Capitals +135

Probable Goalies: Swayman (25-9-8, 2.56 GAA, 0.915 SV%) vs. Lindgren (23-16-7, 2.77 GAA, 0.909 SV%)

We’re on the Caps here, at this price as they’re fighting for their lives in these final two games of the season. Washington comes in after taking down the Lightning on Saturday as they now hold the final wild card spot heading into their final 2 games. Washington has been playing with such a purpose, it’s hard not to back them at this kind of price. Boston has already said while they know they can potentially still catch the top spot, they are more focused on being ready for the playoffs. This is the perfect spot for Washington to come out much more aggressive and put them on their heels early. The Caps did exactly what they needed to Saturday as they dictated the pace, which is what they have to do here. Look for them to slow the game down and focus more on controlling the puck in the Boston zone. They’re at their best when they can wear down opponents and knock teams out of their rhythm with their slow pace. There’s good value here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Bruins -123

The Bruins have value here, as they take on a red hot Penguins team right now. The Pens have a 10 game point streak going currently, but they still have a ton of work to do to find themselves in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bruins need wins over their final 3 games to go for the Atlantic Division and even a top seed which can ensure them home ice in the playoffs. The Bruins have been off since Tuesday and saw their 4 game winning streak snapped that day in a loss to the Canes. Still, Boston is playing at a top level and right now, they’re the better team. They are one of the best offensively, averaging 3.24 gpg, but really it’s their defense that has been the biggest success this season. They are giving up just 2.68 gpg so far and their ability to control the possession and wear down opponents has been top notch. They’re going to do that to the Pens here, who have struggled in than matchup over recent seasons. Boston will wear them down as this game goes on, taking advantage of the fresh legs from the past few off days. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Capitals +124

Washington +120 The Caps are the move here, as they try to somehow sneak into the playoff picture over the final stretch of this season. Washington was sellers at the deadline, but that hasn’t stopped this group from taking off in the 2nd half. Their youth core has stepped up in a big way and now they’re within striking distance, while needing some help. First and foremost, winning here is the biggest step. Washington has been grinding out games and they have to get to the way they played last month if they want any hopes of finishing this season with wins. The Caps key to success is slowing the tempo down. This team is different from ones in the past, as they are their best when they can slow the pace and try to win the possession battle. Washington needs to lean on their defense and just continue to clear the zone and win the 50/50 pucks. Tampa Bay has pretty much locked up their spot and seeding, so the urgency may not be there as they prep for their playoff run. This is a Washington team that is going to come out with a ton of speed and feed off this home crowd energy. This is a good price on the Caps, who will play with a lot of fire on Saturday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Oilers -120 

Probable Goalies: Thompson (23-14-5, 2.76 GAA) vs. Skinner (34-14-5, 2.62 GAA)

Get ready for a showdown as the Oilers (47-24-5) aim to extend their red-hot home streak against the Golden Knights (42-27-8) this Wednesday at 8:30pm ET in Edmonton. With two consecutive wins, Edmonton boasts the Pacific's second-best record, while Vegas looks to bounce back from a two-game slump. Edmonton has the edge here over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. Vegas comes in after dropping back to back games and they look bad defensively right now. After giving up 7 to the Coyotes, they followed that up with allowing 4 goals to the Canucks in what was a 4-3 loss. Now, they run into an Edmonton offense that can score in flurries. The Oilers are playoff bound but still have their chance at catching the Canucks for the top spot in the division. While it’s a stretch, they still have a lot to play for and they’re going to come out firing here against this defense that has been shaky. Edmonton is averaging 3.58 gpg this year and their ability to attack the net is one of the best in the league. They’re going to pepper the Knights goal all night long and really try to force them on their heels early in this one. This is the final road game for the Golden Knights, so they’ll have their minds on heading home as well. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Canes -108

Probable Goalies: Andersen (12-2, 1.83 GAA) vs. Swayman (25-8-8, 2.52 GAA)

The Bruins aim for their fifth consecutive victory on Tuesday against the Hurricanes. Boston recently secured a solid 4-1 win on the road against Carolina. Despite a loss to Boston last week, Carolina has bounced back with impressive home victories over the Capitals and the Blue Jackets. Expect an intense showdown as both teams bring their A-game. The Hurricanes continue their pursuit of the top seeded New York Rangers and have value in this spot. Carolina will finish with 4 straight road games, but this team has shown all year they have no issues winning on the road. The Canes have not only been one of the best teams offensively this year (3.35 gpg), but they’ve been at their best when they lean on their defense. Carolina comes in allowing just 2.56 gpg and they have been able to do it with their ability to clear the zone so well. They don’t allow opposing teams much time in their zone and their ability to control the possession in the game has been top notch. Carolina has momentum coming in too. They’ve won back to back games in which they gave up just 2 goals combined. They’re going to put the pressure on Boston and really look to capitalize by slowing the tempo down a bit. There’s great value on this Hurricanes side, who still have a shot at the top spot in the Metro. Trends, CAR are 8-1 L9 on 1 day rest, 5-1 L6 vs. a team with a winning record, 17-4 L21 vs. Atlantic div, and 8-2 L10 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 sitch. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks -113

Probable Goalies: Thompson (23-13-5, 2.72 GAA) vs. DeSmith (11-9-6, 2.96 GAA)

Get ready for the Canucks and Golden Knights showdown, marking their last clash this season. With a solid home win (4-1 L) and an impressive road W (3-1) under their belt, tonight the Nucks aim for redemption after a recent road loss (6-3). The loud home advantage awaits. DeSmith got the start for VAN on Saturday vs. the Kings (a 6-3 loss), and he's back in on Monday night. DeSmith's had a rough patch, dropping his last 3 games with 11 goals against him on 82 shots. Yet, he's shown grit with an 11-8-6 record this season. Expect a battle as he faces off against the Knights again, aiming to shake off his recent setback. The Canucks are catching the Golden Knights at the right time. Vegas comes in off one of their worst performances of the year and running into Vancouver is not going to help the cause. The Golden Knights allowed 7 goals to the Coyotes last time out and they continue to search for any sort of consistency. Meanwhile, Vancouver is in a nice revenge spot here at home. They have played much better hockey at home this season and this offense is so tough to stop. The Canucks are averaging 3.42 goals per game and they dominate the possession side of things. They will have the Knights scrambling defensively and an early goal will really open things up. There is good value at this price on Vancouver. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Jets -117

Winnipeg has the edge Saturday night. Hellebuyck is the difference maker in this matchup. He owns one of the best marks in the NHL as he comes into Saturday’s matchup with a 2.42 gaa. He’s been one of the best in the entire league all season long and allowed just 2 goals while turning away 31 shots in a win over the Flames last time out. Winnipeg has back to back wins and comes in with some steam as they continue their push toward the postseason. They’ve clinched their spot and are still playing for positioning, looking to move up with a strong finish this month. Winnipeg will dominate the possession here and slow the tempo down against Minnesota. They’re at their best when they control the puck and wear down the opposition. That’s what’s going to win this game as they’ll have the Wild off their rhythm and struggling to find their groove with the slow tempo. This is a nice price on the Jets. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Oilers -124

The Oilers are worthy of a move in this spot. Edmonton was shut out by Dallas last time out to complete their road trip and the sight of returning home will be a nice one for them. Edmonton has not lost 3 in a row in over 2 months and they’re 2-0 this year after getting shutout. They have been a great bounce back team and they’ve played some of their best hockey here at home. They also get Colorado in a nice spot situationally. The Avs had to face 46 shots against them last night against Minnesota and fatigue should play a factor here. The Oilers attack is relentless at times as they have so many different playmakers that can come at you from so many different angles. This will be a game where they come out with a purpose after being shut out and will look to be the aggressor from the outside. This is a good price on the better attacking team here. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Stars -115

The Stars are red hot right now and this is a good price on them Wednesday night. Dallas comes in winners of 7 straight games and they’re looking for a franchise long 8 game winning streak on Wednesday. The Stars are just absolutely rolling right now, leading the west and right behind the Rangers for the best record in the NHL. Dallas is doing it on both ends of the ice. They’re one of the best in the NHL scoring, putting in 3.65 gpg this season. On the flip side of that, they’re holding the opposition to under 3 goals per game as they continue to really dominate opponents. Their success has been consistent throughout the year and they can match the intensity this Oilers team brings. Expect Dallas to dictate the pace and dominate the possession here. They’re at their best when they spend a lot of time in the opposition’s zone and they can really put the pressure on with their shots on goal. They’re the hotter team and the better team, at a nice price. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Bruins ML

We're backing the Bruins here at a nice price on Tuesday night. Boston clinched a playoff spot, but work is still there to be done as they hold just a 2 point lead in the Atlantic Division entering play. They take on a Preds team that has all of a sudden started to struggle defensively. Nashville has dropped back to back games, allowing 8 goals to Arizona and 7 to Colorado. They have not been able to clear the zone and they're simply allowing way too many shots. That doesn't bode well when you have a Boston team coming in that is playing well and is putting up 3.27 gpg this season. The Bruins attack is relentless and they're going to overwhelm the Predators defensively in this matchup. Expect Boston to come downhill and really pepper the net, pushing for rebounds. Nashville has little confidence right now and an early Boston goal is going to open this defense up even more. The Bruins are the better side here and they have great value at this price. Back the visitors as they're going to push the issue on Nashville and have them on their heels defensively. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Sens +125

Minnesota is in full blown desperation mode entering Tuesday. They’re 8 points behind a playoff spot and we’ve seen them so many unconventional things as of late, which included pulling a goalie in overtime on Saturday. The desperation has led to some issues for them  and it gives Ottawa value here. The Sens have relished in their spoiler role and they’ve ran off 5 straight wins as they are playing their best  hockey of the season. Ottawa has done it by allowing 2 goals or less in 4 of those games, with the other only allowing 3 goals. They’ve dictated the pace and they’re dominating the possession in the opponents zone. They can really frustrate the Wild here as the style that they play can put the opposition on their heels. Given the desperation Minnesota has right now, Ottawa can force them into a tough spot early in this one. The Senators are playing at a top level and they are attacking the net from many different angles. Look for them to have Minnesota on their heels and to continuously crash the net looking for scoring chances. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML Play

Golden Knights -118

Probable Goalies: Thompson (21-12-5, 2.68 GAA) vs. Fleury (16-12-5, 2.85 GAA)

On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Vegas Golden Knights (40-25-8) clash with the Minnesota Wild (35-28-9) at Xcel Energy Center. Vegas triumphed 4-1 against the Winnipeg Jets on March 28, while Minnesota secured a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on the same day. Last game out Logan Thompson dazzled, stopping 39 of 40 shots in a 4-1 win against the Jets, conceding only to Monahan. He has now won 4 consecutive games, limiting opponents to one goal each, boosting his season record to 21-12-5 with a .909 save percentage and 2.68 GAA. Vegas caps off a 4 game road swing where they’ve gone 2-0-1 as they continue to push toward the postseason. Every game is important for the Golden Knights down the stretch and they continue to put up points. They’ve recorded at least 1 point in 5 straight and in 8 of their last 10 as this team is hot right now. We’re riding the momentum with them as they are finding ways to put the puck on net and overwhelm opponents. They’ll do that Saturday against Minnesota, who has been inconsistent as of late. They’ve dropped 2 of 3 and 3 of their last 5 as their playoff hopes are dwindling. Vegas is going to pick apart this defense, that is giving up 3.17 gpg. The Wild’s inability to slow opposing teams down has been the biggest issue. In those 2 latest losses, they’ve allowed a combined 11 goals. They’ve given up 2nd and 3rd chances, which has resulted in many shots on net for the opposition. Vegas will expose that flaw and find themselves with many scoring opportunities in this matchup. Trends, Vegas are 4-1 SU L5, 6-2 SU L8 vs. MIN, and 5-2 SU L7 when playing IN MINNESOTA. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Bruins +111

Probable Goalies: Ullmark (19-8-7, 2.66 GAA) vs. Stolarz (14-5-2, 1.97 GAA)

Two teams tied atop the Atlantic Division clash here and Boston is always going to be valuable at this price. Boston has gone 2-0 this season against the Panthers, which includes a 2-0 win and a 3-2 overtime victory. This is a great spot for Boston to bounce back in as well. They have dropped back to back games for the first time since December 22nd. They have been the best team at not letting losses pile up and they tend to come out with a lot of energy in spots like this. They’ll lean on their defense here, that only allows 2.74 gpg. They’ve been able to really dominate the possession in games and it’s led to them putting up a lot of shots on the opposing net. Boston is one of the best in the league when it comes to getting multiple shots on net, which has led them to a solid 3.31 gpg. These two teams are even on paper and in the standings. Getting Boston at plus money is always going to be valuable given how dangerous this team is in both ends of the ice. Ullmark thwarted 26 shots in last Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers. Post-All-Star break, he's 4-2-5, with just two regulation losses and a .911 save percentage in 11 games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks -125

Probable Goalies: Rittich (11-5-3, 2.17 GAA) vs. DeSmith (11-5-6, 2.72 GAA)

