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Thursday, Jan. 15
Calgary at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST). The Flames and Sharks meet in a matchup of first-place teams in the Western Conference. The Flames are 10-1-1 in their past 12 games and the Sharks are coming off a 7-1 rout of the Lightning on Tuesday night.
STARS
Wednesday
— Alex Ovechkin and Niklas Backstrom, Capitals. Ovechkin had two goals and an assist and Backstrom had three assists in Washington’s 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.
— Ryan Getzlaf, Ducks, had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 loss to the Red Wings.
WELCOME BACK
The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back goalie Roberto Luongo on Thursday night against Phoenix. With Luongo set to return from a Nov. 22 groin injury, the Canucks placed Curtis Sanford on waivers Wednesday. The Canucks are 9-12-3 since Luongo was hurt, including five straight losses on home ice. The two-time Vezina Trophy finalist was forced to shut down a mid-December comeback attempt because of lingering pain, but said this week he’s back to 100 percent.
HOME COOKING
The crowd of 21,684 at the United Center for the Blackhawks’ 4-1 win over the Sabres was Chicago’s 20th sellout in 20 home games this season.
ON THE WAY BACK
Danny Briere had a goal and an assist in the first game of his minor-league conditioning stint, and led the Philadelphia Flyers’ AHL affiliate to a 7-1 win. Briere saw his first action in more than a month because of a groin strain. He had surgery Oct. 25 to fix a torn abdominal muscle and left a Dec. 2 game against Tampa Bay with the groin injury. He hasn’t played for the Flyers since. He is expected to play one more game in the minors before returning to the Flyers.
REELING
The Penguins have lost eight of 10 overall and six of seven at home. … The Thrashers have 12 losses in their past 14 games at Philips Arena. Overall, Atlanta has dropped two straight and five of six.
SURGING
In his past 12 games, Ottawa’s Jason Spezza has 14 points, including six goals.
SPEAKING
“This is my goal and dream, to play at this level. When you get a shot like this, it doesn’t happen this often. You have to make the most of it.”— Senators rookie goaltender Brian Elliott after making 29 saves in Ottawa’s 3-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders
Zdeno Chara scored two power play goals to lift the Bruins over the Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Boston won as -170 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Chris Campoli tallied the lone marker for the Islanders in their 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night.
The Rangers cashed as -175 road favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Boston has won 3 straight games.
New York has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 32-7-4
New York: 12-27-4
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Montreal are 5-5
After a win are 9-1
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 4-6
After playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston at Washington, Saturday, January 17
NY Islanders home to New Jersey, Saturday, January 17
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Toronto goaltender Vesa Toskala made 21 saves in its 2-0 loss to Nashville on Tuesday night.
Nashville cashed as +105 road underdogs as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Joe Corvo potted the lone marker for Carolina in its 5-1 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday night.
Ottawa won as +105 home underdogs as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Carolina has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 16-21-6
Carolina: 21-18-5
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Nashville are 4-4-1
After a loss are 4-6
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Ottawa are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Toronto's last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games at home
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto
Next up:
Toronto at Atlanta, Friday, January 16
Carolina at Buffalo, Saturday, January 17
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Mike Knuble and Joffrey Lupul found the back of the net for Philadelphia in its 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh won as +150 road underdogs as the game pushed the 6-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Steven Stamkos tallied the lone goal for Tampa Bay in its 7-1 loss to San Jose on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -370 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 23-11-9
Tampa Bay: 13-20-10
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing San Jose are 7-7-1
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Florida, Friday, January 16
Tampa Bay home to Florida, Saturday, January 17
Nashville Predators vs. Montreal Canadiens
Pekka Rinne stopped 17 shots to get the shutout, as the Predators took out the Maple Leafs 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Nashville cashed as +105 road underdogs as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Andrei Kostitsyn found the back of the net for Montreal in its 3-1 loss to Boston on Tuesday night.
