On Monday in game 6 the Finals selection is on Chicago at 8:05 eastern. When up 3-2 in a 7 game series the Chicago Blackhawks have an active 16-series winning streak and are 9-0 in game sixes. The last time they lost Chicago lost leading 3-2 was the 1971 NHL Finals, against the Montreal Canadiens. Tampa has lost 2 straight and blew a golden opportunity to win the series, Teams like the Blackhawks are 10-5 in this exact sequence which has never happened in Cup finals play. With Chicago having all the Momentum and history on their side we will go with Chicago

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLLWW @ VVHHV:
 Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLLWW with site order VVHHV (Chicago) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Semifinals:
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 12-5 (.706)
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: no precedent
 series record, NHL only, all rounds: 10-5 (.667)
 series record, NHL only, Finals round: no precedent
 Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 12-5 (.706)
 Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: no precedent
 Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 10-5 (.667)
 Game 6 record, NHL only, Finals round: no precedent

The NHL Power Play is on Tampa Bay in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 10 at 8:05 eastern. The Lightning will look to bounce back on home ice tonight after dropping a close game in Chicago on Wednesday. If history is any indication the Lightning will look to strike hard here as we can see below. Home teams in game 5 that are ties 2-2 are a solid 17-4. In this Finals they have Not lost in this Exact sequence. Tampa is the #1 scoring team in the league and is a powerful 14-3 after scoring 1 or less goals last time out. They are also 23-8 at home if the total is 5 to 5.5. Chicago has lost 5 of the last 6 here and this is a tough spot for them. Look for Tampa to take Control of the series tonight.     HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied 2-games-all @ HHVV:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team tied 2-games-all with site order HHVV (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Semifinals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 302-152 (.665)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 62-25 (.713)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 141-95 (.597)
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 17-4 (.810)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 291-163 (.641)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 49-38 (.563)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 148-88 (.627)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Finals round: 17-4 (.810)

The NHL Game 4 Historical super system is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 7 at 8:05 eastern on NBCS. The Public and many top analysts will be on Chicago here tonight. The cant possibly lose 3 straight to Tampa and should bounce back from a game 3loss here right? Not so fast. We will look at the Historical sequence scenario for this game and what we see is that Teams on the road in game 4 that lost game1 at home, won game 2 at home and game3 on the road are 36-32 in any round since the inception of the NHL Playoffs. However in the Stanley Cup Final these teams are 4-1 good for 85% with all being underdogs. We cant buck that type of history. Chicago has not been able to match the Speed of Tampa who has now won 3 straight road games. and 5 of the last 7 in this series. Take Tampa Bay. HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading LWW @ HHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading LWW with site order HHV (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Semifinals: 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 92-28 (.767) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 18-2 (.900) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 47-21 (.691) 
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 5-0 (1.000) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 61-59 (.508) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 13-7 (.650) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 36-32 (.529) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, Finals round: 4-1 (.800)

The NHL Super system play is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 4 at 7:15 eastern. The Lightning have their backs up against the wall. Teams RARELY come back when they lose the first 2 games at home. ALL time in history teams like Chicago who have won game 1 on the road only win around 37% historically. Tampa learned a tough lesson about playing not to lose in game 1. Now they will look to bounce back after losing 3 straight at home for the first time all year. Tampa is34-0 when trailing a series and 7-3 in a series in game 2 off a loss. They are a solid 13-3 after scoring 1 or less goal last time out. Chicago is off back to back dog wins and did what they set out to do in taking over home ice. Look for Tampa to take game 2.

 HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 1-game-nil @ V:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 1-game-nil with site order V (Chicago) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Semifinals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 241-187 (.563)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 45-36 (.556)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 127-99 (.562)
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 12-9 (.571)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 143-285 (.334)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 29-52 (.358)
Game 2 record, NHL only, all rounds: 85-141 (.376)

 BONUS BELMONT Rob Vinciletti: 2015: 147th Belmont Stakes analysis

  Post time: 6:50 p.m. Eastern Television: NBC   Purse: $1.5 million guaranteed Distance: one and a half miles  8- Materiality- Our win selection, lightly raced, lost all chance in Derby getting stuck at the gate and then getting forced 4 wide, Still ran a decent 6th, By Afleet Alex T.Pletcher and ridden by J. Velazquez, has more in the tank late.     6-Frosted- Rested and ready tremendous move in Derby finished 4th by 3 lengths, despite going 5 wide on turn. Much better shot here, be closing late and should be right there. Bonus exotic  5- American Pharaoh- Going for Triple crown, will have it tough in that last half furlong, Not enough stamina on Dam side. No horse has EVER won the triple crown without a prior win on Americas only mile and half track. Racing 4th time in 8 weeks. Comes up short. Bonus for exotics

Its Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals and our Power system selection is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 2 at 8:05 eastern on NBC. Tampa has the home ice advantage and as we can see below. Game 1 home teams in the Cup round have won 72% of the time. Both teams come off game 7 road wins and Tampa has the advantage in this one. They have won the only other time this year when playing at home and having lost their last 2 home games. they have an extra day of rest and are 7-3 with 3+ days of rest. The Blackhawks are 1-6 in the series and lost 4-0 here in Late February. Look for Tampa to break out on top.   HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Playing Game 1 @ H:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team playing Game 1 @ H (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Semifinals: 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 856-425 (.668) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 165-84 (.663) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 407-228 (.641) 
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 55-20 (.733) 
Game 1 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 853-428 (.666) 
Game 1 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 168-81 (.675) 
Game 1 record, NHL only, all rounds: 409-226 (.644) 
Game 1 record, NHL only, Finals round: 54-21 (.720)

The Western Conference Game 7 selection is on the Anaheim Ducks. Game 78at 8:05 eastern. As seen below the Game 7 home team has won 66% of the time in this exact sequence. This series is the ultimate zig zag with the revenging team now 6-0. The Ducks are 16-2 at home when the total is 5 or less and 22-7 on Saturday. They are also 5-0 off 3+ games that went over. Chicago is showing signs of fatigue and is banged up. The Blackhawks are 1-3 in game sevens on the road and have lost 7 straight series when losing a game 5 when the series was tied. They staved off elimination bit wont be able to do it again. Take Anaheim.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WLWLWL @ HHVVHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WLWLWL with site order HHVVHV (Anaheim) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Quarterfinals:
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 14-8 (.636)
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 4-2 (.667)
Game 7 record, NHL only, all rounds: 5-6 (.455)
Game 7 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 2-1 (.667)

