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The Panthers have had games throughout the playoffs where they don’t bring much energy, and a lot of those games have been at home. So with their season on the line, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Oilers take advantage. However, the Panthers have now won six of the last eight games against the Oilers, and many of the games in this series weren’t close. In fact, you can argue the Panthers should have already wrapped this series up. The Panthers have won 20 of their last 27 games as a home favorite. When the Panthers are locked in and being aggressive offensively, there’s a gap between these teams, mainly due to the depth.

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Florida absolutely dominated Edmonton in game three of this series and their physical play really bothered the Oilers throughout the whole game. Edmonton is a team that needs to stay disciplined and not engage in the after the whistle games that Florida likes to play, but they failed to do that in game three. I still think Edmonton can battle in this series and I think they will bounce back here. The Oilers did create plenty of chances early in their last game and I think if they play that way again, they will get the win. 

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The Oilers and the plus money is appealing when you consider how explosive they’ve been in these playoffs. The Oilers also have 29 road wins. I get it. However, I’ve said throughout most of the season and these playoffs especially that the Panthers are the team to beat and not a team I’m excited to bet against as long as the number is reasonable. The Panthers check all of the boxes for a championship team, and you can argue they should be up 2-0 in this series after having a two goal lead in game 1. The Panthers have now won four of the last five games against the Oilers. The Panthers have won 14 of their last 19 games as a home favorite. The price is reasonable. I’m rolling with the Panthers.

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Championship teams rise to the occasion at opportune moments, which is precisely what the Oilers did in Game 1. Courtesy of Connor McDavid, they got a goal from Mattias Ekholm in his second game back from injury. They also received a crucial goal from Viktor Arvidsson, a secondary scoring source, something that has occurred this postseason more than wild, R-rated spring breaks in Florida. And then there's the overtime goal, scored by Leon Draisaitl, one megastar who received the biscuit from another hockey demigod, McDavid. You might have noticed the latter also set up Ekholm for Edmonton's second. That's too much to cope with, even for the defending Cup champs, especially in a raucous atmosphere in which the Oilers are 7-1. 

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The Oilers have won five of their last six games, while the Stars have lost four of their last six games. Edmonton has the edge here because they're playing well offensively and scored 13 goals in their last three games. They've also played well on special teams, converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities. The Stars are fourth in the league in penalty kills, but they're not playing well defensively and gave up 16 goals in their last four games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Oilers. Dallas won't be as successful offensively because they're not playing well and scored only two goals in their last three games. They've done a better job on special teams, converting 22 percent of their power play opportunities. The Oilers are 16th in the league in penalty kills, and they're playing well defensively, giving up six goals in their last three road games, so expect them to keep Dallas' offense in check. Take Edmonton on the money line.

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The Stars have been a great team all year, and you can make a case for them in the big underdog role. The problem is the Oilers have been on a heater all playoffs, and that includes wins in 10 of their last 12 games. The last two games between the Oilers and Stars were ridiculously one-sided. The Oilers have played their best hockey at home, where they’re 30-14-3 on the season. It feels like the Oilers are on a mission to get back to the finals, and they’re not a team I’m eager to step in front of. There’s also a chance the Stars could be without Hintz, who has five goals, six assists and 36 shots in these playoffs. I’m going to lay the price with the Oilers. 

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The Hurricanes are going to be favored because they’re at home where they’ve won 36 games, and it’s a must-win if they’re serious about this series. You can’t lose the first two games at home and honestly expect to win. With that said, the value remains with the Panthers and the plus money. The Panthers have won seven of the last 10 games against the Hurricanes and are 5-0 against them in the playoffs all-time. The Panthers have outscored the Canes 18-8 in the last four meetings. The Panthers are back to playing elite level defense and the physicality has picked up. I’m going to keep grabbing the more favorable price with the Panthers when I can get it, as they’re back to looking like the team to beat. 

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Edmonton comes into this series as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, as they have won eight of their last nine games. The Oilers were able to shutout Vegas in their last two games and they are playing with a ton of confidence. Dallas eliminated the one seed in the West last round, but they had times where they struggled to slow down Winnipeg’s scoring chances. I know Oettinger was outstanding in that series, but I don’t know if he can continue playing at that level. Edmonton is fully rested and I think we are going to see their offense have a big game. 

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The Hurricanes should get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home with the rest advantage. The Canes have had five days to rest while the Panthers just finished a game seven and are back in another series on the road. The Hurricanes also haven’t lost on the road this postseason. With that said, we’re getting the Panthers and plus money, a spot you don’t see often. this will be just the 10th time since January where the Panthers are an underdog. The Panthers have won seven of the last 10 games against the Hurricanes and that includes outscoring them 13-6 in the last three games. The Panthers have won five of their last seven road playoff games. This has the feel of a long competitive series. I want the more favorable price where I can get it.

