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SCOREBOARD
Thursday, March 12
Phoenix at New Jersey (7 p.m. EDT). New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur beat Calgary on Tuesday night to move within two victories of tying Patrick Roy’s NHL record of 551.
STARS
Wednesday
— Kris Versteeg, Blackhawks, scored in regulation and added the winner in the fourth round of a shootout in Chicago’s 3-2 victory over Carolina.
— Scott Niedermayer, Ducks, scored at 3:37 of overtime to give Anaheim a 4-3 win over Vancouver.
— Mike Fisher, Senators, beat Karri Ramo off a rebound at 2:38 of overtime to give Ottawa a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay.
STATUS
Anaheim’s Teemu Selanne scored his 573rd goal in the Ducks’ 4-3 overtime victory over Vancouver on Wednesday night to tie former Islanders star Mike Bossy for 18th place on the career list. Selanne has 21 goals this season.
ARRESTED
Former Edmonton owner Peter Pocklington was arrested at his Palm Desert, Calif., home Wednesday on charges that he concealed assets during bankruptcy proceedings. The 67-year-old Pocklington was later arraigned and pleaded not guilty in federal court in Riverside. If convicted, the 67-year-old Pocklington could face up to 10 years in federal prison. Pocklington sold the Oilers in 1998.
SCOUTING
Justin Leclerc made 58 saves in the Kamloops Blazers’ 3-1 victory over visiting Vancouver on Wednesday night in Western Hockey League. Evander Kane scored Vancouver’s lone goal with 5:23 left in the third period. … Vancouver first-round pick Cody Hodgson had two goals and two assists in the Brampton Battalion’s 7-2 victory at Oshawa in the Ontario Hockey League.
SPEAKING
“Pucks were going in all over the place. It was pretty exciting out there. The game was tight and that’s what we’re going to see until the end.”—Chicago coach Joel Quenneville after the Blackhawks’ 3-2 shootout victory over Carolina on Wednesday night.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins
Mike Fisher netted the winner in overtime to lift the Senators past the Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Ottawa cashed as -230 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Boston goaltender Tim Thomas stopped 32 shots in the Bruins' 2-0 loss to Columbus on Tuesday night.
Columbus won as +120 home underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Ottawa has won 4 straight games.
Boston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Ottawa: 27-29-10
Boston: 43-16-9
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 6-4
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Columbus are 4-4-2
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Ottawa's last 15 games when playing Boston
Ottawa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games
Next up:
Ottawa at Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 14
Boston home to NY Islanders, Saturday, March 14
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Sergei Fedorov netted the winning goal in overtime to lift the Capitals past the Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Washington won as -125 road favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Scott Hartnell had two goals and two assists to lead the Flyers past the Sabres 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as -170 home favorites as the game played over the 6-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 41-21-6
Philadelphia: 36-19-10
Washington most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Buffalo are 4-6
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games at home
Philadelphia is 18-5-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Washington
Philadelphia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Carolina, Saturday, March 14
Philadelphia home to NY Rangers, Saturday, March 14
Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres
Keith Ballard and Nick Boynton each finished with a goal and an assist for Florida in its 4-3 shootout loss to Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh won as -165 home favorites as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Maxim Afinogenov and Jochen Hecht scored for Buffalo in its 5-2 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia cashed as -170 home favorites as the game played over the 6-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Buffalo has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 34-24-9
Buffalo: 33-27-7
Florida most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Florida's last 23 games when playing Buffalo
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Buffalo is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Buffalo's last 23 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, March 14
Buffalo home to Atlanta, Saturday, March 14
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Evgeni Malkin potted the deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Penguins over the Panthers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh won as -165 home favorites as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
Steve Mason made 35 saves to earn the shutout, as the Blue Jackets upset the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Columbus won as +120 home underdogs as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 7 straight games.
Columbus has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 36-26-6
Columbus: 34-27-6
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Florida are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing Boston are 2-2-2
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Pittsburgh is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Columbus is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Columbus's last 23 games at home
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Ottawa, Saturday, March 14
Columbus at Chicago, Friday, March 13
Phoenix Coyotes vs. New Jersey Devils
Shane Doan and Martin Hanzal were the goal scorers for Phoenix in its 3-2 overtime loss to Detroit on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as -360 home favorites as the teams played under the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Brian Rolston's goal stood up as the winner, as the Devils edged the Flames 3-2 on Tuesday night.
