Tuesday NHL Gameday
Patrick Marleau and the San Jose Sharks will be looking to get a win on the road on Tuesday when they take on the Nashville Predators. Here is your NHL Gameday.
Colorado Avalanche at Atlanta Thrashers
The Avalanche have moved back into a playoff position in the Western Conference, but they did suffer their first loss of March on Sunday - falling 3-0 to the Stars. Jose Theodore allowed three goals on 21 shots in that defeat, while Peter Forsberg (groin) and Adam Foote (hip) both sat out the game. Colorado is now 4-1-0 so far this month.
The Thrashers are just 1-5-4 over their past 10 games, which has pushed them down into 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Atlanta lost 3-2 to the Panthers in overtime on Saturday night, blowing a 2-0 lead and eventually falling in overtime. Ilya Kovalchuk scored his 45th goal in the losing effort, while Kari Lehtonen made 40 saves.
Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators
Boston is just 1-2-2 in the past week, but they have managed to pick up points in eight of their last 10 games to stay in the Top 8 of the Eastern Conference standings. The Bruins fell 1-0 in a shootout to the Rangers on Sunday, with Alex Auld stopping all 35 New York shots in regulation time. Boston beat Ottawa 4-0 when they met February 26.
The Senators snapped a three-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory versus the Coyotes on Saturday night. Mike Fisher scored twice for Ottawa in that win, while Dany Heatley and Antoine Vermette had the team's other goals. Martin Gerber stopped 33 of 35 shots. The Senators trail the Habs by two points in the Northeast Division standings.
New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey has won each of their past three games to move into first place overall in the Eastern Conference. The Devils beat the Maple Leafs (twice) and the Lightning last week, allowing a combined three goals in those three wins. Zach Parise scored twice to lead New Jersey over Toronto 2-1 on Saturday, with Martin Brodeur making 42 saves.
Montreal went 2-2-0 on a west-coast swing last week, beating the Coyotes and the Kings and losing to the Sharks and the Ducks. The Canadiens have knocked off the Devils once already this month, picking up a 2-1 win at home back on March 1. Mark Streit and Andrei Kostitsyn had the Habs goals, and Carey Price stopped 31 of 32 shots.
San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators
San Jose knocked off Minnesota 3-2 in a shootout on Sunday night to keep themselves unbeaten in the month of March. The Sharks' hot stretch has pushed them into first place in the Pacific Division standings. Milan Michalek and Tomas Plihal scored for San Jose on Sunday night, while Evgeni Nabokov stopped 21 of the 23 shots that he faced.
The Preds are battling for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, and they missed a chance to help themselves with a 4-3 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday night. Shea Weber, Martin Erat, and Jordin Tootoo scored for Nashville in a third-period rally that fell short vs. Detroit, while Chris Mason made 29 saves that night.
Stars, Sharks and Ducks - oh my! - make for tight Pacific Division race
The Dallas Stars changed places twice in the Pacific Division standings, and ended up right where they started: in first place.
A few hours after they were leapfrogged by San Jose, the Stars ended a three-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night. The Stars have 89 points, one more than the Sharks.
``Obviously, the standings are tight,'' Dallas' Stephane Robidas said. ``We're trying not to look at them and focus on ourselves. But the last three games, we haven't played the kind of hockey we're used to, so tonight was important.''
Marty Turco made 19 saves for his 33rd career shutout and Brad Richards scored his first goal in a Dallas uniform as the Stars halted the Avalanche's season-best six-game winning streak. Robidas and Stu Barnes also scored for Dallas, and Mike Modano added two assists.
``The way we played was relentless,'' Turco said. ``We're going to need more of the same.''
That's for sure, especially with San Jose on a franchise-record nine-game winning streak after edging Minnesota 3-2 in a shootout and briefly assuming first place in the division. Anaheim is also only four points behind Dallas after a 3-1 victory over Montreal.
``There's 12 games left, and they're all important,'' San Jose's Pierre-Marc Bouchard said.
In other NHL games, it was: the New York Rangers 1, Boston 0 in a shootout; Edmonton 6, Chicago 5 in overtime; Pittsburgh 4, Washington 2; Detroit 4, Nashville 3; and Columbus 5, Tampa Bay 3.
At Dallas, Turco improved to 30-16-4 this season, giving him five straight seasons of 30 or more victories.
Richards had five assists in his first game with the Stars after being acquired from Tampa Bay in a five-player trade Feb. 26. But Richards had been without a point in his next two games until a goal and an assist Sunday after coach Dave Tippett moved him from center to right wing on a line centered by Modano.
``It's an adjustment, but it's easier playing with a guy who thinks the game like (Modano),'' Richards said.
