Do or die tonight in game 5 at home for the Vancouver Canucks. I do not see Vancouver rolling over like they did in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals 3 years ago. Ryan Miller has a lot to prove tonight and I am looking for a very strong performance. 

As we all know this is an absolute must win for Winnipeg tonight at home. Winnipeg played great in Anaheim and even had the lead going into the 3rd period in both games. If they take the lead at home, they will not give it up late. Both teams match up well and im taking Pavelec to put Winnipeg back into this series. 

Lets continue are playoff push today on Chicago. I have to take the Black Hawks and their playoff experience at home. Scott Darling starts in net today for Chicago and Shea Webber is out for Nashville which is a huge hit as the leader of the team. Mike Fisher may also be absent but he is questionable at this time. 

Got a little nervous when Holtby was declared out with an illness right before game time last night but I left my bet in and Washington got it done. We are going back with the St Louis Blues in Game 2. I always take the fav in game 2 at home if they lose game 1. It has worked quite well over the years and it went 2-0 last night with Washington and Vancouver.

Washington ended the season playing great Hockey and I cannot see them losing 2 in a row at home. Holtby was fantastic and I see him playing a great game tonight to even up this series.

Taking St Louis at home tonight in round 1 of the playoffs over the Minnesota Wild.

I believe this to me the best play on the board today. Yes Ottawa and their goaltending is hot coming into the playoffs but I still have to take price in game one at home. The Bell Centre is going to be absolutely electric and this will be Hammonds first playoff start. Pacioretty should be back in the line up tonight and this will give Montreal and added spark. This should be a great series but Montreal is the better team.

This is my game of the week. Minny sitting their fire power so get this in now

St Louis missing firepower tonight with Tarasenko and Steen both out and Calgary has been an over machine as of late so they must even out. I think Calgary scores 1-2 tonight against Allen and I do not see St Louis scoring 4 goals. These two teams play well to the under as 15 of their last 22 meetings have gone under.  

Must win game tonight for the Bruins. Bruins at home,Rask in net with Lucic playing great physical hockey and Krejci back in the fold. The stars are all in alignment for the B's last playoff push.  

Have to ride with Montreal at home tonight over Tampa Bay. You have a match-up between the highest scoring team in the league against the most frugal team in the league. With Tampa Bay being banged up at D we have to ride with the home team at a great price.

No doubt in my mind that Chicago wins this game tonight at home.

Lots of games on tap tonight but I really dont like any sides. I think this is a very solid under play as I see a 2-1 type game.

Straight up missed the boat on this at -160. Wanted to see who would be in net for tonights game. Chicago after having some struggles has put it back in championship form after the trade deadline. Chicago picked up the pieces of the puzzle they need for another Stanley Cup push. The one area the Hurricanes have done well is on the powerplay. Chicago is second best in the league on the penalty kill and only gives up 2.4 penalty min per game. Coach Quenville likes his smart hockey and the team always buys into his approach. 

We are going to continue to play St Louis as they continue to be one of the hottest teams in the NHL. We played St Louis the last time out against Winnipeg where they made it 9 in a row over Winnipeg. I have to take a healthy St Louis team over a banged up Winnipeg team any day. 

Need to get this in.

This is by far the best game on the board tonight. Winnipeg has not been able to beat St Louis and with 3 defenseman out playing the third highest scoring team in the league, they will be in a touch spot on the road tonight.

I think this may only be the second time I have backed Carolina all season. Columbus is absolutely decimated with injuries and those guys on the ice tonight are just as banged up.

Getting this one in as I still see value at -170

We need to get back on track and tonight we find great value on the St Louis Blues. St Louis is the third highest scoring offense in the league while the Flyers give up almost 3 goals per game. St Louis is 34-14 as a fave while the Flyers are 13-25 as a dog. St Louis is 2-7 in their last 9 playing in Philly and I do not believe this team will fall to 30% in this category. 

Penguins need a win tonight.