The NHL Game 7 super system play is on the NY. Rangers. Game 76 at 8:05 eastern. In seventh games of best of 7 NHL playoff series, the New York Rangers have won 6 straight game sevens  overall, and have a 7-0 Game 7 record on home ice All time. The Rangers are 11-1 in Elimination games and 16-3 in these situations with the King in goal. The Rangers have lost the last 2 here at home and though its a Rare sample. No team in this round has ever won 3 road games in this sequence. Tampa has lost 3 of 4 this year on the road if they won their prior two road games, and blew a golden chance to win the series at home. The Lightning have the 22nd ranked road defense and a shaky goalie. The Rangers are propelled by a home ice advantage that is not like any other game of a series. A raucous crowd will spur them on, and they are 6-0 on Fridays and 20-10 off a win by 2 or more goals. In home games where they have lost their last 2 home games they are 4-1 this year. The Better goalie, a Tremendous home ice advantage and big game poise catapults the Rangers to their 2nd straight Stanley Cup appearance.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WLLWLW @ HHVVHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WLLWLW with site order HHVVHV (New York Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Quarterfinals:
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 6-4 (.600)
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 1-0 (1.000)
Game 7 record, NHL only, all rounds: 2-3 (.400)
Game 7 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 1-0 (1.000)

The NHL Power  play is on the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 74 at 8:05 eastern. Chicago will look to stave off elimination tonight and they have a solid chance here as this Zig Zag series has the revenge at 5-0. This is one of the Best Western Conference Finals in recent and appears destined to go 7 games. Looking at the sequence scenarios below Chicago has the historical advantage. Look for them to force a game 7.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWLW @ HHVVH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLWLW with site order HHVVH (Anaheim) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 36-8 (.818)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 9-2 (.818)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 14-6 (.700)
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 4-1 (.800)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 22-22 (.500)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 5-6 (.455)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 9-11 (.450)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 2-3 (.400)

The NHL Power angle Play is on the NY. Rangers. Game 63 at 8:05 eastern. The Rangers now know they cant skate with Tampa and will have to slow the game down and limit the scoring chances. They are well aware they cannot lose a 3rd straight game to Tampa. The Lightning and game 4 home teams that have lost game 1 on the road, won game 2 on the road and won game 3 at home are just 6-9, a money burning favorite proposition in game 4. Tampa is 1-4 in game 4 when leading a series. The Rangers are still the best road team in the league and are 21-9 when the total is 5 or less on the road. They are a perfect 5-0 on Fridays  and 3-1 when trailing in a series. Look for the Rangers to rebound and regain home ice tonight.  HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading LWW @ VVH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading LWW with site order VVH (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Quarterfinals: 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 94-42 (.691) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 26-9 (.743) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 50-20 (.714) 
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 12-3 (.800) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 70-66 (.515) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 16-19 (.457) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 32-38 (.457) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 6-9 (.400) 

    The NHL Power Angle Play in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final is on the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 62 at 8:05 eastern. Chicago won game 2 to even the series at 1-1 with a late goal in the 3rd overtime on Tuesday night. Now they return home with all the momentum and a solid 24-4 record as a home favorite in the playoffs, 5-0 this year. Chicago is a solid 34-16 vs winning teams and matches up well vs Anaheim. Look for Chicago to break on top here with a win in their building tonight. Take Chicago.

The NHL Game 3 Power Play is on the NY. Rangers. Game 59 at 8:05 eastern. One would be plus units all time as Game 3 road teams are slightly over .500 at 17-15. However the Rangers fit a bounce back system that pertains to teams that are off a home loss by 3+ goals. The Rangers are the #1 road team in the league  and are a solid 21-8 on the road if the total is 5 or less and have won 7 of 10 in a series that is tied. Tampa Bay has lost 13 of the last 17 when tied in a series. Look for the Rangers to get game 3.


HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WL @ HH: 
Considering win order; considering site order: The  team tied WL with site order HH (New York Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NBA and NHL Quarterfinals: 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 156-124 (.557) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 36-32 (.529) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 74-69 (.517) 
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 16-16 (.500) 
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 144-136 (.514) 
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 33-35 (.485) 
Game 3 record, NHL only, all rounds: 73-70 (.510) 
Game 3 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 17-15 (.531)

The NHL Game 2 play is on the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 57 at 9:05 eastern. Chicago is in bounce back mode and have taken 4 of the last 5 here. They are 10-5 on Tuesdays and 13-4 off a loss by 2 or more goals. Look for them to even the series tonight. Take Chicago.

The NHL Power Play is on the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 51 at 3:05 eastern. Chicago has won 7 of 11 with 3 or more days off and9 of 13 off 3+ game win streak. They have the #2 defense in the league on the road allowing just 2 goals per game. The Ducks are big and can fly. However this sport is about matchups and the Ducks have lost the last 3 here to Chicago getting out scored 10-2 on their home ice. They are ranked just 18th in home defense. They have just 3 goals scored vs Chicago this year. Chicago is a live dog here. Look for them to take game one

On Tuesday the NHL Power play is on Tampa Bay. Game 20 at 7:35 eastern. As seen below its rare for team to come back like Montreal has when down 3-0. Those who have forced a game 6 in any sports have not fared well. It will end here for the Canadiens as Tampa is 10-0 off back to back losses, 8-1 home off a previous home loss and 10-3 after scoring 1 or less goal. They have won 10 of 15 with 2 days rest and will be super focused here. Take Tampa Bay

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWWLL @ VVHHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWWLL with site order VVHHV (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL and NBA Preliminary rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 6-1 (.857)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 1-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 5-1 (.833)
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 1-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 5-2 (.714)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 1-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 4-2 (.667)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 1-0 (1.000)

The NHL Power play is on the Anaheim Ducks. Game 16 at 10:05 eastern, When leading a best of 7 playoff series 3-games-1, the Anaheim Ducks have a series record of 4-0 and a Game 5 record of 3-1. They are 24-8 after scoring 4 or more goals and 5-1 when leading a series. They have won 21 straight here against Calgary. The Flames know it and psychologically cant believe the can win here. They have tried everything and all different styles including line changes. The Flames have not been able to slow down the Ducks here and will get eliminated tonight. Take Anaheim

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWLW @ HHVV:
 Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWLW with site order HHVV (Anaheim) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL and NBA Preliminary rounds:
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 131-5 (.963)
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 44-1 (.978)
 series record, NHL only, all rounds: 49-2 (.961)
 series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 14-0 (1.000)
 Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 94-42 (.691)
 Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 36-9 (.800)
 Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 36-15 (.706)
 Game 5 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 12-2 (.857)

The NHL Super system play is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 11 at 7:05 eastern. Tampa let one slip away on Thursday as Montreal was able to save face and get a game. However, this series should end tonight as Teams like Tampa in this sequence scenario that are up 3-1 in the road off a home loss have won 80% of the time, mostly were dogs. Tampa is 15-3 after allowing 4 or more goals and 14-3 in round 2 action. Montreal has lost the last 5 in the series here and 25 of the last 37 round 2 games. Take Tampa tonight       HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWWL @ VVHH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWWL with site order VVHH (Tampa Bay) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL and NBA Preliminary rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 18-1 (.947)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 5-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 14-1 (.933)
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 5-0 (1.000)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 11-8 (.579)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 4-1 (.800)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 9-6 (.600)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 4-1 (.800)

