What bettors need to know: Hockey Night In Canada
By DUSTIN NIELSON
Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs
Points in eight
It’s too little too late, but the Toronto Maple Leafs do have points in eight straight games and have won five of their last six. Thursday’s 2-1 win over the Capitals was a relief for the Leafs. It was the first time in eight games that they didn’t need to overtime or a shootout.
Gerber baby
Martin Gerber got his first start for the Leafs Wednesday and looked good making 36 saves to beat the Capitals. Gerber should get the majority of the work load down the stretch and is really just trying to get his career back on track.
"It's basically a shot at the end of the season to get something going, and just play," Gerber said prior to the game. "Leave it all out there and see what happens. It's all I can do."
Oil slide continues
The Edmonton Oilers have lost six of eight games including being doubled up by the Senators 4-2 Thursday. The Oilers have had trouble generating chances in their last ten games, hitting the 30 shot mark just twice. A trip to Toronto may not be the remedy the Oilers are looking for. They have won just once in their last eight trips to Leafville.
Not-so special teams
The Oilers’ special teams have been so bad in their last five games that the entire city of Edmonton should be embarrassed. Sheldon Souray and his cohorts are operating at just six percent on the power play in their last five and overall are just 1-for-27 in their last seven games.
The penalty kill is almost worse at just 67 percent effectiveness in the past five. The struggles could have something to do with team captain Ethan Moreau, who is out with an eye injury. Power-play problems could also stem from an injury to puck moving defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky.
San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks
Drowning Sharks
All good teams have their struggles. The Sharks are attempting to navigate their way out of a nasty slump. They have dropped three in a row and four of their last five games. The problems were evident at home against Minnesota Thursday night. San Jose led 3-0 in the second period but gave up four unanswered goals to the Wild and lost in overtime. Despite the slide, the Sharks remained tied atop the Western Conference standings with the Red Wings.
Missing in action: Evgeni Nabokov
If goaltenders came wrapped in a colourful box, Evgeni Nabokov would be just the present the Sharks need. It’s not a coincidence that the Sharks haven’t won a game since Nabokov went down with a lower body injury. Fox Sports reported that Nabokov remains out and doesn’t give a date for his return. The Sharks have called up German prospect Thomas Greiss to back up Brian Boucher.
Red-hot Canucks
I can picture Canucks GM Mike Gillis sitting behind a desk somewhere rubbing his hands together like Monty Burns on The Simpsons. Gillis’ plan appears to be working as the Canucks have won seven of their last eight games and haven’t allowed more than three goals in their past ten. After a slow start Roberto Luongo has regain his pre-injury form.
No moves no problem for Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks remained silent prior to the NHL trade deadline. Chicago and Calgary are both ahead of the Canucks in the standings and made additions at the deadline.
"We're happy with what we have," Vancouver GM Mike Gillis told reporters. "We've played well against those teams, played well against every conference team."
The Canucks made their splash early by signing Mats Sundin, who is now an integral part of a much-improved offense.
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SCOREBOARD
Saturday, March 7
San Jose at Vancouver (10 p.m. EST). The Sharks have lost four of their last five games, while the Canucks have won 11 of 13.
STARS
Friday
— Ray Whitney, Hurricanes, reached 300 career goals, scoring three times on the power play in Carolina’s 6-1 victory over Calgary.
— Tim Connolly and Patrick Lalime, Sabres. Connolly had two goals and two assists, and Lalime made 29 saves in Buffalo’s 5-1 win over Phoenix.
— Brad Boyes, Blues, scored 27 seconds into overtime and set up two first-period goals in St. Louis’ 4-3 victory in Tampa Bay.
— Loui Eriksson and Marty Turco, Stars. Eriksson scored two goals, and Turco made 36 saves in Dallas’ 3-2 victory in Anaheim.
— Kari Lehtonen, Thrashers, made 25 saves in Atlanta’s 2-0 win over Montreal.
SUPERSPOUSE
Colleen Howe, the wife of hockey great Gordie Howe, died Friday. She was 76. She died at her home in suburban Bloomfield Hills after battling Pick’s disease, a rare form of dementia similar to Alzheimer’s, the Detroit Red Wings said.
SCOUTING
Philadelphia center Danny Briere could return Tuesday night against Buffalo. Briere left the Flyers’ loss to Calgary on Thursday night. He was examined by his surgeon Friday and told adhesions broke from his last groin surgery and there was some internal bleeding—enough damage to keep him out Saturday against Nashville.