I think the vig on this one is going to climb closer to game time so lets get this one in now. You have 2 of the highest scoring offenses in the league and two of the worst defenses. This game will probably end up 1-0 with these stats in our favor but we are going to continue our hot run to begin 2015. The total between these 2 teams has gone over 7 out of their last 8 meetings.

I was hoping this would come down but it has not. Chicago will not lose at home against the Hurricanes. Carolina is 18-32 as a dog. Chicago is 2-4 in their last 6 and need to win at home tonight.

Want to hit this one before the vig shoots through the roof

I see great value here on the defending Stanley Cup Champs. After a slow start to the season the Kings are 8-2 in their last 10 and now they have lost 2 in a row. They also lost at home to the Jets their last time out. This is a perfect spot today for the Kings.

Love this price on the Blues on the road tonight.

I have watched this line go up and down all day. I should have hit it earlier when it got down to -175 but I was waiting to see how far it would fall. Anaheim is a monster at home this season and the Ducks have beat Ottawa 8 of their last 9 times. The only loss came the last time out when Ottawa smacked them at home 6-2. I remember it well as we back the Ducks in that match up as a small fave on the road.

I know the vig is high on this one but I still see a ton of value here. Some money came in on Florida to drop this line but it will be back over -200 by game time. Chicago hasnt been playing well but they are at home vs Florida. 

Hate playing the juice and if your book has the option play this at -1 which I will do. Minnesota is one of the hottest teams in the NHL winning 10 out of their last 12 and last 5 at home. They also heavy some heavy revenge on their mind after getting crushed 7-1 in Dallas last month. I just see Dallas being out of gas after their 7-6 loss in Detroit last night.

Been quiet in the NHL trying to pick are spots and I am quite happy with my choice. Tonight I am taking the Penguins at home over the Capitals. Washington has outscored Pittsburgh 7-0 in both mettings this year so we have double revenge on tap tonight. Pittsburgh has either been playing really good and shutting out their opponents or been playing really bad and been shut out themselves. In my opinion this is a must win momentum grabber at home tonight. 

San Jose has been one of the most disappointing teams in the league this season and they have lost their last 3 games. They are a horrible 18-20 as a fave and we got burned on them a few times this season. In saying all that I think this is a perfect spot to bet them. Arizona is just plain bad, they are 28-20 on the season going 15-29 as a dog. They also have the third worst defense in the NHL giving up 3.27 goals per game. Phoenix is 4-11 in their last 15 and 0-5 at home. 

I am taking San Jose tonight

I am backing the under in the Pitt game tonight. Both teams are a combined 10-2 towards the under in their last 12 games.

I am taking the value spot here tonight. This line has dropped but I am not buying thge money coming in on Carolina. Anaheim has struggled as of late but they are still 26-9 as fave. Carolina is the second lowest scoring team in the league with 2.23 Goals a game and are 15-29 as a dog. I think the opening line was correct on this one and we are following are gut.

Heavy money coming in on the Kings in this one so we need to follow it. I think this is a great spot for a Kings team who has gone 2-7 in their last 9. This team has not played well all season which really has been a shock. Columbus is decimated with Injuries and are 1-6 in their last 7 against LA.

I am taking the under today between St Louis and Chicago. This is the early game

The line in this game has skyrocketed with heavy sharp money coming in on the Caps. I missed the initial burst on this one so we are looking at paying a premium on this one. The Caps have been are nemesis this year so I am not playing this game as heavy as I normally do. Ottawa has been horrible defensively this season and that is really showing with Anderson out. Anderson kept the Senators in a lot of games that they had no reason winning. Like I said the other night when we backed the Devils over Ottawa. They are horrible when they are a dog going 11-23 while Washington is 21-13 as a fave. The Caps are also playing excellent defense under Trotz ranking 7th in the league.

Lets get some Caps money back tonight. 

Great spot here for New Jersey tonight at home over Ottawa. Ottawa has been brutal as a dog with a 11-22 record. New Jersey has been playing very solid and except for one bad game out in Anaheim their defense has been fantastic. With Anderson out injured for Ottawa the advantage definately favors the Devils on home ice. 

