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SCOREBOARD
Friday, Nov. 28
Montreal at Washington (7 p.m. EST). Both teams are coming off victories Wednesday night. Montreal won 3-1 in Detroit, while Washington star Alex Ovechkin had three goals and an assist in the Capitals’ 5-3 victory over Atlanta.
STARS
Thursday
— Michael Cammalleri, Flames, scored three goals in Calgary’s 4-3 victory in Vancouver.
— Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, Senators, each scored in a shootout to give Ottawa a 2-1 victory over Toronto.
SHUFFLE
Brian Burke and Toronto agreed to a six-year deal for the former Anaheim general manager to take over as president and GM, The Associated Press learned Thursday night. Burke spent the past three-plus seasons with the Ducks, leading them to a Stanley Cup title in 2007. He’ll replace Cliff Fletcher, hired as interim general manager following John Ferguson’s firing in January.
SALUTE
The Oshawa Generals retired Bobby Orr’s No. 2 jersey on Thursday night before an Ontario Hockey League game against Peterborough. The Hall of Fame defenseman played for the junior team from 1962-66.
SIDELINED
Phoenix center Olli Jokinen will be sidelined for at least two weeks by a shoulder injury, ending his consecutive games streak at 397. He was injured Wednesday night at Columbus when he was checked into the boards by Marc Methot.
SWAP
Florida acquired center Nick Tarnasky from Nashville on Thursday for right wing Wade Belak. The 24-year-old Tarnasky had an assist and 17 penalty minutes in 11 games for Nashville this season. The 32-year-old Belak had no points and 25 penalty minutes in 15 games for Florida.
SCOUTING
Dwight Helminen scored in regulation and in a shootout, and Michael Ryan had the winner in the sixth round to help visiting Albany (Hurricanes) beat Binghamton (Senators) 3-2 on Thursday in the American Hockey League.
SPEAKING
“I did a lot of growing up in Oshawa from ages 14 to 18 and I’ll be forever grateful for those people who helped me in that time of my life. It’s pretty nice. This is where my career started … and this is something I’ll never forget.”—Bobby Orr on Thursday night during a ceremony to retire his No. 2 Oshawa Generals jersey.
New York Islanders vs. Boston Bruins
Mark Streit had two assists in the Islanders' 5-3 loss to the Penguins on Wednesday night.
The Pens rallied for the victory as -155 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5.5).
Phil Kessel potted his 11th goal of the season in Boston's 3-2 loss to the Sabres on Wednesday night.
The Sabres got the victory at -110 odds at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Team records:
New York: 9-11-2
Boston: 14-4-4
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Boston most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Buffalo are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Islanders are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games at home
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders home to Ottawa, Saturday, November 29
Boston home to Detroit, Saturday, November 29
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Chad Larose potted the only Hurricanes marker in their 3-1 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday night.
The Flyers got the victory at -105 odds on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Simon Gagne scored twice on Wednesday night as the Flyers rolled to a 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
The Flyers got the victory at -105 odds on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Current streak:
Carolina has lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Carolina: 11-10-2
Philadelphia: 11-6-4
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Carolina are 1-9
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Carolina home to Anaheim, Sunday, November 30
Philadelphia at Toronto, Saturday, November 29
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild
Ryan Malone and Mark Recchi scored in Tampa Bay's 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers on Wednesday night.
The Rangers pulled out the win as -150 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the posted total (5).
The Wild were upset 4-3 by the Stars last time out, as -160 favorites at home. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Eric Belanger, Owen Nolan and Andrew Brunnette scored in that loss.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 6-8-7
Minnesota: 12-7-1
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Dallas are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Colorado, Saturday, November 29
Minnesota at Nashville, Saturday, November 29
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks
The Blackhawks were defeated 3-2 by the Sharks in OT last time out, as +155 underdogs. The five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Jonathan Toews scored both goals for the Blackhawks, who were out shot 40-26.
Teemu Selanne scored two goals to lead the Ducks over the Avalanche 4-1 on Monday night.