SENT BACK
Philadelphia nullified its trade for Kyle McLaren on Friday, sending the defenseman back to San Jose after he failed a physical. San Jose traded the 12-year NHL veteran Wednesday for a sixth-round pick in the upcoming draft. McLaren, with Worcester in the AHL, hasn’t played since Dec. 10 after injuring his hand in a fight.
SCOUTING
Andrew Engelage tied former London star Steve Mason’s single-season Ontario Hockey League victory record with 45, making 28 saves in the Windsor Spitfires’ 9-4 victory at Plymouth on Friday night. Andrei Loktionov had three goals and an assist, and Ryan Ellis added two goals and two assists for Windsor.
SPEAKING
“I’ve been bought out twice, on waivers twice. “I’ve seen it all, that’s for sure, so 300, I’ll take that. Probably a lot of people didn’t think that would happen, myself included.”—Ray Whitney after reaching 300 career goals with three power-play scores in Carolina’s 6-1 victory over Calgary on Friday night.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
Martin Havalt scored the OT winner on Tuesday, leading the Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Ducks, as -180 favorites. That game's five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Troy Brouwer and Andrew Ladd scored in regulation.
Chuck Kobasew scored the lone marker in the Bruins 2-1 loss against the Coyotes on Thursday. The Bruins were favored at -320 favorites, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Boston has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 36-17-9
Boston: 42-14-9
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 7-3
After playing Anaheim are 2-8
After a win are 6-4
Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 4-4-2
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Boston
Chicago is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 6-9-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
Chicago home to Colorado, Sunday, March 8
Boston at NY Rangers, Sunday, March 8
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
Johnny Oduya scored at 4:48 of overtime to lift the Devils to a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, as -170 favorites. The five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
David Clarkson and Patrik Elias also scored, and Martin Brodeur made 30 saves for the victory.
The Islanders were doubled 4-2 by the Rangers last time out, as +150 underdogs. That game's six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Blake Comeau and Jack Hillen replied in that loss.
Current streak:
New Jersey has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 42-19-3
New York: 20-37-7
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 4-6
After playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Jersey's last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the NY Islanders last 13 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the NY Islanders last 18 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the NY Islanders last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey home to Calgary, Tuesday, March 10
NY Islanders home to Phoenix, Sunday, March 8
Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings
Mikko Koivu scored his second of the game at 4:46 of overtime as the Wild rallied from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Sharks 4-3 on Thursday. The Wild won the game as a +200 underdog, while the seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).
Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Marek Zidlicky had the other markers, while Kim Johnsson and Brent Burns pocketed two assists apiece in the win.
The Kings were defeated 4-3 by the Stars last time out, as a -110 pick'em. That game's seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Michal Handzus scored twice and Alexander Frolov had the other marker in the loss.
Team records:
Minnesota: 31-27-5
Los Angeles: 27-28-9
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing San Jose are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Minnesota is 3-4-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Minnesota is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Minnesota at Anaheim, Sunday, March 8
Los Angeles home to Vancouver, Monday, March 9
Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Oilers were doubled 4-2 by the Senators last time out, as a -110 pick'em. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Sam Gagner scored both goals in the loss.
Martin Gerber stopped 37 shots in his debut for the Maple Leafs as they got past the Capitals 2-1 on Thursday, as +240 underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (6.5).
Lee Stempniak and Pavel Kubina scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won four of their last five games.
Current streak:
Edmonton has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Edmonton: 31-27-6
Toronto: 26-26-13
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Ottawa are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-2-1
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Edmonton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
Next up:
Edmonton at Montreal, Tuesday, March 10
Toronto at Ottawa, Monday, March 9
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
Tim Connolly scored two goals and assisted on two others, helping the Sabres to a 5-1 victory over the Coyotes at HSBC Arena Friday.
Buffalo won as a -210 home favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
Jason Spezza scored a goal and added an assist as the Senators doubled the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday, as a -110 pick'em. That game's six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Mike Comire, Chris Campoli, and Dany Heatley added singles in the win, and Brian Elliot stopped 24 shots.
Current streak:
Buffalo has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Buffalo: 33-25-7
Ottawa: 24-29-10
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a win are 3-7
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Edmonton are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Buffalo's last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Next up:
Buffalo at Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 10
Ottawa home to Toronto, Monday, March 9
Nashville Predators vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Predators potted three goals in the second period as they defeated the Blue Jackets 4-2 last time out, as -135 favorites. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Vernon Fiddler, Ryan Jones, Steve Sullivan, and Martin Erat scored in that win.
