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SCOREBOARD
Thursday, Jan. 29
Phoenix at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST). Joe Thornton and the Sharks have been leading the Pacific Division and Western Conference most of the season, overshadowing the surprising Coyotes. Coach Wayne Gretzky’s club is a distant second and battling for a playoff spot.
STARS
Wednesday
— Michael Cammalleri, Flames, scored three goals—giving him eight in a four-game streak—to lift Calgary to a 5-2 win over Buffalo.
— Nikolai Khabibulin, Blackhawks, made 36 saves to lift Chicago over Anaheim 3-2.
— Petr Sykora and Kris Letang, Penguins, both scored two goals as Pittsburgh beat the New York Rangers 6-2.
SIGN HIM UP
The Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings signed forward Henrik Zetterberg to the longest contract in team history, a 12-year, $73 million deal that could keep the star forward in Hockeytown until 2021. Zetterberg could have become a free agent at the end of this season, his sixth in the NHL.
SOME TIME OFF
Alex Ovechkin took an excused day off from Washington Capitals practice on Wednesday, but coach Bruce Boudreau said the absence had nothing to do with the “stinger” the NHL’s reigning MVP got from a shoulder-first crash into the boards the night before.
“He’s fine,” Boudreau said. “I wanted to give him today off to rest. He’s probably a little stiff, I would think, but, I mean, he’s fine. And I asked him how his shoulder was. He says he’s OK, no problem.”
SPEAKING
“I just played terrible. That’s what happened. I can’t explain it. As a team we played great the first two (periods) and I played pretty good, I think, and I make a mistake on the second goal and then they get another one on the power play. I just lost my game in the third, totally, and that’s definitely not good enough. I didn’t stop the puck in the third. I’m upset with myself right now.”—New York All-Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist, who allowed five goals in the third period of the Rangers’ 6-2 loss at Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.
New York Islanders vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Yann Danis made 39 saves as the Islanders defeated the Ducks 2-1 as +160 underdogs last time out. That game's three goals went UNDER the night's posted over/under (5.5).
Kyle Okposo and Kurtis McLean scored in that win.
Atlanta goaltender Kari Lehtonen made 31 saves in its 2-0 loss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as -210 home favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 13-29-5
Atlanta: 17-27-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing New Jersey are 4-6
After playing Anaheim are 6-6-1
After a win are 4-6
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing Dallas are 1-1-1
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games on the road
NY Islanders are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Atlanta is 5-8-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders home to Florida, Saturday, January 31
Atlanta at Carolina, Saturday, January 31
New Jersey Devils vs. Boston Bruins
Jamie Langenbrunner put up two goals to lead the Devils past the Senators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
New Jersey won as -130 road favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
David Krejci's power play goal in overtime was the winner, as the Bruins edged the Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Boston won as -160 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
New Jersey has won 6 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 30-15-3
Boston: 35-8-5
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Ottawa are 4-6
After a win are 7-3
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
Boston is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Boston is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Boston's last 22 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey home to Pittsburgh, Friday, January 30
Boston home to NY Rangers, Saturday, January 31
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis each had a goal and an assist to lead the Lightning past the Canadiens 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay won as +130 home underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Tuomo Ruutu led the Hurricanes with a goal and an assist in their 3-2 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday night.
New York won as -160 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 17-21-10
Carolina: 23-21-5
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Montreal are 3-7
After a win are 5-5
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-5-1
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing NY Rangers are 8-2
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games at home
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Friday, January 30
Carolina home to Atlanta, Saturday, January 31
Dallas Stars vs. Detroit Red Wings
Marty Turco stopped 25 shots to earn the shutout, as the Stars stifled the Thrashers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Dallas cashed as -210 home favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Marian Hossa and Brett Lebda lit up the lamp for Detroit in its 3-2 overtime loss to Columbus on Tuesday night.
Columbus cashed as +150 home underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 2 straight games.