The Kings (37-22-11) are in town, but Vancouver (45-18-8) has the value here on Monday night. The Canucks come in on a 3 game winning streak and they’re doing it with many different players stepping up. They’ve got scoring coming from so many different angles entering this one. They’ve tallied the first goal in their last 7 games as they continue to make it difficult for opposing defenses. Nils Höglander continues to be a huge difference maker. He is now up to 22 goals on the season and all of them have come at five-on-five. He can create offense out of nothing and will be a big key in this matchup with the Kings. The Canucks have also got a huge boost from Casey DeSmith in net. Since taking over for the recovering Thatcher Demko, DeSmith has stopped 105 of the 116 shots he has seen. That has led the Canucks to a 3-1-1 record during that timeframe. DeSmith, 32, excelled as Vancouver's de facto #1 goalie, halting 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Flames. He's started 6 consecutive games during Thatcher's absence. Vancouver right now is playing with a ton of confidence and this team has been really good at home. We’re getting nice value here at this price. Trends, Los Angeles are 7-13 SU in their L20 vs. Western teams, and 3-6 SU L9 vs. Pacific DIV teams. Vancouver are 7-2 SU L9, and are 5-1 SU in their L6 vs. WEST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Sabres +100

Probable Goalies: Luukkonen (23-18-3, 2.52 GAA) vs. Wolf (3-4-1, 3.25 GAA) 

The Sabres (33-33-5) visit the Flames (33-31-5) at the Saddledome tonight at 9pm ET. Buffalo lost 8-3 on the road its last time out 2 days ago vs. the Oilers. While the Flames last game was a road loss, 4-2, to Vancouver yesterday. The last game he played Dustin Wolf allowed 4G on 32 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Caps March 18th. Luukkonen was brutal in an 8-3 loss to the Oilers Thursday, but they're the Oilers, and make a lot of goalies look sub-par. I think he gets back on track tonight. He still has a 2.52 GAA, and that's not to shabby at all. There is good value on the Sabres on Sunday night. Buffalo is going to push the tempo on this Calgary defense. The Flames have had so many issues when it comes to getting a lot of shots against. They have conceded 30.3 shots per game against them, which leads the opposition to getting 2nd and 3rd chances on net. That is going to be the biggest difference and edge for the Sabres. They put up 31.1 shots per game themselves and they are going to put shots on net and crash the goal. This will be the kind of game where they get 2nd and 3rd chances, which should lead to them finding the back of the net a few times in front. Calgary has just had far too many issues on the defensive end to trust. They give up 3.2 gpg and their inability to clear the zone is their biggest concern coming into this matchup. The Sabres will look to control the pace and dictate a lot on Sunday. Calgary has dropped 5 of 7 overall and they just haven't looked good as of late. We're getting good value on the better team in this contest. Trends, Buffalo are 4-1 SU in their L5 on the road against Calgary. The Flames are 2-5 SU L7. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NHL ML Play

Kings ML

Probable Goalies: Vasilevskiy (26-16-1, 2.91 GAA) vs. Rittich (11-5-3, 2.17 GAA)

The Lightning (38-25-6) visit the LA Kings (36-22-11) on Saturday night. TB comes in winners of 5 straight, while LA come in winners of 2 straight. They last matched up in TB on 1/9/24, a 3-2 TB win. Last games out LA dominated with a 6-0 home win against the Wild on March 20. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay grabbed a 4-1 W on March 21, taking down the Sharks on the road. I'm a real fan of Rittich, who looks great of late. He's on the hotseat tonight vs. the hot Bolts, but I think he'll be up to the challenge. Rittich secured a 31-save shutout in Wednesday's 6-0 W, and he's proven his prowess with two shutouts in three March starts. He's boasting a 2.17 GAA and .920 SV%. The Kings offense has been sneaky good this year. They’re averaging 3.10 gpg this year, but they’ve really found their groove lately. Over the last two games they’ve tallied a combined 12 goals and they’ve won 3 of 4 entering this one. They’ve found their success with their ability to get out on the counter and they’re relentless when it comes to crashing the net. They’re one of the best in the NHL in producing 2nd and 3dd chances on goal, which will be a huge key here. They’re playing extremely well at home too, which adds more value to this side. Los Angeles will lean on their defense, but they’ll be able to get out and counter against the Lightning who have had issues with quick paced teams like the Kings. Trends: LAK are 4-2 SU L6, 4-1 SU L5 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Capitals +125

Probable Goalies: Samsonov (18-6-7, 3.12 GAA) vs. Lindgren (18-11-5, 2.59 GAA)

The Maple Leafs (38-20-9) face the Capitals (33-26-8) at the Wells Fargo Center Tuesday, 7pm ET. Toronto leads the season series 1-0, winning 4-1 on Oct. 24 at Capital One Arena. The Leafs suffered a 4-3 loss to the Flyers, marking back-to-back losses. Meanwhile, the Capitals are on a three-game winning streak, defeating the Flames 5-2 on Monday. We’re getting the Caps at a great price here once again. Since the trade deadline, this team’s youth movement has taken over and they’re playing loose and fun hockey. Washington has won five of seven, which includes three straight wins entering play on Wednesday. Washington has held the opposition to just 4 goals combined in those 3 wins as they continue to put up impressive numbers really on both ends of the ice. The latest offensive performance was a 5 goal tally against the Flames as this team has everything clicking right now. This is going to be a good matchup for them as the Maple Leafs limp in after dropping back to back games, which includes a loss at Phili last night. Fatigue can play a factor as Washington has been playing with a much quicker tempo. Toronto heads home right after this game and they’ll have that on their minds as they take on a lesser opponent. With this being a look ahead spot, combined with it being the back end of a back to back, the value sits with the plus money. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Capitals ML

Probable Goalies: Lindgren (17-11-5, 2.61 GAA) vs. Wolf (3-3-1, 3.14 GAA)

The Capitals (32-25-9) conclude their 5-game road trip on Monday against the Flames (33-29-5) at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, Canada. Puck drop at 8:30 p.m. ET. This season, the Capitals lead the series 1-0 after a 3-2 SO victory at home on Oct. 16. Washington secured consecutive 2-1 wins against the Canucks and Kraken on the trip, boasting a 4-2-0 record in the L6 games. The Flames have won against the Knights and Canadiens. The Capitals have the value here, as they are creeping up on a playoff spot. Washington comes into play with back to back wins, putting them right back into the conversation. Since the deadline, they’ve won four of six and their youth core is making a huge difference right now. This team is playing with a ton of energy and when they’re winning games, they’re finding success with their ability to control the pace. Defensively, they’re at their best when the game is slowed down. They have back to back 2-1 wins and it’s come from them dominating the possession and controlling the puck in the opposition’s end. Calgary has been inconsistent all season long and they have given up 3.15 gpg. This will be the kind of game where everything is slowed down and the Caps look to force the Flames into an uncomfortable pace. These two teams are about even and we’re getting a really good price on a team playing with much more confidence right now. My pick for Monday is the Caps. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Las Vegas -140

Las Vegas is hanging on for dear life in the 2nd wild card spot and this is a game they have to get points from. The Golden Knights got back in the win column with a 5-3 win over Detroit as they got a much needed win thanks to Jonathan Marchessault who scored the go ahead goal and completed a hat trick in the win. Vegas is going to be the kind of team that has to play an aggressive game. They come in averaging 3.17 gpg and they love to attack the net and crash the net. Possession is their forte as they don’t allow many counter attacks for the opposition. They give up less than 3 goals per game and they are their best when they can dominate in the opponents zone and wear the opposition down. They will work the puck around and they are going to make sure they get a few chances per possession. Seattle has struggled offensively all season and got shut out again last time out. They don’t have the firepower to keep up with a team like Vegas, who is looking to earn some huge points in terms of the playoff race. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Devils +135

The Devils have to turn on the jets and the time is now as they enter play with 18 games left and 6 pts. to make up in the wild card race. New Jersey is underperforming severely, but this is the time they can lean on their vets. New Jersey is the kind of team that’s to play with pace. They haven’t had any issues offensively, averaging 3.30 gpg. This team has really found success when they can pepper the opposing goal and crash the net. This team has to lean on their offense as they have struggled defensively. If they can create a lot of scoring opportunities they are going to overwhelm the Rangers. New Jersey is isn’t far off talent wise from the Rangers and they are going to play with a ton of tempo in this game. The Rangers have had issues with teams that play quick and New Jersey is going to expose that. This game is more of a coin flip and with the Devils knowing how much they need a win, they’re going to come out with some inspired play. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Blue Jackets +140

Probable Goalies: Saros (27-21-3, 2.83 GAA) vs. Tarasov (6-8-2, 3.48 GAA but 2.49 GAA L5)

Columbus isn’t going anywhere in the playoff race this year, but this team is playing the spoiler role already. They ended another streak as they put an end to the Oilers road winning streak, which they can add to their accolades as they’ve already ended the Rangers long winning streak a few weeks back. This team is starting to play well with the young core they have and they’re going to give the Predators some issues on Saturday. Columbus is playing with a ton of speed and they’re winning 50-50 pucks. There’s a new round energy and it’s leading to them getting plenty of pucks on net. That’s been the biggest key for them during this recent run as they’re finding ways to get shots and creating opportunities on rebounds. Nashville is conceding over 3 goals per game and Columbus is going to use their speed to have the Preds on their heels. Columbus has performances of 5, 6, 3, and 4 goals in their four games this month that has led them to a 3-1 record. There’s a lot of value on this side at this kind of price. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Canucks -107

Probable Goalies: Demko (31-13-2, 2.35 GAA) vs. Talbot (18-14-5, 2.46 GAA)

Vancouver vs. the LA Kings in a west coast NHL rivalry matchup tonight. Tuesday at 10:30pm ET, the Canucks (39-17-7) face the Kings (31-19-10) at Crypto.com Arena. Vancouver triumphed 2-1 against the Ducks on March 3 away, while LA dominated the Devils 5-1 at home, also on March 3. The Canucks got into the win column, putting an end to their short 2 game losing streak and now are in a revenge spot on Tuesday night. Vancouver is the better team, despite the latest matchup and they’re going to come out with some fire in this one. The Canucks remain one of the best in the NHL, averaging 3.56 gpg. This team doesn’t slow down on the offensive end and they’re going to be relentless here against the Kings on Tuesday night. Los Angeles continues to chase the Canucks in the Pacific Division and Vancouver has been one of those teams that opponents can seem to figure out on a consistent basis. They will put on an attack that overwhelms opposing defenses. Their ability to crash the net and get multiple shots per possession is the biggest key and that will be the difference here in this one. Look for plenty of attack and for Vancouver to push the tempo, as Los Angeles will struggle to slow this attack down again. An early lead will open things up for Vancouver and give them plenty of momentum. The Kings aren't built to come from behind and they’ll be worn down as this game goes on. Trends, VAN are 9-4 SU L13 vs. LA, 6-3 L9 SU vs. LA in LA. On the other side, LAK are 4-10 in their L14 vs. WESTERN conference teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Kraken +115

Probable Goalies: Grubauer (9-10-1, 2.79 GAA) vs. Markstrom (21-15-2, 2.57 GAA)

The Flames (30-25-5) face the Kraken (26-23-11) at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Monday at 9:30pm ET. Calgary clinched a 4-3 win at home on March 2 against the Penguins. What do I love when it comes to NHL gambling? A small road dog! The NHL is set up to work for us when we have this type of line. Let's get it on Monday night with the Kraken +115. Grubauer, in Seattle's recent game, stopped 22 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Oilers, marking his first loss in six games. He's determined to reclaim the starting G position, outshining Daccord lately. With 3 consecutive starts, he boasts a 1.56 GAA, .942 SV%, and a 4-1-0 record in the L5. Seattle is in a spot where wins are now a must in games like this. They sit on the outside looking in of the playoffs and putting together a winning streak here is what this team needs. Seattle has won back to back games when playing on the road, as they took down the Islanders and Boston prior to their 6 game home stand. Seattle’s key to success is for them to lean on their defense. They are one of the best in the NHL, as they give up just 2.78 gpg. They have been at their best when they are able to win the possession battle and keep control of the puck in the opponents end. Look for them to slow this game down and knock Calgary out of rhythm a bit. Seattle does not allow many 2nd or 3rd chances when it comes to rebounds and they will have this Flames offense frustrated all night long. Calgary has struggled this season with slowly paced teams and the Kraken are just that. This is a good matchup for Seattle at plus money. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Jets -121

Probable Goalies: Brossoit (9-4-2, 2.26 GAA) vs. Luukkonen (19-15-2, 2.44 GAA)