The Flyers were defeated 5-1 by the Flames last time out, as -140 favorites. That game's six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Mike Knuble had the lone marker in that loss.
Current streak:
Nashville has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
Nashville: 33-28-4
Philadelphia: 34-19-10
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Columbus are 5-5
After a win are 8-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-5-1
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Calgary are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nashville's last 10 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 10 games when playing Nashville
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next up:
Nashville home to Washington, Tuesday, March 10
Philadelphia home to Buffalo, Tuesday, March 10
St. Louis Blues vs. Florida Panthers
Brad Boyes scored less than 30 seconds into overtime to give the Blues a 4-3 win over the Lightning at St. Pete Times Forum Friday.
St. Louis won as a -145 road favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
The Panthers were upset 4-1 by the Penguins last time out, as -135 favorites. The five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Radek Dvorak scored the only goal in the loss.
Team records:
St. Louis: 29-27-8
Florida: 33-24-8
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After a win are 3-7
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games at home
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
Next up:
St. Louis home to Dallas, Tuesday, March 10
Florida at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, March 10
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Blue Jackets were doubled 4-2 by the Predators last time out, as +115 road underdogs. That game's six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Jason Williams and Rick Nash scored in the loss.
The Red Wings scored twice in the middle frame on Wednesday, and held on for a 3-2 win over the Avalanche. That game's five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (6).
Johan Franzen, Valterri Filppula, and Kris Draper scored in that win.
Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Columbus: 32-27-6
Detroit: 43-14-8
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 2-5
After playing Nashville are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Edmonton are 7-3
After playing Colorado are 8-2
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Columbus is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games at home
Next up:
Columbus home to Boston, Tuesday, March 10
Detroit home to Phoenix, Tuesday, March 10
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Ray Whitney scored a hat trick to lead the Hurricanes to the 6-1 victory over the Flames at the RBC Center Friday.
Carolina won as a -116 home favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
The Lightning dropped a 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues at St. Pete Times Forum Friday.
St. Louis won as a -145 road favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Carolina: 34-27-5
Tampa Bay: 21-31-13
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Calgary are 1-1-4
After a win are 5-5
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
Tampa Bay is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Next up:
Carolina home to NY Rangers, Monday, March 9
Tampa Bay at Ottawa, Wednesday, March 11
San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks
The Sharks blew a three-goal lead and lost 4-3 in OT to the Wild on Thursday, as -230 favorites. That game's seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).
Joe Pavelski scored twice and Ryane Clowe added the other Sharks goal in the loss.
The Canucks won their third straight by defeating the Wild 4-2 on Tuesday, as -170 favorites. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).
Alex Burrows scored twice, while singles came from Pavol Demitra and Steve Bernier.
Current streak:
San Jose has lost 3 straight games.
Vancouver has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 42-11-10
Vancouver: 33-22-8
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6
Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing San Jose are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Vancouver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver's last 9 games at home
Next up:
San Jose at Minnesota, Tuesday, March 10
Vancouver at Los Angeles, Monday, March 9
CHICAGO (36-18-0-8, 80 pts.) at BOSTON (42-13-0-10, 94 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 86-68 ATS (+196.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 34-35 ATS (+84.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 35-30 ATS (+78.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 14-14 ATS (-13.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-0-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)
NEW JERSEY (42-19-0-3, 87 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (20-37-0-7, 47 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 42-22 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-16 ATS (+7.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 21-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 25-11 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 9-12 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 12-9-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
13 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)
MINNESOTA (31-27-0-5, 67 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (27-28-0-9, 63 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 8-17 ATS (+27.6 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 21-50 ATS (+90.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.2 Units)
BUFFALO (32-25-0-7, 71 pts.) at OTTAWA (24-29-0-10, 58 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 27-37 ATS (-21.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-17 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 190-130 ATS (+37.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
OTTAWA is 24-39 ATS (-29.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 9-15 ATS (+24.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 29-47 ATS (-57.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 19-23 ATS (-19.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 112-88 ATS (-81.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 17-8 (+8.2 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 17-8-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 25 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)
