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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Minnesota at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST). San Jose looks to improve to 7-0-0 at home in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 4-10 on the road this season.
STARS
Monday
— Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd, Blackhawks, each had two goals and an assist as Chicago beat Colorado 6-2 for its third straight victory.
— Ryan Miller, Sabres, made 24 saves and registered his second straight shutout in Buffalo’s 2-0 victory over New Jersey.
— Chris Campoli, Islanders, had his first two goals in nearly a year to help New York beat Columbus 4-3 in overtime.
TOUGH JOB
Kevin Weekes made 28 saves filling in for Martin Brodeur, but the New Jersey Devils lost 2-0 to the Buffalo Sabres. A four-time Vezina Trophy winner, Brodeur suffered a bruised elbow on Saturday. His absence Monday marked the first time in 57 games dating to last season that he did not start. It also marked only the 21st time in his 15-year career that he did not dress for a game.
IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED
Chris Campoli, derailed by shoulder injuries in consecutive seasons, scored his first two goals in nearly a year in the New York Islanders’ 4-3 overtime victory over Columbus. In a wacky overtime sequence, Campoli got to a loose puck after teammate Mike Comrie lost it in the Columbus zone and fired a shot past Fredrik Norrena. Play continued as the defenseman celebrated prematurely and then waved his arms to signal that he scored, to no avail. He then took a pass in the slot and drilled another shot into the center of the net.
SURGING
The Chicago Blackhawks beat Colorado 6-2 on Monday night for their third straight victory. Patrick Sharp and Andrew Ladd each had two goals and an assist, and Troy Brouwer and Cam Barker also scored for Chicago, which improved to 6-3-3.
SPEAKING
“So far we’ve been pretty good at home. Something we’ve stressed as a team is to make it hard for other teams to come into this building.”—Chicago left wing Andrew Ladd after the Blackhawks beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 to remain unbeaten in regulation at home (5-0-2).
New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
Chris Campoli potted two goals, including the winner in overtime to lift the Islanders over the Blue Jackets 4-3 on Monday night.
New York won as +100 home underdogs as the teams played over the 5.5-goal total posted by oddsmakers.
The Rangers took a 2-0 lead into the third period of their game against the Maple Leafs, but allowed five unanswered goals to lose 5-2 on Saturday.
Toronto came up big as a +114 home underdog in that game and its stellar third period pushed the final score past the 5.5-goal total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
New York: 3-7-1
New York: 10-3-1
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-3-1
Before playing New Jersey are 4-6
After playing Columbus are 4-4
After a win are 3-7
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the NY Islanders last 9 games on the road
NY Islanders are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders at Atlanta, Thursday, November 6
NY Rangers home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, November 6
Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators
The Capitals were stomped 5-0 by the Sabres without Alexander Ovechkin in their lineup on Saturday night.
The Sabres won that contest as -137 home favorites, and they nearly topped the 5.5-goal total by themselves.
The Senators had a two-game win streak snapped by a 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning on Saturday night.
The Lightning won as -110 home favorites, while the final played under the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Washington: 5-4-1
Ottawa: 4-5-2
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Buffalo are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Ottawa is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to Carolina, Thursday, November 6
Ottawa home to Philadelphia, Thursday, November 6
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Hurricanes defeated Toronto 6-4 as a -160 favorite on Sunday. The 10 goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Tuomo Ruutu and Eric Staal each had a goal and an assist for Carolina, while Michael Leighton made 29 saves to earn the win.
Mikhail Grabovski scored a pair of goals for Toronto and Niklas Kulemin collected two assists.
Team records:
Carolina: 6-3-2
Toronto: 5-4-3
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-5-1
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 3-7
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Carolina are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Next up:
Carolina at Washington, Thursday, November 6
Toronto at Boston, Thursday, November 6
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames
The Coyotes were upset 3-2 by the Wild last time out, as -115 favorites at home. The five goals went UNDER the night's posted over/under (5.5).
Olli Jokinen scored on the power play and while shorthanded for the Coyotes. Ilya Bryzgalov made 30 saves in the loss.
The Flames lost to Anaheim 3-2 as a +150 underdog on Sunday. The five goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Curtis Glencross and Todd Bertuzzi scored for the Flames, while Jarome Iginla collected a pair of assists in the win.