Boston won as -170 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Nashville: 20-20-3
Montreal: 25-11-6
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 3-3-1
After a win are 3-7
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games on the road
Nashville is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games at home
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Nashville home to Atlanta, Saturday, January 17
Montreal at Ottawa, Saturday, January 17
Edmonton Oilers vs. Minnesota Wild
Erik Cole recorded a hat trick to lead the Oilers over the Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Edmonton won as +200 road underdogs as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Mikko Koivu, Andrew Brunette, Owen Nolan, and Cal Clutterbuck had a goal and an assist apiece, as the Wild doubled the Coyotes 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Minnesota cashed as -145 home favorites as the teams played over the 5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Edmonton has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Edmonton: 21-18-3
Minnesota: 21-18-3
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a win are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Next up:
Edmonton at Colorado, Friday, January 16
Minnesota home to Anaheim, Saturday, January 17
Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
The Sabres lost 4-1 to the Blackhawks last time out, as +170 road underdogs. The game's five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (6).
Ales Kotalik scored the lone marker for the Sabres.
Trevor Daley scored the winner in overtime to lift the Stars over the Red Wings 5-4 on Monday night.
Dallas won as +165 home underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Buffalo has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Buffalo: 21-17-5
Dallas: 18-17-6
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Chicago are 5-5-2
After a loss are 5-5
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Next up:
Buffalo home to Carolina, Saturday, January 17
Dallas home to Los Angeles, Saturday, January 17
Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues
Chris Stewart put up a marker and an assist for Colorado in its 4-3 loss to Columbus on Tuesday night.
Columbus won as -140 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Dan Hinote found the back of the net for St. Louis in its 3-1 loss to Calgary on Tuesday night.
Calgary won as -260 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 22-20-1
St. Louis: 16-23-3
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Columbus are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Calgary are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of St. Louis's last 12 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Edmonton, Friday, January 16
St. Louis home to Chicago, Saturday, January 17
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Vancouver Canucks
Steve Reinprecht led Phoenix with a goal and an assist in its 6-3 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Minnesota cashed as -145 home favorites as the teams played over the 5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Pavol Demitra, Alexandre Burrows, and Steve Bernier lit up the lamp for Vancouver in its 5-3 loss to New Jersey on Tuesday night.
New Jersey won as +140 road underdogs as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Vancouver has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 21-18-5
Vancouver: 22-18-5
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing San Jose are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 3-3-1
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-16-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Vancouver is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix at Calgary, Saturday, January 17
Vancouver home to Columbus, Sunday, January 18
Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings
The Red Wings scored twice in the third period to earn a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the Ducks on Wednesday, as -160 favorites. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Tomas Holmstrom, Jiri Hudler, Daniel Cleary,and Johan Franzen scored in that win.
Peter Harrold scored the lone marker for Los Angeles in its 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Monday night.
Tampa Bay cashed in as +135 road underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 30-7-6
Los Angeles: 17-19-6
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Anaheim are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Los Angeles
Detroit is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Los Angeles's last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 9 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Next up:
Detroit at San Jose, Saturday, January 17
Los Angeles at Dallas, Saturday, January 17
Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks
Michael Cammalleri netted two goals to lead the Flames over the Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Calgary won as -260 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Joe Thornton had two goals and an assist, as the Sharks pounded the Lightning 7-1 on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -370 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Calgary has won 3 straight games.