ST LOUIS (28-27-0-8, 64 pts.) at FLORIDA (33-24-0-8, 74 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 33-32 ATS (+85.1 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 17-11 ATS (+4.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 21-11 ATS (+34.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 14-7 ATS (+21.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 14-6 ATS (+20.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 9-3 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 97-111 ATS (+221.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 42-63 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 209-234 ATS (+482.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 99-124 ATS (-55.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
COLUMBUS (32-27-0-6, 70 pts.) at DETROIT (43-14-0-8, 94 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 3-19 ATS (+35.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 34-79 ATS (+144.9 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 12-8 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLUMBUS is 16-15 ATS (+38.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 8-11 ATS (-12.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-27 ATS (-24.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 8-12 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 12-8-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.6 Units)
EDMONTON (31-27-0-6, 68 pts.) at TORONTO (26-26-0-13, 65 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-19 ATS (+44.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 72-74 ATS (+157.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 39-31 ATS (+77.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 16-11 ATS (+29.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 36-34 ATS (+79.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 19-16 ATS (+38.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 0-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
TORONTO is 14-22 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 2-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)
NASHVILLE (33-28-0-4, 70 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (34-19-0-10, 78 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.1 Units) on Saturday games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-23 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-60 ATS (-49.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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)
CAROLINA (33-27-0-5, 71 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (21-31-0-12, 54 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-43 ATS (-36.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-27 ATS (+41.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 4-13 ATS (+17.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 12-9 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 12-9-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)
SAN JOSE (42-11-0-10, 94 pts.) at VANCOUVER (33-22-0-8, 74 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 14-19 ATS (-8.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 30-37 ATS (-26.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 5-12 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 50-76 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)
CHICAGO vs. BOSTON
Chicago is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Chicago is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
NEW JERSEY vs. NY ISLANDERS
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games
NY Islanders are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the NY Islanders last 18 games when playing New Jersey
MINNESOTA vs. LOS ANGELES
Minnesota is 3-4-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games
BUFFALO vs. OTTAWA
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing at home against Buffalo
COLUMBUS vs. DETROIT
Columbus is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games at home
EDMONTON vs. TORONTO
Edmonton is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Edmonton
NASHVILLE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
ST. LOUIS vs. FLORIDA
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Florida is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
CAROLINA vs. TAMPA BAY
Carolina is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
SAN JOSE vs. VANCOUVER
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver's last 9 games at home
NHL
Short Sheet
Saturday, 3/7/2009
CHICAGO at BOSTON, 1:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 6-1 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest
BOSTON: 11-23 SU in March
NEW JERSEY at NY ISLANDERS, 2:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 8-1 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 3 straight
NY ISLANDERS: 11-24 SU at home off a home division loss
MINNESOTA at LOS ANGELES, 4:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 6-1 SU AWAY after one or more consecutive overs
LOS ANGELES: 6-14 SU as a home favorite
BUFFALO at OTTAWA, 7:05 PM ET
BUFFALO: 76-70 SU AWAY after a win by 2+ goals
OTTAWA: 7-18 SU after having lost 2 of their last 3
ST LOUIS at FLORIDA, 7:05 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 4-22 SU AWAY after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight
FLORIDA: 14-7 SU after allowing 4+ goals
COLUMBUS at DETROIT, 7:05 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 3-19 SU AWAY vs. division opponents
DETROIT: 62-24 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 2 straight
EDMONTON at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
EDMONTON: 5-1 SU AWAY after 2+ consecutive overs
TORONTO: 0-7 SU at home in non-conference games
NASHVILLE at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 12-4 SU on Saturday
PHILADELPHIA: 54-66 SU at home
CAROLINA at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
CAROLINA: 9-2 SU when playing BB days
TAMPA BAY: 9-25 SU as a home underdog of +100 to +200
SAN JOSE at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 25-12 SU AWAY when the money line is -100 to -150
VANCOUVER: 5-12 SU when playing with 3+ days rest
Hot Teams
-- Blackhawks won six of their last nine games.
-- Devils won nine of their last eleven games.
Cold Teams
-- Bruins lost eight of last eleven games.
-- Islanders lost ten of their last fourteen games.
Totals
-- Four of last five Boston games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven New Jersey games stayed under the total.
Back-to-Back
-- Bruins are 8-3 if they play again the next night.
-- Islanders are 3-7 if they play again the next night.
Series Records
-- Bruins won their last three games against Chicago.
-- Devils won five of last six games against the Islanders.