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SCOREBOARD
Thursday, Dec. 18
San Jose at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST). The Sharks, who set an NHL record for most points (52) through the first 30 games of a season, have only one regulation loss since winning their first meeting with the defending Stanley Cup champions on Oct. 30.
STARS
Wednesday
— Michal Rozsival, Rangers, scored on a penalty shot in the second period and then netted the winner 3:41 into overtime in New York’s 3-2 win over Los Angeles
— Daniel Sedin, Canucks, scored twice to lift Vancouver to a 4-2 victory over Edmonton.
— David Clarkson, Devils, posted a goal and an assist and led five New Jersey scorers during a 5-3 win at Buffalo.
— Steve Mason, Blue Jackets, stopped 47 shots—one shy of the franchise record—and helped Columbus win its fifth straight at home.
STELLAR IN DEFEAT
Minnesota forward Marian Gaborik made a strong return to the Wild lineup, recording a goal and assist in a 3-2 overtime loss Wednesday night to Calgary. After scoring in a 4-2 win at Atlanta on Oct. 14, Gaborik sustained a lower body injury off the ice and missed 27 games. He assisted on the Wild’s first goal and scored to tie the game in the third period.
SHARK BITE
The San Jose Sharks’ spectacular start hit a slight snag. The Sharks (25-3-3) came into Wednesday night’s game at Columbus with 52 points, surpassing the 1929-30 Boston Bruins for the best start through 30 games in NHL history. San Jose was beaten 2-1 in overtime by the Blue Jackets and will face the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Thursday before returning home. San Jose’s five-game, road-winning streak was snapped but the Sharks earned at least one point for the 15th straight game.
STATS
New Jersey’s Scott Clemmensen made 23 saves and earned his ninth win in 11 starts, lifting the Devils to a 5-3 win at Buffalo. … Calgary goalie Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 25 shots and beat Minnesota for the 20th time in 29 career starts. … The Rangers, who beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in overtime on Wednesday, have 10 wins and two losses in games decided after regulation time.
SENT TO THE RAFTERS
The Vancouver Canucks retired the No. 16 worn by longtime forward Trevor Linden. In a pregame ceremony Wednesday night before the Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2, Linden’s name and number were raised to the rafters at GM Place. He is the second player to be honored this way in the 38-year history of the Canucks, joining Stan Smyl (No. 12).
SCOUTING
Bates Battaglia scored twice and Jiri Tlusty added the decisive goal in the seventh round of the shootout as the AHL’s Toronto Marlies beat the Lake Erie Monsters 5-4 Wednesday night.
SPEAKING
“It’s obviously a tough way to (lose). Maybe it’s a little bit of karma. They came into our barn a couple of weeks ago and outplayed us. We were fortunate enough to get the win there.”—San Jose right winger Devin Setoguchi after the Sharks were beaten by the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night.
St. Louis Blues vs. Washington Capitals
Brad Boyes led St. Louis with a goal and an assist in its 6-3 loss to Calgary on Tuesday night.
Calgary cashed as -150 road favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Alexander Ovechkin scored twice, including the winner in overtime to lead the Capitals over the Islanders 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Washington won as -165 road favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 4 straight games.
Washington has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 12-15-3
Washington: 19-10-3
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Calgary are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing NY Islanders are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Minnesota, Saturday, December 20
Washington at Philadelphia, Saturday, December 20
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Boston Bruins
Jason Blake potted the winner in the shootout, as the Maple Leafs defeated the Devils 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Toronto won as +105 home underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
The Bruins got back on track with a 4-2 win over the Thrashers at TD Banknorth Garden Saturday night.
Boston won as a big -270 home favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 3 straight games.
Boston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 12-12-6
Boston: 21-5-4
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing New Jersey are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 12 games on the road
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Toronto
Next up:
Toronto at Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 20
Boston home to Carolina, Saturday, December 20
Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Panthers lost to Vancouver 5-3 as a +155 underdog on Sunday. The eight goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Nick Boyton, Jay Bouwmeester and Michael Frolik scored for the Panthers in the loss.
Joe Corvo's power play goal in the second period stood up as the winner, as the Hurricanes slipped past the Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Carolina cashed as a -110 home pick 'em, as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Florida: 14-13-3
Carolina: 14-12-5
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing Vancouver are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Montreal are 7-3
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Florida's last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Carolina is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Colorado, Sunday, December 21
Carolina at Boston, Saturday, December 20
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Ruslan Fedotenko had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh in a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon.
The Pens lost as +110 underdogs, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 6.