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I’m going to side with the Maple Leafs here. I know the Maple Leafs have a history of folding on the big stage. And game sevens have not been kind to Toronto in the core four era. However, Craig Berube has worked wonders with this team and has been there and done that, and he’s won a stanley cup in a game seven for crying out loud. It only takes one for Toronto to change their narrative. They did it in 2023 when they finally got out of the first round and now have a chance to shift another narrative. Florida is going to come out firing here, but I think the Leafs will be prepared for what’s coming and I do think it’s going to come down to one key goal. It’s going to be tight the entire way, but I will back the Leafs to get it done and send Toronto into a frenzy. Give me the Maple Leafs.

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Winnipeg comes into this matchup down 3-1 in the series, but they will be on home ice, where they have been very good all season. The Jets have played pretty well in this series and they have generated chances, but they have done a horrible job of finishing those chances. I think we are going to see a desperate Winnipeg team get off to a fast start in this game and I think the energy from being at home in a must win game is going to give them the advantage. Take the Jets here. 

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The Hurricanes won six of the previous ten H2H encounters. This season, the Canes lead the series 5-3. The Canes are a better team in this series and deserved to advance to the ECF, but I am backing the Capitals to win and live for another day. In order to win, though, the Capitals have to score at least three goals against the best defense in the playoffs. I am sure Alex Ovechkin and co. can do that and cut the deficit in series to 3-2. Go with Washington.

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Washington comes into this matchup trying to tie the series at two, but they will have to deal with a Carolina team that was 31-9-1 at home in the regular season. I thought the Capitals played pretty well in the first 30 minutes of game three, but they couldn’t capitalize on any of their chances. Carolina has played very solid defense for most of this series and Andersen has been spectacular, but Thompson has also been very good for the Caps. I expect another lower scoring game in this series, but I am going to take a shot with the Capitals and this big plus money price, as I think Thompson gives them a chance to win. 

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The Jets split the first two games with their offense stepping up and scoring six goals. Nikolaj Ehlers and Gabriel Vilardi scored three goals and added two assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Mark Scheifele, Nino Niederreiter, and Adam Lowry have combined for three goals and two assists while defensemen Dylan DeMelo and Haydn Fleury have added four assists from the point to open up the offense. The offense has stepped up but the defense has taken over this series, allowing only four goals while shutting out the Stars in Game Two. Neal Pionk and Josh Morrissey have anchored the top two pairings while Dylan DeMelo, Dylan Samberg, and Haydn Fleury have added depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has returned to his elite form in this series, stopping 42 of the 45 shots he's faced.

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The Oilers have won six straight games, while the Golden Knights have lost four of their last seven games. Edmonton has the edge here because they're playing well offensively and scored 17 goals in their last three home games. They have also played well on special teams, converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities. The Golden Knights are 26th in the league in penalty kills, and they're not playing well defensively, giving up 10 goals in their last three road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Oilers. Vegas won't be as successful offensively because they're not playing as well as the Oilers and scored nine goals in their last three road games. They've fared better on special teams, converting over 28 percent of their power play opportunities. The Oilers are 16th in the league in penalty kills and gave up 10 goals in their last three games, so expect them to keep Vegas' offense in check.

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The Hurricanes have the momentum and haven't lost on their home ice yet in the playoffs, making it easy to think they will win the game and cover the spread. The problem is that the Capitals have made this a tight series, and they'll not only cover the spread but pull off the upset on the road. The Capitals look to build off a three-goal game and created plenty of scoring chances with Tom Wilson, Connor McMichael, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Capitals, who have allowed only three goals in the two games, should limit the Hurricanes offense with John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Logan Thompson to make plenty of big saves. The Capitals should win Game Three and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.

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The Stars look to build a commanding series lead but the Jets look to bounce back on their home ice and take control of this one. The Jets look to bounce back after scoring only two goals in Game One and create plenty of scoring chances with Kyle Connor, Mason Appleton, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets should limit the Stars offense with Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win Game Two to even up the series with a strong performance at home.

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Despite the road victory, Carolina is still just 18-21-5 on the road, including the playoffs. To be fair, the Hurricanes have won 2 games, while losing Game 3 in the New Jersey series in overtime, but it has been an impressive turnaround. Still, Washington was the Metropolitan Division winner, and it is the top overall seed in the Eastern Conference. To see the Caps as home underdogs is simply staggering. I’m taking advantage and going in rather aggressively on the Capitals, as they look to square things up before the series shifts to Raleigh for Game 3 and Game 4.

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Both of these teams come into this series after escaping with a game seven win in the first round and will look to start off round two with a win here. Winnipeg had plenty of struggles in the first round, but they were 4-0 at home and Hellebuyck also played much better on home ice. Dallas was 1-2 on the road against Colorado and allowed 11 goals in games four and six. I have concerns regarding the Winnipeg injuries and Hellebuyck’s performance, but I do think that crazy comeback they had will give them some much needed confidence coming into this series. Take Winnipeg to get the big win in game one of this series. 

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Winnipeg cannot come into this matchup feeling very well after how they played in game six, but luckily for them, the home team is undefeated so far in this series. The Jets need Hellebuyck to be better, as he has really struggled in the series, but has played his best at home. St. Louis has done a very good job offensively in their home games during this series, but they have struggled on the road. I am definitely concerned about Hellebuyck in goal, but he has been better at home and Winnipeg is the better team. Take the Jets to get the game seven win. 

