After my 0-4 stinker of a night on Thursday I decided to take the weekend off from making picks. I just can’t seem to maintain a hot streak this season without a really bad night setting me back. The season totals are now 23-42 for -20.61 units.
Los Angeles Kings @ Montreal Canadiens
I normally wouldn’t take the Habs over the Kings, but the way the Canadiens are playing right now they deserve to be the favourites in this one. Montreal is 9-0-1 in their last 10 and Pacioretty and Desharnais, among others have found their game at this point in the season. The Kings have also won 3 straight and are looking good, but it will be interesting to see how they play on this big road trip in Eastern Canada. I like the Habs in this one.
Play: Canadiens 1.893 (5Dimes)
Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres
The Sens continue to have no trouble scoring goals this year, as they rank 3rd in the East in that department, but they also rank 3rd in the East in goals allowed, an area they excelled in last season. That said a big shootout win against the Flyers last night should give them confidence and they are playing the Sabres who have scored only 51 goals in 30 games this year. That’s right an average of 1.7 goals per game. If the Sens can keep the Sabres to 2 goals or less tonight I like their chances.
Play: Senators 1.781 (5Dimes)
Detroit Red Wings @ Florida Panthers
The Red Wings have done very well without Datsyuk in the lineup of late. That said he will be back in the lineup tonight and eager to show that he can lead this team without Zetterberg. I expect the Red Wings to outplay the Panthers in all aspects of the game and pull off a win tonight on the road.
Play: Red Wings 1.80 (5Dimes)
Chicago Blackhawks @ Dallas Stars
The Blackhawks absolutely dominated the Stars about a week ago when these teams met, but the Stars managed to squeak out a victory despite being outshot 50-18. I expect a similar game in terms of dominance from the Blackhawks, but I doubt the Stars can find a way to win a game like that again. Take the Blackhawks in this one as they get their revenge.
Play: Blackhawks 1.82 (5Dimes)
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