NHL Playoffs Betting Predictions April 19th

Sharks logoLast night I was at the Sens game to witness the huge comeback win in person.  The Senators have looked like the better 5 on 5 team in the series and I think people are starting to take notice.  The Canucks and Penguins were also able to stave off elimination which gave me a 3 for 3 record last night.  That brings my NHL Playoffs record to (13-5) for +10.22 units.

St Louis Blues @ San Jose Sharks

If the Sharks can stay out of the penalty box they have shown they can play with the Blues 5 on 5 and they have the more talented 5-on-5 forwards who are capable of scoring without the powerplay.  I expect the Sharks to pick up where they left off at the end of game 3 and get to Elliott early in this one, which will lead them to victory.

Play: Sharks +100 (BetOnline.com)

Boston Bruins @ Washington Capitals

The Bruins are simply a much better all around team than the Caps.  Game 3 finally saw some rough stuff in this series and I think this will play right into the hands of the big bad Bruins.  I expect another rough game with the Bruins coming out on top.

Play: Bruins -130 (5Dimes.com)

Chicago Blackhawks @ Phoenix Coyotes

The Blackhawks will be without star Marian Hossa in this one, and the Coyotes will be without Torres who has been suspended indefinitely until his hearing tomorrow determines the number of games he will be out for his vicious hit on Hossa.  The Blackhawks other star forwards need to step up and put some pucks past Mike Smith in order to win this game.  I still see the Blackhawks as the better all around team and I would be very surprised to see them go down 3 games to 1 in this series.

Play: Blackhawks -150 (5Dimes.com)

Written by: Niko de Jonge

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