Colby Armstrong netted two goals, as the Thrashers defeated the Senators 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta cashed as +170 road underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 16-10-4
Atlanta: 10-16-4
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing Ottawa are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Toronto, Saturday, December 20
Atlanta home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, December 20
San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Sharks were defeated 2-1 by the Blue Jackets in a shootout last time out, as -175 favorites. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Devin Setoguchi answered for the Sharks, and Evgeni Nabokov made 30 saves in the loss.
Tomas Holmstrom and Marian Hossa scored for Detroit in a 3-2 loss to Colorado on Monday night.
The Wings lost as -260 favorites, while the final score played just UNDER the posted total of 5.5.
Team records:
San Jose: 25-3-3
Detroit: 20-6-4
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Columbus are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing San Jose
Detroit is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Jose
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Jose
Next up:
San Jose home to NY Rangers, Saturday, December 20
Detroit home to Los Angeles, Saturday, December 20
Colorado Avalanche vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Paul Stastny and David Jones potted goals for Colorado in its 5-2 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia won as -200 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
The Lightning couldn't solve Senators goaltender Martin Gerber, losing 2-0 at Scotiabank Place Saturday night.
Ottawa won as a -150 home favorite while the final score played under the total of 5.5 goals.
Team records:
Colorado: 15-15-1
Tampa Bay: 7-15-8
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Philadelphia are 6-6-2
After a loss are 6-4
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Ottawa are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Tampa Bay is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Colorado at Florida, Sunday, December 21
Tampa Bay at Atlanta, Saturday, December 20
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens
Simon Gagne and Mike Richards each had a goal and two assists, as the Flyers skated past the Avalanche 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia won as -200 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Alex Kovalev and Guillaume Latendresse found the back of the net for Montreal in its 3-2 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.
Carolina cashed as a -110 home pick 'em, as the game played under the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 5 straight games.
Montreal has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 17-7-6
Montreal: 16-9-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 4-4-2
After a win are 8-2
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 5-5
After playing Carolina are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Washington, Saturday, December 20
Montreal home to Buffalo, Saturday, December 20
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Dallas Stars
Steve Mason stopped 47 shots and R.J. Umberger scored the shootout winner as the Blue Jackets defeated the league-leading Sharks 2-1 on Wednesday. The Blue Jackets won the game as +155 underdogs, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Michael Peca scored for the Blue Jackets in regulation.
Loui Eriksson scored two goals, including the winner in overtime to lead the Stars over the Coyotes 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Dallas won as -130 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Columbus: 14-14-3
Dallas: 12-14-4
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 7-3
After playing San Jose are 4-6
After a win are 4-6
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 9 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Columbus
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Columbus
Next up:
Columbus at Phoenix, Saturday, December 20
Dallas at Ottawa, Saturday, December 20
Nashville Predators vs. Phoenix Coyotes
The Predators got 27 saves from goaltender Dan Ellis to help led them to a 3-0 win over the Stars at Sommet Center Saturday night.
Nashville won as a -160 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
Todd Fedoruk tallied the lone marker for Phoenix in its 2-1 overtime losss to Dallas on Tuesday night.
Dallas won as -130 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Nashville: 15-12-3
Phoenix: 14-13-4
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games at home
Next up:
Nashville home to NY Islanders, Saturday, December 20
Phoenix home to Columbus, Saturday, December 20
ST LOUIS (12-15-0-3, 27 pts.) at WASHINGTON (19-10-0-3, 41 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-22 ATS (+39.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-29 ATS (+53.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-2 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-3 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
WASHINGTON is 87-130 ATS (+220.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 1-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
PHILADELPHIA (17-7-0-6, 40 pts.) at MONTREAL (17-9-0-5, 39 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-49 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-37 ATS (+92.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 15-20 ATS (-10.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 15-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 26-36 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
MONTREAL is 22-30 ATS (-10.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 9-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)
FLORIDA (14-14-0-3, 31 pts.) at CAROLINA (14-12-0-5, 33 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 202-228 ATS (-73.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 8-2 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 13-5 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 13-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)
PITTSBURGH (16-10-0-4, 36 pts.) at ATLANTA (10-16-0-4, 24 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 125-94 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-10 ATS (+28.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-6 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)
TORONTO (12-12-0-6, 30 pts.) at BOSTON (21-4-0-5, 47 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 21-9 ATS (+33.2 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 21-9 ATS (+4.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 25-12 ATS (+41.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-14 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-10 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-11 ATS (+32.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-12 ATS (+32.4 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-37 ATS (+88.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-7 (+6.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
SAN JOSE (25-3-0-2, 52 pts.) at DETROIT (20-6-0-4, 44 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 25-5 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 25-5 ATS (+15.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN JOSE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-7 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)
COLORADO (15-15-0-1, 31 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (7-15-0-8, 22 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 18-7 ATS (+10.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-23 ATS (-21.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 7-23 ATS (+44.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 4-15 ATS (+22.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-42 ATS (+63.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-28 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-0 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 3-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)
COLUMBUS (13-14-0-3, 29 pts.) at DALLAS (13-14-0-4, 30 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 9-32 ATS (-23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 6-18 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-8 ATS (+9.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)
NASHVILLE (15-12-0-3, 33 pts.) at PHOENIX (14-13-0-4, 32 pts.)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)
FLORIDA vs. CAROLINA
Florida is 1-15-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Florida
PITTSBURGH vs. ATLANTA
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
ST. LOUIS vs. WASHINGTON
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
Washington is 1-9-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
Washington is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games at home
COLORADO vs. TAMPA BAY
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
PHILADELPHIA vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games at home
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
SAN JOSE vs. DETROIT
San Jose is 4-16-1 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing San Jose
COLUMBUS vs. DALLAS
Columbus is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 9 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
NASHVILLE vs. PHOENIX
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Nashville is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville
Hot teams
-- Washington won four in row, eight of last ten games.