Been watching this one all day and its time to take are position. Chicago has been moved up to the fave in this one and they are 28-17 as a fave while the Ducks are 7-8 as a dog. Thats good numbers for a price this low on Chicago. 

Chicago lost 3 of 5 and Anaheim have won 6 out of 7. Once again this is giving us a great line on this play.

We are playing this one at plus money tonight.  If you want to lay Under 5.5 at -160 or up then you are more then welcome but I cant lay that on a total. I would rather play defensively and go for a push or win then lay that vig and have Toronto come out firing and lose. This is where you seperate the long term winners from the losers.

These 2 clubs have had 1 game go over in their last 5 meetings and I see them getting the under tonight.

Im playing the revnge factor tonight with Montreal playing Dalls at home. Last time these two teams played in Early December in Dallas, Dallas gave them a 4-1 beatdown. Montreal is the much better team and Dallas is decimated by injuries once again. Montreal is 19-7 as a fave on the season while Dallas is less then .500 as a dog with a 10-13 record. Dallas hasnt an issue putting the puck in the net this season averaging 3.13 goals per game but they have given up 3.28 goals a game. Montreal has given up the third least goals in the league with 2.36.

With all the injuries for the Stars they will definately struggle in the hostile environment of Montreal.

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Great win last night on the bruins and we are coming right back for another one tonight. We have two teams that play under the total quite a bit as of late and have played under the total the last 4 times they have met and 9 of the last 13 times they have played in Colorado. Rask may sit tonight but I dont see that being a big factor as Bostons defense has been unbelievable. They killed off all 6 powerplays last night in Dallas and 33 of their last 39. Chara's return has made a huge difference and so hasnt Sodenburg and Mcqaid. For the first time this season they are healthy. Dallas will be missing 4 forwards this game which also should help the under.

I think the sides are pretty evenly matched in this one tonight with the Bruins playing a hard fought game last night in Dallas. I think the under is definately the right side in this one tonight and I am seeing a 2-1 type game.

The Bruins are one of the hottest teams in the league now they are healthy and they are 21-14 as a fave. Boston has a much better defense and much stronger goaltending in this one. They had a let down vs Columbus on Saturday and are well rested as they make the trip down to Dallas. Dallas is 10-12 as a dog and are riddled with injuries right now. Marchand is the only Bruin out of the lineup right now serving a suspension.

Looking for the Bruins to get it done in Dallas tonight. 

You have the highest scoring offense in the league versus the 3rd stingiest defense. These two teams have gone under the last 3 times they have met after a 3 year streak of overs. Liking the under in this one

I will be taking the under tonight between Chicago and Winnipeg.

I am taking the under tonight between New York and Columbus.

Lets go for the high scoring affair tonight between Edmonton and Tampa Bay. The 2 teams have been over machines over the last couple weeks and I look at that continuing tonight. 

Its amazing last night only one favorite lost and it was the NY Rangers. Luckily we hit our 3 other plays across the board.

Tonight I am riding the under between Montreal and Columbus. Columbus has gone over in its last 5 games and there is heavy juice on the under? This tells me that the under is the play in this one. The total has gone under 4 of the last 5 matchups between these 2 clubs and I am looking to make that 5 of 6 tonight.

I am taking the Rangers at home tonight over the Isles.

I am taking the under in NY tonight.

I will be backing Toronto at home tonight over Columbus.

Lets try and keep the winning going tonight. This should be another high scoring affair. Arizona is giving up 3.33 goals a game this season. Winnipeg is missing 3 top defensemen which should also give Arizona the ability to score tonight. The totals has gone over in 12 of these teams last 15 contests this season.

Great spot here tonight.

I am going under tonight on Detroit and Calgary.

Looking for a high scoring shootout in this one

Not really liking the vig on this one but we like this play. People love Tampa Bay as they are the highest scoring team in the league but Montreal has been playing great Hockey and with Carey Price in the net tonight. The under is the play.