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The Jets have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents. While the Blues have lost six of their last eight night games and have lost the third period in each of their last three games against Central Division opponents at Enterprise Center when tied after the second period.

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The Kings are 5-4 in their 9 meetings against the Oilers this season, but the Oilers are 3-1 in their 4 meetings in Edmonton. Over is 4-1 in the 5 games of this series. In this Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Edmonton is coming as big -160 home favorites. The Oilers are rightfully favored, as they have the momentum in this series, and have been dominating the Kings at home this season. The Oilers have outscored the Kings by 14-8 goals in their last 3 meetings, and they are a different beast at home, while the Kings had been below average on the road throughout the whole season. There is no chance the Oilers will drop this one and have to go to LA for a game 7. I expect the Oilers to get the job done at home and advance to the next round. Take the Edmonton Oilers on the moneyline.

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Colorado comes into this matchup in a must win situation, but they will be on home ice here. The Avs have been very good at home this season and they are coming off of a 4-0 shutout win in their last home game. Dallas continues to be without some key players, but they have won three of the last four games in this series. I have been very impressed with how Dallas has fought in this series after that 5-1 loss in game one, but I think Colorado will have another dominant performance at home. Take Colorado to get the big win, which will set us up for game seven this weekend. 

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I’m on the Wild +1.5 here. I get why the Golden Knights would be favored and it feels like they have all of the momentum as the Wild continue to fire their best shots and are falling short in recent games. That being said, the majority of these games have been close or have been outright wins for the Wild and I think with their season on the line at home, the Wild put forth a strong showing here and at worst, cover the +1.5 puck line so give me Minnesota +1.5 here.

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The Jets score 3.35 goals per game on average (4th), while they concede 2.32 GPG (1st). This season, Kyle Connor leads the team with 102 points (44 G and 58 A). Mark Scheifele has 92 points (41 G and 51 A), while Josh Morrissey chips in with 64 points (14 G and 50 A). Connor Hellebuyck (49-14-3) is expected to start for the Jets at the goal on Wednesday against the Blues. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.01 goals per game this year with a .925 SV% and eight shutouts. The Jets won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of eight duels this season. 

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The Kings have won four of their last five road games, while the Oilers have lost three of their last four games. Los Angeles has the edge here because they're playing well offensively and scored at least five goals in five of their last six games. They're also playing well on special teams, converting 50 percent of their power play opportunities in their last two games. The Oilers are 16th in the league in penalty kills, and they're not playing well defensively, giving up 10 goals in their last three home games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Kings. Edmonton won't be as successful offensively because they struggled in recent games and scored eight goals in their last three home games. They also struggled on special teams and failed to convert any of their five power play opportunities in the first two games of this series. The Kings are eighth in the league in penalty kills, and they're playing well defensively, giving up seven goals in their last three road games, so expect them to keep Edmonton's offense in check. Take Los Angeles on the money line.

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I’m on the Capitals here. I just don’t see the Canadiens being able to break down the Capitals’ defense and goaltending once again, as I’ve said time and time again for anyone who would listen, Washington’s tandem in goal of Logan Thompson and Charlie Lindgren remains the most underrated in the NHL in my opinion. I think the Caps could sweep here as the moment just seems too big for the young Habs so give me Washington here.

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The Blues look to rebound on their home ice but the Jets have controlled this series and they look to take over things on the road. The Jets, who have scored seven goals in this series, should pile on the goals with Kyle Connor, Adam Lowry, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets, who have allowed only three goals in this series, should limit the Blues offense with Josh Morrissey, Dylan Samberg, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win Game Three with a strong performance on the road.

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The Golden Knights look to bounce back from a rough loss but the Wild look to build off a big win and take over this game from the first period. The Wild, who scored five goals in their last game, should pile on the goals with Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with quick passes. The Wild should limit the Golden Knights offense with Brock Faber, Jacob Middleton, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Filip Gustavsson to make plenty of big saves. The Wild should win Game Three and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs.

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I’m on the Lightning here. The Panthers didn’t have the best run of form down the stretch, and while they are the defending Stanley Cup champs, this is going to be a tough series to try to turn things around. Tampa Bay is one of the toughest road environments for opposing teams in the NHL, especially when the rival Panthers come to town. This is a series I see going six or seven games, but I think the Lightning draw first blood here. Give me the Bolts.

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The Senators have won six of the last eight games against the Maple Leafs so a bounce back effort here wouldn’t be shocking. However, as I mentioned in the game 1 write-up, the Maple Leafs are under a lot of pressure to make a playoff run after constant disappointments. Game 1 was a nice step in the right direction and the Leafs are playing great hockey overall, winning six straight games and lighting it up offensively. It’s also important to note that the Senators have seen 20 of their 31 losses come on the road. I just believe the Maple Leafs are due and tired of coming up short this time of year. At home, I’m riding with the Maple Leafs.