Anaheim cashed as -170 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Anaheim has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 10-4-6
Anaheim: 12-8-3
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-6-1
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing San Jose are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Carolina are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chicago's last 22 games on the road
Chicago is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
Anaheim is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Los Angeles, Saturday, November 29
Anaheim at Carolina, Sunday, November 30
Colorado Avalanche vs. Phoenix Coyotes
The Avalanche outshot the Blues 28-21 in a 3-1 victory on Wednesday, as -180 favorites. The four goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Daniel Tjarnqvist, Ryan Smyth and Ian Laperriere scored for the Avalanche. Peter Budaj stopped 21 shots in that win.
Mikael Tellqvist made 38 saves on Wednesday night as the Coyotes picked up a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
The Coyotes got the win as +115 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Team records:
Colorado: 10-11-0
Phoenix: 9-10-2
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing St. Louis are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-3-1
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing Columbus are 2-8
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 11 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 9 games
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 11 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games at home
Phoenix is 5-13-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Colorado
Next up:
Colorado home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, November 29
Phoenix home to San Jose, Saturday, November 29
Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals
Carey Price made 32 saves on Wednesday night as the Canadiens topped the Red Wings by a final score of 3-1.
The Habs got the win as +160 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Alexander Ovechkin had a hat trick on Wednesday night to guide the Capitals to a 5-3 win over the Thrashers.
The Caps grabbed the victory as -160 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (6).
Team records:
Montreal: 12-5-4
Washington: 12-7-3
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5-1
After a win are 5-5
Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Atlanta are 8-2
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Montreal
Next up:
Montreal home to Buffalo, Saturday, November 29
Washington at Columbus, Saturday, November 29
Nashville Predators vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Dan Ellis made 17 saves for Nashville in its 1-0 shootout loss to St. Louis on Tuesday night.
St. Louis won as +145 road underdogs as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Ondrej Pavelec gave up five goals on Wednesday night as the Thrashers fell 5-3 to the Capitals.
The Caps grabbed the victory as -160 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (6).
Team records:
Nashville: 10-9-2
Atlanta: 8-11-2
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing St. Louis are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-7-1
Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Nashville home to Minnesota, Saturday, November 29
Atlanta home to St. Louis, Sunday, November 30
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres
Evgeni Malkin had a hat trick in the third period on Wednesday night as the Penguins came back to top the Islanders 5-3.
The Pens rallied for the victory as -155 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (5.5).
Derek Roy scored twice on Wednesday night to lead the Sabres to a 3-2 win over the Bruins.
The Sabres got the victory at -110 odds at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 13-5-3
Buffalo: 10-8-3
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing NY Islanders are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to New Jersey, Saturday, November 29
Buffalo at Montreal, Saturday, November 29
New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers
Markus Naslund scored twice in regulation and once in the shootout to give the Rangers a 3-2 win over the Lightning on Wednesday.
The Rangers pulled out the win as -150 road favorites in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the posted total (5).
Jay Bouwmeester and David Booth scored in Florida's 3-2 loss to the Devils on Wednesday night.
The Devils had been listed at -110 on the road in that contest, while the combined score was a PUSH against the posted total (5).
Current streak:
New York has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 16-7-2
Florida: 8-11-2
New York most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
Florida most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-5-1
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
NY Rangers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the NY Rangers last 10 games when playing Florida
NY Rangers are 15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing Florida
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
Florida is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Florida's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida's last 10 games when playing NY Rangers
Next up:
Florida at NY Rangers, Sunday, November 30
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
Kristian Huselius and Jason Chimera scored in Columbus' 3-2 loss to Phoenix on Wednesday night.
The Coyotes got the win as +115 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Johan Franzen had the lone Red Wings goal in their 3-1 loss to the Canadiens on Wednesday night.
The Habs got the win as +160 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (5.5).
Current streak:
Detroit has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Columbus: 9-9-3
Detroit: 14-3-4
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Washington are 3-4
After playing Phoenix are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Montreal are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Columbus's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus's last 12 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Columbus's last 12 games
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Columbus
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Columbus
Detroit is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games at home
Next up:
Columbus home to Washington, Saturday, November 29
Detroit at Boston, Saturday, November 29
San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars
Joe Thornton scored the game-winning goal at the 45 second mark of overtime as the Sharks defeated the Blackhawks by a final score of 3-2 on Wednesday. The Sharks won the game as -175 favorites, while the five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Rob Blake and Patrick Marleau scored the other goals for the Sharks. Ryane Clowe chipped in with a pair of assists in the win.