Peter Forsberg was out for the Avs with a groin injury sustained in Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
Peter Forsberg was out for the Avs with a groin injury sustained in Saturday's 3-1 win over Dallas.
At St. Paul, Minn., Patrick Marleau saved the game in overtime and scored the winner in the shootout for San Jose.
Marleau knocked Marian Gaborik's last-minute shot out of the air and out of danger to preserve the tie and set up the shootout. Joe Pavelski scored first for the Sharks and Marleau wrapped it up for San Jose after a nifty 360-degree spin move by Pierre-Marc Bouchard gave the Wild a chance.
``Obviously, we're playing well, but it's such a competitive league that you can't get too comfortable,'' Sharks goalie Evgeni Nabokov said. ``If you're going to take time off, you're going to find yourself losing two in a row and fighting for that eighth playoff spot.''
The Sharks were behind all afternoon until Brian Rolston's 26th goal in the final minute of regulation tied it at 2.
``A little bit of confidence, it goes a long way,'' San Jose coach Ron Wilson said. ``We're at a point right now where a little bump isn't going to hurt us.''
Nabokov played in his league-leading 66th game and made 21 saves.
Nabokov played in his league-leading 66th game and made 21 saves.
Chris Kunitz scored the go-ahead goal with 7:24 remaining and the Anaheim Ducks tied a franchise record by extending their home winning streak to seven games.
Samuel Pahlsson added a short-handed goal 33 seconds after Kunitz's goal for the Ducks, who were coming off consecutive shutout losses. Todd Marchant also scored and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 20 saves.
Alex Kovalev scored his 30th goal for the Canadiens.
Alex Kovalev scored his 30th goal for the Canadiens.
At New York, Nigel Dawes' shootout goal settled a brilliant goaltending duel between Henrik Lundqvist and Boston's Alex Auld.
Dawes scored in the shootout for the third time in four games and pushed the Rangers ahead of Boston by one point for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Both teams have 13 games remaining.
Through regulation, Auld made 34 saves, while Lundqvist stopped 27 shots.
Through regulation, Auld made 34 saves, while Lundqvist stopped 27 shots.
At Chicago, rookie Andrew Cogliano redirected Robert Nilsson's cross-ice feed past Patrick Lalime at 3:01 of overtime for his second goal of the game to lift Edmonton.
Chicago's Dustin Byfuglien scored during a goalmouth scramble with 4:35 left in the third period to tie it and set up overtime.
Dustin Penner, Curtis Glencross, Nilsson and Marty Reasoner also scored in regulation for Edmonton, 6-1-0 in its last seven.
Dustin Penner, Curtis Glencross, Nilsson and Marty Reasoner also scored in regulation for Edmonton, 6-1-0 in its last seven.
At Washington, Sidney Crosby scored two goals - one a fluke goal with 28 seconds to play - and Pittsburgh tallied twice in the final 30 seconds to move within one point of first-place New Jersey in the Atlantic Division.
In a crowd in front of the crease and the score tied at 2, Washington's Nicklas Backstrom backhanded a loose puck into his own net. The puck appeared to hit Crosby's skate along the way, giving the reigning league MVP his second goal of the game and 22nd of the season.
In a crowd in front of the crease and the score tied at 2, Washington's Nicklas Backstrom backhanded a loose puck into his own net. The puck appeared to hit Crosby's skate along the way, giving the reigning league MVP his second goal of the game and 22nd of the season.
At Detroit, Johan Franzen scored two power-play goals for the NHL-leading Red Wings.
The Red Wings welcomed back captain Nicklas Lidstrom, who missed six games because of a knee injury. The star defenseman had two assists.
The Red Wings welcomed back captain Nicklas Lidstrom, who missed six games because of a knee injury. The star defenseman had two assists.
Jason Chimera scored a power-play goal with 3:44 remaining, and the Blue Jackets ended a seven-game home winless streak.
Jeff Halpern had a goal and assist for Tampa Bay, losers of five in a row and 10 of 11.
Hockey Today
New Jersey at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EDT). The Devils are a point ahead of the Canadiens atop the Eastern Conference.
STARS
-Jarome Iginla, Flames, became Calgary's career goal-scoring leader with this 365th in a 7-3 victory over St. Louis.
-Ryan Kesler, Canucks, scored the tying goal with 2:41 left in regulation and scored again on a tip-in 46 seconds into overtime, helping Vancouver beat Los Angeles 2-1.
-Scott Gomez, Rangers, scored the decisive goal in the shootout to give New York a 3-2 win at Buffalo.
TOP FLAME
Calgary captain Jarome Iginla became the Flames' career leader in goals with his 365th in a 7-3 win over St. Louis on Monday night. He entered the night tied with Theo Fleury for most in the Atlanta-Calgary Flames franchise. Iginla ranks third in points (743) and was already the franchise leader in games played (847).