On Thursday the NHL Dog with bite is on Chicago. Game 3 at 9:35 eastern. Teams up 3-0 and on  the road are a solid 32-18 n the 2nd round as seen below good for 64% and many of those winners were nice dogs. Such as the case with the Blackhawks. The Chicago Blackhawks have a series record of 10-0 and a Game 4 record of 8-2 (with an active five-Game 4 winning streak). When trailing a best-of-7 playoff series 3-0, the Minnesota Wild have a series record of 0-2 and a Game 4 record of 1-1. Chicago is 8-4 off 3+ wins and 11-5 in second round play. Minnesota has dropped 7 of the last 9 in the 2nd round. Look for Chicago to advance.  HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 3-games-nil @ HHV:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 3-games-nil with site order HHV (Chicago) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL and NBA  
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 242-4 (.984) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 85-2 (.977) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 130-3 (.977) 
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 48-2 (.960) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 152-94 (.618) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 52-35 (.598) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 83-50 (.624) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 32-18 (.640)

The NHL Power play is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 2 at 7:05 eastern. Tamps has won 8 straight in the series and is looking for Playoff sweep revenge from last year against Montreal. This is a tough spot for Montreal coming back with no rest after losing late last night and basically having their hearts ripped from them. No reason to see them breaking through tonight. Tampa send the Canadiens packing.

 The NHL Dog with Bite is on the NY. Rangers. Game 75 at :35 eastern. The Rangers Are  in a solid spot here tonight as we see below that Home teams like Washington that won game 1 on the road, lost game 2 on the road and then Won game 3 at home are a paltry 6-13 at home in game 4. Many of these home teams are larger favorites. The Revenging team is 5-0 in the series and the Rangers are the #1 road team in the NHL. New York has won  28 of 38 in divisional play and is 20-7 on the road when the total is 5 or less. In games after scoring 1 or less goals they are a solid 12-3 and are 9-3 off 3 games or more that have played under. Rangers are in must win mode and the Caps are just 1-5 when leading in a series. Take the Rangers tonight.   HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLW @ VVH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLW with site order VVH (Washington) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL and NBA Preliminary rounds: 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 88-59 (.599) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 24-14 (.632) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 39-32 (.549) 
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 10-9 (.526) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 80-67 (.544) 
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 18-20 (.474) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 35-36 (.493) 
Game 4 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 6-13 (.316)

The NHL Power play is on the Minnesota Wild. Game 70 at 8:05 eastern. Minnesota finds themselves in the identical position they were in last season at home for a game 3 against Chicago and trailing 0-2. They will look to get one back here much like they did last season. Minnesota has more experience then they did last year and are 3-0 in game three when trailing a series 2-0. Chicago is 0-4 when leading a series 2-0. The Wild have won 14 of 22 after scoring 1 or less goal. Look for them to get back into the series tonight. Make it Minnesota.

The NLHL Super system side is on the NY. Rangers. Game 60 at 12:23 eastern on NBC. The Washington Capitals took the lead 2-1 in New York at 19:58 into the third period  against the Rangers, scoring the latest best of 7 format NHL playoff game winning goal on the road ever (the previous latest: 19:57 into the third period, by the New York Islanders in Philadelphia against the Flyers in Game 2 of their 1987 Quarterfinals series). The Rangers will look to bounce back knowing they are 30-14 after scoring 1 or less goals , 279vsdivisio and have won 9 of the last 12. In the series they have won 8 of the last 12 here vs Washington. The Caps are 1-4 when leading in a series and have lost 6 of 8 to Henrik Lunquist. The Rangers are ranked 3rd in both scoring and defense. The Rangers are 8-1 at home off a home game where they scored 1 or less at home in their previous home game and 100% vs an opponent off a win. Look for the Rangers to even the series.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 1-game-nil @ V:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 1-game-nil with site order V (Washington) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2015 NHL Preliminary round:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 237-183 (.564)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 59-47 (.557)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 126-98 (.563)
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 36-24 (.600)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 139-281 (.331)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 34-72 (.321)
Game 2 record, NHL only, all rounds: 84-140 (.375)
Game 2 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 24-36 (.400)

The NHL Power play is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 57 at 7:00 eastern. Tampa Bay has won the last 5 in the series after losing last year to Montreal. They outscored the Canadiens 21-8 which is nit surprising since they are the #1 ranked offense in the league. Montreal is a tough defensive team but has not been able to slow down Tampa Bay. Montreal is 3-6 off a shut out win and could be rusty with the 4 days off. Look for Tampa to take game 1 .

The NHL Power play is on the  NY. Rangers. Game 56 at 7:35 eastern. The Rangers are rested and ready here in game 2 and have won 7 of 11 with 3+ days rest. They have won 8 of the last 11 here vs the Caps and are ranked 3rd in both total offense and defense. The are 27-8 vs division teams and have won 9 of 11 this month. In game off 3 or more unders they are 8-1. The Caps are off a game 7 home win not a historically strong spot for game one road teams. Lundquist for New York has won 6 of the last 7 vs Washington and the Caps have dropped 3 of the 4 to the Rangers this year. Rangers take game one.

The NHL Top play is on Washington. Game  18 at 7:35 eastern. The Caps will look to close out the Isles and set up a date with the NY. Rangers. As seen below the Caps and all game 7 home teams in this exact setup have Never lost in round one action. The Islanders did well to close out their building on Saturday with one last win. But thats just what it was. They wont be playing another series their. It will be tough to duplicate that type of effort here in Washington tonight. The Caps are 10-5 after scoring 1 or less last out and have won 6 of 9 here in the series. With New York just 1-8 when tied in a series we will take the Washington Caps tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied LWLWWL @ HHVVHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied LWLWWL with site order HHVVHV (Washington) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 MLB Finals:
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 14-4 (.778)
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 3-1 (.750)
Game 7 record, NHL only, all rounds: 8-2 (.800)
Game 7 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 3-0 (1.000)

The NHL Power play is on Detroit. Game 20 at 7:05 eastern. As seen below teams in this venue in this sequence are perfect in game 6 first round action. The Zig zag stops here as the Wings will close out Tampa tonight. Tampa is 2-7 in first round games. Take Detroit.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWLW @ VVHHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLWLW with site order VVHHV (Detroit) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 14-6 (.700)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 4-1 (.800)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 8-4 (.667)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 10-10 (.500)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 4-1 (.800)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 6-6 (.500)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-0 (1.000)

The NHL Power Play is on the Minnesota Wild. Game 12 at 3:05 eastern. Below are the results for the sequence scenario of this series. The revenging team has won 5 straight but that should come to an here as home teams like the Wild that won game one on the road, lost game 2 on the road won game 3 at home, lost game 4 at home, won game 5 on the road have NEVER LOST in ANY round of the NHL Playoffs. The Wild has St. Louis Singing the Blues today. Make it Minnesota.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWLW @ VVHHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLWLW with site order VVHHV (Minnesota) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 14-6 (.700)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 4-1 (.800)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 8-4 (.667)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 10-10 (.500)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 4-1 (.800)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 6-6 (.500)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-0 (1.000)

The NHL Power System Play is on the Vancouver Canucks. Game 7 at 9:05 eastern. The Canucks staved off a elimination 2-1 on Thursday and now travel to Calgary looking to force a game 7. Looking at the historical sequence scenario below we find that home teams like Calgary that are up 3-2 are just 4-8 all time in this round. The Flames are a dismal 4-15 when leading in a playoff series and 3-9 in game sixes when leading  a series 3-5. The Canucks are a live dog here tonight.

      HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWWL @ VVHHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLWWL with site order VVHHV (Calgary) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 35-11 (.761)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 12-8 (.600)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 13-7 (.650)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 5-7 (.417)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 31-15 (.674)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 10-10 (.500)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 11-9 (.550)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-8 (.333)

The NHL power Play historical sequence scenario side is on Montreal. Game 84 at 7:05 eastern. As we can see by the grid below. Teams in this setup have won 14 of 19 all time when up 3-1 and at home off a loss. The Canadiens were shut out in Ottawa and will look to take the series on home ice tonight. Montreal is a tremendous 21-6 in game 5 when up 3-1 in a series. The Senators are 2-5 in game 5 when down 3-1. Make it Montreal tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWWL:
 Considering win order; ignoring site order: The team leading WWWL irrespective of site order (Montreal) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 112-5 (.957)
 series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 27-1 (.964)
 series record, NHL only, all rounds: 63-4 (.940)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 18-1 (.947)
 Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 83-34 (.709)
 Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 20-8 (.714)
 Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 48-19 (.716)
 Game 5 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 14-5 (.737)

The NHL Play is on the Vancouver Canucks. Game 80 at 10:05 eastern. The Canucks are down 3-1 here and will need to play their best game to extend the series. They are still a solid 8-2 at home vs Calgary and 6-3 in game fives when trailing 3-1 in a series. Teams in this setup like Calgary are 4-12 in this round on the road. Look for Vancouver to take this back to Calgary for game 6.  HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWW @ VVHH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLWW with site order VVHH (Calgary) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record  
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 64-14 (.821) 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 17-8 (.680) 
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 26-7 (.788) 
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 9-7 (.563) 
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 27-51 (.346) 
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 5-20 (.200) 
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 13-20 (.394) 
Game 5 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 4-12 (.250)- Calgary 

The NHL Power play is on Vancouver. Game 63 at 10:05 eastern. The Canucks fit a game 4 Historical bounce back system and they are down 2-1 in the series. Calgary is a terrible 3-14 when leading in a series. The Canucks have won 14 of the last 19 in this series and should bounce back here tonight in what has been a zig zag series. Take Vancouver.

The NHL Highest rated First round super side is on the NY. Rangers. Game 51 at 7:05 eastern. The Rangers were caught at home and did not play hard in the 2nd period on Saturday and fell behind 2 goals. Lesson learned. They will be more than motivated here tonight and the starts are overwhelmingly in their favor to bounce back. Game 3 road teams off a home favored loss have done well historically in game 3 on the road and the Rangers are 6-0 of late on the road off a home loss. They have won 3 of the last 4 here and 15 of 19 as a division favorite. They are 5-2 when a series is tied and 18-6 on the road if the total is posted at 5. The Rangers sport the #1 road defense and the #2 road offense. They are 13-1 as a road favorite and have won 6 straight in that role. Pittsburgh is ranked 18th in home scoring  and are 1-15 straight up ad a home dog. Look for the Rangers to take game 3.

The NHL Power Play is on the NY.Rangers. Game 30 at 8:05 eastern. The Rangers and game 2 homers in opening round play off a win are a solid 76-53 and that number sky rockets for 1 seeds. The Rangers scored 30 seconds into the game and never looked back holding off Pittsburgh for a 2-1 and winning for the 7th time in 8 games in the series and the 7th of the last 8 overall. The Rangers are 24-7 in division play. The Penguins are 1-6 this month, 6-14 vs winning teams and have lost 22 of 31 in division play. They played well defensively in game one but are taking on a well balanced New York team that is ranked 3rd in the league in defense and offense. Look for the Rangers to take another.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 1-game-nil @ H:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 1-game-nil with site order H (New York Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 656-182 (.783)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 150-48 (.758)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 303-99 (.754)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 91-38 (.705)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 538-300 (.642)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 131-67 (.662)
Game 2 record, NHL only, all rounds: 256-146 (.637)
Game 2 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 76-53 (.589)

The late NHL Power play is Vancouver. Game 24 at 10:05 eastern. As noted Game 2 home teams off a game 1 home loss have bounced back with a 58-29 record  all time. Calgary is just 3-8 in game 2 when leading a series and The Canucks have won 7 of the last 9 here in the series. Vancouver is 8-5 in game 2 when trailing

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 1-game-nil @ V:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 1-game-nil with site order V has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 234-181 (.564)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 58-56 (.509)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 123-96 (.562)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 45-42 (.517)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 139-276 (.335)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 33-81 (.289)
Game 2 record, NHL only, all rounds: 84-135 (.384)
Game 2 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 29-58 (.333) Road ream like Calgary that won game 1

The NHL Power system play is on the Washington Caps. Game  20 at 7:05 eastern. As seen below Game 2 home teams in round 1 have bounced back when trailing 1-0 in the series. Washington is 11-4 with home loss revenge  and the Host has won 4 of the last 5 in the series. New York is 0-3 in game 2 when leading a series. Were on Washington.



HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 1-game-nil @ V:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 1-game-nil with site order V has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 234-181 (.564)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 58-56 (.509)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 123-96 (.562)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 45-42 (.517)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 139-276 (.335)
Game 2 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 33-81 (.289)
Game 2 record, NHL only, all rounds: 84-135 (.384)
Game 2 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 29-58 (.333) Road ream like NY  that won game 1

  The NHL power Play is on the NY. Rangers. Game10 at 7:05 eastern. The Rangers are the 1 seeds and Cup runner up. Home teams in game 1 of round 1 are  129-87. The Rangers have taken 3 of 4 from the Penguins this season and outscored them 16-8. They have won the last 3 in the series here at the garden and are the more balanced team as they are ranked 3rd in the league in both scoring and defense. New York has won 23 of 30 in division games and 5 of 6 this month. In games off a win of 2 or more they are 19-9. The Penguins are 6-13 of late vs winning team and have lost 5 of 6 this month. In division play they have dropped 21 of 30. Rangers are the better team and should open up with a win.

