San Jose Sharks vs. New York Rangers
- The San Jose Sharks and the New York Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Mike Grier and Joe Pavelski potted markers for the Sharks in their 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
The Oilers cashed as +190 road underdogs as the teams pushed the 5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves and Sean Avery scored twice to lead the Rangers to a 5-1 win over the Sabres last time out, as -130 favorites. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Ryan Callahan, Brandon Dubinsky and Brendan Shanahan scored the other goals for the Rangers. Jaromir Jagr pocketed two assists in the win.
Current streak:
San Jose has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 31-18-8
New York: 29-24-7
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Edmonton are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-4-1
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Buffalo are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 4-0-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games when playing at home against San Jose
NY Rangers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games when playing San Jose
Next up:
San Jose at NY Islanders, Monday, February 18
NY Rangers at Montreal, Tuesday, February 19
Colorado Avalanche vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- The Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at United Center.
Ben Guite potted the lone goal for the Avalanche in their 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
The Blues cashed in as +130 road underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Jonathan Toews scored two goals to go along with an assist as the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Thursday night.
The Hawks upset the Preds as +170 road underdogs as the game played over the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 30-23-5
Chicago: 26-25-6
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Nashville are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Colorado's last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
Chicago is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Chicago is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Colorado
Chicago is 6-12-1 SU in its last 19 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado home to Detroit, Monday, February 18
Chicago at St. Louis, Tuesday, February 19
Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars
- The Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Chris Osgood gave up four goals on 13 shots in Detroit's 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.
The Blue Jackets were winners as +250 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5.5).
Stephane Robidas scored twice on Friday night to guide the Stars to a 4-2 road win over the Anaheim Ducks.
The Stars got the win as +140 underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5).
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 41-14-5
Dallas: 36-21-5
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Columbus are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Anaheim are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Detroit is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Dallas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Next up:
Detroit at Colorado, Monday, February 18
Dallas home to Calgary, Wednesday, February 20
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres
- The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at HSBC Arena.
Evgeni Malkin and Brooks Orpik had markers for Pittsburgh in its 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
The Canes cashed as -155 home favorites as the game pushed the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
The Sabres were crushed 5-1 by the Rangers last time out, as +110 road underdogs. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Ryan Miller allowed four goals in the first period and was replaced by Jocelyn Thibault, who stopped 20-of-21 shots in the loss.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 32-21-5
Buffalo: 28-22-8
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Ottawa are 4-6
After playing Carolina are 7-3
After a loss are 8-2
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 6-4
After playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Pittsburgh is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Buffalo's last 11 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Florida, Tuesday, February 19
Buffalo home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, February 20
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues
- The Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues will meet on the ice at Scottrade Center on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.
Fredrik Modin scored twice on Friday night to lead the Blue Jackets to a 5-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Blue Jackets were winners as +250 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5.5).
Manny Legace turned away 42 of 44 shots in St. Louis' 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.
The Preds got the victory as -140 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Team records:
Columbus: 27-24-9
St. Louis: 26-22-9
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing Toronto are 1-4
After playing Detroit are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-5-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Columbus is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Columbus is 6-14-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games at home
St. Louis is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Columbus
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Columbus
St. Louis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Columbus at Toronto, Tuesday, February 19
St. Louis home to Chicago, Tuesday, February 19
Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Philadelphia Flyers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Carey Price earned the shutout on Saturday night as the Canadiens slipped past the Philadelphia Flyers by a final score of 1-0.
The Habs got the win as -140 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (6).
Antero Niittymaki made 19 saves in Philadelphia's loss on Saturday.
Current streak:
Montreal has won 2 straight games.
Philadelphia has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Montreal: 31-19-9
Philadelphia: 30-23-5
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-4-1
Before playing NY Rangers are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 2-8
After a win are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Montreal are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Next up:
Montreal home to NY Rangers, Tuesday, February 19
Philadelphia at Ottawa, Tuesday, February 19
Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks
- The Calgary Flames and the Anaheim Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Honda Center.
Miikka Kiprusoff gave up six goals on 25 shots in Calgary's 6-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night.
The Kings got the victory as +125 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went well OVER the night's posted total (5.5).
Chris Kunitz scored twice in Anaheim's 4-2 loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
The Stars got the win as +140 underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5).
Team records:
Calgary: 29-21-8
Anaheim: 32-23-7
Calgary most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Los Angeles are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-2-1
Before playing Colorado are 8-2
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Calgary is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Calgary is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 2-13-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Calgary
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Anaheim is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Calgary at Phoenix, Tuesday, February 19
Anaheim home to Colorado, Wednesday, February 20
Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild
- The Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Xcel Energy Center.
Shea Weber had the overtime winner on Saturday night as the Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues by a final score of 2-1.
The Preds got the victory as -140 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Mikko Koivu scored the winner in the shootout to lift the Wild to a 5-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
The Wild upset the Canucks as +105 road underdogs as the game played over the 5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Nashville: 31-23-6
Minnesota: 33-21-4
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-0-3
Before playing Florida are 2-2-2
After playing Vancouver are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 9 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
Minnesota is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Nashville home to Edmonton, Tuesday, February 19
Minnesota home to Vancouver, Tuesday, February 19
Hurricanes activate Matt Cullen from injured reserve.
February 16, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -Carolina activated center Matt Cullen from the injured reserve Saturday night before the Hurricanes' game against the Florida Panthers.
Earlier in the day, they sent defenseman Joey Mormina back to their American Hockey League affiliate in Albany, N.Y.
Cullen, Carolina's third-line center and a key member of its power-play unit, missed seven games with distorted vision. He missed 16 of 22 games after he suffered a concussion when he was hit by New York Rangers forward Colton Orr on Dec. 26. He is fourth on the team with 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists).
Mormina was returned to the AHL two days after he made his NHL debut during the Hurricanes' 4-2 victory against Pittsburgh on Thursday night. He had four hits in 7:45 of ice time.
Blackhawks recall goaltender Michael Brodeur from AHL
February 17, 2008
CHICAGO (AP) -The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled goaltender Michael Brodeur from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Brodeur's recall Sunday was the Blackhawks' second of a Rockford goaltender since first-string goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin sprained his knee during Wednesday night's 7-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. On Thursday they called up Corey Crawford from the IceHogs.
Brodeur has split his time this season between Rockford and Pensacola of the ECHL. At Pensacola, he has appeared in 18 games with a record of 5-7-4. He played in two games for Rockford, where he was 1-0-0.
The Blackhawks host the Avalanche on Sunday.