-- Flyers won their last five games, scoring 23 goals.
-- Panthers won six of their last eight games.
-- Bruins won 19 of their last 23 games. Maple Leafs won last three in a row, allowing total of five goals.
-- Sharks won 11 of their last 13 games. Red Wings won five of their last seven games.
-- Colorado is 5-1 in game following its last six losses.
-- Blue Jackets won three of their last four games.
Cold teams
-- Blues lost their last four games, outscored 21-11.
-- Canadiens lost last three games, scoring total of four goals.
-- Carolina lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Thrashers lost 11 of their last 14 games. Penguins lost four of last five games.
-- Lightning lost 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Dallas is 1-10 this season in the game following a win.
-- Predators lost three of their last four games. Coyotes lost last two and four of last six games- their last two games both went OT.
Totals
-- Last seven St Louis games went over the total.
-- Last five Montreal games stayed under the total; Flyers' last four went over the total. .
-- Eight of last ten Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-2 in Boston's last dozen home games.
-- Five of last six San Jose games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Colorado games went over the total.
-- Last eight Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Nashville games stayed under the total.
Series Records
-- Home side won last two St Louis-Washington games.
-- Flyers won five of their last six games vs Carolina.
-- Carolina won 13 of last 16 games against the Panthers.
-- Penguins won four of last five games vs Atlanta.
-- Bruins won four of last five games against Toronto.
-- Sharks won last two games vs Detroit, after losing previous six.
-- Colorado won its last three games vs Tampa Bay: 4-2/3-0/4-3.
-- Columbus won seven of last ten games against Dallas.
-- Predators lost four of their last five visits to Phoenix.
NHL FORECAST FOR THURSDAY DEC 18TH
by Ron Raymond
San Jose vs. Detroit
The Game of the Night in my view, as the Sharks got caught looking ahead last night in Columbus, as they lost 2-1 in OT. The Red Wings need a big test and here?s what the doctor ordered, a big game vs. the top team in the league. Normally a game like this will bring out the Red Wings top guns and I expect Hossa, Zetterberg and Datsyk to light it up tonight. When DETROIT team played as a home team - Last 2 years - During the month of December - Allowed 3 or more goals AGAINST in their last game; The Red Wings are 9-1 SU in this role the L2Y.
Prediction: Detroit 5 San Jose 2
Colorado vs. Tampa Bay
Hard to support a Lightning team who has 2 wins in their last 15 games and are averaging 1.67 goals for I their last 3 games. When COLORADO team played as a Road team - Total is 5.5 - With 1 day off - 3 games in 4 nights; The Avs are 8-2-1 SU in this spot since ?96.
Prediction: Colorado 4 Tampa Bay 2
Columbus vs. Dallas
Here's your ultimate letdown spot, as the Blue Jackets are coming off a huge home underdog win last night vs. the Sharks and it will be tough for them to match that intensity tonight after a night of traveling. When DALLAS team played as a home team - Total is 5.5 - With 1 day off - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite - Coming off a 1 goal win; The Stars are 8-2 SU in this spot.
Prediction: Dallas 4 Columbus 1
Nashville vs. Phoenix
If there's one thing about Phoenix, they?ve been a solid home fave this season at 7-3 SU and have allowed only 2.0 goals against in this role. When PHOENIX team Played as Home team as a Favorite - With 1 day off - Total is 5.5 - Coming off vs. Pacific division opponent; The Coyotes are 13-3-5 SU in this role since ?97.
Prediction: Phoenix 3 Nashville 2