At 7pm ET, the Jets (38-16-5, 3rd in the West) meet the Sabres (29-28-4, 13th in the East) at Buffalo's KeyBank Center. Earlier this season, the Jets triumphed 3-2 against the Sabres. It's set to be an intense clash on Sunday night. Brossoit steps in for Hellebuyck tonight. He dazzled last Tuesday versus the Blues, denying 36 of 38 shots for a 4-2 victory. Seeking his 10th win this season, he faces a struggling Buffalo side, 13-16-1 at home. On the other side Luukkonen has played well of late, but the Jets have the snipers to get this one past the finish line. Winnipeg continues to play top level hockey and they have value at this kind of price on Sunday. The Jets rallied to a stun the Hurricanes for their 5th win in 6 games as they have all the confidence right now. What’s also changed for the Jets has been their ability to score. They had won games earlier in the year with score lines where they scored just a couple of goals. Now, they’re producing 4’s and 5’s while still getting such solid play on the defensive end. Their attack has become relentless and their ability to crash the net is overwhelming teams. Buffalo has been to inconsistent to trust themselves. We’ve seen them put up strong performances like the last one against Vegas, but they also have laid eggs time and time again. They don’t matchup well with the Jets who will control the tempo. Look for Winnipeg to dominate the possession in the Sabres end and really pepper the opposing net. This is the kind of game where the Jets will wear down Buffalo as the game goes on. Trends, Jets are 5-1 SU L6, and 4-2 SU L6 vs. BUF. Plus WPG is 12-6 SU L18 vs. ATLANTIC div. teams. Opportunity knocks for another stellar performance on the road. I'm on the Jets tonight to take down the Sabres. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Penguins +111

These two last met on 10/14/23, a 5-2 Pens win in Pittsburgh. Tonight at 10pm ET: Flames (29-25-5) welcome Penguins (27-22-8) to the Saddledome for matchup #2. Last game, Calgary triumphed 4-2 against Kings at home. Meanwhile, Pens suffered 2-0 loss to Kraken on February 29, in Seattle, snapping their 3-game win streak. The Pens fading playoff hopes suffered a blow, trailing the Flyers by 7 points in a tough MET Division, this was a tough setback, but they have the lineup that right the ship tonight in Calgary. The Flames, victorious in 8 of 11 games, hold a 4-game winning streak post a solid 4-2 triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. Yet, they lag 7 points behind the Western Conference's two wild-card positions. The Flames are 4-10 L14 vs. MET division teams, plus CGY are 1-4 in their L5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Penguins have to flip a switch with the calendar month changing to March. This team needs to lean on their defense, which is something completely new for them given all the star power they have. The Penguins are one of the best in the NHL defensively, giving up just 2.70 gpg. They’ve been able to limit the opposition’s shot attempts and Jarry has stepped up when they’ve needed some big time saves. He gives up only 2.56 gpg when in net and the key to success for the Pens will be playing at a slower tempo. This team needs to win the possession battle and continue to work the puck around for open shots. They are their best when they move the puck around and keep the possession in the opponents zone. They matchup well with the Flames who certainly won’t overpower them. Look for a slower paced game where the Penguins wear down Calgary as the game goes on. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Islanders -102

Probable Goalies: Sorokin (18-13-11, 3.11 GAA) vs. Lyon (18-8-2, 2.69 GAA)

Red Wings (33-20-6) look to extend 6 game win streak, and come in off of a beatdown on the Caps Tuesday (8 goals). They're now in playoff contention. Islanders (24-20-14) opened as road dogs, but we're now seeing them as a slight favorite, and I'm going to lock this one in. NYI come in off of a 3-2 OT win over Big D on Monday. Patrick Roy has been playing with line combo's and is getting the most out of his young team. He seems to be pushing all of the right buttons since coming on board. They're now 2-3-2 in their L7. These two last met up on OCT 30. A 4-3 Wings win in OT. I see the revenge angle playing a big part in this one. Plus I just trust Sorokin more than Lyon at this point. He's my X-factor for this one. Both goalies are confirmed. NYI are 10-5 SU L15 vs. DET. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Yotes -106

The struggling 23-29-5 Coyotes aim to halt a nine-game skid away from home as they face the 22-28-8 Canadiens at Centre Bell at 7pm ET. Arizona lost 4-3 to the Jets; Montreal fell 4-3 to the Devils last games out. Tonight, the Coyotes showcase stronger goaltending and offensive prowess. Predicting a victory in Montreal, I'm favoring their -106 ML. Canadiens average 2.74 GPG, concede 3.53 GPG, with a 19.4% power play success. Montembeault holds a 12-10-4 record, 3.21 GAA, .902 SV%. Conversely, Coyotes average 2.88 GPG, concede 3.30 GPG, with a 22.0% power play success. Ingram boasts a 17-13-3 record, 2.80 GAA, .911 SV%. Arizona dominates this season as favorites, flaunting a stellar 9-2 record. The Coyotes excel when odds dip below -120, triumphing in nine out of 10 encounters. Trends, the YOTES are 4-2 SU L6 vs. MTL. MTL are 0-5 SU L5, 1-4 SU L5 at home, and 1-7 SU L8 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Senators -112

Projected Staters: Joonas Korpisalo vs. Darcy Kuemper

Ottawa (25-27-3) visit Washington (26-21-9) at Capital One Arena on Monday at 7pm ET. Ottawa won in a shootout at home its last time out on February 24 against the Knights 4-3. Washington played on the road Feb. 24, and lost 3-2 in OT vs. FLA. Senators dominated Capitals, winning 4 out of 5 recent games. Also, Senators triumphed 5x on the puck line in these matches. Consistency has been something this Washington team simply cannot find here this season and that’s continued once again as they find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture. They blew a 2-1 lead late last time out to Florida as they continue to have an uphill climb in the standings. They’ve had very little offensive firepower and it’s been a struggle for them at times to find the back of the net. They’re one of the worst in the NHL in scoring, only averaging 2.52 gpg. They managed just 1 goal in the latest matchup with Ottawa too that resulted in a 6-1 blowout win for the Sens. Ottawa has much more momentum as they’re in the midst of a 3-0-1 stretch. On the road, they’ve gone 4-1-1 in their last 6 contests as they continue to find ways to get wins. The Senators put in 3.35 gpg themselves as they’re a tricky team to stop. They attack from many different angles and are going to overwhelm this Washington side with their relentlessness. OTT 7-3 SU L10, 4-1 SU L5 vs. WASH, and 4-1 SU L5 vs. EAST teams. WASH 4-9 SU L13. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Kraken -131

Wild 27-24-6 take on the Kraken 24-21-11, and I'm on the home team here to continue their recent surge of great play. The Kraken boast a four-game point streak (3-0-1), aiming to catch up with the Kings, Blues, Preds, and Minnesota in the West race. Seattle took down VAN last game out and all the pieces are coming together here. Wild come in equally playing great hockey but the home team has the edge tonight. Kraken don't care who they're playing as they continually knock off the best teams in the NHL of late. The surge continues tonight. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks ML

The Vancouver Canucks (37-15-6, 18-10-4 AWAY), leading in the Western Conference, take on the Kraken (23-21-11, 11-9-5 HOME) at Climate Pledge Arena, Thursday, 10pm ET. Last games out VAN lost 3-1 to the AVS on Feb 20. Seattle fell 4-3 in OT to DET FEB 19. Thursday marks the final matchup of the regular season series. The Kraken secured a 4-3 victory on Nov. 18 in Vancouver, while the Canucks dominated with a 5-1 win on Nov. 24 in Seattle. Vancouver is facing adversity for really the first time all season and this is the perfect matchup to get them back into rhythm. They’ve dropped 3 straight, but still sit atop the West and now is the time to turn things back on. Canucks Head Coach Rick Tocchet made it perfectly clear he isn’t worried about this small losing streak and said it’s actually good this team is facing adversity now. They matchup extremely well with the Kraken, who have been far too inconsistent to trust. Seattle doesn’t have the offensive fire power to keep up with most teams. They’ve been held down far too much this season and they’re only averaging 2.73 gpg as a team. Their struggles have stemmed from not getting good looks in the offensive end and we’ve seen them score 2 goals or less far too many times this year. Vancouver has proven they can strike in flurries and they have been one of the best offensively. Averaging nearly 3.7 gpg, they are tough to hold down. They’re going to overwhelm Seattle with their ability to attack and crash the net. Vancouver beats teams with multiple attempts per possession and they’re going to do just that here on Thursday night. Expect them to really put emphasis on crashing the Seattle net and putting a lot of shots on target. The rivalry continues tonight and I'm extremely confident I'm on the right side in this one. Trends, VAN are 13-7 SU L20, 7-3 SU L10 vs. SEA, and are 4-1 SU L5 in SEATTLE. The Kraken are 4-9 SU L13, and 6-14 SU L20 in FEB. You know what to do. HOP ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday *RARE* 10* NHL ML TOP Play

Anaheim -135

Wednesday night the Blue Jackets (17-27-10, 8-13-6 AWAY) take on the Ducks (20-33-2, 8-18-1 HOME) at 10pm ET from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. We’re on the Ducks, at this kind of price on Wednesday when they welcome in the Blue Jackets. It was a tough go on Tuesday night as Columbus was beaten bad by the Kings 5-1 in a game they just had no chance in. After a huge win over the Sharks late, they came out flat and the Kings took advantage of it. This is the final game of a 4 game road swing and the Jackets are going to be eager to get on a plane home after this lengthy west coast swing. Expect them to come out flat and overlook this game as teams typically struggle in final games of long road trips. The Ducks also have momentum. Anaheim took down Buffalo 4-3 last time out and have won 2 of 3 entering play. They’ve found some offensive success thanks to their ability to pepper the net and crash it for multiple opportunities per possession. Expect Anaheim to be much more aggressive and come out with more fire than Columbus. The Ducks are playing a bit more loose right now which has led them to finding more scoring opportunities. They’re going to put an emphasis on spending a lot of time in this Columbus zone on Wednesday. Trends, CBUS 4-10 SU L14, 0-5 SU L5 vs. ANA, and 4-8 SU L12 on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Avs -137

Probable Goalies: Thatcher Demko (30-10-1, 2.45 GAA, 0.918 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (29-13-3, 2.94 GAA, 0.897 SV%, 2 SO)

Tuesday night at 9pm ET its the (37-14-6) Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche (34-18-4). Both teams come in averaging 3.7 GPG, the Avs have the SOG advantage however 32.2 SPG, to VAN's 23rd ranked 28 SPG. Nucks do have the defensive advantage in this one. Allowing only 2.6 GPG, COL is 19th, and 3.00 GPG. The Avalanche have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games. Colorado is always going to have value here at this kind of price at home. This is one of the best offensive attacks in the NHL as they’re averaging 3.70 gpg. They have shown the ability to score on any team in the league and they overwhelm just about everyone with their incredibly fast paced attack. The Canucks have dropped two straight, which includes one of the worst defensive performances you’ll see in quite some time on Monday. Vancouver allowed 10 goals to the Wild in one of the most embarrassing performances. Now, they have to immediately head into Colorado, where fatigue is also going to play a factor with the altitude change. The Canucks are going to struggle, especially as this game goes on. Colorado will play with tempo and look to wear them down. This just isn’t a good spot situationally for the Canucks, who are going to have their hands full on both ends of the ice. The physicality of Colorado will continue to be a factor as this game progresses and Vancouver’s going to be playing defense with some tired legs. This is such a nice situational spot on the Avs. Trends, Colorado are 5-0 SU in their L5 at home, and 6-0 SU L6 vs. WEST teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play 

Canucks -115

Probable Goalies: Hellebuyck (25-10-3, 2.13 GAA) vs. Demko (30-9-1, 2.41 GAA)

Winnipeg Jets (32-14-5) face Vancouver Canucks (37-12-6) on Feb 17th, 10:00 PM EST at Rogers Arena. Betting lines: Jets +1.5 | Canucks -1.5, Moneyline: Jets +105 | Canucks -127, Total: O/U 5.5. The Jets, ranked 4th in the Western Conference at 32-14-5, face the Canucks. They're 4-6 in their last 10, dropping two on the road. Favored in 35 of 51 games, they're 26-6-3. On the road, 14-7-3 and favored in the last two. Canucks, favored in 34 of 55, are 24-7-3, riding a three-game win streak. At home, 19-4-2, and 37-12-6 overall, leading the Pacific Division and Western Conference. In the last 10, 7-3 with three straight wins. The Canucks enter the game 11th in goals conceded defensively. Offensively, they rank 2nd, averaging 3.7 goals per game. In shots on goal per game, they're 25th. They hold a 16-5 record when outshooting opponents. You've heard me say it before. Saturday night games in Canada are crazy fun. Vancouver is no different. The Nucks will be up for this game. The atmosphere will be electric and I'm expecting the Nucks to come out on top. They just have more firepower, and are impressive at home. Trends, Winnipeg are 2-5 SU in their L7. Vancouver are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games, and they're 6-1 SU L7. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Lightning -108

Probable Goalies: Georgiev (28-13-3, 2.94 GAA, 0.897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Vasilevskiy (18-11, 2.76 GAA, 0.904 SV%, 1 SO)

Thursday night the Avs (33-17-4, 13-12-4 AWAY) take on the Lightning (29-20-5, 17-5-3 HOME), a 7pm ET faceoff from Amalie Arena in TB, FL. The Lightning are back on home ice, and in this one the hotter goalie in this one is for sure in Tampa's net. Last game out for TB Vasilevskiy made 36 saves in regulation, overtime, and shootout, securing Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Boston. Lightning led 2-0, then the Bruins tied, but Vasilevskiy held firm. With 5 wins in 6 starts, he boasts 11 straight games allowing under 3 goals, recording 9-2-0, 2.35 GAA, .917 SV% stats. On the other side the Avs enter the match with a 33-17-4 record, ranking second in the Central. They've only clinched 5 wins over their last 10. Tampa Bay's overwhelming firepower outmatches Colorado's efforts. With three players tallying 50+ points and two others surpassing 40, the Lightning's offensive prowess proves formidable to contain. Trends, the Avs are 1-4 SU L5. On the other side the Lightning are 10-3 SU L13, and they're 7-0 SU L7 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Preds -138

