals in their last three home games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Avalanche in this game. The Red Wings have lost eight of their last 10 games. Despite their slump, they are playing well offensively, scoring nine goals in their last three games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. The Avalanche are good at killing penalties and they play well defensively, giving up less than three goals per game, and won’t have trouble keeping Detroit’s offense in check. Go with Colorado to cover the money line. |
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03-14-23 | Islanders v. Kings -131 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kings are second in the Pacific, directly on the heels of the first-place Vegas Golden Knights. Los Angeles is 5-0-1 in its past six games, its only setback being a 2-1 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday to open a seven-game homestand. The Kings were without two key players against the Predators, and both remain questionable against the Islanders. Defenseman Sean Durzi has missed the past two games after he sustained an upper-body injury in a collision with T.J. Oshie in a 4-2 win against the Washington Capitals on March 6. Consider that the Islanders are 5-11 in their last 16 road games. |
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03-14-23 | Senators v. Oilers -200 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Senators are looking to pull off the upset but the Oilers look to step up on their home ice and control this game. The Oilers, who average 3.85 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Senators, who allow 3.21 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Oilers should limit the Senators' offense with Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game and cover the spread with a dominant performance on their home ice. |
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03-06-23 | Flames v. Stars -125 | 5-4 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Stars have been playing great recently and I see them overwhelming a struggling Flames team on both ends of the ice. The Stars, who average 3.30 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Flames, who allow 3.06 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick puck movement. The Stars, who allow only 2.59 goals per game, should limit the Flames' offense with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Stars should win the game with a dominant performance on their home ice to win their fourth game in a row. |
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03-05-23 | Lightning v. Hurricanes -158 | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Hurricanes, allowing only 2.55 goals per game with only four goals in the last two games. Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin have combined for 8.1 defensive point shares and 152 blocked shots while Brady Skjei, Brett Pesce, and Jalen Chatfield have combined for 11.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Antti Raanta has been great with a .909 save percentage and a 2.26 goals-against average on 541 shots with 2.3 goals saved above average. |
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03-04-23 | Maple Leafs -199 v. Canucks | 1-4 | Loss | -199 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Maple Leafs are having a great season and look to dominate this game against a struggling Canucks team. The Maple Leafs, who average 3.40 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick centering passes. The Maple Leafs, who allow only 2.63 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Mark Giordano, Justin Holl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonov to make plenty of big saves. The Maple Leafs should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice. |
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03-04-23 | Rangers v. Bruins -169 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams are on the right side of the playoff cut line in the Eastern Conference as we turned the calendar to March earlier this week. With that said, the Rangers have stumbled a bit with five losses in seven games despite adding Tarasenko and Patrick Kane to the mix in the last couple of weeks. Boston added Orlov and Hathaway from Washington while bringing in Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit. The Bruins have a stellar pair of goaltenders and they are explosive on the offensive end of the ice. Boston took the first two meetings this season, with both of those coming on the road, and they boast a ridiculous 25-2-3 mark on home ice this season. The Bruins have momentum, which the Rangers lack, and that’s enough to give them the upper hand in this contest. |
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03-04-23 | Red Wings v. Islanders -191 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Islanders have won three of their last five games and two of their last three home games. They have played well offensively, scoring nine goals in their last three home games. They have played well on special teams, converting 17 percent of their power play opportunities. The Red Wings aren’t great at killing penalties and they’ve struggled defensively in recent road games, giving up 13 goals in their last three road games, and will have a hard time slowing down the Islanders in this game. The Red Wings have lost four straight games and three of their last four road games. They have struggled offensively, scoring only six goals in their last three road games, but they have played well on special teams, converting 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Islanders have done a good job killing penalties and they held their last four opponents to six total goals, so expect them to keep Detroit’s offense in check. |
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03-03-23 | Jets v. Oilers -152 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Jets are looking to snap out of their losing streak and pull off the upset on the road. The problem is that the Oilers are having a great season and look to control this game on their home ice. The Oilers, who average 3.82 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes near the net. The Oilers should limit the Jets' offense with Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. |
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03-02-23 | Stars -240 v. Blackhawks | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Blackhawks are a depleted team and I see the Stars taking advantage and overwhelming them on both ends of the ice. The Stars, who average 3.20 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Blackhawks, who allow 3.58 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with effective puck movement. The Stars should limit a Blackhawks offense that averages only 2.47 goals per game with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. |
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03-02-23 | Senators v. Rangers -147 | 5-3 | Loss | -147 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Ottawa Senators have lost two of their last three road games. The New York Rangers have won six of their last eight home games. There is going to be plenty of energy in the building in this one as Patrick Kane makes his home debut at MSG. New York posted a 5-2 victory against the Kings in their previous home game. The Senators rely on offense to win games but it’s going to be difficult against one of the best defensive squads in the NHL. The Rangers have an xGA/60 minutes of only 2.44 goals, good for fifth in the league. The Rangers are clicking offensively, especially at MSG where they have collected four or more goals in four of their last five games. I recommend taking the Rangers in regulation for added value. |
