3*Ottawa Senators -135

The Montreal Canadiens have won seven of their last 10 games despite getting outshot in seven of those games, including three in a row, 88-67. Ottawa has won six in a row while outshooting five teams. The Senators are ranked 15th in shots against and have a +82 shot differential. Montreal is ranked 23rd in shots against and owns a -209 shot differential. Ottawa is ranked 13th (+2.6%) in scoring changes, while Montreal is ranked 26th (-4.4%). The Senators are ranked 17th in xGD (expected goal differential), while the Canadiens are ranked 28th. I like Ottawa playing with double revenge against bitter rival Canadiens, who just defeated the Stanley Cup Champions on Saturday. Since January 1, NHL teams are 2-8 after defeating Florida.

3*LA Kings -129

The LA Kings are ranked first in shots against and have a +150 shot differential. The Minnesota Wild are ranked 27th in shots against with a -155 shot differential; both are the worst among all winning teams. LA ranks 10th (+2.9%) in scoring chances, while Minnesota is ranked 27th (-5.2%). The Kings are ranked 15th in Face-off win percentage while Minnesota is ranked 28th. LA is ranked second in xGD (expected goal differential), while Minnesota is ranked 21st. The Kings are 2-0 vs. the Wild this season while outshooting them in both games, 62-47. Minnesota hasn’t been at full strength with two key players remaining out.

3*Edmonton Oilers -125

The Edmonton Oilers are ranked first in shots on goal and ninth in shots allowed per game. They own the third-best shot differential at +300. The Oilers have same-season revenge from a 3-0 loss in Edmonton despite outshooting New Jersey 31-16. Edmonton has been one of the best teams in this role. Jack Hughes is a significant loss against a team like Edmonton. The Oilers are ranked 10th in Face-off percentage, while New Jersey is ranked 21st. They have been steadily declining without Hughes, who excels in Face-offs. Edmonton is 10-6 when playing with two days of rest. I like the road team.

3*Vancouver Canucks -121

The Vancouver Canucks are one point behind Calgary for the final wild-card spot in the West. The Canucks will play with double revenge. Last December, Minnesota won 3-2 in OT as Kirill Kaprizov tallied the winner. In a February 2024 matchup, the Wild won 10-7, with Joel Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov responsible for six of the 10 goals. They are both OUT for this game. The Wild have won two straight despite getting outshot in both games, 64-42. Vancouver has gone 4-3 without Quinn Hughes, and there is a chance he'll be back for this game. Minnesota is ranked 27th in shots against and owns a -164 shot differential. Kevin Lankinen is 8-2 with a 2.43 GAA on Friday's last three seasons.

3*Edmonton Oilers +102

The Edmonton Oilers have been outscored 17-7 and outshot 101-67 in three games since returning to play after the break. They have lost a season-high four consecutive games. Last season, the Oilers went 2-0 after losing four games in a row. Last year, Florida defeated Edmonton in the Stanley Cup Finals, and then they beat them 6-5 in Edmonton last December. The Panthers allowed only 19 shots on goal while defeating the Predators on Tuesday. A strong system is to fade teams that allow less than 20 shots if they play against a winning team with one or fewer days of rest. I like the road team in this spot!

3*Florida Panthers -130

This will be the Predators’ third game in four days, and they are 1-1 since the break despite getting outshot in both games, 68-46. Nashville is ranked 26th in shots against per game and has a +13 shot differential. The Florida Panthers are ranked 10th in shots against and own a +271 shot differential. Florida is 10-3 after a loss and 5-2 when playing with two days of rest since December. In November, the Panthers defeated Nashville 6-2 and outshot them 34-18 as -210 home chalk. Matthew Tkachuk is OUT. However, the Florida Panthers have a lot of depth. I like the road team in this spot.

3*Carolina Hurricanes -105

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently ranked second in shots allowed and have the top spot in shot differential with an impressive +359 mark. In contrast, the Winnipeg Jets are ranked 21st in shots allowed, the third worst among all winning teams, and carry a +18 shot differential. Carolina ranks fourth in face-off win percentage at 52.4%, while Winnipeg ranks 22nd at 49.5%. Carolina is ranked 18th in strength of schedule, while Winnipeg is ranked 31st. The Hurricanes are 15-5 following a loss this season. The Jets have not won more than five consecutive games since November. They have never faced Frederik Anderson, who has a 2.55 GAA and a .916 save percentage in his 12-year career. I like the road team in this spot.

3*Ottawa Senators -125

This will be the Minnesota Wild's third road game in four days. They are ranked 27th in shots allowed (the worst mark of any winning team) and have a -83 shot differential. Ottawa is ranked 10th in shots allowed and has a +85 shot differential. The Senators are ranked 7th in Face-off win percentage, while Minnesota is ranked 27th. Additionally, the Wild are ranked 25th in strength of schedule, while the Senators are ranked 11th. I'm looking to bet against Minnesota while supporting Ottawa in most spots for the remainder of the regular season.

3*Colorado Avalanche -130

The Colorado Avalanche started the season with a record of 0-4. One of those losses was a 6-2 home defeat against the Islanders. Martin Necas has recorded 57 points in 52 games and was part of the trade involving Mikko Rantanen, highlighting his skills as a player. The Islanders have not defeated Colorado in back-to-back meetings since 2019-20. The Avalanche are ranked 7th in shot differential (+130), while the Islanders are +20 this season. Colorado has three players ranked in the top 12 in points, while the Islanders have none. New York has won four straight despite getting out-shot in three games. The Islanders are ranked last in PP% and PK%. The Avs have played the 5th toughest schedule, while the Islanders are ranked 20th.

3*Philadelphia Flyers -130

This will be the Red Wings' third road game in four days. They are ranked 24th in shots allowed per game and have a -150 shot differential, which is the fourth worst in hockey. The Flyers are ranked 4th in shots allowed and own a +48 shot differential. Philadelphia has played with the 13th most demanding schedule, while Philadelphia is ranked 32nd in strength of schedule. The host has won 9 of the past 10 meetings. I like the home team at -140 or less.