Nashville ML The Devils (26-21-4, 14-9-2 AWAY) play for the second straight night on Tuesday when visiting the Predators (27-23-2, 14-13 HOME). We're backing the Preds here as they have the edge in this spot. Situationally, the Devils have not been good on back to backs. They have been inconsistent all season long really and they come in off a 3-1 win over the Kraken on Monday night. Their issue this year has been finding that stability and rhythm. New Jersey has been extremely up and down on the offensive end and that doesn't bode well when they have one of the worst defenses in the NHL. The Devils rank 29th in the entire league, allowing 3.52 ppg. It's been rare for them to run a string of games where they have been good on this end of the ice. With this being the 2nd game of the back to back, there should be some sloppy play the Preds can take advantage of. Nashville plays with a very slow tempo that will also frustrate the Devils. Averaging 3.0 gpg, they love to focus on possession and keeping the puck in the attacking zone. The Devils are going to be fatigued and thrown off with the pace, which gives a huge edge to the Predators. We're getting the Preds at a nice price here given all the factors. Trends, NJ 2-4 SU L6, and 0-8 SU L8 vs. NASH. NJ are also 1-4 SU L5 on the road vs. NASH. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Kings -140

Probable Goalies: David Rittich (6-1-3, 1.89 GAA, 0.931 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Luukkonen (12-13-2, 2.60 GAA, 0.909 SV%, 3 SO)

LA Kings (24-15-10, 15-6-4 AWAY) visit Buffalo (22-25-4, 11-14-1 HOME) at KeyBank Center. Puck drops 7pm ET. The Kings have put together impressive back to back wins and they have a nice edge against a Buffalo team that has been far too inconsistent this season. Buffalo has been one of the worst offensive teams in the league. The Sabres only put in 2.90 gpg and they saw their inconsistencies come to the forefront once again as they put in just 1 goal in a loss to the Blues. Thats been the store for Buffalo all season long really. Their inability to put pucks on net and put pressure on opposing goals is just non existence sometimes. That doesn’t bode well against a Kings team that is one of the best in the league on the defensive end. Los Angeles only concedes 2.59 gpg and they come in off a shutout against an impressive Oilers team. The Kings have leaned on their defense, which in turn has allowed them to dominate possession and not give up multiple chances on their net. They should be able to dictate the pace and have Buffalo getting worn down as this game goes on. The Kings are the better team and more consistent in this spot. Sabres won last game between these two 5-3, but this Kings team is playing pretty good hockey of late and I see this one going the way of the road team. In his most recent game, Rittich secured a shutout with 26 saves in a 4-0 victory against the Oilers. He has been stellar of late, and the Kings have been electric away from home so far this year with only 6 losses. Trends, Buffalo are 2-4 SU in their L6, and 5-13 SU L18 in FEB. dating back to last year. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML Play

Flyers -112

Probable Goalies: Daccord (15-9-9, 2.32 GAA, 0.921 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ersson (14-9-3, 2.47 GAA, 0.903, 3 SO)

Saturday night it's the Kraken (21-19-10, 10-10-6 AWAY) taking on the Flyers (27-19-6, 12-12-2 HOME) in Phili at the Wells Fargo Center. The Kraken are coming into this one off of a long layoff. They haven't played since a 2-0 loss to the Sharks on Jan 30th. Rust will be an issue. For Phili, Ersson's recent performance was stellar. It was the first game back after the break and he didn't have any rust on him at all. In the last game against the Jets, he saved 28 of 29 shots in a 4-1 victory, conceding only in the final 5 minutes. With Hart on leave, Ersson's consistency solidifies his position as the Flyers' top G. The Flyers completely shut down a hot Jets team 4-1 in this last matchup and I'm a fan of them carrying that momentum forward into Saturday night. Trends, Kraken are 2-6 SU L8, 1-4 SU L5 on the road. (0-4 L4 road games) PHI are 6-1 SU L7 vs. WEST teams, and are 5-1 L6 following a win. Seattle has won 3 of the last 5, but the last game on 12/29/23 was a 2-1 OT win, and the Flyers were VERY unlucky in that one not to grab the W in Seattle. (A game I attended LIVE) I'm on Phili in this revenge spot on Saturday night. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Islanders -120

Probable Goalies: Vasilevskiy (16-10-0, 2.85 GAA, 0.899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Sorokin (15-12-9, 3.13 GAA, 0.910 SV%, 2 SO)

TB (27-18-5) takes on the NYI (21-17-12) in the second game of a B2B for them Thursday on Long Island. The last time these two met was 4/6/23, a 6-1 NYI win at home. The Islanders are at a nice price here as the Lightning have this quick turnaround. Tampa Bay received a potential huge blow to their season with Mikhail Sergachev being stretched off on Wednesday night. He’s such a crucial part to this defense and now they have a quick turnaround after dealing with. They also come in after losing that game to the Rangers, as their offense remained inconsistent putting in just 1 goal in the loss. That’s been one of the stories for this Lightning team, as they haven’t found a consistent run with their offensive production. The Islanders have themselves some momentum entering play here too. They started off February with a huge road win in Toronto 3-2 and they are looking to make a push here with a 4 game home stand. The Islanders have played their best hockey at home this season and they catch the Lightning in a good situational spot here. Expect Tampa Bay to struggle with this being that 2nd game of a back to back and the focus to be off a bit with that injury happening on Wednesday. Tampa Bay will struggle with how physical the Islanders play and it should result in some issues with them on both ends of the ice. This is a good price on the home side here. Trends, NYI 4-2 L6 in FEB, and are 5-1 in their L6 Thursday games. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Vegas +130

Tuesday night at 10pm ET in LV it's the Oilers (29-15-1, 13-9 AWAY) taking on the Golden Knights (29-15-6, 18-5-2 HOME). We’re getting Vegas at plus money here out of the break and there’s value on them in this spot. Edmonton has taken the league by storm and they have a chance to earn their spot in the record books with a 17th straight win. However, the all star break was something they didn’t want to see as it cooled them off and took away some of their momentum. Opening up the 2nd half, on the road, in a tough environment like Vegas will be difficult. The Golden Knights won 4 of their last 6 prior to the break and this team has all the confidence in the world themselves. Vegas averages 3.18 gpg, but really their defensive efforts are what make all the difference. Vegas only allows 2.74 gpg, which is one of the best in the league. They have the ability to control the puck and keep this Edmonton high flying attack down. The Golden Knights are one of the best as well when it comes to not allowing multiple chances per possession. Given the style and way they play, they have the ability to frustrate the Oilers in this spot. This is a good price on a matchup that is pretty even across the board offensively, while on the defensive side it favors the Knights. Trends, Vegas are 5-2 SU L7, and 5-1 SU L6 at home, and 6-3 SU L9 in FEB. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray. 

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Red Wings -125

Saturday night in Hockey Town we get the Las Vegas Golden Knights (28-14-6, 10-9-4 AWAY) taking on the Detroit Red Wings (25-18-5, 13-8-4 HOME). I'm not sure if the Lions will win this weekend (you'll have to buy my premium NFC Championship play to find out) but I am sure the Detroit Red Wings are going to feed of the energy in this great sports city and the Golden Knights while not slouches themselves aren't going to be able to match the intensity of the Red Wings on SAT night. Last game out fans at Little Caesars Arena started separate chants of, “Let’s go Lions,” and “Jar-ed Goff, Jar-ed Goff,” You have to love Detroit. Last game out Alex Lyon made 30 saves for his third career shutout, Copp scored his 100th goal and the Wings shut down the Flyers 3-0 on Thursday. I'm expecting more dominance on Saturday. This was a nice bounce back after the 5-4 loss to Dallas earlier in the week. Expect a ton of energy from all 4 Red Wings lines Saturday and I think they'll win this 4-2 or 5-3. Wings are 5th in the NHL in GPG at 3.47. They're also #2 in the NHL at shooting the puck (Shooting % is 12%). Trends, Knights are 1-7 L8 road games, and they're 1-4 L5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Senators +119

Probable Goalies: Swayman (15-3-7, 2.31 GAA, 0.923 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Korpisalo (10-15-1, 3.46 GAA, 0.889 SV%) (Both Unconfirmed as of NOON ET)

From the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON tonight at 7:07pm ET we get the Boston Bruins (29-9-9, 13-5-6 AWAY) taking on the Ottawa Senators (18-24-1, 12-11-1 HOME). Bruins come in 7th in the NHL scoring 3.44 GPG, Ottawa comes in 9th at 3.39 GPG. On Defense the Bruins are 5th at 2.61 GAA, and OTT is 30th at 3.60 GAA. The last time these two met was 3/21/23, a 2-1 BOS win in Boston. The last time these two met in Ottawa was 12/27/22, a 3-2 OT win for the Sens, they covered as a +169 ML Dog. The Bruins are playing on night 2 of a B2B, losing last night to the Canes 3-2. Marchand scored 2x in the 3rd, but the Canes were the better team on the night. Ottawa will enjoy a day's rest as they aim for their third consecutive victory, following a 4-1 road win against the Habs on Tuesday. In Tuesday's win Korpisalo had 24 saves. He's been in fine form lately, conceding just 5 on 77 shots across his past 3 starts, making him the likely choice as Ottawa's top goaltender until Forsberg returns. During their recent 6-game stretch, Ottawa has performed beyond expectations one would think, recording a 4-1-1 record. They've managed to score 4 or more goals in 5 of those games while conceding 2 or fewer goals on 3 occasions. It seems to me that HC Jacques Martin is back to working his Magic with the Sens, and they're responding to the legend behind the bench. They're at home, and this is a huge matchup for them with regards to keeping this run going. I'm all over the SENS in this one. Trends, OTT are 4-2 SU L6, Sens are 5-1 L6 vs. ATLANTIC teams, and 4-1 L5 SU vs. EAST teams. On the other side the Bruins are 1-6 in their L7 SU in the 4th game of a 4 in 6 situation. Plus they've lost 3/4 as favorites on the 2nd leg of a B2B. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play 

Jets +116

Probable Goalies: (Both Confirmed) Brossoit (7-3-1, 2.18 GAA, 0.923 SV%) vs. (Samsonov 6-3-6, 3.69 GAA, 0.866, 1 SO)

Wednesday the Winnipeg Jets (30-11-4, 14-5-2 AWAY) take on the Maple Leafs (23-14-8, 10-9-2 HOME) from the Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto ON, Canada. Toronto comes home after a long road trip. I'm always looking for teams in the NHL that play their first home game after being away for a long period of time. It's well documented that "this is a thing", and when the odds and stars align I love to jump on this angle, so, I'm backing the Jets on Wednesday in Toronto. Not to mention this is one of those "All Canadian" team matchups, that all these teams seem to get up for. The Jets will be ready. After 4 consecutive games as the backup (2-2-0), Brossoit is set to reclaim his position as the starter Wednesday (He is confirmed), facing off against the Leafs. Brossoit has been exceptional as the Jets' goaltender recently, surrendering only 2 goals or less in 6 consecutive (5-1-0) and he has himself a nice .952 SV% L6. The Jets are also a great team away from home, one of the best in the NHL, and the Leafs are barely above .500 at home. Samsonov earns his second consecutive start vs. the Jets after a 3-1 win over Seattle Kraken, his first victory in his L6. He saved 16/17. Trends, Jets 10-2 SU L12, 11-3 L14 vs. EAST teams, and 4-1 SU vs. ATLANTIC div teams. Leafs are 2-5 SU L7, and they're 1-5 SU L6 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Islanders -130

Probable Goalies: Hill (10-2-2, 1.92 GAA, 0.934 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Sorokin (14-11-9, 3.17 GAA, 0.910 SV%, 2 SO)

7:30 ET puck drop. The Vegas Golden Knights (27-14-5, 9-9-3 AWAY) playing the second night of a B2B take on the NY Islanders (20-15-11, 12-5-6 HOME) Tuesday night in Long Island NY at the UBS Arena. Both teams come in bottom 15 in goals scored, LV (16th, 3.1 GPG), NYI (24th 2.9 GPG). Vegas is the better defensive team (6th, 2.6 GAPG) NYI (24th, 3.32 GAPG). Hill is 3-2 SU L5, and Sorokin is 1-4 SU L5. The two most recent matchups between these two have been split 1-1. A 5-2 LV win 1/6/24 in LV, and on 1/28/23 a 2-1 NYI win in NY. I'm backing the home team in this one. LV who are about to start their game vs. New Jersey as I write this have not impressed me at all on the road. The Islanders have been tough to beat on home ice all season long, and they come into this one off a nice win last game out. Sorokin's stellar performance on Sunday saw him stop 41 of 43 shots, leading his team to a 3-2 OT W against the Stars. He showcased his excellence by only allowing 2 second-period goals, all while achieving over 40 saves for the 5th time on the season. The Isles snapped their 4-game losing streak. Trends, LVGK are 0-6 L6 road games, and 0-4 L4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Devils ML