The NHL Late season super system play is on Dallas. Game 74 at 8:05 eastern. Dallas fits a tremendous last home game system that pertains to teams off a dog win vs an opponent off multiple losses. Dallas has won 22 of 31 here in the series and just beat a reeling Nashville team 4-3 a week ago. Dallas has played much better of late winning 3 straight. They will look to even their record at 41-412 and avoid a losing record for the season which will give them added motivation. Nashville is 1-5 off 3+ losses and has now lost 5 straight. They are a paltry 7-12 after allowing 4 or more goals. Nashville cant catch St. Louis for the spot even with a win as they are 3 points behind. Look for Dallas to give the fans something to cheer about.

The NHL shocker is on the Ottawa Senators. Game 51 at 7:05 eastern. The Senators will have this one circled tonight after the Rangers came to town on March 26th and ended their 7 game win streak. Now the Senators will look for some pay back against a Rangers team that should be as flat as a pan cake following their Win on Tuesday which earned them the presidents cup. The Rangers are playing the 3rd in 4 nights and are a dismal 11-26 at home vs Ottawa. The Senators are a solid 16-4 with home loss revenge and have won 3 of 4 this month. Look for Ottawa to get the win.

The NHL Road warrior play is on the NY. Islanders. Game 3 at 7:05 eastern. The Isles will look to get the bitter taste out of their mouths after last nights 6-5 home loss to the Cross town rival NY, Rangers after twice blowing a two goal lead. Now they travel to Carolina with some solid indicators on their side. They are 18-3 in Division games, 19-7 vs losing teams and 7-2 with no rest. They have taken both meetings this season against a Carolina team that is 2-8 with no rest, 11-24 with revenge, 5-12 vs division teams and have lost 6 of 9off a win by 2 or more. Look for the Islanders to bounce back tonight.

The NHL Power play is on the San Jose Sharks. Game 7 at 9:05 eastern. The Sharks have a nice landing spot here tonight in Arizona where they have won 3 straight and look to snap a 3 game losing streak. The Sharks have won 9 of 12 when playing off 3 or more home games. Arizona is a lousy 29th in home scoring and has lost 13 of 16 with revenge, including 7 of 8 with home loss revenge. They have also dropped 6 of the last 8 with 2 or more days rest. There's blood in the water tonight. Take the Sharks.

On Thursday the NHL power Play is on The NY. Islanders. Game 3 at 8:05 eastern. New York has lost 3 straight and takes on a Philly team that has won 4 straight here at home. The Islanders are a solid 16-2 vs division teams this year and the Flyers are just 6-11. Philly has lost the last 3 times in the series and has been outscored 8-4 by thr Isles this year. The Flyers are 1-3 off 3+ wins. New York should bounce back here as they have won 4 of the last 5 on the road when the total is 6 or more and have won 14 of 21 vs losing teams. When playing off 3 losses they have won both times this year. Take the Islanders tonight.

The NHL Dominator play is on the Chicago Blackhawks. Game 15 at 8:05 eastern. Chicago has won  all 3 games in the series this year by 2 or more goals. They have some solid power angles supporting them tonight. Chicago is 7-0 after scoring 1 or less goals and 6-1 off a loss by 2 or more goals. On Tuesday they have won 6 of the last 9. Minnesota has lost 7 of 10 on Tuesday and 17 of 25 vs winning teams. The Wild have dropped 14 of 21 when playing with revenge. For all the reasons above we will back the Blackhawks.

On Friday the NHL Power Play is on Calgary. Game 10 at 9:00 eastern. The Flames will look to ignite tonight and end this 6 game losing streak. Dallas comes in to town and they have lost 4 of the last 5 on the road and have the 28th ranked road defense. Calgary sports the 8th best home offensive unit and the #1 ranked Power play Kill at home. The Flames have won 6 of 8 with 2 days rest and 10 of 14 vs losing teams. In addition over the last 18 years home favorites that have lost to the spread in the NHL that have a win percentage from .510 to .600 have won 51 of 59 times. Look for Calgary to get it done tonight.

The Thursday night NHL Power play is on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Game 54 at 7:05 eastern. There is a solid system that applies here tonight. We want to Play On NHL teams off a home win if they shut out their opponent, with a winning record in the first half of the season. These teams are 51-15 at home. The Penguins are 3-1 off a shutout win and 9-2 vs a winning team. They have won 12 of their last 15 December games and have won 6 of 7 vs non conference games. They have won the last 2 vs the Canucks and are a solid choice here tonight. Take Pittsburgh

The NHL Power system Play is on Vancouver. Game 3 at 8:05 eastern. The Canucks are a solid investemnt ling term with 3+ days rest and 6-2 the last. They are even more lethal in this role when off a loss, like they are tonight. In fact the Canucks are 4-1 after allowing 4 or more goals. There is alos a play against system that plays against Edmonton and teams as a home dog with triple revenge vs an oppomnent off a loss that has won over 80% long term. The Oilers have lost all 3 in the series already with Vancouver and are 8-28 vs division teams, 0-7 of late. Look for Vancouver to take another vs the Oilers here tonight. take Vancouver

On Tuesday the NHL play is on the LA. Kings. Game 72 at 10:35 eastern. Line may appear a tad high than normal. However, the Kings are the right side and have several powerful indicators they apply to in this game. The Kings are 10-0 at home if they were favored in their last game and 7-0 home off a home win. In games where the total is 5 or less here they have won 8 of 11. In the series here the panthers have lost the last 5 here and have managed just 6 goals in those 5 losses. The last 2 here they haven't even scored getting blanked in both. The Kings are the number one defensive club and the Panthers are the 28th ranked scoring team. The Panthers are 13-30 off a road win 0-7 of late in that role. they have dropped 12 of 16 off a win by 2 or more goals. Look for the kings to get the Win.

The NHL Power play is on the Dallas Stars. Game number 19 at 8:05 eastern. Dallas fits a nice NHL System that plays on teams off 5+ losses with the last 2 at home. Dallas will do well to get back on the road after getting booed off the ice after 3 straight home losses and 7 straight overall. Phoenix is no great she's either and is barely favored in this one. Look for Dallas to end their losing streak tonight. Were doing Dallas.

On Saturday the NHL Revenge play is on St. Louis. Game 64 at 8:05 eastern. The Blues have playoff loss revenge here tonight as they meet Chicago for the first time since their playoff collapse losing 4-2 after winning the first 2 games. Tonight they catch the Blackhawks without their starting goalie and Chicago is 0-10 on the road off a road game. St. Louis is 23-12 in division play and has won 18 of 25 on on Saturday and will look to serve up some playoff revenge here tonight. Take the St. Louis Blues.