Loui Eriksson scored the game-winning goal as the Stars got past the Wild 4-3 on Wednesday, as +140 underdogs. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
James Neal potted two goals for the Stars, and Brad Richards added the other marker for the Stars. Marty Turco stopped 25-of-28 shots for the victory.
Current streak:
San Jose has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 18-3-1
Dallas: 7-10-4
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a win are 9-1
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games at home
Dallas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Jose at Phoenix, Saturday, November 29
Dallas home to Edmonton, Sunday, November 30
NY ISLANDERS (9-11-0-2, 20 pts.) at BOSTON (14-3-0-5, 33 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 58-53 ATS (+129.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 9-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in November games this season.
BOSTON is 52-45 ATS (+99.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-36 ATS (+84.4 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 106-105 ATS (-38.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)
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CAROLINA (11-10-0-2, 24 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (11-6-0-4, 26 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-29 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 77-76 ATS (-61.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-31 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-3 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (6-8-0-7, 19 pts.) at MINNESOTA (12-7-0-1, 25 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 20-57 ATS (+89.2 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 6-15 ATS (+21.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 1-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 47-26 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
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CHICAGO (10-5-0-5, 25 pts.) at ANAHEIM (12-8-0-3, 27 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 81-61 ATS (+10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
CHICAGO is 93-98 ATS (+225.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 15-18 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
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COLORADO (10-11-0-0, 20 pts.) at PHOENIX (9-10-0-2, 20 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 15-26 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.9 Units)
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MONTREAL (13-5-0-4, 30 pts.) at WASHINGTON (12-7-0-3, 27 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
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PITTSBURGH (13-5-0-3, 29 pts.) at BUFFALO (10-8-0-3, 23 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 74-49 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 49-54 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 9-14 ATS (-12.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-2 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)
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NY RANGERS (16-8-0-2, 34 pts.) at FLORIDA (8-12-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 32-49 ATS (-29.6 Units) in home games in November games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)
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COLUMBUS (9-9-0-3, 21 pts.) at DETROIT (14-3-0-4, 32 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 43-47 ATS (+116.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-10 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-6-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)
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NASHVILLE (10-9-0-2, 22 pts.) at ATLANTA (8-11-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 15-8 ATS (+24.9 Units) in road games in November games over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 53-50 ATS (+119.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
ATLANTA is 26-48 ATS (+77.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 7-17 ATS (-15.4 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
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SAN JOSE (18-3-0-1, 37 pts.) at DALLAS (8-10-0-4, 20 pts.) - 11/28/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 34-25 ATS (+2.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 18-4 ATS (+11.0 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 18-4 ATS (+11.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 30-10 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 10-2 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 13-10 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 13-10-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)
12:00 PM NY ISLANDERS vs. BOSTON
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games on the road
Boston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
1:00 PM CAROLINA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Carolina is 3-10-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
2:00 PM TAMPA BAY vs. MINNESOTA
Tampa Bay is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
4:00 PM CHICAGO vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 11 games
Chicago is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Chicago
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago
4:00 PM COLORADO vs. PHOENIX
Colorado is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games at home
7:00 PM MONTREAL vs. WASHINGTON
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
7:30 PM COLUMBUS vs. DETROIT
Columbus is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Columbus
7:30 PM NASHVILLE vs. ATLANTA
Nashville is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 15 games
7:30 PM NY RANGERS vs. FLORIDA
NY Rangers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games
NY Rangers are 15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing Florida
Florida is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Florida is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
7:30 PM PITTSBURGH vs. BUFFALO
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 6-13-1 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
8:30 PM SAN JOSE vs. DALLAS
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games at home
Hot teams
-- Bruins won four of their last five games. Islanders won five of their last seven games.
-- Flyers won their last five games, allowing total of ten goals.
-- Colorado is 5-3 in its last eight road games.
-- Washington won six of its last eight games.
-- Ducks won last two games, allowing one goal in each. Blackhawks are 3-1 in their last four games.
-- Penguins won eight of their last ten games.