4*Colorado Avalanche -124

The Dallas Stars are facing a challenging schedule after playing five road games, followed by one home game, and now traveling again for a day game at high altitude. This will be the Stars' seventh game in 11 days. Additionally, the Stars eliminated Colorado from the playoffs last year and won their only meeting 5-3 despite being outshot 32-24 back in November. Mason Marchment, Tyler Seguin, and Roope Hintz scored four of the five goals, including an empty-net goal. However, Marchment and Seguin will not play, and Hintz is questionable. The Avalanche are expected to experience positive regression after going 0-for-16 on the power play in their last six games. Colorado should be extra motivated after blowing a 3-0 lead vs. Edmonton on Thursday.

3*Carolina Hurricanes -141

This will be the Golden Knights' third road game in almost a month and their first back-to-back road games since December 15th. Vegas is 3-7 vs. winning teams on the road. Carolina has dropped two straight despite out-shooting both teams 74-44. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour criticized his team for their poor defensive effort despite the significant shot differential. The Hurricanes are 12-5 after a loss and 3-1 after two or more consecutive defeats this season. I like the home team in this spot.

3*New Jersey Devils -107

Toronto won both games in New Jersey despite being outshot by 62-39 earlier this season. The Devils rank 7th in shots allowed, boasting a positive shot differential of +195, while the Maple Leafs sit at 27th with a negative shot differential of -40. New Jersey has a record of 10-2 when playing after a day of rest following a loss, and the road team has won 9 out of the last 10 meetings. Jake Allen is expected to get the start and has a .911 career save percentage against Toronto.

3*Carolina Hurricanes -135

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won five straight games despite being out-shot in each matchup, 159-127. Red Flag. They just completed a home-and-home series against Philadelphia. Fading squads in this role have been profitable against winning teams. Carolina is ranked third in shots against with a +272 shot differential, while Toronto is ranked 28th with a -46 shot differential. The Hurricanes have played the tougher schedule (No. 9 vs. No. 17) and are 11-3 after a loss this season. I like the home team.

3*Edmonton Oilers -140

This will be the third game in four days for the Boston Bruins, who have played three more games than the Edmonton Oilers this season. The Oilers have a +217 shot differential, while the Bruins are at +38. Additionally, Edmonton has a record of 8-3 when they have two days of rest before a game. I like the road team in this spot.

3*Calgary Flames +100

The Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday, despite getting out-shot 27-19. The Canucks delivered an impressive 51 hits, while the Predators recorded 21 hits. On Thursday, the Calgary Flames allowed three goals in the third period, leading to a 5-3 home loss against Utah. The Predators have a record of 1-5 when playing without rest, and they come off a very physical game last night. I like the Flames in this spot.

3*Washington Capitals -140

The Minnesota Wild are 3-2 in their last five games despite getting outshot in all five games by a significant margin. They tallied three Power Play goals in Tuesday’s win and now must play a road game. Minnesota is ranked 25th in shots allowed with a -35 shot differential and +10 goal differential. Washington is ranked 7th in shots allowed with a +28 shot differential and +39 goal differential. The Capitals have played the 3rd hardest schedule, while Minnesota is ranked 16th. The Wild are still without Kirill Kaprizov (50 points in 34 games), which is a huge loss, especially against winning teams. This line is headed much higher.  Play the Caps.

2*LA Kings -125

This will be the Islanders' third game in four days. They have won two in a row despite getting outshot in both games, 62-38. The Kings will play with two days of rest and enter this contest ranked third in shot differential (+100) and first in shots allowed per game. New York has a -6 shot differential, ranking 25th in shots allowed per game. I like the road team in this spot.

3*LA Kings +110

This will be the Stars' third game in four days, while the LA Kings will have two days of rest. The Kings were swept in the season series last year, losing all three matchups, so they will likely have this game circled on their calendar. Dallas has a record of .500 in road games. The Kings rank first in the league in shots allowed per game, averaging just 24.2, and they give up only 2.00 goals per game at home. Los Angeles owns a shot differential of +100, while Dallas has a differential of +56. Additionally, the Stars will be without center Tyler Seguin, who has scored 20 points in 19 games. I like the home dog!

2*Colorado Avalanche -152

The Vegas Golden Knights will play their fifth road game in seven days and at high altitude. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche are returning home after a demoralizing 8-2 loss against Tampa Bay. The Avalanche are looking for revenge after losing 8-4 to the Golden Knights on October 9, despite outshooting Vegas 32-21. We have a double system on the home team. Currently, Vegas is ranked as the 9th luckiest team, while Colorado is ranked as the 4th unluckiest squad. Additionally, Vegas is dealing with several key injuries, which explains the current betting line.

3*New Jersey Devils -135

This is not an ideal travel situation for the Nashville Predators. They have just completed five consecutive road games and one home game, and now they are hitting the road again. The New Jersey Devils rank 7th in shots allowed per game, while the Predators are ranked 21st. New Jersey boasts a shot differential of +59, whereas Nashville's is only +4. Additionally, the Devils have five players—Bratt, Hughes, Hischier, Hoesen, and Hamilton—ranked in the top 75 in points, while the Predators have none. Overall, the Devils' team speed will likely be too much for the Predators to handle.

3*Nashville Predators -120

Winnipeg will be playing back-to-back road games for the first time this season, and Eric Comrie is expected to start in goal. Doing a deep dive, I see that the Jets are the fifth luckiest team, while Nashville is ranked dead last. The Predators have metrics that suggest they should have 10 wins, while the Jets should have 12. The Predators rank first in penalty kill percentage, while the Jets are ranked 17th. Nashville is ranked fifth in Face-off win percentage, while the Jets are ranked 21st. The Predators must start winning games to avoid a coaching change. Play Nashville. 

3*Ottawa Senators -115

This will be the Golden Knights' first back-to-back road games this season. They are just 2-4 without Mark Stone (21 points in 13 games). The Ottawa Senators are ranked fourth in shot differential (+93) and have played the fourth most demanding schedule so far this season. Vegas defeated Ottawa 6-4 on October 25 despite getting outshot 39-28. I like the home team in this spot.

