4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS tonight. Look. I thought about taking TB on the Puck Line for a +200 payday. But the more I look at the Caps, the more I think this is their year to get to the Finals. We had them multiple times in the Rounds 1&2. Like I said in earlier write-ups. They are playing so much better as hunters than hunted. TB Is a good team. But Washington has been great on the road lately. 14-3 last 17 on the road. That pretty much off-sets whatever edge TB brings on the home ice. Let's not forget that as big dogs in Games 1&2, the Caps scored 4-2 and 6-4 wins. They have clinched series wins in Columbus and Pittsburgh already this post-season. Will see if they can do it again here. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking TAMPA. I had the Caps early in the series, but will look to TB to close things out. Just think that there isn't a lot left in the tank for Washington. Round 1, got down early and had to battle back from 0-2. A tough 6 game series over the Penguins. A team that had owned them. But we have seen the last 3 games that Caps having some problems against Vasilevskiy as they haven't been able to crack him for more than 2 goals. As a dog, have to take the road team. 4* Money Maker TB LIGHTING 

Taking VEGAS again. Had them PL for big money the other night and cashed on miracle goal with about 3 seconds left. That did cost us the Under. But still, it is money in our pockets. Tonight, more of the same. Knights and the UNDER. Jets have really only put together about 30 minutes of solid play this series. Really like Vegas turning away that 3rd period assault when the Jets had 16 shots on goal. Give me the home team and the under again. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS

Taking the CAPITALS. Had these guys in Game 1. Thought they were a good bet vs the Pens as they were the hunters not hunted. Same here. Nearly went PL +250 but lets just grind some bankroll. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the KNIGHTS again. Maybe, well, we lost so, it was a bad call in Game 1 on Vegas. And looking back maybe I should have expected a slow start after their lay-off. But new day, new game, new week. I am backing the Knights to get back on track. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS 

Taking the KNIGHTS. Have to grab these guys as dogs. Defense the edge for me here. Will be on them for the series price also. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS. Pure value play. Up in the series. Look, Pens are an experienced bunch. Being down 3-2 might rattle some clubs. Not teams looking for Stanley Cup 3-Peats. That being said, have to take Washington at this price. A 6-3 loss looks like a blow-out. But a pair of late empty netters make it the score look scarier than how the game was played.  4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS

Taking the SHARKS. I do like Vegas. And this is a great story. Will probably change the way expansion works in the future. I know the Knights are down, and the crowd will be insane at home. But I will grab the dog tonight. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking NASHVILLE. Will grab the Preds at this price. I know. Look. Even me looking at this number I think they are begging us to take the dog. And, I will. I know the Jets have been the better team. Heck, we cashed a miracle PL winner on them with an onslaught of goals to give both the side and total. But I can't go against the Preds here. These guys lost the Stanley Cup to Pitt last year. What we will do, is grab the Over again. Because, like losing 4-2 in the Cup last year, they couldn't stop Pitt on the road (5-4-6 goals allowed), they haven't been able to slow down Winnipeg either (4-4-7) at home or the road (7). 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking the CAPS. I know this is the proverbial 'must win' for the Pens. Don't want to go down 3-1. But on the flip side, you know Washington isn't thinking. Ok. we can lose and go home 2-2. They have their own demons they are trying to get away from against this Pitt team. And listen, Pitt is good. Defending champs. But they are a bit banged up. And maybe, just maybe trying for 3 straight Stanley Cups is catching up to them. Have to take a shot at this price. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the SHARKS. Love the Knights. Las Vegas is a great story. I will probably be on them at some point in this series. But out of the gate, I will grab the small road dog. Both off sweeps. Well rested. Will also look to the Under tonight. Now 5-4  Vegas in OT .. 5-3 Vegas .. 2-1 Sharks . 3-2 Vegas in 4 meetings. The last 2 are what I look at more. A pair of low scoring, tough games. Won't be shocked to see one of those scores tonight. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the CAPS. Had them in Round 1, will look for them to score the upset in this series also. I know Pitt is good. We made nice coin on them over the Flyers. But I will look to fade them in some spots here as I expect a long series. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS. Should really go big balls and take the Puck Line for nearly a +300 take back. But we will play the ML as Washington has really turned things around after being down 0-2. Caps have won 7 straight on the road and 15 of their last 20. I said before, this team would play better as hunters not hunted. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the AVS. Preds give up 2 goals in the 3rd blowing their 1-0 lead in the game and squandering a chance to go up 3-1 in the series. Might be tight tonight. We saw Colorado win 5-3 after going down 0-2. After that big win, they will very confident. Have to grab them at this price. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking the PENGUINS. Nearly went +180 Puck Line. But this being an elimination game, I have to think Philly really comes out strong. Pens the better team. Have to be annoyed letting a 2-1 lead slip away at home when they could have wrapped things up. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the JETS. Uhhhh. Yes. I can't even look laying -200. What is wrong with me! I had initially did this write up under the Puck Line +140 .. But something tells me that Minny isn't mailing it in. Maybe we get hang on for a 3-1 win. But I can see something late making this 3-2, 4-3 in the final seconds. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD

Taking WASHINGTON here. Also on the over. This is it for the Caps. Down 0-2, they will bring it all tonight. We have seen 5-4 and 4-3 OT scores in Games 1&2 - Can't see tonight being any different. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking BOSTON. Look. I get wanted to back the Leafs a bit here. Outscored 12-4 in the first 2 games. This is the old, circle the wagon game. I can make a case for taking Puck Line plays for either team. Toronto will come out with everything and the kitchen sink tonight. This is their season. For Boston, I think they want to end this as fast as possible. They have to be smelling blood in the water. Poor goal-tending for Toronto. No Kadri. Leafs not playing well anywhere on the ice. Bruins lost 3 of 4 to them in the regular season. No way they want them getting off the mat. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS 

Going TORONTO. Have to grab these guys as dogs. Should be a tough series vs the Bruins. Maple Leafs have won 7 of the last 8 in the series and 4 of 5 here in Boston and 3 of 4 this season. Going to also be on the Under tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 

Taking the KINGS. So Vegas is a great story, and it was a historic season. But I see an 18-15 run their last 33 games. LA split the season series 2-2. Small dog, I think they steal Game 1 tonight. 4* Money Maker LA KINGS 

Taking the PENGUINS tonight. Normally I would be just taking PUCK LINE +165 in this spot. But our PL plays have been less than stellar this season. So we are laying the heavy number. Everyone sees 2nd vs 3rd in Metropolitan play. But the gap between these 2 clubs is much bigger. Pitt won both games at home 5-4 in OT, and on the road with 5-1, 5-2 margins. Pens going for a 3-Peat and it start tonight. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

Taking the JETS. Again, like our Pens play, laying a heavy number. The +170 Puck Line was considered. And as I said earlier, our PL plays have not been profitable. So we will lay it with the better team at home. The Suter loss for the Wild is huge. That is something this team won't be able to overcome. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS 

Taking the BLUES. Should probably just go PL +190 also in this spot. Simple thinking for me. Caps wrapped up another division title last night in a win over the Penguins. We add in that STL is off 2 straight road losses, including getting pasted 6-0. Bounce back at home. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the BLUES. Vegas seems to be slowing down a bit at home. Enter STL on a nice 6 game win streak. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES 

Taking the PENGUINS. So. Devils have won all 3 games against Pitt this year already. NJ has won 3 straight, starting with a 4-3 OT win at Pittsburgh. Pens have rattled off W/L every other game the last 10 games and coming off a 5-2 loss at Detroit on Tuesday. Pitt needs to get on track, and this is a good spot to get exercise some of those demons. 4* Money Maker PITT PENGUINS 

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS

4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS 

4* Money Maker VANCOUVER CANUCKS

4* Money Maker FLORIDA PANTHERS

Taking BLACKHAWKS tonight. 6th road game of a 7 game trip for the Kings. The won Saturday to snap a 3 game losing streak. Chicago also snapped a losing streak, a long one. 8 straight before blasting the Caps 7-1. I think that is just what this team needed. I expect another big game tonight. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 

4* Money Maker VANCOUVER CANUCKS 

4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS

4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

4* Money Maker CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 

Taking CHICAGO. Fresh revenge. 4-3 OT win for Flames as Chicago wrapped up their road trip. Now Calgary hitting the road. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 

Taking the PREDATORS. Have to say, I am on a pitiful run of NHL. 8-20 last 28.. 49-75 on the year. I know I have a lot more long term packages than daily sales. So I will continue to do my work. Tough to back me right now on the ice. I understand, and apologize. Like Nashville here in their first road game. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking COLUMBUS. 3rd road game in 4 nights for Sharks. Lost with them in Detroit. Will back Blue Jackets off a loss of their own. 4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS

Taking the SHARKS. Taking both teams (Islanders) off loses last night. Just feel they are in a better spot. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS 

Taking the ISLANDS. Going to be playing both team (San Jose) off losses last night. They shook off the rust already from the break. 4* Money Maker NY ISLANDERS 

4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

4* Money Maker COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Taking the FLYERS. Philly a good team. I'll lay the short odds tonight. 7-1 last 8 is a nice run. Flyers 9-3 last 12 vs Detroit. 4* Money Maker PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 