Probable Goalies: Thompson (16-9-3, 2.61 GAA, 0.910 SV%) vs. Daws (3-4-0, 3.18 GAA, 0.903 SV%)

Monday it's the Vegas Golden Knights (27-14-5, 9-9-3 AWAY) playing the New Jersey Devils (23-18-3, 9-11-2 HOME) in NHL Hockey on Monday at 7:00 ET, from Prudential Center, in Newark NJ. Opening NHL odds: Moneyline - Knights +105 | Devils -129, NHL Betting Total: O/U: 6. The Knights are 7-9 in their L16 games after a hot start. NJ are 2-4-1 in their L7, including 3 straight losses. They lost 6-2 at home on Saturday to the Stars. The last time these two met the Knights won 4-3 in OT on 3/3/23 in LV. Before that on 1/24/23 NJ won 3-2 in OT in NJ. NJ comes into this one 8th in GPG with 3.4 GPG. Vegas is 16th in the NHL at 3.13 GPG. NJ is 7th in shot % as well. Both teams are top 15 in shots on goal. LV has the defensive advantage 2.65 GAA, to NJ 3.47 GAA. The Devils have heavily relied on their goaltender Nico Daws, giving him the starting nod in four out of their last five games. In their most recent game, Daws made 30 saves but suffered a 6-2 loss to Dallas on Saturday. This marks his third consecutive loss this week, during which he has allowed a total of 11 goals. I'm going with the home favorite in this game. I feel like NJ matches up well with Vegas. This is a team that knows how to win, and they've just been snakebit here by injuries thus far into the season. Vegas while on a little bit of a hot streak are still a bit of a hit & miss team for me thus far this year. I don't trust them. I'll lay the small number with the home team, and while this should be close I trust them not to let us down. Trends, LVK are 0-6 SU L6 on the road, are 0-6 IN their L6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Devils are 6-0 L6 in games where they're the favorite from -110 to -150. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Kraken ML

(22-13-8) Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Seattle Kraken (19-17-9) tonight at 9:00pm EST, from the Climate Pledge Arena, in Seattle, WA. Moneyline Odds: Maple Leafs -121 | Kraken +100 were the opening odds. In 43 games, the Maple Leafs are 22-13-8 and sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Leafs have gone 12-4-6 this season. Over their last 10 games, the Leafs have gone 5-5, and they have lost 4 of their last 5. Their defense is currently 20th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.9 SPG against them. At home this season, the Kraken have gone 9-8-3, and they have won 3 straight games at home. In the Pacific Division, Seattle is in 6th place with a record of 6-8. Overall, the Kraken are 19-17-9, and they have lost 3 in a row. Defensively, the Kraken are currently 16th in goals allowed. This is their get right game. Toronto comes in off an emotional tough loss last night in Vancouver. It what was a massive game. This will be a letdown spot for Toronto tonight vs. a tough gritty well-rested Kraken team. The Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite. There's no denying this matchup this game is expected to be tightly contested, but I'm going with the home side to get it down with the ML play. Trends, Leafs 1-5 SU L6, 1-4 SU L5 in JAN. Kraken 9-3 SU L12, 6-2 SU L8 vs. EASTERN teams, and 8-2 SU L10 on Sunday's. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Penguins -108

Probable Goalies: Jarry (12-12-4, 2.48 GAA, 0.916, 5 SO) vs. Thompson (15-9-3, 2.63 GAA, 0.910 SV%)

Saturday night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas at 10pm ET, (21-15-6, 10-7-4 AWAY) Pens take on the Knights (26-14-5, 17-5-2 HOME). Last game out the Pens took down the Kraken 3-0 on 1/15. Knights took down the Rangers 5-1 on 1/18. Pens come in full rested and batteries charged for this matchup. The most recent matchup between LVK/PIT was 11/19/23 a 3-0 Pens win. The Penguins are valuable at this price. Pittsburgh heads into Vegas and they come in with one of their most complete performances after knocking off Seattle 3-0. It was a game in which Jarry made 22 saves and he allowed nothing in terms in 2nd chance rebounds. That’s when he’s at his best as he doesn’t allow opposing teams to have 2nd and 3rd chances on possessions. He’s going up against a Vegas offense that has had their share of inconsistencies. They have won 2 in a row, but that comes after they found themselves losers in 2 of 3. That’s been the kind of the story for this Golden Knights side all season long. The Pens lean on Crosby (46 P, 26 G) and he has tallied 5 points combined over the last 3 games. The Pittsburgh offense is at their best when he obviously is contributing and he will be a huge key in this match up. Pittsburgh should be able to dictate the pace and win the battle of possession. Expect them to spend a lot of time in the Vegas zone, which should result in them getting more scoring chances and frustrate this Vegas team. Trends, PIT are 5-1 SU L6 vs. LVGK, 5-1 L6 vs. PAC, and 8-2 L10 vs. WEST teams, plus they're 4-1 L5 as a -108 to -150 ML favorite. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks -125

Probable Goalies: Jones 9-5-1, 2.40 GAA, 0.920 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Demko 23-8-1, 2.42 GAA, 0.919 SV%, 4 SO)

Maple Leafs (22-13-8, 12-4-6 AWAY) vs. the Canucks (30-11-4, 15-4-1 HOME) in Vancouver Saturday night from Rogers Arena with puck drop at 7pm ET. This line is priced exactly how I'd expect it to be priced. This game is the equivalent of Ohio State vs. Michigan in Canada. The big bad eastern time zone who think they're the center of the Canadian hockey universe team vs. their little brother on the West Coast. Only this year little brother is one of the best teams in the NHL. This should be an awesome matchup. VAN #1 GPG (3.77) vs. TOR #6 GPG 3.48. Goals allowed VAN #2 2.51 GAA, TOR #21 3.25 GAA. Last game out for Demko he stopped 20/21 Thursday in a 2-1 win over the Yotes. Demko hasn't lost B2B starts since OCT. He's the likely starter SAT. Taking on the Leafs' Jones. He stopped 23/26 Thursday night vs. the Flames in a 4-3 win. He's only missed 1 start in the L10. Big rivalry game for both keepers on SAT night hockey in Canada. Last matchup was 11/11/23, a 5-2 TOR win in TOR. Before that a 4-3 VAN win on 3/4/23 in VAN. I'm all over the home team in this one. They have one of the best home records in the NHL, and this is a MASSIVE game as far as fans are concerned, the building will be electric, bordering on a Stanley Cup playoff atmosphere. Expect goals, and hits, and some great action. This is a can't miss game, and Vancouver will come out on top. Trends, Maple Leafs 1-4 SU L5, 0-6 SU L6 vs. VAN on the road. VAN is 6-1 SU L7, 7-1 SU L8 at home. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Maple Leafs -119

Probable Goalies: Jones (8-5-1, 2.36 GAA, 0.922 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Vladar (7-5-2, 3.30 GAA, 0.885 SV%)

On Thursday at 9pm ET, the Leafs (21-13-8, 11-4-5 AWAY) take on the Flames (21-18-5, 11-7 HOME) at Scotiabank Saddledome. Catch the game on ESPN+. I'm on the Leafs tonight even though Toronto recently lost 4-2 to the Oilers, while Calgary secured a 3-2 home win against the Coyotes. They're the better team, they have a good road record, and they've just had a run of bad luck, especially when it comes to holding leads. This is too good a team to keep struggling in the 3rd the way they have been. Toronto boasts an impressive 11-4-6 record on the road this season. They face off against the Flames for the 2nd time today with the Leafs winning 5-4 in a shootout last game out. In their L10, the Flames have gone 7-3, averaging 3.7 GPG, 5.9 assists, 3.7 penalties, while conceding 2.4 goals on average. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have posted a 4-4-2 record in their L10, averaging 3.3 GPG, 5.4 assists, 2.9 penalties, with an average of 2.5 goals allowed. In the latest game, Jones conceded 3 goals on 31 shots during a 4-2 defeat to the Oilers. It marks his third consecutive loss, allowing 11 goals on 93 shots in this stretch. Although Jones secured the starting position over Ilya Samsonov, the future of Toronto's goalie situation is uncertain. Meanwhile, Vladar made 23 saves out of 25 shots in a 3-2 OT win against Arizona Tuesday. Last time these two met was 11/10/23 in Toronto, a 5-4 Leafs win in OT. Before that 3/2/23 a 2-1 Leafs win in Calgary. I'm on TO tonight. Trends, TOR 4-1 L5 SU vs. Calgary, 5-1 SU L6 on the road in CGY, and 9-3 SU L12 vs. WESTERN teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Kings +116

Probable Goalies: Talbot (14-10-5, 2.34 GAA, 0.918 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Oettinger (12-8-2, 2.96 GAA, 0.902 SV%, 1 SO)

Tuesday Night at 8:07pm ET in Dallas, TX at the American Airlines Center we get the LA Kings (21-11-8, 14-4-3 AWAY) taking on the Dallas Stars (25-12-5, 13-8-2 HOME). The last time these two played was 1/19/23, a 4-0 Dallas win. I don't see that scoreline tonight. For starters this is a good goalie matchup. We're more than likely going to get each teams #1. This is G3 for Oett after coming back from missing 3 weeks with the dreaded (lower body) injury. But, he's faced the Kings 3x throughout his NHL career, and is 1-2, with a .924 SV%, 2.73 GAA. Nothing special. The Stars last game was a 3-1 win over the Hawks on Saturday. The Kings of course have struggled of late, losing 8 of 9. They lost to Florida 3-2 Thursday in OT, and then finally got a W last night vs. the Canes 5-2. Rittich was in net for LA, so pretty sure we'll see Talbot tonight for LA. Talbot has gone 0-4-3 in the Kings slump, but I'm still convinced he's one of the best goalies in the NHL, the win last night was deserved and I feel the Kings will come into this one tonight ready to turn their losing tide. This is one of the best teams in the NHL, and one of the best road teams in the NHL. Teams have highs and lows in an NHL season. I feel like the Kings have gone thru their low. They needed that win last night, and it will spark them tonight as they look to finish off the road trip on a high. When looking at NHL games I'm not always looking to bet on ML favorites. I feel like you can make money gambling on small ML dogs. This one falls into that system for me. Trends, LAK are 7-1 L8 vs. CENTRAL div teams. DAL are 2-5 SU L7 vs. PACIFIC div. teams. I'm on the Kings tonight on the ML. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Maple Leafs -107

Probable Goalies: Georgiev (23-9-2, 2.88 GAA, 0.897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jones (8-3-1, 2.15 GAA, 0.928 SV%, 2 SO)

On Saturday, the Maple Leafs (21-10-8, 10-7-2 HOME) will welcome the Avalanche (27-12-3, 9-7-2 AWAY) to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, Canada, with the game set to kick off at 7pm ET. You can catch the action on ESPN+ and CBC in Canada. In their most recent outing on January 11, Toronto suffered a 4-3 OT loss to the Islanders on the road. Meanwhile, Colorado secured a 3-0 W at home against Vegas  on January 10. There's just something about a Saturday night hockey game in Toronto. Have you been to one? I have. It's intense. Toronto hockey fans on a Saturday night bring an extra level of intensity, and they'll be in full throat on Saturday. (Hockey night in Canada) is a real advantage. Few NHL goalkeepers are as hot as Jones at the moment. In a 4-3 OT loss to the Islanders on Thursday, he made 26 saves. Jones' first loss in five games, but he's earned points in every game in 2024 (4-0-1). Overall, he's 8-3-1 in 11 starts (13 appearances) with a 2.15 GAA and .928 SV%. He was let down vs. NYI by the TOR special teams, that weren't so special. Matthews continues to be a hot commodity, and will be tough to contain, he had another 2 goals vs. NYI. Trends, TOR 4-1 L5 SAT games, 4-1 L5 SU overall. These two teams are 5-5 H2H L10 vs. each other. TOR are 6-0 SU L6 vs. WEST teams. Last game was 3/15/23 a 2-1 OT win for the Avs in TO. Avs are 8-2 L10, Leafs 5-5. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks -143

Probable Goalies: Demko (21-8-1, 2.55 GAA, 0.916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Luukkonen (9-8-2, 3.01 GAA, 0.899, 1 SO)

Vancouver 28-11-3 (14-7-2 Away) vs. Buffalo (18-20-4 (9-10-1 HOME) My cut off for NHL bets is always -150. I won't bet the ML on an NHL game -150 or up! EVER. I'm 100% bought into what the Canucks are doing right now, I see them at -143, and yes, I have to bet it. Demko's recent performances have been solid, though not extraordinary, allowing 3 or more goals in 6 of his last 7. Nonetheless, his .898 save percentage contributed to a strong 5-1-1 record. In their latest game, the Canucks triumphed over the Penguins in overtime. Demko's crucial saves in the final minutes and the team's efficient shooting, with just 29 shots, were key to their victory. The Canucks are plain and simple on fire. Easily one of the hottest teams in the NHL. #1 in GPG, Shooting %, Scoring efficiency, and opponent save %. Last time these two met was 11/15/22, a 5-4 Canucks win. Buffalo lost 5-2 to the Kraken, then won 5-3 against the Senators. They now face a team with 4 strong lines, making it a challenging matchup for the Sabres. (All 4 of the Nucks lines would be top lines on some teams in the NHL) Trends, Canucks have won their L5 against the Eastern Conference, L4 against the Atlantic, L4 on the road, and L4 overall. They're also strong when opponents score 5+ goals in the prior game. On the other side, the Sabres struggle after such high-scoring games, with a 1-7 record. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