-- Rangers won five of their last seven games.
-- Sharks won their last five games, scoring 26 goals.
Cold teams
-- Hurricanes lost their last three games, scoring five goals.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games. Lightning lost nine of its last eleven games.
-- Coyotes lost six of their last seven games.
-- Montreal is 0-4 in game after its last four wins.
-- Sabres lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Panthers lost ten of last fourteen games.
-- Blue Jackets lost three of last four games. Detroit lost its last couple games, scoring total of three goals.
-- Thrashers lost four of their last five games. Predators lost three of last four games.
-- Stars lost six of their last eight games.
Totals
-- Seven of Bruins' last eight home games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 9-2-2 in last thirteen Minnesota games.
-- Four of last five Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Colorado games stayed under the total; over is 10-1 in last eleven Colorado-Phoenix games.
-- Six of last seven Montreal games stayed under the total; six of the last seven Washington games went over.
-- Five of last seven Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in Florida's last ten games.
-- Three of last four Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 11-4 in Atlanta's last fifteen games.
-- Three of last four Dallas games stayed under the total.
Series Records
-- Islanders lost last three visits to Boston: 4-3/2-1/4-1.
-- Flyers won five of last six games against Carolina.
-- Visitor won last two Tampa Bay-Minnesota games, both by 3-2.
-- Ducks won five of last six games against Chicago.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games against Colorado.
-- Canadiens lost four of last six visits to Washington.
-- Penguins won five in row, seven of last eight against Buffalo.
-- Home team won last six Ranger-Panther games.
-- Red Wings won seven of last ten games against Detroit.
-- Home side won last two Nashville-Atlanta games.
-- Sharks lost three of their last four visits to Dallas.
Friday's best NHL bets
Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres (-105, 5.5)
The Pens proved just how dangerous their offense is with five unanswered goals against the Islanders Wednesday. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin led the charge combining for four goals and three assists.
Goaltenders Dany Sabourin and John Curry split time in that win after Sabourin was yanked for allowing three goals on 14 shots. Curry stepped in for his NHL debut and stayed solid facing 11 shots in the final period and a half. He could get the nod Friday with stater Marc-Andre Fleury is still dinged up with lower body injury.
Buffalo snapped a five-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins Wednesday. The Sabres are scoring just two goals a night during this stretch. Even if Pittsburgh's goaltending is subject, the Penguins will be able to outgun their opponents.
Pick: Pittsburgh
San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars (+110, 5.5)
Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov didn't appear rusty after missing over two weeks with a lower body injury. He was back between the pipes for the Sharks 3-2 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday. Nabokov stopped 24 shots for his 11th win of the season.
The Sharks offense sputtered in the victory. They have scored over five goals a game during their current five-game winning streak, getting a good chunk of those from Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau.
Dallas was edged 2-1 when it last played San Jose November 8. The Stars picked up just their second win in eight games with a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. They're still without winger Brenden Morrow, who will be out for as many as six months with a torn ACL.
Pick: San Jose
NHL FORECAST - Nov 28th
by Ron Raymond
NY Islanders vs. Boston
The Islanders have been a pesky team of late and are playing inspired hockey. However, the Bruins are coming off a lost to the Sabres and it should be a young rowdy crowd at the Gardens this afternoon. When BOSTON team played as a home team - During the month of November - After a conference game - Coming off vs Northeast division opponent; The Bruins are 16-2-1 SU in this role since '96.
Prediction: Boston 4 NYI 2
Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota
The Wild are stuck in neutral of late and when you get no goal production from your forwards, you can't always depend on Backstrom to bail you out. When TAMPA BAY team played as a Road team - Vs Northwest opponent - Last 4 years; The Lightning are 8-4 SU in this spot L4Y.
Prediction: Tampa Bay 4 Minnesota 2
Colorado vs. Phoenix
Budaj is 6-1 lifetime vs. Phoenix and Tellqvist is my only concern this evening. However, the Coyotes are coming off a long extended road trip on the east coast, so I'm hoping the Avs have fresher legs in this one. Plus, when COLORADO team played as a Road team - With 1 day off - Total is 5.5 - Coming off 2 unders; The Avs are 9-4-2 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Colorado 3 Phoenix 2