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03-02-23 | Predators v. Panthers -200 | 2-1 | Loss | -200 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nashville seems to be punting on the season as they have dealt Nino Neiderreiter, Tanner Jeannot and Mattias Ekholm in the past week while also losing Ryan Johansen to surgery for the rest of the season. That makes things challenging for the Predators on both ends of the ice down the stretch of the regular season. Florida has alternated wins and losses in recent games and they have to find some more consistency if they hope to make a run for the postseason. The Panthers haven’t made any major moves with the trade deadline looming, hoping that they can get healthy and go on a run. With the Predators making changes to try and build for the future, you have to back Florida in this contest. |
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02-27-23 | Canucks v. Stars -263 | 5-4 | Loss | -263 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating:2 Units The Canucks are looking to pull off the upset but the Stars are one of the best teams in the Western Conference and I see them controlling this game from the first period. The Stars should pile on the goals against a Canucks defense that allows 3.97 goals per game with Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Stars, who allow only 2.56 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to blank the shots on the net. |
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02-27-23 | Bruins -121 v. Oilers | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Consider that the Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. While the Oilers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game, 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games, and 6-1 in Oilers last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. |
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02-25-23 | Lightning -155 v. Red Wings | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is going to be a great game between two teams eager to improve their playoff position. The Red Wings look to win at home but the Lightning look to find favorable matchups on both ends of the ice. The Lightning, who average 3.58 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Lightning, who allow only 2.93 goals per game, should limit the Red Wings' offense with Victor Hedman, Mikhail Sergachev, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to make plenty of big saves. The Lightning should win the game with a strong performance on the road. |
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02-25-23 | Bruins -255 v. Canucks | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Canucks are looking to step up on their home ice and win this game. The problem is that the Bruins are the best team in the league and look to control this game from the first period. The Bruins, who average 3.75 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Canucks, who allow 3.98 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement while Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Bruins, who allow only 2.11 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on the road. |
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02-24-23 | Canadiens v. Flyers -145 | 5-2 | Loss | -145 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Canadiens are coming off a big upset win and look to pull off the upset in the upcoming game. The problem is that the Flyers look to return from their road trip in style and control this game from the first period. The Flyers should pile on the goals against a Canadiens defense that allows 3.63 goals per game with Travis Konecny, Kevin Hayes, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Flyers should limit the Canadiens' offense, which is scoring only 2.67 goals per game, with Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Carter Hart to make plenty of big saves. The Flyers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. Take the Flyers money line as home Favorites. |
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02-24-23 | Sabres v. Panthers -180 | 3-1 | Loss | -180 | 5 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since 2017, NHL favorites with two or more days of rest are 130-48 (73%) versus unrested opponents with revenge, including 61-22 (73.5%) since 2020. Since 2013, NHL underdogs or home favorites coming off a win or close loss as road underdog are 160-774 including 328-196 (62.6%) since 2020. Finally, since 2015, unrested NHL road underdogs off a road win as underdogs are just 20-55 (27%) versus opponents off a win as a home favorite. |
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02-20-23 | Jets v. Rangers -165 | 4-1 | Loss | -165 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The first time these teams met, Winnipeg held a 1-0 lead through the first two periods, but New York was able to tie the score 3:55 into the third. The Jets then responded with three goals in the final 4:25 of the contest. That seems like an eternity since these teams played last, especially considering that New York enters as the hottest team in the NHL. They saw their seven-game winning streak snapped on Saturday, but this team has still earned points in 10 straight games and has won five straight games at home. Plus, they are not just winning games in Madison Square Garden, but blowing out opponents, outscoring them 25-13. Winnipeg enters as a very good team on the road, but they face the challenge of playing on back-to-back nights while the Rangers will be well-rested. Plus, they are facing a very tough New Jersey team on Sunday and could potentially come into this game as losers of three straight games on the road. |
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02-20-23 | Islanders v. Penguins -140 | 4-2 | Loss | -140 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Penguins lost three of their last four games, but they’re playing well at home where they have won four of their last six games. They are playing well offensively and scored nine goals in their last three games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. The Islanders usually play well defensively, but they struggled in recent games, giving up at least four goals in four of their last five games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Penguins in this game. The Islanders have lost four of their last five games and four of their last five road games. They’ve struggled offensively in recent road games, scoring only eight goals in their last four road games. They’ve also struggled on special teams, converting only 17 percent of their power play opportunities. The Penguins aren’t great defensively, but they play better at home and won’t have trouble slowing down the Islanders in this game. Go with Pittsburgh to cover the spread. |
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02-20-23 | Seattle Kraken -141 v. Sharks | 0-4 | Loss | -141 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sharks look to snap their losing streak and step up on their home ice but the Kraken look like one of the best teams in the Western Conference and look to control this game. The Kraken, who average 3.52 goals per game, should find the back of the net throughout the game with Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Kraken should limit a Sharks offense that has scored only four goals in their last three games with Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Martin Jones to make plenty of big saves. The Kraken should win the game with a strong performance on the road to win their third game in a row. |
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02-19-23 | Blue Jackets v. Coyotes -115 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In the previous meeting, the Coyotes scored two goals in each of the three periods, and Columbus did not even get on the board until scoring three late goals after they already trailed by five. Ingram made 30 saves in that game while two Columbus netminders allowed six goals on just 18 shots. That Arizona dominated the Blue Jackets is not surprising. This team is not very good at either end of the rink, ranked 30th in both goals allowed per game and goals scored. They get that odd game where things come together now and again, but they have struggled all season, especially on the road. Arizona is not doing well, but they have the offense to make this a tough night for the Blue Jackets. |