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I considered the Stars and the plus money because you can’t lose the first two games at home and expect to realistically win the series. This is a must-win game for the Stars. With that said, the Stars have lost eight straight games and haven’t won in nearly three weeks. The Stars are getting killed defensively and they’ve been outscored 2-10 in their last two games. The Avs have won the last three games against the Stars and are averaging five goals in those wins. The Stars are in awful form and it’s hard to put your money on them currently. The price is reasonable. Give me the Avalanche to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Both teams were hot down the stretch, with the Senators going 6-1-1 in their last eight while Toronto won nine of their last 10 games. Ottawa had success with Toronto in the regular season but the Maple Leafs, for all their postseason struggles, at least have the experience factor going for them. The Senators don’t have the elite scoring options Toronto has and will need Ullmark to play lights out to hang around. Toronto will be out to set the tone early, either with the physicality of Berube’s bottom-six or by looking to pressure the Senators with an aggressive forecheck. Stolarz and Woll were tremendous down the stretch, recording three shutouts in the last 10 games while only allowing a team to score three goals twice in that span. Toronto is solid at home and motivated to set the tone for the series. Take the Maple Leafs here.

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The Blues played great down the stretch and can easily pull off the upset. However, the Jets were the best team in the league all season, and they look to take over this game from the first period. The Jets, who average 3.35 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets should limit the Blues offense with Neal Pionk, Josh Morrissey, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win Game One in a dominant win on their home ice.

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The Golden Knights won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, and they won all three duels this season. The Flames will be desperate not only to avoid being swept but also to stay alive in the playoff race, as they can still catch up with Minnesota and St. Louis. Vegas will be without its best player, Eichel, while defenseman Pietrangelo will also skip this one. That's an opportunity for the Flames to win and keep the hopes of sneaking into the playoffs in the final game against Los Angeles. I am going with Calgary.

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Minnesota comes into this matchup trying to lock up a playoff spot, which they can do with a win or overtime loss. The Wild are 21-17-2 at home this year, while the Ducks are 14-19-6 on the road. Anaheim has nothing to play for in this game and we saw them have an epic third period collapse last time out, so I am not sure what kind of effort we will get from them here. Minnesota has won three of their last four games (all three wins in OT), but they haven’t been overly impressive and I could see them being very conservative late in the game. Take the Ducks +1.5 here. 

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The Capitals and a pick 'em price are hard to turn down given the season they’re having. However, the Capitals look like a team that’s eyeing the playoffs and has been outscored 1-11 in their last two games. The Capitals have allowed four or more goals in seven of their last nine games. If that’s how things are going to play out in these final few games, the Islanders have to like their chances at home. The Islanders did beat the Capitals 4-1 nine days ago. Maybe the Islanders find the motivation to send the fans off with a victory in their last home game until October. Give me the Islanders. 

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The Canucks are going to be favored because they’re the better team obviously, but this is a steep price for two teams that have nothing to play for at this stage. Also, the Canucks have seen only 16 of their 37 wins come at home. While the Sharks have been terrible this season and are riding an ugly losing streak, the Canucks have lost five of their last eight games and are getting blasted defensively.

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The Oilers, who average 3.19 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Connor Brown, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who allow 2.90 goals per game, should limit the Kings' offense with Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Calvin Pickard to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. 

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The Stars have lost five straight games and have nothing to play for with a matchup against the Avalanche locked in already. I’m sure the Stars don’t want to enter the playoffs on a massive losing streak, but they’re also not going to get out of their way for a meaningless win. The Red Wings have been bounced from contention, but they’re still a prideful franchise that I’m sure would like to finish the season strong. We just saw it in a win over the Lightning as a near +300 underdog. I’ll take a shot with the Red Wings and the plus money 

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The Senators are the better team obviously and are going to be favored at home. The Flyers have nothing to play for at this stage. However, the Senators already clinched and this is an early start where it could be hard to find motivation against a bottom feeder. Also, the Flyers have won five of their last six games, cashing some nice tickets in the process. This is a steep price for a Flyers team that’s trying to end the season on a positive note. I’ll take a shot with the Flyers and a chance to make two times my money.

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I’m on the Flyers in this one. I get the case to be made for the Islanders who are still fighting for a playoff spot, but the Islanders just look like they’re running out of steam this late in the season. The Flyers have relished in the role of playing spoiler, and I think being at home, the Flyers can get the job done and end the Islanders’ playoff hopes. Give me the Philadelphia Flyers in this one.

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I’m on Montreal in this one. I just think that while Ottawa’s been outstanding at home this season, the Canadiens can clinch a playoff spot with a win here. They’ve also owned this matchup against Ottawa as well this season. I’ll take my chances with Montreal and the plus money in this one.

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The Red Wings need to start stacking wins, and that can start with a win here. On Saturday, the Red Wings faced off against the Boston Bruins, and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory. Cam Talbot was in goal, and he saved 20 of the 21 shots that he faced. Marco Kasper and Lucas Raymond scored a goal to help pace the offense to a win. In this game, they really need to find a way to get the offense going earlier, so they don’t have to lean so much on solid goaltending to find success. 

