Another solid night going 2 for 2 for +2 units, thanks to the fading of the Maple Leafs and the Wild, who are in my opinion the two worst teams in the league at this moment in time. That brings the season record to (130-136-1) for -0.55 units. Tonight we break back into the positives and go on a streak until the playoffs!
Ottawa Senators @ Montreal Canadiens
The Ottawa Senators took the heritage trip to Montreal on the Via Rail yesterday so they arrived early and will be well rested for this tilt against the Canadiens. Also the recent wins by the Capitals, Panthers and Sabres (over the Sens) will keep the motivation high among the group because they know a slip up down the stretch could cost them that playoff spot. Also with Boston losing so many games of late they could be gunning for first in the division. The Habs are simply put a bad team and they have never been able to put up wins at home (12-15-8) at home this season. They are just returning from a long road trip that had them out West and then to Buffalo so they could have tired legs in this first game back at the Bell Centre. I like the Senators in this one.
Play: Senators -120 (5Dimes.com)
Dallas Stars @ Winnipeg Jets
The Stars have been playing tremendous hockey having gone 10-0-1 in their last 11 with the only loss coming in a shootout to a Penguins team on a similar streak. Yet the Stars are still underdogs heading in to Winnipeg tonight. The Jets have lost their last two and are slipping out of playoff contention. With the way the Capitals have been playing of late the Jets cannot lose this game. That said the Stars have been too strong of late and the thought that Winnipeg is incredible at home is somewhat of a misconception as the Jets have been basically .500 at home in the second half of the season.
Play: Stars +115 (5Dimes.com)
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Edmonton Oilers
The Blue Jackets have been playing fairly well lately and with how bad they were at the beginning of the season they are going to be dogs in almost every game they play which makes them great for backing down the stretch. They were on a 4 game winning streak before a home and away against the league leading Blues gave them two quick losses. I still believe they can build on that momentum from their winning streak and hand Edmonton, a team that has lost three straight, another loss at home.
Play: Blue Jackets +140 (SportsInteraction.com)
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Written by: Niko de Jonge
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