There are two game 4’s set to take place today. The Kings could sweep the Blues with a win, while the Devils could take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Flyers with a win at home this afternoon. The Preds couldn’t score a goal in a 1-0 loss to the Coyotes on Thursday, so keeping Radulov and Kostitsyn out of the lineup was not a good idea. That loss cost me 1.58 units, so my NHL playoff record now sits at (22-21) for +3 units.
St. Louis Blues @ Los Angeles Kings
The Blues have been outplayed in this series, which is the reason they are on the brink of elimination. The Kings had the Canucks in a similar situation in their round 1 series, but were unable to sweep the ‘Nucks at home in game 4. I expect a similar result tonight with the Blues playing a very desperate brand of hockey that should match the Kings intensity, which has been one area the Kings have outplayed the Blues this round. This should be another tight game, but I think the Kings will once again lose one game before winning the series in 5.
Play: Blues +118 (BetOnline.ag)
Philadelphia Flyers @ New Jersey Devils
The Flyers have decided to shuffle lines moving Giroux, Hartnell and Jagr all to different lines in practice. When you look at the Flyers top 9 though you realize just how deep their forward crop is. The Devils have been playing a solid brand of hockey, but I expect the Flyers skill to shine through eventually. I expect Giroux to bounce back after going two games without a point. Look for the Flyers to find a way to break down the Devils defense and don’t be surprised if the Giroux-Jagr-Hartnell line isn’t reunited before the end of the game if things aren’t going the Flyers way.
Play: Flyers -103 (BetOnline.ag)
Written by: Niko de Jonge
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