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The underdogs have won four of the Islanders' last five games at UBS Arena. The Lightning have lost five of their last eight games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

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This will be the second consecutive game that the Devils and Wild have faced off against one another. Even though the game was played in Minnesota, the Devils managed to win the game by a score of 5-2. The Devils have lost their last three games on home ice, which is surprising for a team that plays solid at home. It won’t be so easy beating the Wild in two consecutive games. The Wild are a much better team on the road than at home, their road record is 22-11-3.

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The Rangers have underachieved all year and you never know which side shows up game to game. It doesn’t help the Rangers are on the end of a back-to-back. The Sharks have been arguably the worst team in the NHL all season, but five of their 20 wins have come in their last 10 games. The Sharks have been quite profitable over their last 10 games if you can believe that. The Sharks have also seen 12 of their 20 wins come at home.

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For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Kraken to pick up on a win over the Stars at home. With the moneyline sitting at +135, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Kraken straight-up. Our projections have the Kraken pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Kraken, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

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You can make a strong case for the Flames and the plus money. However, the Oilers are still the more talented team and they’re at home where 22-12-3 on the season. The Flames haven’t held up defensively in the games they’ve lost and they’ve had issues slowing down the Oilers, losing seven of their last 10 games against their rival. 

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Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over the last few weeks and they are towards the bottom of the Atlantic standings, but one team will grab the two points here. Detroit has shown some fight over their last three games and they are 18-16-3 at home this year, while Boston is just 11-22-3 on the road. The Bruins have lost seven games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in each of their last six. This Boston team looks like they have quit on the season, so I will take Detroit here. 

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The Sabres are playing the better hockey right now, but as I’ve said many times in the past, they’re one of those teams that lets you down the second you start believing. The Sabres have lost 21 games on the road, while 17 of the Flyers' 29 wins have come at home. The Flyers are coming off a nice upset win over the Habs, where the offense got rolling, and early start times usually favor the home team. Pretty much a pick 'em spot. I’ll give the edge to the Flyers on their home ice.

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The Rangers are the better team on paper and need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to sneak into the playoffs. The problem is that the Rangers have been hit or miss all season long, and I’m never sure which team is showing up. We’ve recently seen the Rangers lose to the Maple Leafs and Flames at home in the favorite role. So, laying big juice with the Rangers on the road just isn’t a spot I’m trying to spend my Friday night. The Ducks have 17 home wins, and they’ve also won six of their last nine games as a home underdog. I’ll take a shot with the Ducks and the plus money.

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New Jersey was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a win over Chicago in their last game, but they will stay on the road for this game. The Devils are 21-15-2 on the road this year, while the Jets are 26-6-4 at home. Winnipeg hasn’t been great in their last five games, as they have three overtime wins and two regulation losses, and their lead in the Central is down to six points. The Jets have been the best defensive team in the NHL this year, while their offense is scoring nearly 3.50 goals per game. This New Jersey team has been very inconsistent over the last month and lost to Winnipeg by a score of 6-1 earlier in March. Take the Jets here. 

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Please give me the value with the Sharks here. The Sharks have been playing better lately, and that has included Georgiev's good play. The Sharks' offense has been inconsistent at best, but this game is going to come down to their good goaltending. The Sharks only scored three goals in the last game against the Bruins, and they are going to find success again here. The Maple Leafs are going to struggle to get to even two goals here, and the Sharks will get the job done. Back the Sharks on the money line. 

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Calgary comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak, and they are trying to battle in the Wild Card race, so this is another big game for them. The Flames are 19-11-5 at home this year, while the Stars are 18-14-2 on the road going into Wednesday night’s game. Calgary has been a lower-scoring team this season, but they have scored at least four goals in three straight games. Dallas has been a bit inconsistent over the last few weeks, and they will be on a back-to-back here. The Stars are the better team, but Calgary plays their best at home, and they are hot right now. Take the Flames.

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The Capitals should be favored, as they’re playing as well as any team in the league and are just as good on the road as they are at home. However, the Wild are kind of due for a bounce-back performance after coming up short against Vegas and Dallas, losing those games by a combined score of 1-8. The Wild have also won six of the last seven games against the Capitals, which includes a shootout win in January in Washington. While the line is accurate, I’ll take a shot with the Wild and the plus money. 

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I’m on the Red Wings in this game. I get the case to be made for Ottawa, who has been playing the better hockey for the majority of the second half of the season, as Detroit has started to fall apart. However, we’re at the point of now or never for Detroit, and during this slide, the only place where the Red Wings have really had success has been at home. The home team has won all three meetings so far this season, and I think Detroit makes it four for four in a must-win matchup here. Give me Detroit.

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The Bruins haven’t had much success on the road this season, where 21 of their 33 losses have come. The Ducks beat the Bruins a month ago on the road in overtime as big underdogs. The Ducks also aren’t favored much, but they have won five of their last eight games as a favorite. Give me the cheap price with the Ducks tonight.

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Both of these teams come into this contest leading each of their divisions, so this should be a great game to watch. Washington is 23-8-2 on the road this year, while Winnipeg is 25-6-4 at home. The Jets have been a little inconsistent in recent games, but they have been very good with Hellebuyck in the net. The Capitals have won four games in a row, and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those games. I do think Washington is playing the better hockey right now, but I can’t go against Winnipeg at home with Hellebuyck in the net. Take the Jets to get the big win. 