Money is pretty well split on both teams but I like the Canucks at home. Ryan Miller is seeing the puck as well as any goalie in the league right now. The Red wings are starting a 6 game road trip and play 17 of their next 23 on the road. This stretch is really going to show how well this team is going into the playoffs.

The big news for Vancouver tonight is Kassian is back in the lineup after breaking his pinky in late November. 

Taking the Isles on the road Over Calgary

Taking Montreal on the road over the Devils.

Love Chicago in the great outdoors today

I am going with the Panthers tonight over Montreal. Florida is playing some really really good Hockey and have been great at home. Montreal playing their third game in a row on the road tonight.

Taking St Louis tonight over Dallas

I am taking Chicago tonight over Columbus. Chicago has dominated this series winning their last 10 and 23 of their last 29 meetings. Conference game and Columbus just put Hartnell,Jenner and Gibbons on insurved in the last week. Chicag rolls

Ive been watching the line on this one and its tikme to make our move. Love Colorado in this spot tonight.

I am going to be playing the Under between Washington and Columbus. The under is a combined 11 out of 15 for these two teams. After watching Washington and Florida the other night, Washington is finally beginning to play some defense but their offense is sputtering. These 2 teams have already played twice this season in Washington with a split, first game was 3-2 and the second was 4-2. I think the way these two defenses and goalies have been playing the under is the way to go.

Public big on the over after these 2 teams scored 9 goals their last time playing. Well the past trends dont back that happening again here tonight. The Under is 20-8 in Vancouvers last 30 games and I see this one being a low scoring affair this evening. When we are getting plus money on this play it is simpley a no brainer for us.

We have been doing better on the sides then on totals this year so we really need to get it going.

Need to get this out before the deadline. The line has done what I expected and sharp money coming in on the Rangers late.

I am taking The over tonight between Washington and Florida. This should be a high scoring game.

I am taking the over tonight between Tampa Bay amd Washington. You have the highest scoring team in the league vs a team that gives up almost 3 Goals a game. This one looks to easy on paper but thats why they contiue to play the game. I know Tampa Bay will score at will but will Washington score? I have this a 4-2 game so lets keep the winning streak going.

I am taking Montreal tonight at home over the Kings. We backed LA in Ottawa last night and we are going to play against them tonight on this back to back. Montreal is well rested not playing since Tuesday and after 3 road losses they were happy to get back home where they picked up a much needed win. Montreal is 11-4 on the season as a fave while LA is 2-4 as a dog. 

I am taking the Preds on the road tonight in Arizona. Nashville to me is still one of the best teams in the league even tho they have been hit or miss the last week. Nashville is 12-5 as a fave and has the second stingiest defense in the NHL. The area where they have struggled this season is on the powerplay where they have the second worst powerplay % in the league. If they could just get this going they would be top 5 in the league. I think tonight is when they get it together as Arizona likes giving up a lot of shots and a lot of goals. Arizona is 7-14 as a dog and give up over 3.1 GPG.

I will be backing the Kings tonight on the road in Ottawa. The reason I really like this pick is the Kings are the 3rd lowest in the league with goals allowed. Ottawas only averaging 28 shots on goal a game and they will even have more trouble tonight against this stingy defense. The Kings have lost their last 2 games by a combined score of 3-2. Their offense will get back going tonight and they will not drop 3 in a row.

Need to ge this one out now as its going to climb.Write up shortly.

I am taking the over tonight between Calgary and Toronto. 2 Teams combined avergaing 6.6 goals a game. Im a little surprised this one did not come out at 6. We all know that Toronto can score at will but Calgary has been the surprise of the season in the NHL. This is a very young team that is playing well above their ages. Calgary has gone down early in almost every game and has fought their way back for the win. We bet Washington and Anaheim against Calgary and we lost both games when having a goal lead. This team does not quit and I see a very high scoring affair between these 2 tonight. Toronto has gone over in their last 5 games and Calgary in 12 of their last 17.