LA Kings -116

Probable Goalies: Talbot (14-9-3, 2.17 GAA, 0.923 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Vasilevskiy (9-9, 3.01 GAA, 0.895 SV%, 1 SO)

Tuesday night in Tampa the (20-10-6, 13-3-1 AWAY) LA Kings take on the (19-17-5, 11-5-3 HOME) Tampa Bay Lightning. Puck drop is at 7pm ET from the Amalie Arena. In net on Tuesday we should see Vasilevskiy. He made 20 saves on 26 shots his last game out in a 7-3 loss to the Bruins. He's now 1-4 L5 vs. 18 goals against in those 5 games. This is a play against the Lightning, more than its a play on the Kings. The Bolts seem to be in a bit of a downwards tumble, and with their injury woes I just don't think they can keep up with LA in this one. On the other side Talbot has been really really unlucky. Last game out he made 30 saves on 34 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Caps. He's 0-3-1 L4, but you have to admit he's been the most unlucky goalie in the NHL. He has a nice 2.37 GAA, .914 SV% since Dec 1, but only a 4-5-2 record. L10 Kings are giving up only 2.3 GPG, the Bolts are giving up 3.1 GPG. I really like the way the Kings play on the road, and that's why my $ is on them on Tuesday. Look at that 13-3 record away from LA. This team will put it together tonight. They've had a tough schedule, but they're still 4-4-2 in their L10. This is a good team, that's in a down cycle. They'll turn it around tonight. Trends, You're not going to find many trends that point to a Kings win here. In the past 12 matchups vs. TB they've only got 1 win. A 4-2 win on 10/25/22 in LA. TB are 2-4 SU L6, and are 0-4 in their L4 vs. a team with a winning record. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Seattle Kraken -103

Probable Goalies: Daccord (10-5-8, 2.29 GAA, 0.922 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Levi (8-6-2, 3.22 GAA, 0.893 SV%)

The Kraken (16-14-9, 7-6-6 AWAY) and Sabres (17-19-4, 8-9-1 HOME) hit the ice on Tuesday night at 7pm ET from Buffalo, NY. (Watch this one on ESPN+) Sabres won 3-1 last game out over the Pens. Sabres come into this one looking for their 3rd straight W. They've allowed 3 or more goals in 4 straight however, and LEVI was pretty good last game out for the Sabres saving 32/33. He got a 6-1 W over the Habs. The Kraken of course come in on fire. Winners of 6 straight, and they've outscored their competition 16-6 of late. Seattle is one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now.  For Joey D, he turned aside 32/33 last game out in a 4-1 W over the Sens. With Grubauer out it looks like Seattle now has 2x #1 goalies. Joey D is 7-0-2 L9. You have to love Daccord's 1.35 GAA of late. He's on incredible form. This has been one of the most impressive runs in quite some time on the defensive end for them, as they have allowed more than a goal just once during this run. They’re doing just about everything right. They’re getting the pucks out of their zone, not allowing any rebounds, and there is just nothing easy for opposing teams in the Kraken zone. Seattle comes into this one allowing 2.85 gpg this season. Possession is also a huge key for them. They will put an emphasis tonight on controlling the puck and spending time in the Buffalo zone. The Sabres have been very inconsistent and it’s been tough to trust them this season. They give up 3.33 gpg, while only averaging 3 per game themselves. The advantage here is with the Kraken. Trends, Kraken 6-0 L6 SU, 5-0 L5 following a win, and 5-0 L5 after allowing 2+ goals in prior game. Sabres 2-10 L12 Tuesday games, 1-5 L6 on 2 days rest, plus they're 3-14 L17 after allowing 2 goals or less in prior game. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play 

Stars -132

Probable Goalies: Wedgewood (11-4-3, 3.17 GAA, 0.984 SV%) vs Fleury (7-8-2, 3.07 GAA, 0.896 SV%)

Monday at the Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis, MN at 8:00 PM ET the Dallas Stars (22-11-5, 10-4-3 AWAY) visit the Minnesota Wild (17-17-4, 10-7-2 HOME). In their most recent game, Dallas suffered a 4-3 defeat at home to the Predators on January 6th. Meanwhile, Minnesota emerged with a win in their last game securing a 4-3 road win against the Blue Jackets. (We were on CLB in that one). Dallas has hit a bit of a rough stretch here to start the new calendar year. But it’s no reason for concern for this team. All 3 losses have been by just 1 goal and they’ve just been on the end of some unfortunate luck at times too. Dallas still is finding the back of the net, which they’re one of the best at. The Stars 3.58 gpg has been a very a common theme for them in the 2023-2024 season. They strike so quickly and are led by Roope Hintz who has 15 goals to go along with 18 assists. Dallas has been able to get so many different contributions this season, which has made them one of the top teams thus far in the NHL. Jason Robertson leads the team with 26 assists, while finding the back of the net 13 times as well. The Stars are an overwhelming team to deal with. Minnesota has been too inconsistent to trust. Their record shows that at .500 and they’ve had issues on both ends of the ice at times. Dallas plays quick and they’re going to pick up the tempo on the Wild. Look for the Stars to control the puck and pepper the Wild net in a game where they should be able to produce a lot of scoring chances. Once again, this is a play against Fleury. I just don't trust him. We'll still have Wedgewood in net tonight for DAL, I don't think Oettinger will be back yet for this one. Trends, Dallas are 5-1 SU in their L6 vs. MIN, and 5-2 SU L7 on the road vs. MIN. MIN are 1-4 SU L5, and 3-7 SU L10 vs. Central DIV teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks +125

Probable Goalies: Demko (19-8-1, 2.52 GAA, 0.916 SV%, 3 SO's) vs Shesterkin (16-8, 2.75 GAA, 0.908 SV%)

On Monday at 7:00 PM ET, the Rangers (26-10-2, 13-5 HOME) will face off against the Canucks (25-11-3, 11-7-2 AWAY) at MSG in New York, NY. New York's previous game ended in a shootout loss on January 6 against the Canadiens, where they fell 4-3. Meanwhile, in their most recent matchup on January 6, Vancouver secured a 6-4 win on the road against the Devils. The Canucks long road trip has seen them split the first two games. Vancouver has continued to be one of the best in the NHL really on both sides of the puck. Coming into action on Monday, they’re averaging 3.82 gpg. They’re 2-1 to start the new year and in each of those wins, they’ve put up 6 goals. That isn’t something new for this team that is getting production all around. They score in bunches and aren’t shy about crashing the net. What makes this team so good is their defensive efforts as well. While they’re one of the best in the NHL in scoring, they’re also one of the tops in total defense. The Canucks allow just 2.59 gpg and their ability to clear the zone and not allow many rebounds has been the biggest key. They matchup well with the Rangers, who aren’t overpowering by any means. The Rangers will play a similar style to Vancouver and we should see a very slow developing game to start. Vancouver has the better playmakers and at plus money, they’re the ones with the edge. Tonight's goalies are in top form. In the last game, Demko's 21 saves on Saturday secured a 6-4 win against the Devils, marking his 100th NHL victory. Demko in my opinion is playing at a Vezina Trophy level, and the Canucks love having a bonafide #1 in net most nights. Shesterkin shone with 21 saves in Thursday's 4-1 win over Chicago. Impressively, Shesterkin has won six of his last seven starts, boasting a 2.12 goals-against average and a remarkable .923 save percentage during this streak. Trends, Vancouver are 9-4 SU in their L13, 5-1 L6 vs. EAST teams, and 4-2 SU L6 in JAN. Rangers are 1-4 in their L5 games playing on 1 days rest. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play 

Blue Jackets +114

Probable Goalies: Fleury (6-8-2, 3.09 GAA, 0.896 SV%) vs. Tarasov (2-2-1 3.55 GAA, .895 SV%)

The Wild and Blue Jackets meet at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH Saturday at 7:00pm ET, on ESPN+. Columbus is 13-19-8 (8-11-3 HOME). In recent games, Minnesota 16-17-4 (6-10-2 AWAY) lost 4-1 at home to the Lightning on Jan. 4th, while Columbus won 3-2 in a shootout against the Flyers on the same day, sealing the victory 1-0 in the shootout. In the recent game against Phili on Thursday, Tarasov had an outstanding performance in net, with 39 saves and 3 more in the shootout, led the Blue Jackets to a 3-2 victory. Despite struggling earlier in the season with 13 goals allowed in his first 3 games, Tarasov has now stopped 78 of the last 83 shots in his last 2 games. As you know I like to play against Fleury when I can. He's old! (LOL) Fleury, facing a challenge in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay with 26 saves, struggled as Minnesota missed key players like Kaprizov, Zuccarello, Brodin, and Spurgeon. Despite three consecutive losses, Fleury conceded just 8 goals (I guess that's a bright spot) but on Saturday they're running into a hot netminder, and a much healthier team. Check Minnesota's injury reports before deciding on this game. Saturday's matchup marks the second encounter of the season between these teams, with the Blue Jackets securing a 5-4 overtime victory in their previous meeting. In their last 10 games, the Blue Jackets have looked better, boasting a 4-3-3 record. They average 3.5 goals and 6.1 asst. while only incurring 3.4 penalties, conceding 3.9 GPG. Meanwhile, the Wild hold a 5-5-0 record, averaging 2.7 GPG and 4.4 asst. but dealing with 4.7 penalties. Defensively, they allow 2.8 GPG. The Blue Jackets appear stronger in recent performances. Trends, Minnesota are 1-4 SU in their L5, and 6-14 SU L20 on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks -138

Probable Goalies: Demko (18-7-1, 2.48 GAA, 0.917 SV%, 3 SO's) vs. Binnington (11-11-1, 3.23 GAA, 0.900 SV%, 1 SO)

Thursday night at 8pm ET from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO it's the Vancouver Canucks (24-10-3, 10-6-2 AWAY) taking on the St. Louis Blues (18-17-1, 11-6 HOME). No matter how hard I try I just can't stop betting on the Canucks on the ML as long as I get odds under -150. Case in point Thursday night. Nucks -138 vs. the Blues. In Tuesday's 6-3 victory over the Senators, Demko saved 35 of 38 shots. The Canucks provided him with a 5-0 lead. Despite conceding at least 3 goals in his last four games, he managed to secure three wins during this stretch. I think the Canucks love playing the Blues. They took them down 5-0 in their previous meeting Oct. 27th as Demko grabbed a 22-save shutout and Van City got nice output from Hughes (2G), Miller (1G, 2A) & Pettersson (2A). Thursday's game sees injuries for both teams. Blues may miss Justin Faulk (lower-body injury vs. Avalanche) while Canucks lose Phillip Di Giuseppe (lower-body injury vs. Senators). Trends, Canucks are 9-1 in their L10 as a road favorite of -110 to -150, and are 8-3 L11, and 5-2 SU L7 vs. WEST teams, plus, they're 9-3 L12 vs. Central DIV. teams. Blues are 2-4 L6 SU vs. Pacific DIV teams, and are 1-4 in their L5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Blues come into this one on a 2-game losing streak. Nucks are 8-1-2 in their L11. I'm all over Van City in this one. Nucks are #1 in GPG, shooting %, scoring efficiency ratio, and opponent save %. Van has won 2 of the L3 vs. STL. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

LA Kings -125

Probable Goalies: Jones (4-3, 2.73 GAA, 0.915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Talbot (14-7-3, 2.10 GAA, 0.924 SV%, 2 SO's)

Tonight in LA at the Crypto.com Arena at 10:30pm ET it's the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-10-7, 8-3-5 AWAY) taking on the LA Kings (20-8-5, 7-6-4 HOME). On December 30, both Toronto and Los Angeles played at home. Toronto faced the Hurricanes, losing 3-2. Los Angeles had a shootout loss against the Oilers, ending 3-2. The Kings have not let losing streaks pile up on them. That's been one of the biggest keys for them as they're looking to avoid losing 3 straight for just the 2nd time this season. They have the edge here in this matchup. Los Angeles has been one of the biggest surprises here in the early part of the season as they have continued to find ways to win, especially against good teams. Los Angeles ranks 4th in the NHL in scoring offense (3.5 goals per game) and 1st in the NHL in total defense (2.3 goals against). The defensive side has been the biggest key and will be the difference maker here tonight. Los Angeles has leaned on Cam Talbot and his 2.10 GAA. He's been able to not allow anything easy on the defensive end and his ability to not allow rebounds will shut down this Toronto attack. We're getting the goalie edge and have a Kings team that is playing with a lot of confidence here in the early portion of the season. Trends, Toronto are 1-5 SU in their L6, are 2-4 SU in their L6 vs. LA, and are 2-6 SU in their L8 games when playing on the road vs. LA. LA are 5-0 SU in their L5 vs. Atlantic Div. teams. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks -138