STRAIGHT SHOOTERS
The New York Rangers won in the shootout for the second straight day on Monday night, beating Buffalo 3-2. The Rangers improved to 10-0-3 in their past 13 games, and move into a tie with Ottawa for fifth-place in the East and within three points of conference-leading New Jersey.
DENIED
Vancouver avoided a four-game season sweep to Los Angeles by rallying to beat the Kings 2-1 in overtime on Monday night. Ryan Kesler scored the tying goal with 2:41 left in regulation and scored again on a tip-in 46 seconds into the extra session. The Kings' only season sweep of the Canucks was a four-game set in 1980-81.
SNAPPED
Kristian Huselius scored for the first time in 21 games and Matthew Lombardi snapped a 20-game goalless drought in Calgary's 7-3 win over St. Louis on Monday night.
SPEAKING
``I was definitely happy to get it at home and to get it in a win. I have a lot of good memories here, my first goal was here in the playoffs (in 1996). Time flies.'' - Calgary captain Jarome Iginla after becoming the Flames' career leader in goals with his 365th in a 7-3 win over St. Louis on Monday night.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Atlanta Thrashers
- The Colorado Avalanche and the Atlanta Thrashers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Philips Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Avalanche lost to Dallas 3-0 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The three goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Jose Theodore stopped 18-of-21 shots for Colorado before getting pulled in the third period.
Bryan Little and Ilya Kovalchuk scored for Atlanta in its 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
Florida cashed as -190 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Colorado: 37-27-6
Atlanta: 30-32-8
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Dallas are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After playing Florida are 8-2
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Edmonton, Thursday, March 13
Atlanta home to Calgary, Thursday, March 13
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings
- The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Joe Louis Arena.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Blackhawks lost to Edmonton 6-5 in overtime as a -160 favorite last time out. The 11 goals scored went well OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Robert Lang had a goal and two assists for Chicago, while Patrick Lang scored his 34th goal on the season in the loss.
The Red Wings defeated Nashville 4-3 as a -230 favorite last time out. The seven goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Johan Franzen scored two goals for Detroit, while Niklas Kronwall and Nicklas Lidstrom each had a pair of assists in the win.
Current streak:
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 33-29-7
Detroit: 45-18-6
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Edmonton are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Nashville are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Next up:
Chicago home to Carolina, Wednesday, March 12
Detroit home to Dallas, Thursday, March 13
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators
- The division rival Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at Scotiabank Place.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bruins lost to the Rangers 1-0 in a shootout as a +190 underdog last time out. The one goal scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5).
Alex Auld made 35 saves for the Bruins, but allowed only goal in the shootout to get tagged with the loss.
Mike Fisher scored two goals as the Senators got past the Phoenix Coyotes 4-2 on Saturday night.
Ottawa won as +100 road underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Boston: 36-25-8
Ottawa: 38-25-7
Boston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-3-1
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ottawa's last 13 games
Next up:
Boston home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, March 13
Ottawa at Montreal, Thursday, March 13
New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- The New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at St. Pete Times Forum.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Freddy Meyer marked the lone goal for New York in its 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
Philadelphia won as -155 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
The Lightning lost to Columbus 5-3 as a +140 underdog last time out. The eight goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Vincent Lecavalier scored his 33rd goal of the season for Tampa Bay, while Mike Smith stopped 20-of-24 shots in the loss.
Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 32-31-7
Tampa Bay: 26-35-8
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-3-1
Before playing New Jersey are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Columbus are 3-4
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the NY Islanders last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Tampa Bay is 11-3 SU in their last 14 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 18 games when playing NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders at Florida, Wednesday, March 12
Tampa Bay at Boston, Thursday, March 13
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- The Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Scott Hartnell potted two goals as the Flyers skated past the New York Islanders 4-1 on Saturday night.
Philadelphia won as -155 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Mats Sundin had the lone goal for Toronto in its 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
New Jersey cashed as a -110 road pick 'em as the game played under the 5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 35-26-8
Toronto: 30-30-10
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-6-1
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing NY Islanders are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing New Jersey are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Toronto at Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 12
New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens
- The New Jersey Devils and the Montreal Canadiens will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Bell Centre.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Zach Parise scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
New Jersey cashed as a -110 road pick 'em as the game played under the 5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
The Canadiens lost to Anaheim 3-1 as a +150 underdog last time out. The four goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Alexei Kovalev scored his 30th goal of the season for Montreal, while Carey Price stopped 34-of-37 shots in the loss.