San Jose has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Calgary: 26-12-4
San Jose: 32-5-5
Calgary most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a win are 7-3
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-6-1
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Calgary is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing San Jose
Calgary is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Calgary
Next up:
Calgary home to Phoenix, Saturday, January 17
San Jose home to Detroit, Saturday, January 17
BOSTON (32-6-0-5, 69 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (12-27-0-4, 28 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 32-11 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 19-4 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 17-3 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 46-37 ATS (+85.6 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 16-33 ATS (+58.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 27-52 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 42-80 ATS (+122.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 0-7 ATS (-7.5 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-16 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)
NASHVILLE (20-20-0-3, 43 pts.) at MONTREAL (25-11-0-6, 56 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 18-21 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 16-17 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 1-1 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 1-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE 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)
PHILADELPHIA (23-11-0-9, 55 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (13-20-0-10, 36 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 13-30 ATS (-41.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 3-10 ATS (+15.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 3-16 ATS (+25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)
TORONTO (16-21-0-6, 38 pts.) at CAROLINA (21-18-0-5, 47 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-54 ATS (-24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-17 ATS (+22.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 18-13 ATS (+36.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-14 ATS (+37.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 24-33 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
CAROLINA is 119-118 ATS (-59.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)
EDMONTON (21-18-0-3, 45 pts.) at MINNESOTA (21-18-0-3, 45 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 62-62 ATS (+134.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 36-28 ATS (+69.6 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 29-19 ATS (+53.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 0-4 ATS (+4.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-5 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 11-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
COLORADO (22-20-0-1, 45 pts.) at ST LOUIS (16-23-0-3, 35 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 165-127 ATS (+23.8 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 3-16 ATS (+29.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-4 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)
BUFFALO (21-16-0-5, 47 pts.) at DALLAS (18-17-0-6, 42 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 63-25 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS 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)
PHOENIX (21-18-0-5, 47 pts.) at VANCOUVER (22-18-0-5, 49 pts.)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-3-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)
DETROIT (29-7-0-6, 64 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (17-19-0-6, 40 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 73-71 ATS (-40.3 Units) in January games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 82-104 ATS (+192.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 86-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
CALGARY (26-12-0-4, 56 pts.) at SAN JOSE (32-5-0-5, 69 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 32-10 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 8-2 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 16-9 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-9 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-8-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.4 Units)
BOSTON vs. NY ISLANDERS
Boston is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games
NY Islanders are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
NASHVILLE vs. MONTREAL
Nashville is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
PHILADELPHIA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
TORONTO vs. CAROLINA
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Carolina's last 23 games
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
BUFFALO vs. DALLAS
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Dallas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
COLORADO vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-8-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
PHOENIX vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vancouver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Vancouver is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix
CALGARY vs. SAN JOSE
Calgary is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
DETROIT vs. LOS ANGELES
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Los Angeles is 2-18-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Luongo set to return on Thursday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -The Vancouver Canucks will welcome back goalie Roberto Luongo on Thursday night.
With Luongo set to return from a Nov. 22 groin injury against Phoenix, the Canucks placed Curtis Sanford on waivers Wednesday.
If no other NHL team claims Sanford, the 29-year-old will be assigned to the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League.
''It was a very challenging decision for us,'' coach Alain Vigneault said. ''Curtis is not only really respected and liked by his teammates, but the whole coaching staff and management.''
Sanford lost the job he held the past two seasons to Jason LaBarbera, who was acquired in a trade with Los Angeles after Sanford tweaked his groin in a game-day skate Dec. 30.
LaBarbera went 2-1-2 in his first five games with Vancouver before being pulled after giving up two goals on six shots just 3:29 into Tuesday night's game against New Jersey.
Sanford replaced him, but ended up on the hook for a 5-3 loss, falling to 7-8-0 with a 2.56 goals-against average and .906 save percentage.
LaBarbera has a .907 save percentage and 3.07 GAA since joining the Canucks.
Luongo returns to a team that is 9-12-3 since he hurt his groin, including five straight losses on home ice. The two-time Vezina Trophy finalist was forced to shut down a mid-December comeback attempt because of lingering pain, but said this week he's back to 100 percent.
''I have no issues and I felt pretty good in practice as far as timing,'' he said. ''I m ready to go.''
Luongo is 11-5-2 and has a 2.17 GAA and .928 save percentage. Despite missing more than seven weeks, he is tied for second with five shutouts, just one behind Columbus rookie Steve Mason for the NHL lead.