Team records:
Phoenix: 4-5-0
Calgary: 7-4-1
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 4-6
Calgary most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 6-4
After playing Anaheim are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix at Vancouver, Thursday, November 6
Calgary home to Nashville, Thursday, November 6
Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks
Nashville winger Martin Erat scored the tying goal and the shootout winner during the team's 3-2 victory against Florida on Saturday night.
Nashville squeaked out the win as a -170 home favorite. The final score stayed under the total of 5.5 goals.
The Canucks lost to Detroit 3-2 as a +120 underdog on Sunday. The five goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Henrik Sedin and Kyle Wellwood scored for the Canucks and Roberto Luongo stopped 20 of the 23 shots he faced.
Current streak:
Nashville has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Nashville: 6-4-1
Vancouver: 6-6-0
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Florida are 2-2-2
After a win are 4-6
Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing San Jose are 5-5
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Vancouver's last 13 games
Vancouver is 10-3-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Nashville
Next up:
Nashville at Calgary, Thursday, November 6
Vancouver home to Phoenix, Thursday, November 6
Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings
The Ducks defeated Calgary 3-2 as a -170 favorite on Sunday. The five goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Ryan Getzlaf scored a goal and added an assist for Anaheim, while Chris Pronger and Ryan Carter also scored in the win.
The Kings were defeated 3-2 by the Flames last time out, as +115 underdogs at home. The five goals fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Oscar Moller scored both goals in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Anaheim: 7-5-1
Los Angeles: 3-6-1
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Calgary are 8-2
After a win are 5-5
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-7-1
Before playing Dallas are 5-5
After playing Calgary are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Los Angeles is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Anaheim
Next up:
Anaheim home to St. Louis, Wednesday, November 5
Los Angeles home to Florida, Thursday, November 6
Minnesota Wild vs. San Jose Sharks
Eric Belanger scored the game-winning goal to give the Wild a 3-2 win over the Coyotes last time out, as +105 underdogs. The five goals went UNDER the night's posted over/under (5.5).
Benoit Pouliot and Mikko Koivu scored the other markers for the Wild. Niklas Backstrom stopped 25 shots in the win.
The Sharks defeated Colorado 5-3 as a -130 favorite on Sunday. The eight goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Devin Setoguchi and Milan Michalek each scored a pair of goals for San Jose, while Evgeni Nabokov made 33 saves in the win.
Current streak:
San Jose has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Minnesota: 7-2-1
San Jose: 10-2-0
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-4-1
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Phoenix are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Colorado are 10-0
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games
Next up:
Minnesota at Colorado, Thursday, November 6
San Jose home to St. Louis, Thursday, November 6
Hot teams
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Predators won three of their last four games.
-- Flames won six of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota won four of its five road games. Sharks won their last four games, allowing total of six goals.
-- Ducks won six of their last seven games.
Cold teams
-- Islanders snapped their six-game losing streak last night.
-- Carolina is 1-4 in the game following a win. Leafs are 2-4 at home.
-- Senators lost five of their last seven games. Washington lost three of its last four road games.
-- Canucks are 3-5 in their last eight games.
-- Coyotes lost five of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost their last four games, outscored 16-9.
Series Records
-- Visiting team won last five Islander-Ranger games.
-- Home side won five of last six Carolina-Toronto games, including the 6-4 Hurricanes' win in Raleigh Sunday.
-- Home team won seven of last eight Washington-Ottawa games.
-- Canucks won four of last five games against Nashville.
-- Flames won four games in row vs Phoenix, by combined score of 15-6.
-- Sharks won their last seven games against Minnesota.
-- Anaheim won eight of its last ten visits to Staples Center.
Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Islander-Ranger games.
-- Over is 3-0 in Hurricanes' last three visits to Toronto.
-- Three of last four Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1 in Predators' last five visits to Vancouver.
-- Four of last five Calgary-Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-0-2 in last five Minnesota-San Jose games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Ducks' last seven visits to Staples Center.
NY ISLANDERS vs. NY RANGERS
NY Islanders are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
CAROLINA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
WASHINGTON vs. OTTAWA
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
NASHVILLE vs. VANCOUVER
Nashville is 3-10-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Vancouver's last 13 games
PHOENIX vs. CALGARY
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games on the road
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
ANAHEIM vs. LOS ANGELES
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Anaheim
Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Anaheim
MINNESOTA vs. SAN JOSE
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NHL Forecast for November 4th
by Ron Raymond
NY Islanders vs. NY Rangers
The Rangers will need to come out swinging, as they were embarrassed in front of a national audience on Saturday night and gave up a 2-0 lead in the third period and last 5-2 vs. the Maple Leafs. The Islanders are going to be a tired bunch this evening, they are playing their 3rd game in 4 nights have blow big leads in their last 2 games. The Islanders have surprised the bookmakers in the past, as they are 7-3 SU as a road underdog in their last 10 trips to MSG. Without DiPietro in nets, I don't see them winning this one tonight.
