Another big Saturday in the NHL tonight with 22 teams in action. My top pick for the night has already been sent out via email to all newsletter subscribers. To receive the exclusive Saturday pick next week sign up to the newsletter below.
Ottawa Senators +145 (Bookmaker.com)
Boston Bruins -160 (Bodog.com)
The Senators have been hot of late and with Elliott back in goal they should be able to bounce back and have a solid game against the Bruins. Boston rocked the Senators 4-0 in Ottawa in their last meeting and this should add to the Senators drive to succeed tonight. The Bruins have been one of the top teams in the league this season, but they haven’t found much success at home with a (2-3-1) record including a 3-1 loss to Montreal on Thursday. Both teams will be coming with their ace goaltenders tonight and Ottawa will have to find a way to beat Thomas, which they could not do in their last meeting. I see this being a close battle, but the Senators should be able to pull out a win about half the time.
My Pick: Ottawa Senators +145
Vancouver Canucks -155 (Bookmaker.com)
Toronto Maple Leafs +140 (TheSportsbook.com)
The Leafs have been horrible lately and I don’t think shaking up the lineup by bringing Kadri in will help much. The Canucks have won 7 of their last 8 games and rolled over a strong Senators team on Thursday night. The Sedin twins are continuing their torrid scoring pace, each having 18 points in 15 games and Kesler is starting to provide some secondary scoring, which is key for the Canucks success. Vancouver hasn’t been great on the road this season, but they have won 3 of their last 4 games on the road. The Leafs are too weak a team to match up with the speed and skill of the Canucks.
My Pick: Vancouver Canucks -155
St. Louis Blues -110 (Bookmaker.com)
Phoenix Coyotes -110 (Bookmaker.com)
The Blues travel to Phoenix after two losses and the 8-1 shellacking by the Blue Jackets fresh in their minds. The Blues are (3-2-2) on the road this season, but they come into Phoenix with a days rest; a luxury the Coyotoes do not have. Phoenix defeated Calgary at home last night, but the Coyotes are (0-4) in back to back games this year and the Blues will be a very tough test. The Blues should still be looking for redemption and Halak should be back to his elite self in this game. I see the Blues winning this game more often than not.
My Pick: St. Louis Blues -110
Calgary Flames (+1.5) -170 (Bookmaker.com)
San Jose Sharks (-1.5) +150 (Bookmaker.com)
The Flames lost a tough battle in Phoenix last night and are right back at it tonight against the Sharks. The Flames have not looked good this season and playing back to back games should take a toll. The Sharks haven’t been at their best, but they have the weapons to run up the score against a tired and defeated opponent. The Flames have lost 5 of their last 6 games and Iginla is in one of the biggest scoring slumps of his career. The Sharks are an elite team in this league and I expect them to start playing like it soon. A game against a weak opponent such as the Flames is the perfect opportunity for the Sharks to explode offensively.
My Pick: San Jose Sharks (-1.5) +150
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Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Boston Bruins • Calgary Flames • Ottawa Senators • Phoenix Coyotes • San Jose Sharks • St. Louis Blues • Toronto Maple Leafs • Vancouver Canucks