**Just noticed I had forgotten to post this this morning. This was written at noon and the Sens are tied after the first while the Bruins are down by 1 after 1 when I post this now.
The weekend had a slew of crazy intense games and I expect nothing different from tonight. I took yesterday off, but I’m back with predictions for each of the three games tonight. My NHL Playoffs prediction record for this year is an impressive (8-2) for +8.03 units. Let’s keep the streak alive today.
New York Rangers @ Ottawa Senators
The Rangers will be without Carl Hagelin, while the Senators will be without Matt Carkner for sure and possibly captain Daniel Alfredsson. I expect Alffy to be in the lineup tonight as it would take a lot to keep him out of a playoff game, especially this late in his career. The Senators showed the Rangers that they would not be intimidated last game and took some matters into their own hands with Carkner pummeling Brian Boyle for his cheap shots on Erik Karlsson in game 1. These teams have been trading chances so far in the series and it is fair to see the series even at one after the pair of games in New York. The Sens will take a small advantage into this one being at home and I think the last change and the crowd support should give the Sens the edge in this game.
Play: Senators +110 (SportsInteraction.com)
Boston Bruins @ Washington Capitals
The Bruins have acknowledged that the Caps are playing a patient game, but I think over time the Bruins will learn how to break down the Capitals structure just based on pure skill level. The Bruins have much more depth than the Caps and I expect this to show tonight with some of the lower line forwards stepping up and finding a way to put some pucks past Braden Holtby, who has stood on his head thus far in the series.
Play: Bruins -126 (5Dimes.com)
St Louis Blues @ San Jose Sharks
The Sharks won 26 games at home this season, while the Blues only won 19 games on the road. Needless to say that both of these teams much prefer to play at home. The Blues have looked like the better team so far in the series, but it will be interesting to see how the game shakes out in San Jose. I see the Sharks top forwards stepping up in this one to put some pucks by Brian Elliott who is replacing the injured Halak in goal.
Play: Sharks -106 (5Dimes.com)
Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Boston Bruins betting • New York Rangers betting • Ottawa Senators betting • San Jose Sharks betting • St. Louis Blues betting • Washington Capitals betting