There is only one game in the NHL tonight with the New Jersey Devils playing for their lives at home against the Florida Panthers. Neither game last night went the way I envisioned. The Senators played another strong game, but a questionable call that put them on a long 5-on-3 really did them in at the end of the second period. The Blackhawks played a great game, but could not solve the mystery that is Mike Smith in these playoffs. Those two losses bring my 2012 NHL Playoff record to (15-14) for +2.60 units.
Florida Panthers @ New Jersey Devils
The Panthers have somehow managed to win 3 games in this series, but I do not expect them to be able to finish the Devils off in New Jersey. The Devils are the better team in nearly all aspects of the game, but the Panthers quick breakouts have made it difficult for the Devils to sustain a lot of pressure in this series. The key to a Devils victory tonight is getting to the Devils netminder early and often like they did in game 1 of this series. Martin Brodeur also needs another bounce back game and I expect him to come out with his A-game tonight. The Devils should push this series to a 7th and deciding game.
Play: Devils -155 (5Dimes.com)
Written by: Niko de Jonge
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