Prediction: NY Rangers 4 NY Islanders 2
Carolina vs. Toronto
The Canes won game 1 of their back to back meeting with the Leafs on Sunday and game 2 is at the ACC tonight in Toronto. However, different goaltending battle this evening, as it looks like Cam Ward will be in nets for Carolina and Vesa Toskala for the Buds. Great NHL system on the Canes and it goes like this; When ANY NHL Team played as a Road team - Before a conference game - Last 2 years - During the month of November - Coming off a 1 game win - Allowed 4 or less goals AGAINST in their last game and coming off a 2 game Home stand; The Road Team is 13-5 SU in their next game.
Prediction: Carolina 3 Toronto 2
Washington vs. Toronto
The Ottawa Senators don't look like the same team from years past that dominated other teams in their building and they've struggled at home winning only 1 game in 5 attempts. Ottawa is a one line team and Hartsburgh doesn't even keep them together! Ottawa Secondary scoring is missing in Ottawa, guys like Neil, Vermette, and Fisher have been invisible on most nights and the Sens have no identity on defense. Let me put it this way, their top producing defenseman is a guy named Alexandre Picard who played 24 games in the NHL last season. Bad news for the Sens, Ovechkin is back and Washington will want to erase their 5-0 whipping from Buffalo on Saturday night.
Prediction: Washington 4 Ottawa 2
Nashville vs. Vancouver
The Predators are not getting consistent goaltending and that explains their Jekyll and Hyde record. The Preds are a great team to play on at home, but when they are on the road, you really have to pick your spots with Trotz's guys. Tuesday is a nice night for the Canucks to play hockey, they are 17-4-2 SU since 1997, as a Home Favorite - playing on Tuesday - Vs Conference Opponent.
Prediction: Vancouver 3 Nashville 1
Phoenix vs. Calgary
Early line movement has seen the cash come in on the Coyotes, but Kiprusoff is 9-3 SU vs. Phoenix during regular season games and the Flames are 9-2 SU as a home favorite L4Y when they've seen the UNDER come in on 5 and more games. After Shane Doan, who else is suppose to step up in big road games in tough places like Calgary, Edmonton and Anaheim?
Prediction: Calgary 3 vs. Phoenix 1
Minnesota vs. San Jose
After watching the Montreal vs. Minnesota Wild game, I have no idea who's going to provide scoring for this Minnesota team when Gaborik is not in the line up! Minnesota is a bit like New Jersey, they rely too heavily on their goaltending and visiting a team like San Jose who's won 6 in a row, is not a good spot for Lemaire's squad. As stated, this is a bad spot for Minnesota, they are 2-8 SU L2Y as a Road Underdog - Total is 5.0 and coming off a 1 game win.
Prediction: San Jose 4 Minnesota 0
Anaheim vs. LA Kings
The last time the Ducks played at the Staples Center on October 14th, it was their 3rd lost in their 4 game losing streak at the beginning of the season and they will want revenge on that 6-3 thumping they took that night. Ducks have turned things around and Selanne is on fire! Seems the Kings will give their work horse goalie Labarbera a night off and go with their Swedish goaltender Ersberg. Here's one of my 80% Club Stats on the Ducks; when Anaheim is a road favorite the last 5 years and they are coming off a 1 goal win; they are 13-2 SU in their next game.
Prediction: Anaheim 3 LA Kings 2
Hockey Tips
When TORONTO team Played as Home team as a Favorite - Before a conference game - 3 games in 4 nights - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog; The Leafs are 9-1-1 (SU) in this spot since 1998.
When NY RANGERS team played as a home team - Before a conference game - Scored 2 goals FOR in their last game - Coming off vs Northeast division opponent; The OVER is 8-2-2 for the NY Rangers in this spot since '96.
When ANY NHL Team Played as Road team as a Underdog - before a division game - Last 2 years - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog - Coming off a 1 game win; The UNDER is 12-3-3 for the Road Dog (MIN) in this situation L2Y.
When ANAHEIM team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - Coming off a 1 goal win; The Ducks are 13-2 (SU) in this role Last 5 Years.