The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs kick off tonight with three games set to take place. Last year I did well in the playoffs and although I had a very poor season picks wise I’m hoping my past playoff success can turn my year around.
Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning
In this series I don’t think the home ice advantage will play a huge factor. If you read my series predictions post then you would also know that I like the Habs to win this series, so why not kick it off by betting on the Canadiens on the road. I expect Price to have a big game and for the Habs to set the tone for this series.
Play: Canadiens 2.10 (5Dimes)
Columbus Blue Jackets @ Pittsburgh Penguins
The Blue Jackets were very good down the stretch, while the Penguins played slightly more average than normal. I still think the Pens will win this series, but I think it will be closer than most people think. I like the Blue Jackets to come out of the gate hard in this game and really push a Penguins team that hasn’t been playing their best hockey lately. It’s hard for a team to just turn a switch and be at their best especially when they’re bringing players back into the lineup such as Malkin and Letang. I like the Blue Jackets to win this one and then the questions will start about Fleury in net. This is a huge game in this series.
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Play: Blue Jackets 2.90 (Sports Interaction)
Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks
The Stars played very well late in the season, but so have the Ducks. They turned it on down the stretch after a slump in early March. The Ducks are the more powerful team in this series and they have been great at home all season winning 29 of their 41 home games. The Ducks will be too much to handle for the Stars in this one and they will set the tone for the series with physical play, while shutting down Seguin and Benn.
Play: Anaheim Ducks 1.61 (5Dimes)
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