Those numbers earned Luongo a spot in the All-Star game at the end of the month. After missing last year's game to be with his wife in Florida during a difficult pregnancy, Luongo said he'd like to play in this year's game in his hometown of Montreal as long as he played for the Canucks first.
Hot teams
-- Bruins are 22-4 in their last 26 games.
-- Canadiens won seven of their last nine games. Predators won three of their last four contests.
-- Avalanche won three of its last four games.
-- Oilers are 7-4 in their last eleven road games.
-- Dallas won six of its last seven home games.
-- Red Wings won seven of their last eight games.
-- Flames won three in row, eight of last nine games. Sharks won three in a row, outscoring opponents 15-4.
Cold teams
-- Islanders lost their last five games, outscored 20-12.
-- Carolina lost its last three games, outscored 14-5. Toronto lost its last four games, outscored 16-5.
-- Flyers lost six of their last eight road games. Lightning lost six of last seven home games.
-- Minnesota is 1-6 in game following their last six wins.
-- Blues lost 12 of their last 16 games.
-- Sabres lost their last two games, 3-1/4-1.
-- Coyotes lost five of their last six road games. Canucks lost five of their last six games.
-- Kings lost three of their last four games.
Totals
-- Over is 9-4-1 in last fourteen Boston games.
-- Last three Carolina games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Montreal games went over the total; six of last seven Nashville games stayed under.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Philadelphia games.
-- Three of last four Edmonton road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Colorado road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Buffalo games.
-- Six of last nine Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-3 in last fourteen Los Angeles games.
-- Three of last four Calgary games went over the total.
Back-to-Back
-- Maple Leafs are 3-2 when they play again the next night.
-- Flyers are 4-3 if they play again the next night.
-- Oilers are 5-3 when they play again the next night.
-- Avalanche is 1-3 if it plays again the next night.
-- Sabres are 2-7 if they played the night before.
-- Red Wings are 3-3 if they played the night before.
Series Records
-- Bruins won four of last five games against Washington.
-- Hurricanes won five of last six games vs Toronto.
-- Road team won last two Montreal-Nashville games, with both games won in a shootout.
-- Flyers won eleven of last fourteen games vs Tampa Bay.
-- Avalanche won three of last four games against St Louis.
-- Sabres won last two games vs Dallas, 4-3/2-1.
-- Canucks are 10-3 in last thirteen games against Phoenix.
-- Red Wings are 12-2 in last fourteen games against the Kings.
-- Home side won seven of last eight Calgary-San Jose games.
BOSTON at NY ISLANDERS
BOSTON: 9-1 SU as a road favorite
NY ISLANDERS: 0-7 SU at home in January
NASHVILLE at MONTREAL
NASHVILLE: 1-5 SU after having won 3 of their last 4
MONTREAL: 6-1 SU after allowing 3+ goals in 2 straight games
PHILADELPHIA at TAMPA BAY
PHILADELPHIA: 7-3 SU after 2+ consecutive unders
TAMPA BAY: 4-13 SU at home
TORONTO at CAROLINA
TORONTO: 8-3 SU AWAY playing with double revenge
CAROLINA: 0-6 SU after allowing 5+ goals
EDMONTON at MINNESOTA
EDMONTON: 32-25 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
MINNESOTA: 0-4 SU at home vs. division opponents
COLORADO at ST LOUIS
COLORADO: 37-21 SU off a road loss
ST LOUIS: 13-34 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
BUFFALO at DALLAS
BUFFALO: 9-1 SU AWAY off 2 consecutive road losses by 2 goals
DALLAS: 3-14 SU off a win or tie in their previous game
PHOENIX at VANCOUVER
PHOENIX: N/A
VANCOUVER: N/A
DETROIT at LOS ANGELES
DETROIT: 18-5 SU AWAY in road games off a road win
LOS ANGELES: 1-7 SU at home after allowing 3+ goals in 2 straight games
CALGARY at SAN JOSE
CALGARY: 7-21 SU AWAY after scoring 3+ goals in 2 straight games
SAN JOSE: 20-2 SU as a home favorite