4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES

4* Money Maker LV GOLDEN KNIGHTS

4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS

4* Money Maker FLYERS

4* Money Maker NJ DEVILS 

Taking ANAHEIM today. As we close out the football season, I will be getting back to adding more NHL and the occasional NBA play. There will always be daily college hoops. Hockey a bit slow for us so far (45-59 -440). Obviously, we have played a lot more dogs, but have yet to reap the rewards. The last 3 years we have seen profits of +1245, +608 and +3116. So we have several months to grind out winners. I really think that we can be back to even, or up, by Super Bowl Sunday. -- So we'll grab the DUCKS tonight as the finish up this 5 game road swing (2-2). Avs in the tail end of huge home-stand. Scheduling points to the home team. But odd that the road team is favored. Ducks have had the edge of late, winning 4 of the last 5. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking CHICAGO tonight. Almost want to just put out Puck Line +230 in this spot. We have Knights in a back to back, and a rare loss for the expansion club. We also have a revenge spot as the Blackhawks lost out in Vegas back in October. 4* Money Maker CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 

4* Money Maker AVALANCHE 

Taking NASHVILLE. I know all about the 'Vegas Flu' as the Knights continue to ring up wins. What a great story for Las Vegas. But I do like the Preds here. They have been in town since New Years Eve. Yeah, they probably had a good time. But they aren't just in for a day and out. They have been here. Like the Knights, probably just relaxed yesterday. Give me the solid dog. 4* Money Maker NASHVILLE PREDATORS 

Taking SABRES here. Faded the Bruins last night, in a loss. And will do it again. For me. Same thing applies. Now 5 games in 7 days including this back to back spot. Buffalo off for 3 days waiting for Boston to come to town. Give me the home ice doggy. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

Taking COLUMBUS. As you know a lot of my ice is based on spots. And this isn't a prime one for Boston. Start of a b2b with a game on the road tomorrow. 4th game in 6 days tonight. Give me the Jackets as a small dog. 4* COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 

Taking the FLAMES tonight. 3rd game in 4 nights for Nashville. We had them for big money on the PL to start their trip, but will back the home team tonight. Predators 3-7 last 10 meetings with Calgary. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES

Taking the DUCKS here. I don't think Carolina has played exactly 1 home game since November 27th. That is a long time on the road. They have lost the first 3 on this road trip, the last 2 OT. I the proverbial break is in order and you would think they luck into a win. But what about our Ducks. They come home after a 1-6 road trip ending in b2b shoot-out losses. Win their first game back on home ice then lose in OT. This team needs some wins. I think against a road weary Hurricanes team they get it. Ducks 7-1 last 8 vs the 'Canes. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS 

Taking the JETS. Maybe this is a sucker line for us to jump on Winnipeg. This team still has 17 wins. I understand they have dropped 2 in row and this is game 3 of their road trip. But I think this is a 'statement' game for them against 20 win Tampa. Jets 4-1 last 5 in Tampa, and road team 7-1 last 8 in series. 4* Money Maker WINNIPEG JETS

Taking MINNESOTA. This is just one of the teams I like. These guys Nashville. Avs at home have had some value. But the Wild are a team I was high on coming into the season. At 13-11-2-1 not exactly setting the world on fire. A tidy 8-3-2 at home, but 5-8-0-1 on the road including a loss to start this road trip. At this price, I will back them again. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking the OILERS. Flyers finally end their losing streak on Monday night. Edmonton is rested, having last played on the 2nd. Philly won 2-1 back in October on their own ice. Oilers getting ready to head out on a road trip. At this price, we have to take the home faves. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

Taking MINNESOTA. You know I am high on the Wild this year. No shock at me grabbing them as small road dogs. Wild starting a Cali trip. But as I have said before, if we are playing the road team, lets get on them fully focused game 1. We get that here. Wild 4-1 last 5 vs Kings. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD

Taking the BLUES. 3 straight losses and 4 in their last 5 games. But they have had a couple days off to get things straight. This is still a pretty good team. I know Montreal has reeled off 5 straight. But they did drop their previous 5, so they are streaky. Just think the Blues get back in the win column tonight. At this price, we have to jump on the road team. 4* Money Maker STL BLUES

Taking the RED WINGS. 17 win Jets team as small faves over Detroit who lost 10-1 last game. Winnipeg has lit the lamp 12 times the last 2 games. For me, I am playing any ice team that gets whipped like that their next game. Not even batting an eye on this home dog. Then we see a short line with a team playing as well as the Jets? Maybe it is easy money on the Jets tonight. But in my life, nothing is ever as easy at is seems. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS 

Taking the BRUINS. Like this spot for Boston. So, Nashville has a bigger divisional game tomorrow night and off a divisional game. So this could be a flat, or look-ahead or whatever you want to call it. Division games always more important. Bruins have won 6 of 7 and allowed more than 3 goals just once. 4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS 