Probable Goalies: Korpisalo (7-12, 3.66 GAA, 0.890 SV%) vs. Demko (17-7-1, 2.46 GAA, 0.917 SV%, 3 SO's)

Tonight from Van City it's an all Canadian affair as the Ottawa Senators (14-18, 4-8 AWAY) make their west to take on the high flying Vancouver Canucks (23-10-3, 13-4-1 HOME). Puck drop is at 10pm ET from Vancouver's Rogers Arena. The last time these two met up was 11/9/23. A 5-2 Vancouver win in Ottawa. (Van had -121 road odds) Vancouver has had a nice little break and will try to resume their winning ways tonight. In their recent matchups, Vancouver suffered a 4-1 home defeat against the Flyers on December 28, while Ottawa secured a 5-1 home win over the Sabres in their game on NYE. During their recent 10-game stretch, the Canucks averaged 3.5 GPG, totaling 35, while conceding just 22, at a rate of 2.2 GPG defensively. In contrast, the Senators scored 33 goals but struggled on defense, allowing 41 (a 4.1 GPG average). Coming out of the break, Demko is expected to carry a significant workload in the upcoming games, and he continues to share the league lead in wins with Georgiev. Demko's stellar season solidifies his top-5 goalie status with a 17-7-1 record, 2.46 GAA, and .917 save percentage. He's won 5 of his last 6 starts. The Sens come in playing better of late, winning 3 of their last 4, but that's all the nice things I have to say about them. Nucks are #1 in GPG 3.77, Shooting %, and TOP 3 in GA per game, opponent shooting %, and save %. Under Tocchet's leadership for the past year, the Canucks have posted an impressive record of 43-22-7 in 72 games. Furthermore, this season, they have one of their strongest starts in franchise history. Trends, Canucks are 4-0 in their L4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game, and are 5-1 in their L6 vs. Atlantic teams. Plus, they're 7-3 SU L10, and 5-1 SU L6 at home. Sens are 3-7 SU L10, and 1-4 SU L5 vs. VAN. Plus they're 1-5 L6 on the road. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Jets -103

Confirmed Goalies: Brossoit (4-3-1, 2.49 GAA, 0.911 SV%) vs. Fleury (6-5-2, 3.17 GAA, 0.893 SV%)

Happy New Years Everyone! On Sunday at 2:00pm ET, the Jets (21-9-4, 9-4-2 AWAY) face off against the Minnesota Wild (16-14-4, 10-4-2 HOME). The game will take place at Xcel Energy Center. These two just met on Saturday, a 4-2 Jets win. They are really on a roll right now and I don't see the Wild having the guns to keep up again on Sunday. While the Wild are 7-3 in their last 10 the Jets have been even better. (7-1-2 L10, 9-3 L12, 7-3 L10 on the road) They're only giving up 2 GPG, and they're scoring 3.7 GPG. The Wild are scoring 3.1 GPG and allowing 2.6 GPG. Brossoit's 26 saves were instrumental in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Red Wings. Over the past month, his performance has been outstanding, boasting a 2.02 goals-against average (GAA) and a remarkable .932 save percentage in his last five starts. The Jets currently feature a formidable goaltending duo, with both their goalies consistently delivering stellar performances. Fleury came in in relief on Saturday, but didn't look overly impressive. Fleury delivered a solid performance in his recent start against the Bruins last Saturday, stopping 19 of 21 shots and securing a 3-2 victory. He aims to continue his three-game winning streak in Sunday's game. I'm on the Jets on Sunday. The Jets are the 2nd best defensive team in the NHL and it showed on Saturday vs. the Wild. They looked dominant. Both these teams are even on the PP and PK, so there's no real advantage there. The Jets get the nod in Hits per game, and faceoff %. Hey, it's the little things! I'm on the Jets on Sunday. You should be too! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Lightning -105

Probable Goalies: Quick (9-2-1, 2.41 GAA, 0.916 SV%, 2 SO's) vs. Vasilevskiy (8-6, 2.78 GAA, 0.907 SV%, 1 SO)

Saturday night at 7pm ET from the Amalie Arena in Tampa FL, the NY Rangers (24-9-1, 12-5-1 AWAY) take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (17-14-5, 10-4-3 HOME). For Tampa Vasilevskiy has won 7 of his last 9 (7-2-0), posting a tremendous .925 SV% over that time. Last game out he took the L however in a 3-2 loss to Florida on Wednesday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak. Before the loss he had stopped 91 of 97 shots in the prior 3 matchups. Needless to say I haven't lost faith in him. Since last December he's 1-1 vs. NYR.The Rangers will be playing on the second night of a B2B, just like Phili did on Friday as we cashed with Seattle on the ML at home. Tampa Bay will be the fresher of the two teams. These two teams statistically are almost mirror images of each other. Both are TOP 10 in goals per game, shooting %, and shots per game. Both have HOT goalies. Both have killer power plays (1 and 2), both are top 10 in face offs. NYR lost 4-3 vs. the Panthers on FRI. Quick was in net. Allowing 4 goals on 32 shots. (.875 SV%). He could be in net again on Saturday, or NYR could go back to Shesterkin. Shesterkin allowed 1 goal on 27 shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Capitals, he has won 4 in a row. No matter which goalie Tampa gets, it won't be easy, but they're rested, and playing well of late. Trends, the Rangers are 2-5 SU L7 vs. TB. TB are 4-2 L6 SU, 4-1 SU L5 at home, and 10-5 L15 games in DEC. I'm on the Bolts on SAT night. They're a tough out at home, and I'm banking on them having the fresher legs. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Kraken -127

Probable Goalies: Carter Hart (9-6-2, 2.57 GAA, 0.914 SV%) vs. Joey Daccord (7-5-8, 2.53 GAA, 0.913 SV%, 1 SO)

Tonight the Flyers (19-11-4, 11-4-3 AWAY) take on the Seattle Kraken (13-14-9, 6-8-3 HOME). Game start is 10pm ET in Seattle. The Flyers are playing on B2B nights and I feel now is the right time to jump on the Kraken ML. This line has moved in our favor and this AM I see value on this line at -127. (It was -135 yesterday afternoon) It was a challenging evening for Vancouver yesterday, as the Flyers managed to defeat the top-ranked team during their West Coast road trip. Zamula, Walker, and Farabee all found the net in the second period, propelling the Flyers to a 4-1 triumph. Ersson's out tonight, Hart's in. Ersson stopped 18 of 19, Hart took over in the third, saving all 8 shots. In the Kraken's recent game, Daccord successfully blocked 32 of the 34 shots fired by the Ducks, contributing to a 3-2 win on SAT. This marked Daccord's 4th win in his last 6 starts. The last game for Seattle was on Wednesday, a 2-1 win over the Flames. After almost 20 months since his last NHL start, Chris Driedger showcased his skills by making 37 saves, effectively leading the Kraken to a 2-1 win against the Flames on Wednesday. The goals were scored by Yamamoto and Wennberg. Daccord has conceded only 12 goals in 7 starts since Grubauer's injury, and the Kraken are currently showcasing their strongest performance of the year. They're riding a seven-game point streak (5-0-2) as they head into Friday. Seattle won the last matchup on 2/16/23 6-2 in Seattle. (-184 ML) Seattle are 5-2 SU in their L7. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Panthers -108

Probable Goalies: Bobrovsky (15-9-1, 2.49 GAA, 0.909 SV%, 2 SO's) vs. Vasilevskiy (8-5, 2.76 GAA, 0.908 SV%, 1 SO)

The Panthers (19-12-2, 9-7-2 AWAY) and Lightning (17-13-5, 10-3-3 HOME) clash in Florida on Wednesday night at 7pm ET (ESPN+). Florida is finding their rhythm again here. They come in off that win over Vegas in a game where they were outshooting them at one point, 33-8. That’s the Panthers team that finds success. Their ability to attack and pepper the opposing goal is where they’re at their best. This is the kind of team that loves to crash the net and will beat teams with their 2nd and 3rd shots. That’s what we expect here against this Tampa Bay side, that has been very inconsistent on the defensive end. The Lightning have conceded a lot at times and usually those come from opposing teams being far more aggressive on net. Tampa Bay is far too inconsistent to trust. They are going to get a very physical Florida side that we saw last game, who has found their mojo again. They were hitting much harder and imposing themselves vs the tentative side of things they had been playing with. The Panthers have claimed victory in their last 2 encounters (2/28/23 4-1, 2/6/23 7-1) with the Lightning and currently hold 2nd place in the Atlantic Division. Bobrovsky, the Panthers' goaltender, looked good last game out stopping 23 of 25 shots against the Knights on Saturday. In December, he has achieved a 4-3 record. He's determined to return to his impressive 2.11 GAA from November. On the other side, Vasilevskiy, made 33 saves on 34 shots against the Capitals. He's aiming for his fourth consecutive win. Never an easy task to get past the Lightning, but this rivalry of late has gone the Panthers way, and I think the Panthers have the edge tonight. Trends, Florida excels with a 15-4 SU record against Eastern Conference teams and an 11-4 SU record within the Atlantic. Their consistent performance speaks for itself. Flip it, and the Lightning are 1-4 in their L5 playing on 3 or more days rest. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Wild +105

Probable Goalies: Ullmark (10-4-2, 2.85 GAA, 0.912 SV%) vs. Gustavsson (9-8-2, 2.90 GAA, 0.904 SV%, 2 SO's)

7pm ET we get the Boston Bruins (19-6-6, 9-4-3 AWAY) taking on the Minnesota Wild (14-13-4, 8-4-2 HOME). Bruins come in losers of 3 in a row. 5-1 to the Jets, 4-3 to the Wild on 12/19, and 2-1 to the Rangers. Wild come in on a heater. Last game out a 4-3 win over MTL, before that the win over Boston (in OT, a game where Fleury made 40 saves), squeeze in a loss to PIT, and we had 3 wins in a row before that over VAN, CAL, and SEA. Gustavsson is in the zone. In the previous game, he faced 25 shots and let in 3 goals in a 4-3 overtime victory against Montreal last Thursday. He's been on a winning streak, securing 5 W's in his last 6 starts. Despite a tough start to the year, the 25-year-old netminder has gone 7-2-0 with a .936 save percentage over his past 9. Boston comes into this one in a rut (finally), they were taken down 5-1 on Friday night by the Jets, then have to travel to Minnesota for a B2B on Saturday. Not a long trip, but nonetheless a trip. The Bruins were terrible, losing constant 1v1 battles, and Swayman didn't look good letting in 5 on 28 shots. Trends, Bruins are 1-4 SU L5. Wild 5-1 SU L6, 5-0 SU L5 at home. 4 of Boston's L6 games have gone to OT. I'm backing the hotter team on home ice on Saturday. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks +122

Probable Goalies: DeSmith 6-2-2, 2.44 GAA, 0.920 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Wedgewood (7-1-2, 3.21 GAA, 0.906 SV%) (Both Unconfirmed)

Once again you're giving me the Canucks at plus money. I have to take these odds. In a face-off between the Canucks (22-9-2) and the Stars (18-8-4), it's evident that these Canucks are a new breed. Their recent 5-2 victory in Nashville propelled them to an impressive 22-9-2 record this season, 46 points over 33 games, placing them 13 games over .500. The sheer talent on their roster is unparalleled this season, featuring standout performances from Boeser, Hughes, Lafferty, Pettersson, Mikheyev, and Miller. Miller, in particular, shines with 15 goals and 30 assists, while Boeser has netted 6 goals and contributed 5 assists in the last 10 games. The icing on the cake is Thatcher Demko's remarkable goaltending, leading the league in wins. In his recent outing against Chicago, Demko made 25 saves, securing a 4-3 win. The Canucks' key to success lies in their consistent ability to score 4 or more goals, providing solid support for their netminders. The backup option, DeSmith, is no slouch either, having stopped 26 of 28 shots, leading the Canucks to a 5-2 triumph over the Predators. On the Dallas front, they boast a 9-5-1 home record and an 18-8-4 overall standing. The Stars have asserted themselves as a force to be reckoned with, ranking 6th in the league with 105 total goals, averaging 3.5 goals per game. ONE BIG PROBLEM though. Jake Oettinger is expected to only be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. No Bueno! He's their #1 for a reason. This matchup marks the second clash between these two teams, with the Canucks winning 2-0 in game 1. Trends, VAN are 6-1 SU L7, 7-0 SU L7 vs. Dallas, 4-1 SU L5 IN DALLAS, and 4-1 SU L5 vs. WEST teams. Dallas are 1-5 SU L6 vs. Pacific division teams. I'm backing the Nucks on Thursday night. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Canes -120

Probable Goalies: Kochetkov (7-6-2, 2.65 GAA, 0.895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jarry (9-11-2, 2.61 GAA, 0.913 SV%, 3 SO's)