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The Wild defeated the Sabres by a score of 4-1 and the Kraken by a score of 4-0. Minnesota has won three of their last four games, and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 85 points. Minnesota has scored 2.74 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.77 goals per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy has led Minnesota with 23 goals, 37 assists, and 237 shots on goal, while Marco Rossi has added 22 goals, 32 assists, and 118 shots on goal. Marc-Andre Fleury is 12-8-1 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

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Dallas comes into this matchup struggling over their last seven games, but they will be on home ice for this contest. The Stars are 26-7-2 at home this year, while the Wild are 22-10-3 on the road. Minnesota is battling for a playoff spot in the West right now and they have won their last three games. The Wild have been very good defensively in recent games, as they have allowed a total of two goals in their last three. Minnesota has been the better team over the last week and I think we are getting great value with them here. Take the Wild to get the win.  

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The Devils are looking to step up on their home ice but the Canucks look to bounce back from a rough loss and take over this game from the first period. The Canucks should create plenty of scoring chances with Brock Boeser, Conor Garland, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canucks should limit the Devils offense, which averages only 2.96 goals per game, with Quinn Hughes and Filip Hronek creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Kevin Lankinen to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.

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The Blues have mediocre goaltending. Joel Hofer is the backup goalie. He has posted a 2.71 GAA and a .903 save %. Jordan Binnington is the #1 goalie. The veteran has yielded a 2.81 GAA, an .897 save % accompanied by a 22-21-4 record. Binnington will be in the cage in this one.

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The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back. While the Blackhawks have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.

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Calvin Pickard has done a good job so far this season. He’s registered a 2.30 GAA and a .925 save percentage across four starts and one relief appearance in March. Last Tuesday, Pickard posted 29 saves in a 7-1 thrashing of the Utah Hockey Club. On the other side, Joey Daccord has struggled so far this month, going 3-3-1 with a 3.32 GAA and a .877 save percentage. Seattle will struggle to contain the Oilers’ powerful offense. I think the Oilers have enough weapons to torture the Kraken even if Leon Draisaitl (G49, A52) remains on the sidelines. Draisaitl missed the Jets game with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. Connor McDavid (G26, A64) will undergo an MRI after suffering an injury last Thursday and won’t play against the Kraken. Seattle, on the other side, might miss its top scorer Chandler Stephenson (G11, A37)

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The Detroit Red Wings are a desperate team playing for a wildcard spot. They stand four points out and need wins now. They have the confidence they can beat Vegas after posting a 3-0 home win against them just last weekend. The Vegas Golden Knights have cooled down, going 2-4 in their past six games including a loss against a Penguins squad that is out of a playoff spot. The Red Wings have been sharp defensively recently, conceding only 11 goals in their past four games. The Red Wings shut out the Golden Knights in a 3-0 win last week. Vegas has been kept in check recently, managing only 14 goals in their past five games.

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Colorado rolls into this matchup after winning eight of their last nine games, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Avalanche are 18-14-1 on the road this year, while the Maple Leafs are 21-13-1 at home. Toronto is coming off of a dominating win over the Flames in their last game, but they have struggled over the last two weeks. Both teams are very similar when looking at the numbers, but I think Toronto can build some momentum from their last game and they have been very good at home this season. Take the Leafs here. 

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The Predators have won three of their last four home games, while the Blues have lost two of their last three road games. Nashville has the edge here because they're playing well offensively and scored 10 goals in their last three home games. They've also played well on special teams, converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. The Blues are 29th in penalty kills and they're not playing well defensively, giving up 13 goals in their last four road games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Predators. The Blues won't be as successful offensively. Even though they also scored 10 goals in their last three road games and play well on social teams, they will struggle to score in this game because the Predators are playing well on special teams, killing over 81 percent of their penalties, and they're playing well defensively, giving up six goals in their last three home games, so expect them to keep St. Louis' offense in check. Take Nashville on the money line.

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New Jersey enters this contest following a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The Devils allowed 7 goals on just 22 shots, and while goaltender Jacob Markstrom didn’t get much help, his .727 save percentage on the day was his lowest in a game so far this season. Markstrom has looked out of sorts since returning from a knee injury earlier this month, as he’s posted a less-than-stellar 4.23 goals-against average and .828 save percentage in 5 games since returning to action on March 2. It’s also worth mentioning that New Jersey is still without 2 key pieces on the blue line in Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler. This could be the perfect opportunity for the Blue Jackets to get back on track.

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I’m on the Avalanche here. The home team has won both meetings this season and that kind of plays into the split of the Dallas Stars this season. They’re just a much better team at home and while they’re not a bad road team necessarily I just think that the home ice is the difference in this spot. Look for this game to feel like a potential playoff preview as these two teams could very well meet down the line and I think the Avalanche get the better of it here. Give me Colorado.

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Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over the last few games, but someone will pick up a huge win here. The Red Wings are 17-15-3 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 15-12-5 on the road. Detroit has lost seven of their last eight games and they have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last six. The Red Wings are in a free fall right now and they are not playing very well on either end of the ice. Vegas has lost three of their last four games and they definitely don’t play their best hockey away from home. I don’t like how either team looks right now, so I will take the plus money with Detroit at home. 

