I’ve had a few days off, but I’m back today with several predictions on this busy Tuesday night in the NHL. The season record now sits at (120-134) for -10.15 units.
Phoenix Coyotes @ Columbus Blue Jackets
The Coyotes are in a bit of a rut having lost their last 3 games after their incredible 11-0-1 stretch over February. Phoenix and Columbus just played a few days ago in Phoenix where the Blue Jackets won 5-2. That was the Blue Jackets most recent game and now they return home to take on the same Coyotes team, except for the fact that the Coyotes played last night (losing to Pittsburgh) and Columbus has home ice advantage in this game. I like the Blue Jackets as underdogs in this one.
Play: Blue Jackets +140 (SportsInteraction.com)
Boston Bruins @ Toronto Maple Leafs
The Bruins haven’t been playing their best hockey of the season, but heading into Toronto to play a struggling Leafs team that is adjusting to a new system could be the remedy. Toronto finally won a game after going 1-9-1 in their previous 11. That being said the win was against the Eastern Conference’s worst, Montreal Canadiens, so there isn’t a ton to get excited about for Leafs fans just yet. The game tonight will be a much bigger test, but I expect the Bruins to take advantage of a few mental errors that the Maple Leafs are sure to make adjusting to a new system.
Play: Bruins -133 (5Dimes.com)
Dallas Stars @ Vancouver Canucks
The Stars have played well lately and worked themselves into first in the Pacific division. The Stars were able to defeat the Canucks in overtime a week and a half ago and I expect another tight battle tonight that could go either way. For this reason the smart money has to be on the Stars who are playing great hockey and have a decent road record this season. Richard Bachman gets the call in net for the Stars and he has been stellar this season going 7-3-1 with a 2.58 GAA. Luongo will be in the other net and although he has been playing well the Stars have the firepower to put enough by him to win this game.
Play: Stars +190 (SportsInteraction.com)
Written by: Niko de Jonge
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