Taking the CAPS tonight. 3rd game in 4 nights for this Sharks team on the road. They do have some trends working in their favor against Washington. But I am going with the home fave in this spot. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking the CAPITALS. So the Kings notched a win over the Red Wings to start their road trip. I think that Washington, winners of 3 straight, get it done today. LA is 10-3 last 13 in the series. But as I dig deeper into that trend, I find us some value. Last 3 games here in Washington. 5-0, 3-1 and 4-0 Capitals. 4* Money Maker WASHINGTON CAPITALS 

Taking SAN JOSE tonight. Can't have any faith in the Flyers. A brutal loss in OT last night in a game they are up 3-1 heading into the 3rd period. Winless in 8 straight and 9 of 10. Not the ideal spot for the Sharks. This is San Jose's first time on the East Coast since the end of October! But. We are a 4-0 on the 25th so we have a couple days off heading into this. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE SHARKS

Taking MONTREAL. Line looks a bit light here so we will be on Canadiens. 15 win Columbus small fave or pk over 9 win team. Blue Jackets have reeled off 6 straight. But, they are home tomorrow. So maybe this is a flat spot in a stand-alone road game. 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

4* Money Maker CAROLINA HURRICANES

4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* Money Maker STL BLUES

4* Money Maker OTTAWA SENATORS

4* Money Maker BLACKHAWKS

4* Money Maker RED WINGS

Taking LAS VEGAS here. So, these guys heading back on the road. But I think that they do better this time around. Edmonton back home after their own road trip. I have said it before and I will say it again. I like playing teams heading out on the road early. That is when you are going to get their best play. Oilers home, so they have been taking care of their own personal things. Just a little bit more distracted. Vegas rested and focused. Give me the big number tonight. 4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS KNIGHTS

4* Money Maker DALLAS STARS

4* Money Maker LAS VEGAS

4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD

Taking the DUCKS. Again. Like us taking the Sabres over the Caps. Here come the 10-2-2 Kings as dogs, to this 6 win Anaheim team. Ducks 6-2 last 8 at home over LA. 4* Money Maker ANAHEIM DUCKS

Taking EDMONTON here. So the Islanders 9-0-1 last 10 vs Oilers. I have said previously I like teams in Game 1 of their road trips. And this spot is no different. We also have Edmonton coming in off being shut-out at home. Again. One of those things for me where I like to back a team in this spot. 4* Money Maker EDMONTON OILERS

Taking MINNESOTA tonight. Just like the Wild in this spot. You have seen me write about them before and how I think they are a good team. Now they start out on a road trip. I tend to grab a team early in the trip and look to fade as it goes on. Not that high on Boston. Look for the Wild to score a nice W and start their road trip off right. Wild 8-2 last 10 in Boston. 4* Money Maker MINNESOTA WILD 

Taking BUFFALO tonight. We did cash with the Coyotes as a nice dog on the road trip. The lone win on the season. But this is not a good time. They are back from their East Coast swing. The defense is terrible allowing nearly 5 goals a game. The Sabres play some defense. Buffalo, off their winless start, has rebounded to win some games. Sabres also riding a nice 6-1 trend here in Arizona. 4* Money Maker BUFFALO SABRES 

Taking TORONTO here. Just like the Leafs in this spot. Might look to the Ducks down the road coming up as they will be home a lot the next couple weeks. Toronto has dropped 3 straight. Yet, we get a short line like this. I know Anaheim has injuries. Just think Leafs get off the snide tonight. 4* Money Maker TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

Taking the COYOTES. Ugh. Yeah. Backing this hot mess. But they have been playing better. Obviously I am a little down on the Flyers defense and think Arizona can break through. They had a 3-1 lead in NJ Saturday before allowing 2 3rd period goals losing 4-3. 4* Money Maker ARIZONA COYOTES 

4* Money Maker BOSTON BRUINS

Taking MONTREAL tonight. So we have the revenge angle working in our favor off a 5-1 loss. Kings playing 3rd road game in 4 days. Plus 4th roadie of a road trip. Canadiens, sitting at 2-6, favored over 7 win LA teams. What is there no to like! 4* Money Maker MONTREAL CANADIENS 

Taking the AVS tonight. Just like this spot. Yes, they have dropped 3 straight. But with a couple extra days off, I think they come out strong tonight. Dallas is starting a 5 game road trip so they will be a team will be looking to fade this week. 4* Money Maker COLORADO AVALANCHE 

Taking the FLAMES. Calgary 4-1 last 5 here in Nashville. Preds a perfect 3-0 at home so far. But Calgary comes in winners of 3 straight on the road. 4* Money Maker CALGARY FLAMES 

Taking the RED WINGS tonight. Wings looking to get off the snide and I think they get it done tonight. Start off a 3 game road trip and this one is winnable. Not sold on Sabres even though we have grabbed them a couple times this season already. 4* Money Maker DETROIT RED WINGS