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The Predators have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Kings and have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss. While the Kings have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents and have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.

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The Lightning are struggling heading into this game, and they aren’t going to bounce back here magically. The Bruins offense overall has struggled, but they can bounce back here. I really don’t trust the Lightning offense, especially with the way they have played as of late, and getting anything going here, Tampa Bay won’t score more than two goals. It might be one that you sweat, but the Bruins will come out on top. Back the Bruins on the home ice to cash. 

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The Penguins have won two of their last three home games, while the Devils have lost two of their last three road games. Pittsburgh has the edge here because they’re playing well offensively and scored 13 goals in their last three home games. They have also played well on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play chances. The Devils are third in the league in penalty kills, but they struggled defensively in recent road games, giving up 12 goals in their last four games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Penguins. New Jersey won’t be as successful offensively because they struggled in recent road games and scored six goals in their last three road games. They’ve done a better job on special teams, converting over 27 percent of their power play opportunities. The Penguins are 19th in penalty kills and they’re playing well defensively, giving up six goals in their last three games, so expect them to keep New Jersey’s offense in check. 

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The Vegas Golden Knights have cooled down, dropping two of their past three games, including a road loss against a Penguins squad that isn't going to make the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres have been competitive at home. Buffalo won its previous home meeting against the Oilers and is a solid 3-2 in their past five home games. The Golden Knights have not been nearly as sharp on the road, where they are only 4-6 in their past ten games. Buffalo is generating offense on home ice, scoring 18 goals in its past five home games. Go with the Sabres on the puck line at +1.5

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The Colorado Avalanche are hot but could be veering past the Flames and ahead to the rival Stars, who they play next. The Calgary Flames are in every game, even in the defeats. They have earned a point in five straight games, including three overtime games, which can go either way. Calgary is a desperate squad battling for a wildcard spot. They stand in the last spot. The Avalanche are not as threatening on the road, going 2-3 in their past five road clashes. Also, the Flames have superior goaltending. Flames' netminder Dustin Wolf could be the rookie of the year and has the ability to steal games. He has a dazzling .915 save percentage.

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This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Stars look to pull off the upset but the Jets look to step up on their home ice and take over this game. The Jets, who average 3.47 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets, who allow only 2.30 goals per game, should limit the Stars offense with Dylan DeMelo, Neal Pionk, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

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I’m on the Islanders in this game. I just have no faith in Edmonton laying juice against anyone right now as they haven’t looked right since coming back from the Four Nations Face-Off break. The Islanders are a team that’s probably looking to rebuild sooner rather than later, but I still think they’re a capable team at home and I think the plus money is worth looking at here.

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The Red Wings have won each of their last five games as road underdogs following a win and have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs. While the Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 18 games following a home win.

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This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Maple Leafs look to step up on their home ice but the Panthers look to bounce back from a rough loss and control this game. The Panthers, who average 3.25 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Sam Reinhart, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers, who allow only 2.69 goals per game, should limit the Maple Leafs offense with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while 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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Give me the value with the underdogs here. The Bruins appear to be finally figuring it out, and there is just too much value with them at this number here. The Bruins stepped up in the last game with the goaltending, and I expect strong goaltending again here. Swayman is giving up 2.92 goals, and against a team that hasn’t been perfect scoring goals this season, that problem will really hurt them here. The Bruins are going to pick up a road win here. Back the Bruins on the money line. 

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The Predators should be favored because the Sharks are the worst team in the league. The Predators have also won 12 straight games against the Sharks. The Sharks haven’t won a game against the Predators since October 2019. So, I get it. With all of that said, this is a steep line for a Predators team that not only has nothing to play for at this stage but is 7-20-4 on the road. It’s so bad, this is the first time the Predators have been favored on the road since February 7

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The Lightning look to pull off the upset but the Hurricanes have four wins in a row and look to take over this game from the first period. The Hurricanes, who average 3.19 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Sebastian Aho, Setth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.70 goals per game, should limit the Lightning offense with Jaccob Slavin, Brent Burns, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Pyotr Kotchetkov to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

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Both of these teams come into this matchup battling to stay in the playoffs and only four points separate them, so this is a big game for both sides. The Devils are 15-11-4 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 11-18-4 on the road. Columbus has won five of their last seven games and they have scored at least five goals in all five of those victories. New Jersey has dropped three of their last four games and they are without Jack Hughes, who is their best player. The Devils have been inconsistent over the last two months and even though they have the goalie advantage, I like the Columbus offense way more than New Jersey’s.

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The Devils will look to avoid losing four in a row while trying to hand the host Flyers their fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday afternoon. New Jersey, which sits in third place in the Metropolitan Division, is 9-14-3 in its past 26 games and has been outscored 12-4 during its three-game slide. The Devils had no defensive answer during Friday's 6-1 home loss to Winnipeg, which came hours after acquiring veteran forwards Cody Glass and Daniel Sprong and established defensemen Brian Dumoulin and Dennis Cholowski. New Jersey has lost three of its past four games on the road, where it fell 4-2 at Philadelphia on Jan. 27. 