On Friday in Game 5 of the NHL Finals the Power system play is on the LA. Kings.Game 60 at 8:05 eastern on NBC. When trailing a best-of-7 playoff series 3-games-1, the New York Rangers have a series record of 1-16 (with the sole victory occurring in their last such series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2014 NHL Quarterfinals) and a Game 5 record of 5-12. The Rangers were all out to avoid the sweep at home on Wednesday and were barely able to hold on thanks to Henrick Ludquist and his 40 saves. The last of which went behind him and was stopped on the goal line by ice shavings that literally stopped the puck from crossing over. Once again the Rangers came out and were decent in the first 2 periods but were completely out played in the 3rd period. For their efforts they wont have to watch the Kings celebrate at the Garden. However it will likely be a long flight home as the Game 5 home teams in this exact sequence to venue scenario have NEVER lost in the History of the NHL Playoffs as seen at the bottom of the grid. The Rangers will build off the experience they had this year and should they make it back will be much tougher to beat. The Kings have Prior cup experience and will relish the chance to win it on home ice. Liking LA/s Chances here.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWWL @ HHVV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWWL with site order HHVV (Los Angeles) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Semifinals rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 85-4 (.955)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 9-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 45-3 (.938)
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 3-0 (1.000)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 65-24 (.730)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 6-3 (.667)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 36-12 (.750)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Finals round: 3-0 (1.000)

Game 4 NHL Finals
On Wednesday in the NHL Finals game 4, our selection is on the LA. Kings. Game 57 at 8:05 eastern. As seen below in the historical grid. Teams like the Kings that are up 3-0 are 12-3 on the road in game 4. That is an 80% win rate for an LA Team that is an underdog. The truth is the Kings have been more poised in this series and may have ended the series with the overtime goal in game 2. The Rangers actually out played the Kings in game 3 Tripling the amount of shots on goal, but were stymied time and again by the solid play of LA Goalie J. Quick. It appears the Kings valuable cup experience from 2 years ago has really shined through as they manage to win even when they are not playing their best. They are not that much better than the Rangers but have controlled the series. The Rangers have been inept on the power play. The Kings get scoring from a bevy of different sources. They were ranked 26th in scoring in the regular season but are ranked #1 in the playoffs. They are as clutch a team as we have seen in recent years and will likely end it tonight against  A Rangers team that is out of adjustments, looks defeated and may no longer believe they can win. Take LA Tonight.  HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 3-games-nil @ HHV:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 3-games-nil with site order HHV (Los Angeles) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Semifinals rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 234-4 (.983)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 40-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 127-3 (.977)
series record, NHL only, Finals round: 15-0 (1.000)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 149-89 (.626)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Finals round: 31-9 (.775)
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 82-48 (.631)
Game 4 record, NHL only, Finals round: 12-3 (.800)-LA

On Wednesday in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals the Power play is on the Rested and ready NY. Rangers. Game 51 at 8:05 eastern on NBC. The Rangers have had 5 days off since disposing of Montreal. The Rangers are 7-2 with 3 or more days rest. The Lings get the customary 2 days off that teams get after playing a 7 game series in the Semi Finals. LA has had to play 3 series that all went to 7 games. That they have played 21 games so far could definitely leave them flat for this one. The Los Angeles Kings trailed 2014 NHL Western Conference Finals Game 7 by two goals as late as 16:30 into the first period and by one goal as late as 12:42 into the third period. In the history of 7 games series  NHL playoff games from 1939 through 2013, inclusive, road teams down two goals 16:30 into the first period had a 33-243 (.120) game record, and road teams down a goal 12:42 into the third period had a 61-536 (.102) game record. This type of comeback can clearly come back to flatten a team in their next game. These 2 split a pair of regular season games with the visitor winning both games. The Rangers have home loss revenge here and have won 2 of the last 3 here. The Rangers have the #3 road defense matched up with the Kings who wee 21st in the league in home scoring.The Kings also have just the 26th ranked Home power play unit, while the Rangers have the 3rd best Penalty kill and allow the 2nd least power play chances in the league. The Kings allow the 3rd most Power play goals in the league which could certainly help the Rangers Power Play unit. The Rangers also put the puck on the Net as they have the 2nd best shots on goals average. So J. Quick will be a busy man as he tries to out play Rangers Goalie Lundquist who is making his first Cup final but has won Several big games with Team Sweden in his career.. These two are just about even statistically but the Rangers have the rest factor and preparation intangibles on their side and know they have to get one here in LA. Take the NY ,Rangers tonight.

On Sunday night the NHL power system play is on LA. Game 27 at 8: 05 eastern. While its very trendy to take the home team with momentum in game 7. We will side with he historical database and take the road team. As seen below All time in the NHL Home teams in game 7 that have played out in this exact win and venue sequence are 1-5 and have never won in this round. The Los Angeles Kings seek to join the 2011 NHL Boston Bruins and the 1988 NBA Los Angeles Lakers as the only MLB/NBA/NHL teams to win three Game 7s in the same playoff season. The Los Angeles Kings have a Game 7 record of 6-4 (4-3 on road ice). They have as much playoff experience as Chicago and are more than capable of stealing this game. They are a solid value play here as the Blackhawks are a public play here. Look for LA to get it done tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WLLLWW @ HHVVHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WLLLWW with site order HHVVHV (Chicago) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Quarterfinals rounds:
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 3-9 (.250)
Game 7 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 0-2 (.000)
Game 7 record, NHL only, all rounds: 1-5 (.167)
Game 7 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 0-1 (.000

On Friday the NHL Power system Play is on the LA. Kings. Game 24 at 9:05 eastern. The Hawks needed double overtime ad were lucky to get game 5 and extend the series. When leading 3-games-2, the Los Angeles Kings have a series record of 8-1 (with an active eight-series winning streak) and a Game 6 record of 7-2. When trailing a 3-games-2, the Chicago Black hawks have a series record of 2-16 and a Game 6 record of 4-14. LA has had a hard time on defense in this series and have not been able to Slow Dow the LA Attack. Look for the Kings to end this ome tonight.
HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading LWWWL @ VVHHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading LWWWL with site order VVHHV (Los Angeles) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Quarterfinals rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 31-3 (.912)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 5-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 16-1 (.941)
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 3-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 22-12 (.647)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 3-2 (.600)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 11-6 (.647)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 2-1 (.667)

In the NHL. The Game 6 Eastern Conference Semifinals selection is on the NY. Rangers. Game 22 at 8:05 eastern. As seen below in the Historical grid. Home teams in game of the Semi Finals Round are 4-0 if they are up 3-2 and off a road loss, if they won the first 2 games on the road and lost game 3 at home and won game 4 at home. The Rangers will look to rebound off a tough loss in Montreal that saw them allow 7 goals. The Rangers even had to pull Goalie Henrick Lundquist after Montreal took a 4-1 lead. The Rangers tied it up at 4-4 but were unable to sustain the Momentum. New York will look to make the cup on their home ice and not have to extend this series to a game 7 in Montreal. Look for the Rangers to get it done.