Lets get back in the winning column tonight.

I am taking the under tonight between Pittsburgh and the Rangers. Need to get this in before the deadline.

I really screwed up last night taking Vancouver. I had my big play on the over all day with San Jose but afte reading all the stats between Vancouver and Toronto and watching the way the Canucks have been playing I backed them. Well after last nights performance I am coming right back today on Vancouver. They were embarrased last night and they will be out to redeem themselves today. Ottawa is a very hit or miss team but Vancouver has dominated them in the past as well. Ottawa is giving up the second most shots in the league which is not good against this Canucks team which until last night, hasnt had any issue scoring the last 2 weeks. Lets get it back today.

I am taking the over tonight between Toronto and Vancouver. The over has gone over in 7 of the last 8 Toronto games and 5 of their last 6 at home. Toronto and Vancouver have gome over 4 of their last 6 in Toronto. I dont even need to see who is in goal to take the over in this one. Toronto is the second highest scoring team in the league with 3.4 goals a game. They also give up 3.2 goals a game. Both teams average over 30 shots a game so I see a high scoring affair tonight in Toronto.

I have to take Vancouver on the road tonight over Toronto. That gives us Vancouver and the over in this game. Vancouver is one of the hottest teams in the league right now going 5-1 in their last 6. They are also 5-1 in their last 6 on the road. The 2 stats that really catch my eye is Vancouver has been money as a fave going 11-3 on the season. The second one is that Vancouver has absolutely dominated Toronto. Vancouver has beat Toronto 11 out of their last 12 times. 

There are just to many factors in this one to ignore. 

Yup we are going to back the Capitals again. Its been a long time but I see this being a very good spot. Khudobin is back in net for Carolina tonight with Cam Ward being out. He has played well but is still 0-5. Holtby gets the start tonight for the Caps and if he any defense in front of him he would probably be an AS. Holtby has a 2.4 GAA and is 8-7, that is just pathetic. Washington puts a lot of shots on net and with Abton in net tonight, this spells disaster for the Canes.

This is going to be a really good Western Conference game and we need to keep the winning going ourselves. Both teams have lost their starting Goalies so this should even make this one more exciting. If also gives a good edgeto Chicago at home. Allen has been outstanding for St Louis going 8-2 while Raanta has gone 1-2 but has played well. In 3 starts he has a shutout and a 2.0 GAA.

Chicago is 14-8 as a fave this season and 6-1 in their last 7. St Louis struggles in Chicago losing their last 5 games and are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. 

Very good spot here tonight for Montreal on the road. Colorado will be having Calvin Picard in net this evening which will really give Carey Price and Montreal a major advantage in goaltending. Colorado is also decimatedwith injuries right now while Montreal is the healthiest they have been all season. Colorado is 4-10 as a dog this season while Montreal is 9-4 as a fave. Both teams offense is the same but on defese Colorado is going up over 3.1 goals a game.

I am going to take the Over tonight between Florida and Columbus. Al Montoya getting his 5th start tonight in Columbus and Bobrovsky in net for Columbus. Columbus has gone over 12 of their last 16 at home. These 2 teams usually play to the under but I am going against that trend tonight.

I am taking Columbus to break their losing streak tonight to a team that is very bad on the road. Florida is 6-19 in their last 25 games on the road. Columbus is 9-1 in their last 10 against Florida and I see Montoya struggling tonight on the road. Both teams have very similar stats on the season with Columbus being a little better in almost every category. Have to back the home team when its this close.

Trying to find a play for today but the juice is wild and a couple others are absolute coin flips. I think this is a very good spot for the Pens to get a run going. Carolina has been brutal this season. Khudobin and his 0-4 record is in the net for Carolina against Greiss for the Pens who is 2-1. You can see that the Pens are trying to get him some work on the road against a relative easy opponent. 