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There are better teams and games on the board to bet. On one side, you have a team who just traded away their heart and soul, and on the other side, you have a team that is all but checked out and is sending one of the the worst goaltenders on the season to start. That being said, I just don’t know how you don’t bet on the Islanders here. The Sharks offense is averaging only 2.62 goals and their offense is going to struggle again here. The Islanders might only score three goals, but it will be enough. Back the Sharks.

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Nashville comes into this contest looking for their third straight win and they will be at home for this game. The Predators are 16-12-3 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 7-20-4 on the road. Chicago has been pretty rough all season, but they have been horrible on the road. The Blackhawks will also be on a back to back here, as they played Utah at home on Friday night. The Predators have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL this season, but their offense is starting to play better and should take advantage of Soderblom in net for Chicago.

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Washington comes into this matchup looking for their third straight win, but they have not been very convincing over their last five games. The Capitals are 19-7-6 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 14-11-3 on the road. Detroit played Utah on Thursday night, so they will be on a back-to-back here. The Wings have had some struggles in their last four games and defense/goaltending is definitely a concern.

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The Jets are one of the best teams in the NHL and they look to dominate this game against an injury-plagued Devils team. The Jets, who average 3.47 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets, who allow only 2.34 goals per game, should limit the Devils offense, which averages only 2.98 goals per game, with Josh Morrissey, Neal Pionk, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Jets should win the game with a dominant win on the road.

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The Sabres have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against the Lightning. The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Sabres and Lightning.

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Kings lost to the Blues by a score of 4-1 and the Stars by a score of 6-2. Los Angeles has lost four games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. 

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The Senators have obviously been the better team this season and if they’re serious about doing something this season, this is a game they win. The problem is the Senators have lost six of their last seven games and have been getting killed defensively. The Senators also aren’t good on the road, as it’s where 16 of their 25 losses have come this season. The Blackhawks are miserable themselves, but they’ve won back-to-back games and have cashed three nice underdog tickets in their last eight games. Also, the Blackhawks have won nine of the last 10 games against the Senators and most of those games were ugly. I don’t do this often, but I’ll take a stab with the Blackhawks and the big plus money price.

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The Penguins have won each of their last three games as underdogs after coming off overtime. The Avalanche have lost five of their last seven games as favorites following a home win, have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games as favorites following a win and have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games as favorites following a win. While the underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Penguins' last four games at Ball Arena.

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The Islanders have won each of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games at UBS Arena. While the Jets have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a shootout win and have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games after coming off a shootout.

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The Hurricanes have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven road games following a home win. While the underdogs have won 10 of the Red Wings' last 12 games and have covered the puck line in each of the last seven games between the Hurricanes and Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

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This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Lightning have eight wins in a row but the Panthers look to step up on their home ice and take over this game. The Panthers, who average 3.28 goals per game, should constantly find the back of the net with Sam Reinhart, Aleksander Barkov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers, who allow only 2.80 goals per game, should limit Lightning offense with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while 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 their home ice to extend their winning streak to four games.

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Nico Daws was confirmed for Saturday’s game against Utah, so Jake Allen will start versus Vegas. Allen struggled in February, going 1-4-0 with a 3.27 GAA and a .907 save percentage, so I doubt the Devils’ chances to upset the odds on the second night of a back-to-back. After a tricky matchup against the Hockey Club, the Devils will have to deal with one of the best offensive teams in the league. The Golden Knights outshot the Devils 40-15 in February, and Allen posted a staggering 37 saves. Adin Hill gave up a power-play goal, and the Golden Knights came out on top despite going 0-for-5 with the man advantage. Hill went 2-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and a .922 save percentage in February. He posted 33 stops in a 3-1 home win over the Canucks in his previous start. 

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The Ducks have finally gotten things going and are back in the playoff race. Anaheim leans on its goaltending, but the Ducks’ offense hasn’t been bad over the last few weeks. On the other side, the Blackhawks’ goaltending and defense have been awful lately. I expect the Ducks to outscore the Blackhawks. Lukas Dostal is arguably a better goalie than both Petr Mrazek and Arvid Soderblom. Dostal went 4-1-1 with a 2.57 GAA and a .920 save percentage in February.  On the other side, Mrazek is 1-5-1 in his last six starts. He posted a hideous 5.11 GAA and a .850 save percentage in February. Soderblom is winless in six straight appearances. He went 0-3-2 with a 3.65 GAA and a .895 SV% in February. 

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The Utah Hockey Club is playing a lot better lately as they have won four of their last five games so they should have the advantage while the New Jersey Devils have lost two of their last three games. The defenses are showing a difference lately as a major factor as New Jersey is allowing 3.0 goals in their last three games while Utah is giving up 1.0 goals in their previous three games played. There is a sizable difference on the faceoff as well, which shows the ability to control the puck as the Devils are 20th in the league with a 49.6 faceoff win percentage while the Hockey Club is 12th with a 51.1 faceoff win percentage so go with the Utah Hockey Club to win this game in their own building.