NHL Playoffs – Montreal vs Tampa Bay Picks
The Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning meet in what was projected weeks ago to be a first round matchup of two teams that were close in the standings all season long.
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Maple Leafs vs Panthers NHL Handicapping
Even the crappy teams in the NHL have to play out the full 82. Yes, Toronto Maple Leafs, that means you. Toronto’s recent 2-10 slide ensures that it will be missing the postseason for the eighth time in the last nine seasons.
Sharks vs Ducks NHL Handicapping
For whatever reason over the past few seasons, the NHL teams from the state of California have been some of the league’s elite clubs. The Sharks and the Ducks join the L.A. Kings as teams that look to make a lot of noise in the upcoming postseason.
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2014 NHL Power Rankings – April 7th 2014
Dave B’s NHL Handicapping Tips / Ratings
One week to go in the NHL Regular Season – nearly all of the teams that will vie for Lord Stanley’s Cup have been determined. However, there are still a couple of spots still up in the air – the President’s Trophy has yet to be determined and the final Wild Card Spots have yet to be ironed out.
Habs vs Sens Hockey Betting?
The Montreal Canadiens will try for their first regulation win against the Ottawa Senators this year on Friday night when they visit Canada`s Nation`s Capital for the final game in the five game season series.
Caps vs Devils Hockey Odds
The Washington Capitals will make the trip out to New Jersey for a date with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The Capitals bring a four-game losing streak to town with them, while the Devils have dropped three of their last four games.
Kings vs Sharks Hockey Betting?
A possible first round playoff preview looms on a busy night in the NHL Thursday when the Los Angeles Kings visit the San Jose Sharks – just like they would if the playoff started today. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and are playing OK down the stretch – the Kings are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games while the Sharks are 5-3-2 in their last 10.
Pens vs Jets Hockey Betting?
The Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in a familiar position – looking to clinch their division early and ramp up for what they hope is a long playoff run.
Isles vs Sens Hockey Betting?
The streaking New York Islanders head to Canada’s Nation’s Capital on Wednesday night looking to put another nail in the coffin of Ottawa’s slim playoff hopes. New York is playing their best hockey of the season strangely, going 4-0-1 in their last five games while Ottawa has matched that record over their last five games – maybe a little late.
Coyotes vs Kings Hockey Betting?
The Los Angeles Kings are back at home Wednesday night to host a desperate Phoenix Coyotes team that suddenly sits ninth in the Western Conference standings thanks to a two game losing streak and the fact that the Dallas Stars have been on a bit of a roll.
Flyers vs Blues Hockey Odds
The Philadelphia Flyers will make the trip out to Missouri for a visit with the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues.
Rangers vs Canucks Hockey Betting?
One of the more bizarre coach swaps in NHL history writes another chapter Tuesday night when Alain Vigneault guides his New York Rangers into Vancouver to take on his former team the Vancouver Canucks and New York’s former coach John Tortarella.
Wild vs Kings NHL Handicapping
Monday night’s game in SoCal will be played by two teams that have postseason designs, but neither of which have yet clinched a playoff berth. The L.A. Kings are looking like a foregone conclusion for playoff hockey, but it’s all hands on deck until they clinch.
Jets vs Ducks Hockey Betting?
The Anaheim Ducks return home after a three game road trip on the heels of an dominant 5-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks to face a Winnipeg Jets team that is coming to grips with the realization that everyone on the roster is playing for a roster spot next year rather than a desired playoff spot this year.
Hawks vs Sens NHL Handicapping
If one of these clubs has been a wee bit underwhelming this season (Chicago), then Ottawa is definitely, totally, all the way there. The Senators surprised everyone pleasantly last season with their performance, but they have come back to Earth in a big way in 2013-14.
Maple Leafs vs Flyers Hockey Betting?
The Toronto Maple Leafs limp into Philadelphia on Friday night looking to put a merciful end to an ugly six game losing streak. The Flyers await looking to snap a two game losing streak – something has to give.