Considering win order; ignoring site order: The team leading WWLWL irrespective of site order (N.Y. Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Quarterfinals rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 52-9 (.852)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 14-1 (.933)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 21-5 (.808)
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 4-0 (1.000)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 40-21 (.656)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 11-4 (.733)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 17-9 (.654)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 4-0 (1.000

On Saturday the NHL Play is on Chicago game 11 at 8:05 eastern. The Los Angeles Kings trailed Game 2 in Chicago against the Blackhawks by two goals as late as 18:13 into the second period. In the history of best of 7 NHL playoff games from 1939 through 2013, inclusive, road teams down two goals as late as 18:13 into the second period had a game record of 30-416. The Kings laid it on Chicago good in game 2 to even the series. The Kings, however are just 5-11 in game 3 of a series that is tied at 1-1. Chicago has won 7 of the last 9 here in LA. The Blackhawks are the highest scoring team in the league on the road while the Kings are ranked 21st in home scoring. As seen below. Road teams like Chicago in game 3 on the road off a game 2 home loss and Game 1 home win have bounced back some. The 17-14 record down not look that great on the surface. However most of thee teams are dogs which gives the system a solid Return on investment. Look for Chicago to pull ahead in the series

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WL @ HH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WL with site order HH (Chicago) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Quarterfinals rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 152-122 (.555)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 36-30 (.545)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 73-68 (.518)
series record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 16-15 (.516)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 142-132 (.518)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, Semifinals round: 33-33 (.500)
Game 3 record, NHL only, all rounds: 72-69 (.511)
Game 3 record, NHL only, Semifinals round: 17-14 (.548) Chicago

The NHL Playoff Game is on Anaheim. Game 70 at 10:05 eastern. The Ducks have seized control of the series and have withstood the Momentum of the Kings and made the necessary adjustments. It takes alot of resolve to lose the first 2 at home and then come back and take 2 straight on the road. The Kings were dowm 3-0 to San Jose then Propmtly go a 6 game win streak. Now thye are in a tough spot on the road. The Ducks are 5-1 off a shutout win and 20-8 off a win by 2 or more goals.

The Anaheim – Los Angeles series has become the 22nd best of 7 NHL playoff series where the road team won the first four games. The last such series in any round was that between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins in the 2011 first round; the last such Quarterfinals series was that between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres in 2001. As seen below. the Home team breaks thorough in a big way in game 5 winning 17 of 21 all time and EVERY Time in this round.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied LLWW @ HHVV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied LLWW with site order HHVV (Anaheim) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL and NBA Preliminary rounds:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 19-9 (.679)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 7-2 (.778)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 14-7 (.667)
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 5-2 (.714)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 21-7 (.750)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 9-0 (1.000)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 17-4 (.810)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 7-0 (1.000)

On Thursday the NHL Power Play is on Boston. Game 51 at 7:35 eastern. The Bruins should rebound in this one  and history is on their side tonight as team that are down 2-1 in this sequence on the road are 12-6/ Boston is 23-7 off a loss of 2 or more and 9-2 of late in that situation. More importantly is how they respond when trailing in a series as they are 4-1. Montreal played well and was able to hold off Boston while they were playing with the lead. Montreal is up 2-1 but are still just 9-20 in the 2nd round. Boston knots it up tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLW @ VVH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLW with site order VVH (Montreal)has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2014 NHL 
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 83-57 (.593)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 23-14 (.622)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 35-30 (.538)
series record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 9-9 (.500)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 77-63 (.550)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Quarterfinals round: 18-19 (.486)
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 33-32 (.508)
Game 4 record, NHL only, Quarterfinals round: 6-12 (.333)

On Wednesday the  NHL Power system play is on the NY. Rangers. Game 88 at 7:05 eastern. The Rangers were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-2, tonight in Game 6 of the Metropolitan Division Semifinals at Wells Fargo Center. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece. Four of the Rangers’ last six playoff series have gone to seven games. The Blueshirts have a 6-5 record in Game 7s in franchise history, including a 5-0 record in Game 7s at Madison Square Garden. In the last 11 games here the Rangers have beat the Flyers 10 of 11 and have out scored them 41-16 in the process with the Flyers scoring 2 or less in 10 of those 11 losses. Look for the Rangers to stay undefeated in game 7 home games all time.

On Tuesday the NHL Power Play is on The NY. Rangers. Game 77 at 7:35 eastern. The New York Rangers hosted and defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-goals-2 to take a 3-2 lead. When leading a best-of-7 NHL playoff series 3-games-2, the New York Rangers have a series record of 13-2 and a Game 6 record of 10-5. When trailing an NHL playoff series 3-games-2, the Philadelphia Flyers have a series record of 3-14 and a Game 6 record of 7-10. The Rangers have won 14 of the last 19 in the series and will close out a Philly team that has had a tough time scoring in this series. Teams in this spot are 8-3 on the road. Take New York.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLWLW:
Considering win order; ignoring site order: The team leading WLWLW irrespective of site order (N.Y. Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through 2013 :
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 63-20 (.759)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 10-3 (.769)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 21-11 (.656)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 8-3 (.727)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 40-43 (.482)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 10-3 (.769)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 15-17 (.469)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 8-3 (.727)

On Monday the NHL Playoff payoff pack is on the Colorado Avalanche. Game 71 at 9:05 eastern and the San Jose Sharks. Game 73 at 10:05 eastern. Both should wrap things up here tonight. Colorado has seized momentum in this series following their huge win on Saturday and as seen below teams in this spot in this sequence have won 13 of 16 times through NHL history in this round. San Jose has allowed the Kings a glimmer of hope but they are 6-1 with home loss revenge and teams in this spot have won the series nearly 70% of the time in game . Take Colorado and San Jose.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWLLW:
Considering win order; ignoring site order: The team leading WWLLW irrespective of site order (Colorado) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 96-13 (.881)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 22-2 (.917)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 44-8 (.846)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 15-1 (.938)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 68-41 (.624)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 18-6 (.750)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 35-17 (.673)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 13-3 (.813)

On Monday the NHL Playoff payoff pack is on the Colorado Avalanche. Game 71 at 9:05 eastern and the San Jose Sharks. Game 73 at 10:05 eastern. Both should wrap things up here tonight. Colorado has seized momentum in this series following their huge win on Saturday and as seen below teams in this spot in this sequence have won 13 of 16 times through NHL history in this round. San Jose has allowed the Kings a glimmer of hope but they are 6-1 with home loss revenge and teams in this spot have won the series nearly 70% of the time in game . Take Colorado and San Jose.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWLLW:
Considering win order; ignoring site order: The team leading WWLLW irrespective of site order (Colorado) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 96-13 (.881)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 22-2 (.917)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 44-8 (.846)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 15-1 (.938)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 68-41 (.624)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 18-6 (.750)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 35-17 (.673)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 13-3 (.813)