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 21-18-7
Detroit: 31-9-7
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a win are 3-7
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Columbus are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Dallas at Columbus, Saturday, January 31
Detroit at Washington, Saturday, January 31
Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
Maxim Lapierre scored twice for Montreal in its 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay won as +130 home underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Michael Frolik had a goal and two assists to lift the Panthers past the Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Florida won as a -110 home pick 'em, as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Montreal has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Montreal: 27-14-6
Florida: 22-17-8
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-4-3
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Montreal's last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal's last 10 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida's last 10 games when playing Montreal
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Next up:
Montreal home to Los Angeles, Saturday, January 31
Florida at NY Islanders, Saturday, January 31
Ottawa Senators vs. St. Louis Blues
Alexandre Picard potted the lone marker for Ottawa in its 4-1 loss to New Jersey on Tuesday night.
New Jersey won as -130 road favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Chris Mason stopped all 21 shots for the shutout on Wednesday, as the Blues defeated ther Blackhawks 2-0. The Blues won the game as a +230 underdog, while the team's played UNDER the posted over/under (6).
Jeff Woywitka and Keith Tkachuk scored in the win.
Current streak:
St. Louis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Ottawa: 16-22-7
St. Louis: 19-23-4
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 8-2
After a loss are 4-6
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Chicago are 2-8
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 9 games when playing St. Louis
Ottawa is 5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Ottawa is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of St. Louis's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games
Next up:
Ottawa at Columbus, Friday, January 30
St. Louis home to Philadelphia, Saturday, January 31
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche
Jason Blake was the goal scorer for Toronto in its 6-1 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Minnesota won as -190 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Colorado netminder Andrew Raycroft stopped 35 shots in its 3-0 loss to San Jose on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -200 road favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 4 straight games.
Colorado has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 17-23-8
Colorado: 23-24-1
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Minnesota are 1-5
After a loss are 3-7
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing San Jose are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Toronto is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Colorado's last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
Next up:
Toronto home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 31
Colorado home to Anaheim, Saturday, January 31
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan Toews second period marker turned out to be the winner, as the Blackhawks snuck past the Ducks 3-2 on Wednesday. The Blackhawks won the game as -130 favorites, while the five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Adam Burish and Patrick Kane potted the other goals for the Blackhawks. Nikolai Khabibulin stopped 36 shots in the win.
The Kings scored five goals in the second period and held on for a 6-5 victory over the Avalanche last time out, as +135 underdogs. The game's 11 goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Alexander Frolov scored twice for the Kings, while singles came off the sticks of Kyle Calder, Jack Johnson, Jarret Stoll, and Dustin Brown.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 26-12-8
Los Angeles: 19-20-7
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-6-1
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Anaheim are 2-8
After a win are 6-4
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Los Angeles's last 18 games
Next up:
Chicago at San Jose, Saturday, January 31
Los Angeles at Montreal, Saturday, January 31
Phoenix Coyotes vs. San Jose Sharks
Shane Doan potted a pair of markers for Phoenix in its 7-3 loss to Anaheim on Tuesday night.
Anaheim cashed as +105 road underdogs as the game played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Evgeni Nabokov made 31 saves to get the shutout, as the Sharks blanked the Avalanche 3-0 on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -200 road favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
San Jose has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 24-20-5
San Jose: 35-6-5
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Anaheim are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 9-1
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Colorado are 10-0
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
San Jose is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to Buffalo, Saturday, January 31
San Jose home to Chicago, Saturday, January 31
NY ISLANDERS (13-29-0-5, 31 pts.) at ATLANTA (17-27-0-5, 39 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 6-21 ATS (+27.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 9-19 ATS (-15.8 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
ATLANTA is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS 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)
MONTREAL (27-14-0-6, 60 pts.) at FLORIDA (22-17-0-8, 52 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 16-9 ATS (+25.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 51-38 ATS (+90.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
FLORIDA is 92-108 ATS (+213.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 113-129 ATS (-47.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-6 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
TAMPA BAY (17-21-0-10, 44 pts.) at CAROLINA (23-21-0-5, 51 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 48-82 ATS (+132.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 56-115 ATS (+207.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 5-15 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-47 ATS (-30.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-16 ATS (+41.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 119-119 ATS (-61.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 24-34 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 10-9-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)