10*Tampa Bay Lightning +100

Tampa Bay lost 7-4 (two empty net goals) at the Jets earlier this month. Brayden Point was injured in that game and is listed as day-to-day, but he participated in the morning skate last Thursday. He was held out since Tampa Bay has 7 days between games. Winnipeg is on fire, having won seven straight. However, the Jets have been out-shot 104-86 in their last three games and will be without their tallest (6’7) Defenseman, Logan Stanley. Connor Hellebuyck has never started more than five consecutive games since 2023, so expect Eric Comrie to be in goal. The Jets have a home-and-home series against the Florida Panthers on deck. Tampa Bay is 5-1 after losing three or more consecutive games the past two seasons.

4*Ottawa Senators -102

The Ottawa Senators currently rank 9th in shots allowed per game, boasting a +40 shot differential and a +9 goal differential. The Buffalo Sabres are 23rd in shots allowed, with a -11 shot differential and a -6 goal differential. Ottawa is also 9th in face-off win percentage, while Buffalo is 23rd. On top of that, the Sabres have committed the 8th-most penalty minutes (tied with the LA Kings), whereas Ottawa features the 3rd-ranked power play unit. Linus Ullmark is 4-1 with a 1.96 GAA and a .943 save percentage against Buffalo in his career. Additionally, the Sabres have a revenge game against the in-state New York Rangers coming up. I like the road team!

3*Dallas Stars +100

The Florida Panthers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-4 despite getting out-shot 35-28 in the first of back-to-back games in Finland. I like the Stars in this quick turnaround rematch. The teams will use their backup goalies, where I believe Dallas has an edge.

2*New York Rangers -138

I believe the New York Rangers have this game circled on their calendar, especially after the Florida Panthers won the last three games by one goal to eliminate the Rangers in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals. New York has a +32 shot differential and +19 goal differential, while the Panthers have a +10 shot differential and a -5 goal differential. Florida is ranked 30th in face-off win percentage (46.4), while New York is ranked sixth (53.4). The Panthers are currently missing Center Aleksander Barkov (who scored 80 points in 73 games last season), and he is not expected to return until their two-game series against Dallas in his hometown of Finland.

3*Tampa Bay Lightning -121

The Tampa Bay Lightning currently appear to be the stronger team, partly due to the injuries suffered by the Golden Knights. Despite discussing a potential setback, Tampa Bay seems determined to succeed without Steven Stamkos. They bolstered their roster by adding Jake Guentzel, Ryan McDonagh, and depth players such as Cam Atkinson, J.J. Moser, and Zemgus Girgensons. Guentzel joins Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point to form one of the best top lines in the game, and having Andrei Vasilevskiy in goal certainly doesn't hurt. Knights goalie Adin Hill is 1-2 with a 3.95 goals-against average and a .837 save percentage. Vegas has a big revenge game against the Florida Panthers on deck.

3*Ottawa Senators +120

The Florida Panthers celebrated their championship win by raising their banner on Tuesday night and then defeated the Boston Bruins. They are now en route to Canada to play against the Senators, who have significantly upgraded their goaltending with Linus Ullmark, formerly of the Boston Bruins. Ullmark has an impressive history against Florida, with a 10-1 record, a 2.22 goals-against average, and a .934 save percentage over the past five seasons. Despite suffering numerous injuries last season, the Senators had a +169 shot differential. It's an excellent strategy to fade the defending Stanley Cup Champion in their first road game when playing against a team with a season point total of 90 or more.

3*Edmonton Oilers -131

The Florida Panthers have not played a road game outside the Eastern time zone since March 12th. They experienced a 3-hour flight delay due to severe storms and will have to play less than 24 hours after arriving in Canada late Wednesday night. With the Oilers down 2-0 in the series, the urgency and the home crowd will propel Edmonton to victory. They won't commit 45 penalty minutes again, that is for sure.

2*Edmonton Oilers +122

The Florida Panthers have won all three meetings after taking game one by a 3-0 score (2-0 plus an empty-net goal). Edmonton outshot Florida 32-18 and missed some easy shots they normally convert. This team is well-coached and should make the necessary adjustments. The Oilers are 5-1 after scoring one goal or less since January 1st, and no team has won four straight against this Oilers’ roster in quite some time.

3*Edmonton Oilers -121

The Edmonton Oilers have a 3-0 record after losing two consecutive games since February. They have not lost three games in a row since last December. They were undefeated in January, going 11-0. On Monday, despite out-shooting the Stars 30-22 and out-hitting them 45-22, Edmonton lost by two goals, including an empty-net goal. These teams are evenly matched, and neither team will win three games in a row. Edmonton should be highly focused on winning and tying up the series. I think the Oilers will perform well at home after a previous home loss.

3*New York Rangers -102

The New York Rangers are 6-1 after scoring one goal or less this season, and they have been terrific at MSG. Florida scored only two goals when New York had a goalie in the net. I want to play the Rangers at home after getting blanked all day and twice on Sunday. Florida has a really good team, and the Rangers should be fully focused and make the necessary adjustments to get a split before heading down to the Sunshine State. 

3*Edmonton Oilers -133

The Zig-Zag system has worked great in this series, as no team has won consecutive games. I think that’s about to change in game seven. The Oilers have out-shot Vancouver 174-132 in the first six games. The Caucks have a -71 shot differential, while Edmonton is +52 in this postseason. The Oilers have five players ranked in the top 25 in postseason points, including Draisaitl, McDavid, and Bouchard, occupying the top three spots. Vancouver has just two players ranked in the top 25 in points. The Canucks will play their 13th playoff game, while Edmonton has played one fewer. I like the road team!

4*Carolina Hurricanes -142

Carolina has lost three consecutive games by one goal despite outshooting New York in all three games, totaling 129-87. Closeout games are often difficult to win on the road. I still like the Hurricanes to win and force a game five at MSG!