On Sunday the NHL power system Play is on the Anaheim Ducks. Game 65 at 8:05 eastern. As seen below road teams in this setup are 12-3 good for 80% and most of the winner are as a dog so we get a powerful return on investment in this scenario. The Ducks are now 31-12 vs teams under .500 and 25-6 after scoring 4 or more goals. On Sunday they have won 11 of 13 and in contrast Dallas has lost 7 of 9 on Sunday. The Ducks seized momentum with their 6-2 win the other night and are the choice here tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWLLW @ HHVVH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWLLW with site order HHVVH (Anaheim) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 81-12 (.871)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 21-2 (.913)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 39-8 (.830)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 14-1 (.933)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 56-37 (.602)
Game 6 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 17-6 (.739)
Game 6 record, NHL only, all rounds: 30-17 (.638)
Game 6 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 12-3 (.800)

The NHL Power System Play is on the San Jose Sharks. Game 58 at 10:05 eastern. While we give the Kings credit for avoiding a sweep and taking game 4. Tonight is the end. Teams in this Exact sequence and venue, like the Sharks are 11-3 all time good for 78% so we will lay it tonight with a Sharks team that wants to end this on their home ice and serve up revenge for last years playoff knock out by the Kings. San Joe has won 40 of 57 here vs LA and 11 of the last 12. The last 2 were by 3 and 5 goals. San Jose has won 5 of 7 when leading a series and 17 of the last 22 vs winning teams. The SHARKS SMELL BLOOD IN THE WATER, Excuse us, Ice. San Jose ends it tonight.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WWWL @ HHVV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WWWL with site order HHVV (San Jose) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 84-3 (.966)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 23-0 (1.000)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 45-2 (.957)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 14-0 (1.000)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 64-23 (.736)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 17-6 (.739)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 36-11 (.766)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 11-3 (.786)

On Friday the NHL Power play is on the St. Louis. Blues. Game #34 at 8:05 eastern. In this pivotal game 5 we turn to the historical database to see how teams at home like the blues do in this round if they are home for game 5 and off back to back losses on the road. The findings as seen below are in favor of the home team who have won 15 of 21 times when the home team has won the first 4 games of a First round series. In fact the host is on a 7-0 run between these two and The Blues have beat the Blackhawks 4 straight times here as the look to regain the momentum. Chicago has lost 5 of 7 this year in road games where the posted total is 5 and the Blues have won 13 of 18 at home if the total is 5. Look for St. Louis to take game 5.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WWLL @ HHVV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WWLL with site order HHVV (St. Louis) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 105-42 (.714)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 23-9 (.719)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 44-23 (.657)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 15-6 (.714)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 100-47 (.680)
Game 5 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 23-9 (.719)
Game 5 record, NHL only, all rounds: 48-19 (.716)
Game 5 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 15-6 (.714

On Wednesday the NHL play is on the Columbus Blue jackets. Game 18 at 7:05 eastern. The Pens have the Blue Jackets attention off their big comeback win on Monday .However we look for Columbus to bounce back here as teams like Pittsburgh in this exact sequence and setup are under .500 all time. So we have a value dog play here with history on their side. Columbus is 15-8 after allowing 4 or more goals and should knot things up 2-2 here tonight. The Pittsburgh Penguins have a series record of 10-6 and a Game 4 record of 6-10. The Columbus Blue Jackets are trailing a best-of-7 playoff series 2-games-1 for the first time in their existence

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading WLW @ HHV:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team leading WLW with site order HHV (Pittsburgh) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through 2013
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 109-30 (.784)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 21-11 (.656)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 51-19 (.729)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 18-11 (.621)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 65-74 (.468)
Game 4 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 14-18 (.438)
Game 4 record, NHL only, all rounds: 37-33 (.529)
Game 4 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 13-16 (.448)

The NHL Power system play is on the NY. Rangers. Game #13 at 8:05 eastern. The Flyers scored 3 unanswered goals in game 2 at the garden and upended a Rangers team that had beaten them 9 straight times at home. Now Philly brings that big win back home in a pivotal game 3. Looking at the historical side of things shows that these Mostly favored game 3 winners have not fared well, as they are just 22-29 straight up in this round. The Rangers were done in by a hot goalie in Backup R. Emery in game 2 despot controlling play for most of the game. The Rangers are a more talented team overall and have actually played better on the road this year. New York is 7-3 when tied in a playoff series the past few years and a live dog here tonight. See grid below.
 

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Tied WL @ HH:
Considering win order; considering site order: The team tied WL with site order HH (N.Y. Rangers)has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through 2013
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 148-122 (.548)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 29-34 (.460)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 71-68 (.511)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 24-27 (.471)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 140-130 (.519)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 32-31 (.508)
Game 3 record, NHL only, all rounds: 70-69 (.504)
Game 3 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 29-22 (.569)

On Sunday the NHL Play is on Tampa Bay. Game 81 at 7:05 eastern. Tampa has won bith meetins here in Montreal and will look to save the series tonight and know the chances of coming back down 0-3 are nearly impossible. When trailing a best-of-7 MLB/NBA/NHL playoff series 2-games-nil, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a series record of 1-1 and a Game 3 record of 2-0. So this series is not over. Especially knowing that teams that are on the road in this round down 0-2 have a nice 17-10 record with some nice dog wins. Take Tampa Bay.

HISTORICAL VICTORY PROBABILITIES: Leading 2-games-nil @ VV:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team leading 2-games-nil with site order VV (Montreal) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 98-24 (.803)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 19-10 (.655)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 61-18 (.772)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 18-9 (.667)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 69-53 (.566)
Game 3 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 10-19 (.345)
Game 3 record, NHL only, all rounds: 42-37 (.532)
Game 3 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 10-17 (.370)

On Friday the NHL Game 2 Power system play is on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Game 8=68 at 7:05 eastern. This is the back against the wall game as teams who go down 2-0 at home in a series very rarely even get tot a game 6, let alone win. The good news is that these teams bounce back 67% of the time at 57-28. The revenge is 3-1 in this series this year. Montreal has lost 14 of the last 20 when leading a series. Tampa Bay has won 15 of the last 21 when trailing a series and is 9-4 with home loss revenge. The first game was close and Montreal won 5-4 in overtime. Look for Tampa to turn the table tonight. In game 2 we are TAKING TAMPA.

Playing Game 1 @ H:
Ignoring win order; considering site order: The team playing Game 1 @ H (New York Rangers) has the following best-of-7 playoff series and games record through the 2013 MLB Finals:
series record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 820-400 (.672)
series record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 197-99 (.666)
series record, NHL only, all rounds: 393-213 (.649)
series record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 129-79 (.620)
Game 1 record, all best-of-7 sports, all rounds: 821-399 (.673)
Game 1 record, all best-of-7 sports, Preliminary round: 189-107 (.639)
Game 1 record, NHL only, all rounds: 393-213 (.649)
Game 1 record, NHL only, Preliminary round: 123-85 (.591) NY. Rangers