The Bruins came through for me with a strong 3-0 win over the the Red Wings, but the Flyers lost at home to the Rangers. In the late game which decided whether or not I made a profit tonight the Sharks came up huge with a Marleau chip to the net took a fortunate bounce and found the back of the net. The Sharks are now up 3-0 in the series and are close to wrapping it up.
2014 NHL Playoff Record: 7-6 for -0.35 units.
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Columbus Blue Jackets
The Penguins did dominate last game and really deserved to win, but it was how they scored their last three goals so quickly and off some strange bounces that might take the wind out of the Blue Jackets sails. I think the Jackets are more resilient than that though and if Bobrovsky can play well again they have a good shot at evening this series up. Fleury has still looked like he could give up a soft goal at any second in this series and if the Blue Jackets can get traffic in front of the net they will win this one.
Play: Blue Jackets 2.30 (5Dimes)
St. Louis Blues @ Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks were finally able to hold onto a 1 goal lead late in the game. Crawford didn’t have to play too remarkably, but he made the saves that were required of him and made some big ones late in the game to keep his shutout. The Blackhawks are the better team in this series and it could very easily be 3-0 for Chicago right now. As it stands the Blackhawks are in another near must win situation in order to make this a best of 3 series heading back to St. Louis. The Blackhawks have a wealth of experience and I think they might actually be better with Seabrook out of the lineup. Chicago will win this game and make the series close to a coin flip once again.
Play: Blackhawks 1.68 (5Dimes)
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