New Jersey cashed as -155 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 28-33-6
New Jersey: 43-20-3
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Buffalo are 8-2
After playing Calgary are 7-7-1
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games on the road
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 9 games
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to Nashville, Saturday, March 14
New Jersey at Montreal, Saturday, March 14
Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings
Mike Cammalleri finished with two helpers for Calgary in its 3-2 loss to New Jersey on Tuesday night.
New Jersey cashed as -155 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Johan Franzen scored the winner in the extra frame to lift the Red Wings past the Coyotes 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Detroit won as -360 home favorites as the teams played under the 6-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Calgary has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Calgary: 39-22-6
Detroit: 44-15-8
Calgary most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 7-3
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Calgary is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
Detroit is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Next up:
Calgary at Toronto, Saturday, March 14
Detroit at St. Louis, Saturday, March 14
New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
Kyle Okposo and Blake Comeau had markers for New York in its 3-2 overtime loss to Toronto on Tuesday night.
Toronto won as -150 home favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Saku Koivu scored both the tying goal and the game-winner in overtime to lift the Canadiens past the Oilers 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Montreal cashed as -170 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Montreal has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 22-37-8
Montreal: 36-24-7
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Edmonton are 1-9
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games on the road
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Montreal
NY Islanders are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Montreal is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Montreal is 11-3 SU in their last 14 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Montreal is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
NY Islanders at Boston, Saturday, March 14
Montreal home to New Jersey, Saturday, March 14
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Adam Hall and Cory Murphy found the back of the net for Tampa Bay in its 3-2 overtime loss to Ottawa on Wednesday night.
Ottawa cashed as -230 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Mikhail Grabovski potted the winner in overtime to lift the Maple Leafs over the Islanders 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Toronto won as -150 home favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 21-32-14
Toronto: 27-28-13
Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Ottawa are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing NY Islanders are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Florida, Saturday, March 14
Toronto home to Calgary, Saturday, March 14
New York Rangers vs. Nashville Predators
New York goaltender Steve Valiquette stopped 33 shots in the Rangers' 3-0 loss to Carolina on Monday night.
Carolina won as -140 home favorites as the game played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Ryan Suter found the back of the net for Nashville in its 2-1 overtime loss to Washington on Tuesday night.
Washington won as -125 road favorites as the game played under the 6-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Nashville has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 34-25-8
Nashville: 33-29-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Carolina are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Minnesota are 8-2
After playing Washington are 4-4-1
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of the NY Rangers last 19 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 12 games when playing Nashville
NY Rangers are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Nashville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Nashville's last 12 games when playing NY Rangers
Next up:
NY Rangers at Philadelphia, Saturday, March 14
Nashville at Phoenix, Saturday, March 14
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Dallas Stars
Rod Brind'Amour and Tuomo Ruutu had goals for Carolina in its 3-2 shootout loss to Chicago on Wednesday night.
Chicago won as -175 home favorites as the teams played under the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Mike Ribeiro and James Neal potted markers for Dallas in its 5-2 loss to St. Louis on Tuesday night.
St. Louis cashed as -135 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Dallas has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Carolina: 36-27-6
Dallas: 31-28-8
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Chicago are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Carolina is 5-10-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas
Carolina is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games
Dallas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Carolina at Washington, Saturday, March 14
Dallas home to Minnesota, Saturday, March 14
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues
Christian Ehrhoff scored the winner in overtime to go along with an assist in regulation to lead the Sharks past the Wild 5-4 on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -165 road favorites as the game played over the 5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
David Perron scored twice to lead the Blues past the Stars 5-2 on Tuesday night.
St. Louis cashed as -135 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total posted by sportsbooks.
Team records:
San Jose: 43-12-10
St. Louis: 30-28-8
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Minnesota are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Dallas are 5-5
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
San Jose is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
San Jose home to Los Angeles, Saturday, March 14
St. Louis home to Detroit, Saturday, March 14
Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
Owen Nolan potted two markers for Minnesota in its 5-4 overtime loss to San Jose on Tuesday night.
San Jose won as -165 road favorites as the game played over the 5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Colorado netminder Peter Budaj made 33 saves in the Avalanche's 3-0 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Atlanta won as +135 road underdogs as the teams played under the 6-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Minnesota: 32-28-6
Colorado: 29-37-1
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-5-1
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing San Jose are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Dallas, Saturday, March 14
Colorado at Edmonton, Saturday, March 14
Atlanta Thrashers vs. Edmonton Oilers
Keri Lehtonen turned aside 35 shots earn the shutout, as the Thrashers took out the Avalanche 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Atlanta won as +135 road underdogs as the teams played under the 6-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Sheldon Souray found the back of the net while adding an assist for Edmonton in its 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal on Tuesday night.