3*Carolina Hurricanes -160

The Carolina Hurricanes return home after two one-goal losses. They are committing stupid, silly penalties that are easily fixable. The Rangers have scored four power-play goals in the first two games. Unacceptable! Carolina out-shot New York in both games, 82-62, and will play with their hair on fire in this must-win game. 

3*Tampa Bay Lightning -106

The Tampa Bay Lightning return home after two one-goal losses while getting out-shot in both games. The Panthers are now 4-1 vs. Tampa Bay this season. I have to believe that the Lightning will play one of their best games, knowing they can’t go down 3-0 and expect to win the series. Tampa Bay has a championship pedigree, and it should be on full display at Amalie Arena. 

3*Edmonton Oilers -160

This is a rematch of last year's playoffs' first round, where the LA Kings won 4-3 in OT at Edmonton. In that contest, the Oilers were -220, but they have improved their roster and now have a more balanced and efficient team. The Oilers learned a lot from that loss and eventually won the series in six games. They are currently ranked fifth in shots against and have a +461 shot differential. Last season, they were ranked 18th in shots against with a +182 shot differential. Edmonton has four players (McDavid, Draisaitl, Hyman, and Bouchard) ranked in the top 46 in points this season. Play Edmonton! 

2*Edmonton Oilers -120

This line opened at -150 and has since dropped on news that Connor McDavid might be out. The Oilers have a very deep team, with three other players (Draisaitl, Hyman, and Bouchard) ranked in the top 46 in points per game. Vegas has no players in the top 50 and is dealing with numerous injuries. The Golden Knights are just 10-11 since Marc Stone (53 points in 56 games) was injured on Feb. 20th. Edmonton is ranked third in shots against and has a +414 shot differential, while Vegas is ranked 17th in shots against with a +35 shot differential. The Oilers are ranked fifth in Face-off win percentage, while Vegas is ranked 19th. Edmonton is determined to surpass Vancouver and claim the top seed.  

2*Carolina Hurricanes -110

With a Carolina Hurricanes victory in regulation, they will tie with the Boston Bruins at 107 points for the second seed in the East. Carolina is seeking revenge for their 4-1 loss (3-1 plus an empty net goal) on April 4th in Carolina. The Hurricanes are ranked first in the league in shots against and own a shot differential of +584, while Boston is ranked 23rd in shots against with a -107 shot differential. The Bruins have committed the 11th most penalty minutes (758), while Carolina is ranked 23rd (669). The Hurricanes are ranked sixth in Face-off win percentage, while the Bruins are ranked 21st. Carolina has more efficient special teams and has not lost back-to-back games against Boston since 2022. 

2*Edmonton Oilers -125

The Edmonton Oilers are returning home after getting blanked 5-0 by the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. This season, the Oilers are 2-0 after getting shut out and have not lost three games in a row since February 24th. The last five meetings have been decided in overtime, with the Colorado Avalanche winning four out of five. Edmonton is ranked third in shots against, while Colorado is ranked 12th. Edmonton is also ranked fifth in face-off win percentage, while the Avalanche are ranked 23rd. Despite being out-shot 46-36, Colorado won 5-2 in Minnesota yesterday. I like the home team in this statement game!

3*Edmonton Oilers -117

The Winnipeg Jets return home after a seven-day, five-game road trip, having played 71 games. On the other hand, Edmonton has played a league-low 69 games. The Oilers are ranked second in shots against with a +386 shot differential, while the Jets are ranked 13th and have a +69 shot differential. Edmonton has four players (McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard, and Hyman) ranked in the top 50 in points, whereas Winnipeg doesn't have any. The Oilers are ranked fifth in Face-off win percentage, while the Jets are ranked 26th. Teams have split two meetings this season with shots favoring Edmonton, 79-53. I like the road team!

3*New Jersey Devils +111

The New Jersey Devils have yet to win back-to-back games since February 13th. Jesper Bratt (67 points in 69 games) hasn’t scored a goal in a season-high ten games, while Jack Hughes (65 points in 53 games) hasn’t scored a goal in seven games, tying a season-high. The Jets have scored 16 goals in their past three games and now must play a road game, which is a tough spot. New Jersey is ranked fourth (53.4%) in Face-off win percentage, while Winnipeg is ranked 24th (47.7%) this season. I like the home underdog in this spot.

2*Carolina Hurricanes -152

The Islanders swept both games against the Hurricanes by identical 5-4 scores in Carolina earlier this season despite getting out-shot in both matchups, 83-44. Carolina is ranked first in shots against and first in shot differential (+492) with a +50 goal differential. New York is ranked 27th in shots against with a -212 shot differential and a -17 goal differential. Carolina is ranked fifth (85.8%) in penalty kill percentage, while the Islanders are ranked 32nd (71.8%). Frederik Anderson missed both games but has now returned and is 9-1 with a 2.17 GAA this season. Carolina is 18-6 in the past 24 meetings, with Anderson going 10-4 against the Islanders in his career.

3*New Jersey Devils +130

The New York Rangers are 2-0 vs. the Devils this season despite getting out-shot 73-53. New Jersey is 3-7 in their last ten games despite out-shooting 7 of 10 foes. The Rangers are 7-3 in their previous ten despite getting out-shot in 8 games. This is a solid double angle on the road team in this big rivalry matchup. The Devils have a shot differential of +159, while the Rangers are +98 this season. New York has a big revenge game at Carolina on Tuesday. I like the road dog in this spot!

3*Edmonton Oilers -120

The Boston Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs on Monday in a game that featured 106 combined hits. Wow! The Edmonton Oilers are known for having an excellent win/loss record when playing a team in the second game of a back-to-back. The Oilers are ranked second in shots against and have a shot differential of +313, whereas the Bruins are ranked 25th in shots against with a -83 shot differential. Edmonton is ranked eighth in Face-off win percentage, while Boston is ranked 20th. The Oilers are seeking revenge after the Bruins defeated them 6-5 in overtime on February 21, despite getting out-shot 42-36. Boston has lost both games after playing the Maple Leafs this season. I like the road team in this spot!