Just one play tonight and I am going with the Wild. As I have stated for years Minnesota is one of the toughest arenas to play in. They are 7-1 this season while LA is 1-4-2-2 on the road. The Kings lost in a shootout in Nashville last night and got in late while Minny had the day off and will be well rested for this one. The Wild are playing really good Hockey now that they are healthy and for this price at home, we have to go with Minnesota.

I am backing Anaheim tonight at the Duck Pond over the Flames. There is some serious revenge motivation here after the Ducks collapsed up in Canada the last time out. Calgary have not faired well in Anaheim where they are 2-24-3 in their last 29. Calgary is playing great Hockey and I cant take anything away from that but the Ducks will win tonight at home.

I am going to back the under tonight between Boston and Pittsburgh. Boston isstill decimated with injuries and are having a hard time putting the puck in the net. That shouldnt get any easier tonight against MAF and his 4 shutouts and 2.10 GAA. You know that Rask can play very well in the net and even though Boston is struggling I dont see Tukka letting in 4 or more goals. 

You have 2 teams that have gone over in their last 5 meetings. Plus between them they are 23-15 to the over on the season. I am hoping this one hits the over in the second period the way these 2 teams have been putting the puck in the net.

This is the spot we are putting a top play out on San Jose. Most people laid the wood on them the other night against Florida but that was their first game back after 7 games on the road. The team was plain tired and after a couple days at home we are going to pound them tonight against Arizona. Neim is playing very good Hockey but his defense has let him down time and time again. They get the win tonight.

Just cant go against the Preds at home with Rinne in net. Luongo and the Panthers have been playing some good Hockey as of late but they are 0-6-1 in their last 7 in Nashville and 2-5 in their last 7 meetings. Nashville rolls in this one tonight.

I am trealing today so I am just going to get the plays out tonight. Major revenge tonight as Pitt lost tonight in the shootout. Greiss and his 1.90 GAA is in net for tonight vs the Isles. I do no see Pittsburgh losing back to back to this Isles team.

I am going to back the Bruins and Blue Jackets under tonight in Columbus. I was looking at take the Bruins but with the money coming in on the Blue Jackets I a going to switch it to the under. Bobrovsky has looked good since his return and Svedburg is an up and coming star.

I absolutely love Minnesota in this spot today. Minnesota is well rested as they have not played since Sunday andPhilly was in a battle last night in NY. Minnesota has been playing some very good Hockey as of late as we were on the wrong side of them the other night. Schenn and Del Zotto will both be out for the Flyers tonight which will not help Ray Emery and his 3.2 GAA.

Tonight I will be backing the Anaheim Ducks over the Calgary Flames. For one this Ducks team is way to talented to continue playing like they have been. Two, this team was embarrased at home against the Panthers. Anaheim is going to come out motivated and looking for blood. I really like this young Calgary team and what they have been doing this year but I feel bad for them tonight. Anaheim is 11-4 in their last 15 meetings and have  a lot more on the line tonight then Calgary does. Anaheim was also a team that has been battling the flu and mumps over the last 2 weeks which took its toll on the team. Getzlaf, Perry and Anderson all struggled with sickness but they are back to being close to 100%. Anderson got pulled in the last game against the Panthers which is not normal for a guy that was giving up less then 2 goals a game and a defense that was ranked 8th in the league at that time.

Big time motivation tonight for the Ducks against the Flames 

I am taking the Winnipeg Jets 9-7-1-2 tonight over the New Jersey Devils 8-8-1-1. Cory Schneider will strat his 19th consecutive game in net tonight. I honestly do not get why they are playing him like this. Cory is a very good Goalie but he is not a Marty. Marty was one of the top 5 goalies to ever play the game and the same cannot be said about Schneider. Michael Hutchison gets his 4th start tonight for Winnipeg and he has been fantastic so far. He 2-1 with an overtime loss and 1 shutout. He also has a GAA of just 1.4. I think this game suits him well with a very low tempo Devils team who rank 29th in the league in shots and 22nd in goals with The Jets  being 9th in shots against.

This should be a very good game out west tonight.