Montreal cashed as -170 home favorites as the game played over the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 26-35-6
Edmonton: 32-27-7
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After playing Colorado are 1-1-1
After a win are 4-6
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Montreal are 2-2-3
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Edmonton is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Buffalo, Saturday, March 14
Edmonton home to Colorado, Saturday, March 14
PHOENIX (28-33-0-6, 62 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (43-20-0-3, 89 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 43-23 ATS (+86.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 22-8 ATS (+9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 15-16 ATS (+47.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-0 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
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CALGARY (39-22-0-6, 84 pts.) at DETROIT (44-15-0-8, 96 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 0-5 ATS (-6.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
DETROIT is 47-15 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 22-12 ATS (+34.8 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
DETROIT is 11-5 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
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PITTSBURGH (36-26-0-6, 78 pts.) at COLUMBUS (34-27-0-6, 74 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 34-33 ATS (+71.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 17-13 ATS (+1.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
COLUMBUS is 18-15 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 26-27 ATS (+68.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 58-37 ATS (+13.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-10 ATS (+13.5 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 10-5 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)
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OTTAWA (26-29-0-10, 62 pts.) at BOSTON (43-15-0-10, 96 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 26-39 ATS (+65.9 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 31-47 ATS (-36.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 32-40 ATS (-22.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-16 ATS (-16.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 113-108 ATS (-37.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 52-54 ATS (-47.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-8 (+7.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-8-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)
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FLORIDA (34-24-0-9, 77 pts.) at BUFFALO (33-27-0-7, 73 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 210-234 ATS (-74.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 100-124 ATS (-58.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BUFFALO is 151-104 ATS (+21.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 34-33 ATS (+70.7 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 18-12 ATS (+5.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 10-5 ATS (+16.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 22-12 ATS (+35.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 15-7 ATS (+22.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 72-77 ATS (-26.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 19-22 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
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WASHINGTON (41-21-0-6, 88 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (36-19-0-10, 82 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-4 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 41-25 ATS (+72.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-40 ATS (+67.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 82-81 ATS (-62.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-8 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-8-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.3 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (21-32-0-13, 55 pts.) at TORONTO (27-28-0-13, 67 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-45 ATS (+80.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-54 ATS (-35.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TORONTO is 15-23 ATS (-12.2 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 6-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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)
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NY ISLANDERS (22-37-0-8, 52 pts.) at MONTREAL (36-24-0-7, 79 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-3 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)
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NY RANGERS (34-25-0-8, 76 pts.) at NASHVILLE (33-29-0-5, 71 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 81-78 ATS (-21.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-17 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 9-17 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 3-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 117-110 ATS (+243.0 Units) 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 NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
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CAROLINA (36-27-0-5, 77 pts.) at DALLAS (31-28-0-8, 70 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 15-9 ATS (+5.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 131-74 ATS (+19.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 17-10 ATS (+27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 25-18 ATS (+44.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 13-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-11.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 1-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)
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SAN JOSE (43-12-0-10, 96 pts.) at ST LOUIS (30-28-0-8, 68 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 16-13 ATS (+2.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-25 ATS (+43.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-31 ATS (+51.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 9-2 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)
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MINNESOTA (32-28-0-6, 70 pts.) at COLORADO (29-37-0-1, 59 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 6-16 ATS (+24.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 14-21 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 2-12 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 14-12 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 14-12-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
14 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+8.0 Units)
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ATLANTA (26-35-0-6, 58 pts.) at EDMONTON (32-27-0-7, 71 pts.) - 3/12/2009, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 73-75 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 40-32 ATS (+1.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 30-28 ATS (+1.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 2-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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)
7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BOSTON
Ottawa is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games
7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW JERSEY
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games at home
7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLUMBUS
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games at home
7:30 PM
CALGARY vs. DETROIT
Calgary is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Calgary
7:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Islanders are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
8:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. NASHVILLE
NY Rangers are 2-6-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 12 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
8:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. DALLAS
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 6-0-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina
Dallas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
8:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ST. LOUIS
San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose's last 9 games
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Jose
9:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Edmonton is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. COLORADO
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home