4*Carolina Hurricanes -135

Minnesota is returning home after a 3-game road trip, where they won two consecutive games despite being out-shot by their opponents in both games, 75-51. Carolina is currently ranked first in shot differential (+421), first in shots against, eighth in face-off win percentage, fourth in PP%, and third in PK%. The Wild have a -21 shot differential, ranking 19th in shots against, 29th in face-off win percentage, 13th in PP%, and 30th in PK%. Furthermore, Minnesota has committed the league's fourth-highest number of penalty minutes. The Hurricanes will be seeking revenge after the Wild won 5-2 at PNC Arena on January 21st despite being out-shot by Carolina 42-19. Strong play on the road team!

5*Carolina Hurricanes -106

It's a tough travel spot for the Florida Panthers, having played three consecutive road games and one home game and now hitting the road again. Carolina was ousted by Florida in the Eastern Conference Finals last season despite getting out-shot in every game, 174-127. Four games were decided by one goal, including two going into overtime. The Panthers defeated the "nicked up" Hurricanes last November in Florida. Both teams have been red hot since Jan. 1, with Florida 15-5 and Carolina 13-5. The Panthers have won 10 straight road games. Florida is ranked second in penalty minutes (755), while Carolina is ranked 19th (489). The Hurricanes are 9-4 with two days of rest, scoring 3.4 goals while allowing 2.4 goals. Strong play on Carolina!

3*Edmonton Oilers -134

The Boston Bruins are set to play their first road game (2,616 miles to Rogers Place) since January 27th and have a big revenge game at Calgary on Thursday. Boston is ranked 23rd in shots against, while Edmonton is ranked second. Additionally, the Oilers have an impressive +272 shot differential, while Boston is at -65. Edmonton is also ranked eighth in face-off win percentage, while the Bruins are ranked 17th. It's worth noting that Edmonton has won 10 of their past 15 meetings with Boston. Furthermore, they have an excellent home record, winning 29 out of their last 40 home games, including eight straight victories. Play Edmonton!

3*Pittsburgh Penguins -125

On Saturday, the LA Kings won 5-4 against the Boston Bruins in OT. The game witnessed 76 combined hits, with each team recording 19 blocked shots. The Kings will play their fourth game on the road in six days. This season, they have a poor record of 1-6 when playing without any rest. While the Penguins have the best face-off win percentage, the LA Kings stand at 15th position this season. In the last three years, teams have performed poorly on the day after beating the Boston Bruins. The home team is 8-2 in the past ten meetings. I like the Penguins in this spot!

4*New Jersey Devils -135

The Philadelphia Flyers recently played a game (Thursday) against the Maple Leafs, which saw a combined 103 hits. Tough. The Flyers will be playing back-to-back road games for the first time in over a month, while the New Jersey Devils will be starting Nico Daws in goal. Interestingly, Daws has a lower goals-against average than Vitek Vanecek. The Devils are in an excellent position to win based on these factors.

4*Tampa Bay Lightning -108

These two teams are familiar with each other, having faced off in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals. This will be Colorado's sixth road game in just ten days, which could affect the game's outcome. Tampa Bay is eager to get revenge after a 4-1 loss to Colorado on November 27th. The Lightning out-shot Colorado 39-23 in that game and will bring the league's top-ranked Power Play unit. Tampa Bay also owns the better penalty-kill percentage. Additionally, Tampa Bay has a Face-off win percentage ranking of 10th, while Colorado is ranked 24th in the same category.

3*Toronto Maple Leafs -137

The Ottawa Senators last played on January 31st, while Toronto has split two games since the All-Star break. Both teams have a positive shot differential. Toronto has the better power play and penalty kill percentage and is much more disciplined. The Maple Leafs have committed 447 penalty minutes in 49 games, while Ottawa has committed 566 penalty minutes in 47 games. Toronto is ranked third (54.2%) in Face-off win percentage, while the Senators are ranked 12th (50.8%). Ottawa defeated the Maple Leafs 4-2 in Toronto on December 27th despite getting out-shot 36-30. Toronto is 8-3 when playing with two days of rest, while Ottawa is 3-4 when playing with three or more days of rest. I like the road team!

2*Calgary Flames +173

The Boston Bruins have been out-shot in each of their last three games, 107-79. This is concerning as it highlights a hidden weakness in their game. In contrast, Calgary ranks 15th for shots against, while the Bruins rank 24th. Additionally, the Flames have a positive shot differential of +76, while the Bruins have a negative shot differential of -58 this season. Last February, Boston managed to win against the Flames 4-3 (OT) in Calgary despite being out-shot 57-20. I have to play Calgary at this price! 

10*Nashville Predators +108

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Predators 6-1 on November 30th to end Nashville’s season-high six-game winning streak. Minnesota has won three straight, scoring 16 goals despite getting out-shot in every game, 110-75. The Wild have not won two games in a row against Nashville since 2017. Minnesota has committed the second most penalty minutes in the league, and they also have the third-worst penalty kill percentage at 72.8%. The Predators are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings. Take the road dog!

3*Boston Bruins -139

The Colorado Avalanche will be playing their third road game in four days. They scored seven goals and won against Ottawa on Tuesday despite being out-shot 40-34. Boston has a strong defense, ranking third in goals against per game with an average of 2.6. On the other hand, Colorado's defense ranks 16th, allowing an average of 3.1 goals against per game. The Bruins have an excellent record of 6-2 when playing with two days of rest. The home team has also won eight out of the past ten meetings. Play Boston!

5*LA Kings -135

This is a significant revenge game for the road team. Nine days ago, the Red Wings won 4-3 in a shootout in Los Angeles despite being outshot 43-27. The Kings rank third in the league for shots against per game (27.4), second in goals against (2.4), and have a plus-252 shot differential. In contrast, the Red Wings rank 26th in shots allowed per game (32.5), 23rd in goals against (3.4), and have a minus-124 shot differential. I strongly favor the Kings in this matchup!