Yup I will pay the juice on this one as I cant believe its not -220 or more. I guess the fact that Anaheim hasnt been playing good as of late gave us better value on this game. The fact is the Ducks last 5 games have gone to OT and 3 of those to a shoot-out. The Ducks lost 4 of those 5 games. Even after that the Ducks are still 31 in the conferance with one of the best defenses and Goalies in the league.

The Panthers are up to the same old stuff. One of the worst offensive teams in the league that have been saved by some solid goaltending. The Panthers goalending better be on today as Anaheim averages over 31 shots a game on net. Florida is also 1-4 in their last 5 meetings.

I will be backing the Nashville Predators 10-4-1-1 Over the Winnipeg Jets 9-6-0-2. Nashville is happy to be back home after playing 7 of their last 8 games on the road. Nashville lost to this same Preds team early in the month 3-1. I really like this Preds team and I am really high on Filip Forsberg. Watching him again the other night vs the Blues, he is going to be really special. You have Rinne back in net tonight with 10 wins and the Jets have only won once in their last 5 in Nashville. 

You also have 2 of the top 5 defensive teams in this one. The problem here is Winnipeg already struggles putting the puck in the net averaging 1.8 goals a game. This greatly favors the Preds in this one.

I will be backing the 9-7-2 San Jose Sharks over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-10-1 on the road. I will continue to back this San Jose team until they finally break out. This team is way to talented on offense to be this bad. The problem is their defense Ranks 18th and they are taken over 32 shots a game on net. Tonight is just what they needed. A very bad Columbus team who finally won last night in Philly after 9 straight losses. This favors San Jose who was in town all day yesterday while Columbus had to travel home last night.

Im looking for San Jose to break out tonight on this Columbus team.

I am going to back the Dallas Stars at home this afternoon. After Dallas lost 7 in a row they have had two solid wins on the road vs Arizona and LA. Ninnesota is a team headed in the opposite directions. They were outscored 14-3 in 4 losses until they met up with Buffalo. The Wild have been brutal over the years in Dallas going 2-20 in their last 22 meetings with the home team going 36-15-1 in their last 52. Lehtonen will be in net this afternoon with a 2.72 GAA. Im hearing there is some flu going around on the Minnesota team so we will see what takes place.

I will be taking the under tonight between Calgary and Arizona. Arizona is one of the worst offensive teams in the league averaging just 2.4 goals a game. With Hiller expected to be in net tonight for Calgary, this is just what the DR ordered. Hiller has been getting peppered in net over his last 3 starts but it definately hasnt been all his fault. Calgary is far from being a defensive force. Arizona has really struggled in Arizona and I still may put a play out on the side as well.  7 of Arizona's last 10 games have gone under the total. Theres only been one really high scoring game in this series over their last 10 with 9 games falling on 5 or 6 goals.

I am backing the under in Calgary tonight. 

I will be taking Calgary tonight over Arizona in Calgary. Home team is 16-5 in this series and Arizona has lost in its last 5 trips to Calgary. I really like this young Calgary team. If they could learn how to play defense they would be a lot better. They are averging almost 3 goals a game and are 8th in the NHL in scoring. Hiller expected to be in net tonight who is not as bad as his defense makes him look at times. He is still showing a 2.24 GAA with 7 wins on the season. It doesnt really matter to me who is in net for Arizona as both are giving up around 3.3 goals a game. If Calgary can play some defense tonight, this should be a easy win for the young up tempo team.

I will be taking St Louis tonight Over Nashville. This is a battle for first place with 2 very defensive minded teams that played 5 days ago. So why is St Louis over a -150 fav after Nashville just bear them 2-1? I was surprised to see this line and that is telling me the bookmakers want money on Nashville as they expect St Louis to win. St Louis is 8-1 in their last 9, we backed them the other night in their loss. Nashville is 1-6 in their last 7 meetings but did win their last time out.

This is the game I will be watching tonight and I expect St Louis to prevail at home over the Preds. Revenge factor as the Preds beat St Louis 2-1 over the weekend.