Current streak:
New Jersey has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 40-23-6
Montreal: 38-23-9
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 9-1
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Ottawa are 8-2
After playing Anaheim are 5-5-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Jersey's last 13 games when playing on the road against Montreal
New Jersey is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Montreal's last 13 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Montreal is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing New Jersey
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey at Minnesota, Thursday, March 13
Montreal home to Ottawa, Thursday, March 13
San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators
- The San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Sommet Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Sharks defeated Minnesota 3-2 in a shootout as a -125 favorite last time out. The five goals scored caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (5).
Milan Michalek and Tomas Plihal scored for San Jose, while Evgeni Nabokov made 21 saves in the win.
The Predators lost to Detroit 4-3 as a +190 underdog last time out. The seven goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Martin Erat had a goal and an assist for Nashville, while Chris Mason made 29 saves in the loss.
Current streak:
San Jose has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 40-21-8
Nashville: 35-27-8
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 9-1
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-5-1
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Nashville's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing San Jose
Next up:
San Jose home to St. Louis, Friday, March 14
Nashville home to Los Angeles, Thursday, March 13
St. Louis Blues vs. Edmonton Oilers
- The St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rexall Place.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Blues were pounded 7-3 by the Flames last time out, as +170 underdogs. The 10 goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5).
Brad Boyes scored twice for the Blues, and David Backes had the other goal in the loss.
The Oilers defeated Chicago 6-5 in overtime as a +140 underdog last time out. The 11 goals scored went well OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Andrew Cogliano scored a pair of goals, including the overtime winner for Edmonton, while Sam Gagner had two assists in the win.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.
Edmonton has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 29-30-10
Edmonton: 33-31-5
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-5-1
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Calgary are 6-4
After a loss are 3-7
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-5-1
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Chicago are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
St. Louis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Edmonton is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Next up:
St. Louis at San Jose, Friday, March 14
Edmonton at Colorado, Thursday, March 13
Anaheim Ducks vs. Phoenix Coyotes
- The Anaheim Ducks and the Phoenix Coyotes will meet on the ice at Jobing.com Arena on Tuesday in a battle of division rivals.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Ducks defeated Montreal 3-1 as a -170 favorite last time out. The four goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Chris Kunitz, Todd Marchant and Samuel Pahlsson all scored for Anaheim, while Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 20 saves in the win.
Peter Mueller and Craig Weller scored for Phoenix in its 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Ottawa won as +100 road underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Anaheim: 39-25-7
Phoenix: 34-30-5
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-3-1
Before playing Vancouver are 7-3
After playing Montreal are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing Ottawa are 5-5-1
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Anaheim is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Next up:
Anaheim home to Vancouver, Wednesday, March 12
Phoenix home to Vancouver, Thursday, March 13
Today's NHL analysis
Hot Teams
-- Avalanche won six of their last seven games.
-- Detroit won last three games: 4-2/4-1/4-3.
-- Devils won three in row, ten of last twelve games. Montreal won five of its last seven games.
-- Flyers won five of their last seven games. Toronto is 6-0 in last six games that came after a loss.
-- San Jose won last nine games, allowing sixteen goals.
-- Oilers won six of their last seven games.
-- Ducks won 12 of last 15 games, scored total of three goals in last three.
Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Chicago lost last two games, 3-2/6-5.
-- Bruins lost four of last five games, scoring six goals. Ottawa lost six of its last eight games.
-- Islanders lost six of their last eight games. Lightning lost five in row, 10 of last 11 games.
-- Predators lost three in row, six of last eight games. Blues lost three games in row, eight of last nine.
-- Coyotes lost six of their last nine games.
Series Records
-- Atlanta won 6-3 in Colorado last year, in last series meeting.
-- Red Wings lost four of five against Chicago this season.
-- Bruins won last two games vs Ottawa, after losing seven of previous eight against the Senators.
-- Islanders are 3-0 vs Tampa this year: 4-0/3-2/1-0.
-- Canadiens won last two games against Devils, after having lost previous nine series games.
-- Flyers are 2-0 vs Toronto this season (4-1/3-2) after losing six in row against the Leafs.
-- Sharks won their last six games against Nashville.
-- Blues lost last two games against Edmonton, after winning seven of previous eight.
-- Coyotes won five of last six games against Anaheim.
Totals
-- Under is 12-1-1 in last fourteen Colorado games.
-- Over is 6-0 in Chicago's last visits to Detroit.
-- Under is 8-1 in last nine Boston-Ottawa games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Islander games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Under is 7-3 in Flyers' last ten games.
-- Over is 12-2-1 in last fifteen Nashville games.
-- Over is 9-2-1 in last twelve Edmonton games.
-- Last five Anaheim games stayed under the total.