4*LA Kings +102

The LA Kings have lost their last five games despite outshooting every team they faced by a margin of 177-147. Four games were decided by just one goal, including two that went to a shootout. Regarding shots allowed per game, LA ranks third in the league, with a plus-267 shot differential. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay ranks 17th in shots against per game and has a minus-12 shot differential. The Lightning are currently struggling with multiple injuries on their defense. LA has a plus-34 goal differential, while TB is minus-10. It's worth noting that Tampa Bay has played 41 games (tied for the league-high), while LA has only played 36 games (tied for the league-low) this season. I like the road team in this spot!

3*Calgary Flames +115

The Minnesota Wild will play their third game in four days after completing a home-and-home series against the Winnipeg Jets. The Calgary Flames have a shot differential of plus-80, while the Jets have an even shot difference. In terms of face-off win percentage, the Flames are ranked 12th, while Minnesota is ranked 31st. The Wild defeated Calgary in a shootout last month despite getting outshot 37-32. I like the road team at plus money!

4*Philadelphia Flyers -125  

The Nashville Predators are 4-1 in their last five games despite getting outshot in four of the five, 164-135. The Philadelphia Flyers are ranked 8th in shots against, while Nashville is ranked 25th. Philly owns a plus-134 shot differential, while Nashville has a minus-30 shot differential. My primary handicap for this matchup is what occurred on December 12th. The Predators defeated Philadelphia 3-2 in overtime despite getting outshot 39-22. I really like the home team in this spot!

3*Edmonton Oilers -135

The Edmonton Oilers are ranked fourth in shots against, while the New York Islanders are ranked 30th. The Oilers own a plus-166 shot differential, while the Islanders are minus-160. I don’t think this Islanders team matches up well against this Oilers squad, especially without defenseman Scott Mayfield, who is out indefinitely. Also, the Islanders have a big revenge game at Washington on Wednesday. I like the road team in this spot!

4*New York Rangers +105

On December 12th, the Toronto Maple Leafs won against New York with a score of 7-3 at Madison Square Garden. On December 16th, Toronto defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins by scoring seven goals. However, this gives the New York Rangers an advantage as they have a good chance of winning. When playing with two days of rest, the Rangers are 6-1, while Toronto's record is 3-2. Moreover, the Maple Leafs have cluster injuries on their blue line, which might make things more challenging.

2*Edmonton Oilers -155

The upcoming game for the Edmonton Oilers is essential as they seek revenge for their previous loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 18th. Despite outshooting the Lightning 42-24, the Oilers lost 6-4. It's worth noting that Tampa Bay is ranked 17th in shots against per game (30.3), while Edmonton is ranked fifth (28.3). Furthermore, the Oilers have a much higher plus-131 shot differential than Tampa Bay's plus-7. It's worth considering that Tampa Bay has played 30 games, while Edmonton has played 26 games this season. The Oilers have won 8 of their last ten meetings in Canada, with an average winning margin of about three goals. If you're feeling lucky, you might want to consider the puck line (+160) as an enticing option.

3*Vancouver Canucks -125

The odds-makers are still undervaluing the Vancouver Canucks, despite their impressive performance. The team currently holds the top-ranked goal differential of plus-34, tied with the LA Kings. In comparison, Tampa Bay has a goal differential of minus-7 and might have to play without their tallest defenseman, Victor Hedman, and one of their veteran superstars, Steve Stamkos. The Canucks have committed 266 penalty minutes while drawing 342 penalty minutes, which is the highest difference in the league at minus-76. This shows that the Canucks are a swift and skillful team, and their opponents often find themselves committing penalties. Tampa Bay ranks 29th in penalty minutes, which plays to Vancouver's strength. The Canucks have an impressive record of 7-2 when playing with two days of rest.

3*Vancouver Canucks -116

The Vancouver Canucks are 8-3-1 at home despite dropping two straight. They allowed a season-high six goals vs. New Jersey on Tuesday. The Minnesota Wild have had a cupcake schedule as this will be their first back-to-back road games since November 9th. Vancouver is 7-1 after allowing four or more goals, while Minnesota is 3-8 vs. winning teams this season. The Canucks are ranked 17th in Face-off win percentage, while Minnesota is ranked 30th. Vancouver is the more talented team; this line should be closer to -135

3*Edmonton Oilers -120

The Oilers displayed excellent toughness after losing a two-goal lead in the third period. Still, they ultimately managed to win in a shootout against the reigning Stanley Cup Champions on Tuesday. This game against the Jets is significant as they defeated Edmonton 3-2 in overtime last month despite getting outshot 40-27. The Oilers will have a break until December 6th and aim to extend their winning streak to a season-high four games with their new head coach.

3*Philadelphia Flyers +138

The statistics show that the Flyers are doing better than the Islanders in terms of shots against, shot differential, and goal differential. The Flyers are ranked ninth in shots against, with a plus-67 shot differential and a plus-8 goal differential. Meanwhile, the Islanders are ranked 27th in shots against, with a minus-69 shot differential and a minus-12 goal differential. Based on these stats, it is likely that the Flyers will break their seven-game losing streak against the Islanders in New York.

3*Calgary Flames -135

The Calgary Flames have been doing a better job defending against shots this season, ranking 14th compared to the New York Islanders, who rank 29th. Additionally, the Flames have been averaging 32.4 shots per game, while New York has been allowing 34.8 shots per game, making this 30/30 angle very profitable. Moreover, Calgary has a plus-57 shot differential, while the Islanders have a minus-63 shot differential this season. Let's ride with the Flames!

3*Calgary Flames -125

The Vancouver Canucks are facing a tough schedule spot. They have just played three consecutive road games, followed by one home game, and now they are on the road again. After playing against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night, they must travel 602 miles. Currently, Calgary has a plus-40 shot differential, while the Canucks are at minus-23. Additionally, the Flames have a strong record of 18-6 against the Canucks in Calgary, which is hard to ignore.