NEW JERSEY (30-15-0-3, 63 pts.) at BOSTON (35-7-0-6, 76 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 35-13 ATS (+18.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 30-18 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 34-20 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-5 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)
DALLAS (21-18-0-7, 49 pts.) at DETROIT (31-9-0-7, 69 pts.)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-6 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-6-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)
OTTAWA (16-22-0-7, 39 pts.) at ST LOUIS (19-23-0-4, 42 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 16-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 21-37 ATS (-35.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 12-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 19-30 ATS (-20.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-27 ATS (-17.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-20 ATS (-15.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-5 ATS (-6.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
OTTAWA is 7-14 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 7-12 ATS (-17.1 Units) 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
OTTAWA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 2-0-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)
TORONTO (17-23-0-8, 42 pts.) at COLORADO (23-24-0-1, 47 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-17 ATS (+23.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-18 ATS (+26.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TORONTO is 38-56 ATS (-25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-8 ATS (+11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)
PHOENIX (24-20-0-5, 53 pts.) at SAN JOSE (35-6-0-5, 75 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 35-11 ATS (+54.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 23-16 ATS (+42.8 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-19 ATS (+52.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 60-59 ATS (+139.0 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 14-13 ATS (+39.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 19-20 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 12-6 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 12-6-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)
CHICAGO (25-13-0-7, 57 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (19-20-0-7, 45 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 11-26 ATS (+37.1 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 179-223 ATS (-76.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 17-47 ATS (+83.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-4-0 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=+0.4 Units)
NEW JERSEY vs. BOSTON
New Jersey is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Boston's last 22 games at home
NY ISLANDERS vs. ATLANTA
NY Islanders are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
TAMPA BAY vs. CAROLINA
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games at home
DALLAS vs. DETROIT
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Detroit is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Dallas
MONTREAL vs. FLORIDA
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
OTTAWA vs. ST. LOUIS
Ottawa is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of St. Louis's last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games
TORONTO vs. COLORADO
Toronto is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
CHICAGO vs. LOS ANGELES
Chicago is 7-12-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Los Angeles's last 18 games
PHOENIX vs. SAN JOSE
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Hot teams
-- Bruins won six of their last eight games- last three went to overtime. Devils won their last six games, allowing nine goals.
-- Tampa Bay is 5-3 in its last eight road games.
-- Stars won three of last four games, allowing seven goals.
-- Blues won last three games, outscoring foes 12-3.
-- Phoenix is 6-2 in game after its last eight losses. San Jose won three in a row and six of last seven games.
-- Chicago is 8-3 in its last eleven road games. Kings won last two games, scoring 11 goals, but they lost their last three home games.
Cold teams
-- Thrashers lost last two games, 5-3/2-0. Islanders lost ten of their last twelve games.
-- Hurricanes lost six of their last eight games.
-- Panthers lost three of their last four home games. Canadiens lost three games in a row, outscored 14-7.
-- Red Wings lost last three games, allowing 15 goals.
-- Senators lost 16 of their last 18 games.
-- Toronto lost four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Avalanche lost five of their last six games.
Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Atlanta games; last five Islander games went under the total.
-- Four of last five New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Carolina games.
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Detroit games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Chicago games.
Back-to-Back
-- Lightning is 2-5 when it plays again the next night.
-- Blackhawks are 6-2 if they played the night before.
Series Records
-- Thrashers are 3-0 against the Islanders this season: 4-3/5-1/4-2.
-- Devils are 9-4 in last thirteen games against Boston.
-- Hurricanes won six of last seven games vs Tampa Bay.
-- Canadiens won last five games vs Florida, outscoring them 21-10.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four visits to Dallas.
-- Sharks are 10-4 in last fourteen games against Phoenix.
-- Kings won three of last four games against Chicago.
NHL TRENDS AND ANGLES FOR THURSDAY
MONTREAL @ FLORIDA
Play OVER FLORIDA on the total in All games after 3 or more consecutive unders
The record is 12 Overs and 2 Unders for the last two seasons (+10.25 units)
TORONTO @ COLORADO
Play UNDER TORONTO on the total in Road games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 7 Overs and 21 Unders for the last two seasons (+13.80 units)
NEW JERSEY @ BOSTON
Play UNDER BOSTON on the total in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 14 Overs and 34 Unders for the last two seasons (+17.60 units)
OTTAWA @ ST LOUIS
Play UNDER OTTAWA using the puck line in All games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 27 Overs and 35 Unders for the last two seasons (-31.55 units)