The Blackhawks offense was just too strong last night and the Sharks were not able to hold onto their lead. Hopefully I can turn it around tonight with these three plays I feel very strongly about. Three underdog picks, so if we can hit at least two it will be a good night!
Washington Capitals @ Montreal Canadiens
The loss of Jason Arnott up the middle could be a problem for the Capitals, especially if Nicklas Backstrom (who is a game time decision) remains on the sidelines nursing an fractured thumb. That being said the Caps are on an 8 game winning streak and other players such as Marcus Johansson have stepped up and played very well over the past few games. Wideman has also proved to be a solid pickup near the deadline and goaltender Braden Holtby has played terrific and has captured the starting role, at least for the time being. Montreal has won 6 of their last 7 games, coming on strong in a bid to overtake the Bruins for first place in the Northeast. Even without Arnott, the Capitals have come together as a team lately and are finally adapting nicely to the new “playoff style” of play that Boudreau has preached this season.
My Pick: Washington Capitals +100
New York Islanders @ New York Rangers
I’m not sure why the Islanders are such big dogs in this game. They have won 4 of their last 6 games, with the only two losses coming in either extra time or a shootout against the Devils who are the hottest team in the league. Montoya gets the start again tonight and he has been very strong for the Isles since he was acquired, posting a 7-2-3 record, a .926 save percentage and a 2.09 GAA. The Rangers have found their game of late with their playoff lives on the line winning 3 of their last 4. That being said they have lost 4 of their last 5 home games and have not been good as hosts this year posting a subpar 15-16-3 home record on the season.
My Pick: NY Islanders +155
Los Angeles Kings @ Nashville Predators
The Kings have won 3 straight and the Preds have won 2 in a row. Each team is still battling for one of the remaining playoff spots in the Western Conference. Bernier gets the nod for the Kings tonight. He has won 4 of his last 6 games, which each loss still earning the Kings a point. Each of the Kings last three W’s have come on the road and I expect them to make it four tonight.
My Pick: LA Kings +100
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