3*Boston Bruins -146

I would make this line closer to -165. The Boston Bruins average 31.6 shots on goal, while the Buffalo Sabres allow 30.8 shots per game. This 30/30 angle has been very profitable. Additionally, the Bruins rank 15th in face-off win percentage, while the Sabres rank 31st. Based on this, I like the road team's chances in this game, especially considering the great price.

4*Edmonton Oilers -120

The Oilers have hit rock bottom after losing 3-2 as -345 home chalk despite outshooting the San Jose Sharks 41-18 on Thursday. Edmonton is ranked first in shots per game (34.8), whereas the Seattle Kraken is ranked 21st in shots allowed per game (31.6). This 30/30 angle is very profitable. The Oilers own a plus-62 shot differential, while the Kraken are minus-12 this season. Connor McDavid hasn't scored a goal in a career-high seven straight games. Seattle upset the defending Stanley Cup Champions and will play the Avalanche again on Monday. It is interesting to note that Seattle has played two more games than Edmonton. I have a strong preference for the visiting team!

3*Vancouver Canucks -114

The Ottawa Senators won a surprising game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. The game was very physical, with a total of 69 combined hits. However, in their last four games, Ottawa has been outshot 149-107. Conversely, Vancouver has a talented roster and a great goalie in Thatcher Demko, who has a record of 7-2, a 1.61 goals against average, and a .948 save percentage. When playing with two days of rest, the Canucks have a record of 4-1, and they have won 13 out of their last 18 games against the Senators. I like the road team in this spot!

3*Edmonton Oilers -130

On Wednesday night, the Stars will play against Calgary in a highly physical matchup. Now that Connor McDavid is back, the Oilers are at full strength. The Stars will have a tough time dealing with the Oilers' other superstar, Leon Draisaitl. The home team has a better chance of winning at a beautiful price.

3*Carolina Hurricanes +100

The New York Rangers are back at Madison Square Garden after a nine-day, five-game road trip, where they managed to win all five games and scored seven power-play goals. Carolina is ranked first in shot differential (+90), whereas the Rangers are ranked tenth (+18). In their last two road victories, New York had to win in overtime despite getting outshot in both games, 62-50. Carolina must win, as they're just behind the Rangers in the Metro division. I like the Hurricanes in this spot!

10*Philadelphia Flyers +110

The Minnesota Wild have given up seven goals twice in the early part of this season. In their last game, they scored seven without a power play goal. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Flyers are ranked seventh in shots against, while the Wild are ranked 27th. Moreover, the Flyers have a plus-34 shot differential, whereas the Wild have a minus-32 differential. Philly played well against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, and now they're returning home to face a team with a more undersized defense. I love the Flyers in this spot!

4*Pittsburgh Penguins -106

The Dallas Stars have won two straight despite getting outshot in both games, 69-49. The Pittsburgh Penguins have dropped two in a row despite outshooting both foes 66-48. Pittsburgh owns a plus-30 shot differential, while Dallas is minus-18 this season. Dallas defeated Pittsburgh 3-2 despite getting outshot 42-33 on 3/23/23. Look for the Penguins to improve to 6-1 in their past seven home games against the Stars.

4*Toronto Maple Leafs -125

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Florida Panthers in last year's playoffs despite out-shooting them (118-96) in three of the four games they lost. The Panthers won the series in five games, with three victories being one-goal games, including two that went into overtime. Toronto is the more talented team this season and will be super motivated, especially after an upset loss as -335 home favorites against Chicago. I like the road team in this spot!

3*Calgary Flames -104

The Penguins are currently the oldest team in the league, with an average player age of 31.8 years. They will play their third game in four days after defeating the Capitals on Friday. However, the Penguins have a poor record of 5-11 when playing with zero rest days. Additionally, history shows that the Penguins tend to perform poorly after playing against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, losing three of their past four games. On the other hand, the Flames have a big and mobile defense that can match up well against Crosby and his teammates.

3*Calgary Flames -135

The Flames are the more talented team. They missed the playoffs last season despite ranking second in shots for, third in shots against, and second in shot differential. This season, they are on a mission. The new head coach, Ryan Huska, is just what the team needs. I like the Flames to start the season with a victory!

4*Florida Panthers -105

The Florida Panthers are in a good spot considering they have not played their best thus far and could easily be trailing 3-0 in the series. Nevertheless, they remain in the running due to their determination, plus some luck being on their side. I think Florida will play one of their best games of the entire postseason and won’t need much luck tonight. The series will be tied at 2-2 heading back to Sin City. Take the hungry host!

5*Florida Panthers -120

The Panthers return home down 0-2, despite out-shooting and out-hitting Vegas in both meetings. Florida is 1-0 after losing two straight in the postseason, and should play much better after being idle for 10 days prior to game one. The home team is 9-1 in the past 10 meetings. Great spot for the Panthers to get back in the series!

4*Dallas Stars -125

The Stars have all the momentum and Vegas knows they still have a game seven at home in their back pocket. The Stars own a +32 shot differential, while Vegas is -46 this postseason. The Stars have a 83.3% penalty-kill percentage, while the Golden Knights are killing off a historic-low 61.4% this postseason. Dallas owns a major edge in Face-off win percentage as well. I like the Dallas stars in this spot!

10*Carolina Hurricanes +100

The Florida Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games, despite getting out-shot in eight of the 10 matchups. (1-8-1 in the stats). The Panthers have won 6 OT games, including games one and two in Carolina by the same exact score. The Hurricanes out-shot Florida in both meetings, 103-86. Carolina also won the Face-off battle in both games. Since 2020, the Hurricanes are 4-0 after losing two postseason games in a row. Carolina is 7-3 against the Panthers in Florida of late. I really like the road team in this spot!

5*Carolina Hurricanes -135

The Panthers have won seven of their past eight games, despite going 1-6-1 in-the-stats. Florida owns a -43 shot differential, while the Hurricanes are +60 this postseason. Carolina has surrendered 306 shots in 11 games, while Florida has allowed 423 shots in 12 games. The Hurricanes went 2-1 vs. the Panthers this season, out-shooting Florida in all three games, 110-80. Carolina is 7-3 when playing with three or more days of rest. Take the Hurricanes in game one and to win the series!

3*Edmonton Oilers -130

The Oilers have been on a tear, boasting a 10-2 record in their last 12 road games, including a 5-1 record when visiting the Golden Knights' home ice. With Alex Pietrangelo's suspension leaving the Golden Knights' defense exposed, Edmonton's dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will be on a mission to exploit this vulnerability. Both players haven't scored in two straight games. The Oilers are extremely dangerous in this spot!

4*Toronto Maple Leafs -113

The Panthers have won six straight, despite getting out-shot in five of the six. The Panthers won four games by one goal (3 OT games) and by two goals in the other two games. The Maple Leafs have no pressure while starting Joseph Woll in goal. He's 6-1-1 with a 2.38 goals against average this season. Florida has all the pressure of trying to close out this series. It's really hard to beat the same team four times in eight days. I think the Maple Leafs show up in this one and we get a game five in Toronto.

5*Toronto Maple Leafs -130

The Maple Leafs are down 2-0, despite out-shooting Florida in both games, 73-58. Toronto also won the Face-off battle in the first two meetings. The Panthers have won five in a row, despite getting out-shot in all five games, 190-146. Florida is ranked dead last in shots against (322) of all the remaining playoff teams. The Maple Leafs are ranked No. 1 in shots for and No. 4 in shots against (253). The Maple Leafs have won six straight road games, and are 7-2 playing with two days rest following a loss. I like the road team in this spot!

5*Edmonton Oilers -109

Edmonton went 23-9 in division games, scoring 4.1 goals per game, while allowing 2.8 goals per game. Vegas went 14-12 in division games, scoring 3.3 goals per game, while allowing 3.2 goals per game. The Golden Knights could be rusty after having five days off. They played the Jets in round one, who were my lowest power-rated playoff team. The Oilers will be playing on a more normal three days off. Edmonton has out-shot their opponents in 10 straight games, while Vegas is 6-4 in-the-stats over their last ten games. Take Edmonton in game one and in the series!

2*Dallas Stars -165

This seems like a tough spot for the Seattle Kraken after defeating the defending Stanley Cup champions in seven games, with four meetings at high-altitude. Seattle had a -1 goal differential. After dropping game one, Dallas won four of the next five against the Wild. Dallas had a +7 goal differential. The Stars own the better special teams (PP & PK) by a significant margin. Dallas is ranked No. 1 in Face-off win percentage, while Seattle is ranked No. 31 this season. I like the Stars in game one and for the series!

3*New Jersey Devils -115

These two teams have played 10 games this season, including the playoffs. The Devils are 6-4, out-shooting the Rangers 323-284. New York out-shot New Jersey in only two games. The other two meetings, shots were dead even. Jack Hughes hasn't scored a goal at home since game one. The Devils are 14-3 in their last 17 games after scoring two goals or less. Take New Jersey!

3*New Jersey Devils -112

The Devils return to New Jersey after getting back in the series with two straight victories. This line opened up much higher and the public is heavy on the Rangers. I will ride the hot goalie and would expect a much better performance than what the Devils showed in the first two matchups at home. New Jersey is 13-6 when playing with two days of rest. Take the Devils!

3*Tampa Bay Lightning +102

The Maple Leafs defeated Tampa Bay in OT, despite getting out-shot 39-27 in game three. The Lightning will be focused after that gruesome hit on Brayden Point. Tampa Bay is 8-4 when trailing in a playoff series, while the Maple Leafs are 1-5 when leading a playoff series. I like the home team in this spot! 

4*New Jersey Devils +128

I think the Devils learned from their silly mistakes (penalties) in the first two meetings at home. Short road trip and I would expect a maximum effort in this must win game. Take the road dog!

4*New Jersey Devils -124

The Devils own a +506 shot differential, while the Rangers are +177 this season. I like playing on home teams in their first playoff game if they haven't been to the postseason in five or more years. New Jersey went 3-1 vs. New York and out-shot them in three of four meetings this season. The series could go either way, but I like the Devils in game one!

4*Dallas Stars -132

The Stars are much improved from last year's team that got eliminated from the first round in seven games against Calgary. Dallas owns a +165 shot differential, +66 goal differential, while Minnesota owns a -17 shot differential and +20 goal differential. The Stars are ranked No. 9 in shots against and No. 1 in Face-off win percentage, while Minnesota is ranked No. 17 in shots against and No. 26 in Face-off win percentage. The Wild have accumulated 925 penalty minutes (7th most) while Dallas has just 637 penalty minutes (6th fewest) this season. Dallas owns the better special teams as well. Take the Stars in game one and to win the series!

2*New Jersey Devils +117

The Bruins have clinched the No. 1 overall seed and don't have much to play for until the playoffs begin. The Devils are one point behind Carolina for the top spot in the Metropolitan division. New Jersey is 0-2 vs. Boston, despite out-shooting the Bruins in both home games 71-50. The Devils are 9-1 in the stats of late, while Boston is just 5-6 ITS last 11 games. Take the road dog!

2*Calgary Flames +119

The Flames own a +645 shot differential, while the Jets are -4 this season. Calgary is ranked No. 3 in shots against, while the Jets are ranked No. 13 this season. Calgary is coming off an upset loss on Tuesday. This is a good spot to back Calgary as they remain two points behind Winnipeg for the final wild card spot. Calgary lost 3-2 vs. the Jets back in January, despite out-shooting Winnipeg 35-25. Take the road dog!

2*Colorado Avalanche -150

3*Minnesota Wild +137

Big revenge game for the road team. Colorado defeated the Wild in Minnesota 3-2 on February 15th, despite getting out-shot 43-19. I like the underdog in this spot!

4*Calgary Flames -135

The Flames allowed a season-high 8 goals in losing to the Kings on March 20th. LA has scored 19 goals in their past three games and now play their first road game since March 9th. This will be the Kings' third game in four days. They are 3-8 in their last 11 games in that role. The Kings are 18-17 on the road and 25-13 at home. Take the Flames!