Hurricanes (17-12-3, 8-10 AWAY) vs. Penguins (14-13-13, 7-6-1 HOME) Thursday 7 pm ET puck drop from Pittsburgh. This one opened with the Canes at -118 on the ML and Pens at -102. Sportsbooks obviously think this will be a close matchup. I do too, but I think the Canes will get it done. They're looking to extend their point streak to 6 games (3-0-2). I watched their game very closely the other night as I had the Knights on the ML in that matchup. Carolina matched their highest-scoring game of the season with a 6-3 win. These Canes are a tough team to play against. They'll come at you in waves for 60 minutes never taking a shift off, and they're very disciplined in every facet of their game. Coach Brind'Amour has done a nice job molding this team into what he wants an NHL team to look like. Canes are 14th in goals at 3.28 GPG, 2nd in shots, 9th on the PP, 13th killing penalties, and have a GAA of 3.19, good for 17th in the NHL. In that last game Svechnikov, Staal, Kotkaniemi and Jarvis also scored, and Aho had three helpers. Also last game out Kochetkov made 30 saves in Tuesday's win. 3-0-1 over his last 4 starts and hasn't allowed more than 3 goals in any of his last 7. On the other side for the Pens they beat the Wild 4-3 on Monday. Jarry didn't play in that one. But he did play Saturday in a 7-0 loss. Jarry allowed 4 goals on 14 shots. This month has been tough on Jarry, who has recorded a 1-3-1 record with 14 goals allowed. The Pens are 24th in scoring, and they're 9th in GAA at 2.77. I'm not overly confident about the Penguins in this one. Trends, Canes are 5-0 L5 vs. PIT, 4-1 L5 on the road vs PIT, and 10-5 L15 vs. Met. Division teams. The eye test tells me the Canes are the hotter team right now, and they'll be up for this road matchup Thursday night. I'm backing Carolina on the ML. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Golden Knights +114

Probable Goalies: Thompson (10-4-3, 2.48 GAA, 0.911 SV%) vs. Kochetkov (6-6-2, 2.62 GAA, .0894 SV%, 1 SO)

The (16-12-3, 8-2-3 HOME) Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (21-6-5, 9-3-3 AWAY) at PNC Arena this Tuesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET from the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. You can catch the game on ESPN+. The opening odds favor the Hurricanes at (-127), with the Golden Knights as the underdogs at (+106) on the moneyline. The initial total score prediction is set at 6.5 goals. In their last match on December 17th, the Hurricanes had a tough time, losing 2-1 in a shootout at home against Washington. They've had a bit of a struggle lately, winning only 3 of their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Vegas Golden Knights won their most recent game 6-3 at home against the Sens on the same day. The Knights have been doing well, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. Canes are great on home ice, Knights are great anywhere they play, so this won't be a pushover game for LV by any means, but I like the small number. PLUS MONEY is always nice on LVGK. This is a tale of two teams in opposite directions right now. Vegas sits atop the NHL standings coming into Carolina. They’ve done it with plenty of offense as they come winners in 5 of their last 6. In each of those wins, they’ve tallied at least 5 goals. This offense overall is averaging 3.41 goals per game as their attack is relentless. They don’t just beat teams with their first shot, but they crash the net and produce second and third chances. Defensively, they’re also one of the best in the NHL. They’re giving up just 2.5 goals per game as they’re not only dominating possession. Thompson (in net) will find a lot of success against this Carolina team that is underachieving this season. The Canes have been far too inconsistent and they can’t find any sort of groove really on either side of the puck. Trends, LV are 5-1 SU L6, 4-2 SU L6 on the road, and 13-5 SU L18 vs. EAST teams. On the Canes side, they're 2-6 SU L8, and 0-5 SU L5 vs. WEST teams. Does this smell like a trap game? Don't let it smell. It isn't. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Panthers -118

Probable Goalies: Bobrovsky (14-8-1, 2.49 GAA, 0.911 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Markstrom (6-8-2, 2.94 GAA, 0.896 SV%)

Tonight at 9:30pm ET from the ScotiaBank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, Canada it's the (18-10-2, 9-6-2) Florida Panthers taking on the (12-14-5, 7-6-1) Calgary Flames. It's blast from the past night in CowTown on Monday night as several faces from each club face their former teams in what should should be an electrifying atmosphere. As we witness the return of former Panthers Tkachuk, Bennett, and Lomberg to their old stomping grounds, it's safe to say that this matchup will be off the charts. Additionally, the presence of Weegar and Markstrom facing their former teams adds even more intrigue to what promises to be an exciting game. The Canadian crowd will be in a feeding frenzy tonight with how pissed off they surely are at Tkachuk for wanting out of Calgary. Scorned Canadians. LOL. Florida comes in with a renewed sense of momentum after a BIG win on Saturday night over the Oilers just north of Calgary. They'll be rested for this one and I'm certain Bobrovsky will be in the pipes to keep the train movin for the Panthers. He stopped 38/39 in the 5-1 win Saturday. Bobrovsky has now won 5 of his last 7, and I know the Panthers want to end the road trip on a high point before flying home to the warmth of Florida. Going into that game EDM was 5th in scoring so Florida did a great job on the defensive end shutting down the big guns. For CGY, Markstrom should be back in net tonight. He's been activated from IR. Missing 7 games altogether. Before that he was 6-8-2. Vladar was in net on Saturday in the Flames 4-2 win over TB. He snapped his own 3-game losing streak, so have Calgary's fortunes turned? I'm banking on NOT. Panthers/Flames both Bottom 12 clubs in scoring, but FLA's big advantage is on the defensive end. They're a TOP 5 GAA team, and combine that with being the #3 team in terms of SOG, it's really a nice winning combo for them. They cause issues all over the ice. These two last met on 11/29/22 a 6-2 CGY win. So there's some revenge factor in this one too for the Panthers, as the last time they were in the building they got blown out. That was then... Trends, FLA are 5-1 L6 when a favorite from -110 to -150, and are 4-2 SU L6, plus they're 6-3 L9 vs. Pacific division teams. Flames are 1-4 SU L5 overall, and 1-4 L5 vs. teams with a winning record. Plus they're 2-6 L8 in DEC. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Edmonton -125

Probable Goalies: Bobrovsky (13-8-1, 2.56 GAA, 0.906 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Skinner (11-8-1, 3.04 GAA, 0.886 SV%, 1 SO)

Edmonton (13-13-1, 9-5-1 HOME) is set to host Florida (17-10-2, 4-8 AWAY) at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET, with the game airing on ESPN+. In their previous outing, Edmonton suffered a 7-4 defeat at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 14th. Meanwhile, the Panthers also played away in their last game on Thursday, where they were shut out 4-0 by the Canucks.Edmonton has value at this price on Saturday night. The Oilers stumbled to the Lightning last time out in a 7-4 defeat (we backed the over in this!), but that doesn’t mean we can overlook them here. This team has been one of the hottest in the NHL and still have won 4 of 5 this month. Things are different in Edmonton since the coaching change as this offense is on another level. They just have so many weapons on the offensive end. After such a slow to the year, they’re now averaging over 3.5 goals per game. They take on a Florida team who has dropped back to back games and have failed to scored in either of those games. Momentum is on the side of the Oilers and they’re just more threatening on the offensive side. They can score in bunches, while the Panthers just don’t have the same attack. They average only 2.9 goals per game, which is a low mark in the NHL. The value sits with the Oilers in this spot. Last game out obiously didn't go the way Oilers G Stuart Skinner wanted. The loss snapped a 7-game win streak for him. He had held teams to 1 goal in 3 of his previous starts. He just had a bad night. He'll get back on track vs. Florida. The Panthers won't have an answer for McDavid on Saturday. Dude's on fire. McDavid is on an 11-game point streak with 7 goals and 20 assists in his last 5 games. Have fun with that. Trends, In recent matchups against Edmonton, the Florida Panthers have struggled, posting a 2-4 record in their last six games. Additionally, the Panthers have faced difficulties when playing on Saturdays, with a 1-6 record in their last seven Saturday games. On the other hand, Edmonton are 8-1 SU in their L9, and are 4-1 SU in their L5 games at home. I'm backing the home team on Saturday night in Alberta. You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks +101

Probable Goalies: Demko (15-7, 2.30 GAA, 0.923 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Gustavsson (7-7-2, 2.96 GAA, 0.903 SV%, 2 SO)

Canucks (20-9-1, 8-6 AWAY) take on the Wild (11-12-4, 6-4-2 HOME) on Saturday afternoon at 2pm ET (11am PT). Van City at plus money? I'm in. Sure they're my team, I'm a PNW guy, and before I had the Kraken to cheer for I had the Canucks, they've been my team for 40+ years. So you could say I know them. I haven't seen this type of chemistry from a Vancouver team since Trevor Linden captained the side (the first time). Vancouver can roll 4 lines, and they're getting top notch goaltending from both their guys. Yes, the Wild are at home, but Vancouver is on a roll. It's tough to stop a runaway train. Gustavsson will have his hands full, BUT he's been doing well of late, Gustavsson stands out as he's been on exceptional form by conceding two or fewer goals in his last 6 appearances. FLip it, and this is a nice line on the Canucks as they begin their road swing here. Vancouver sits at a lower line as the Wild come in on their own hot streak. However, the Canucks continue to be undervalued as this team is proving they can compete with the top teams in the NHL. Vancouver comes in winners in 5 of the last 6 this month as they’re doing it with good play on both sides of the puck. They’re winners in their last 3, while putting in 4 goals in each of those wins. The offense is putting up 3.83 goals per game, which is one of the best in the NHL. They have an edge offensively against this Wild defense. One of the flaws to this Minnesota team has been their inability to clear the zone. Because of that, they’re allowing 3.26 goals per game. They are going to have their hands full with this Vancouver attack, who loves to pepper the net. Miller 15G, 28A, Hughes 9G, 30A, Pettersson 11G, 27A, and Boeser 22G, 14A are all going to the NHL All Star Game at this pace. Demko could go too! 15-7 record. I'm expecting him to start Saturday. He shut out the Panthers on Thursday, but he's allowed only 4 goals during his win streak. Nucks do play the Hawks on Sunday, so there will be a split, but I think Demko gets the Wild. Last time the Nucks played the Wild, backup DeSmith got the shutout. This is a game where the Canucks are the valuable side. Back the better team at this kind of price. Trends, the Nucks are 5-1 SU L6, and 15-5 SU L20 vs. Western Conference teams. For the Wild, they're 0-5 in their L5 vs. a team with a winning % over .600, and they're 1-7 in their L8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. I'm on the Nucks on Saturday afternoon, you should be too! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Devils -115

Probable Goalies: Ullmark (9-4-1, 2.71 GAA, 0.917 SV%) vs. Schmid (4-6-1, 3.03 GAA, 0.901 SV%)

18-5-3 (8-3-2 AWAY) Boston Bruins take on the 14-11-1 (5-6-1 HOME) New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. 7:30pm ET start time. The Devils are worth a move here in a game that is practically a pickem. New Jersey has been one of the most underwhelming teams in the NHL this season, but they’re starting to figure things out. Despite losing the final game of their road trip, they still cashed in 3 of their last 4. The Devils are starting to put together the offense that everyone was expecting to see. New Jersey is attacking and peppering the net much more, putting relentless pressure on. Boston is a physical team, but the Devils can match that. New Jersey is going to match up well here with a Boston team that has some gaps in their defense. This will be the kind of game where New Jersey is going to come out swinging early. The Devils play much better from in front and they have a new found attack that is aggressive. They’re going to push the tempo in this game, as Boston likes to try and play a slow game. We’re backing the Devils, who come home and will feed off this crowd energy. Some trends: Devils are 7-1 in their L8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600, and are 6-2 SU in their L8, plus, they're 5-2 SU in their L7 against an opponent in the Atlantic. On the other side, the Bruins are 1-4 in their L5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. You know what to do! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Blues ML

Probable Goalies: (Likely) Husso (8-4-2, 3.65 GAA) vs. Binnington (8-8-1, 3.00 GAA, 0.911 SV%)

Tuesday in the home of the "Gateway To The West" its the 14-8-4 (6-4-1 AWAY) Detroit Red Wings taking on the 13-13-1 (7-4 HOME) St. Louis Blues in NHL betting action. Face-off is at 7:30pm ET from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Blues opened as -125 ML odds in this one. The O/U is set at 6. H2H record L10 between these two is owned by the Blues 7-2-1 averaging 3.70 GPG to DET's 2.40 GPG. Blues are 2-0-1 L3 vs. DET. Last time they met was 3/23/23 a 4-3 Blues Win. As I type this up the Wings are about to take on the Stars in Dallas. Then they have to grab a flight to St. Louis for a B2B with the Blues. Never an easy task. Reimer is starting on Monday night vs. Dallas. So no word yet on who they put in on Tuesday, likely NOT Reimer though. The Red Wings stand out with three goalies on the active roster, led by Husso's 14 appearances. For ST.L Binnington last started Saturday night in Chicago. He stopped 21/24 shots in a loss to the Hawks that he got no support in front of him. It's his 3rd loss L6 games. The Blues offense is to blame for his recent woes though, not him. Tuesday the Blues get a familiar team they've had some good success against recently in the Wings. This is a favorable matchup for him to regain his form and build some momentum. I believe the Blues are on the brink of a breakthrough. They're heating up, but the results haven't quite matched their performance. Being well-rested and facing the Red Wings in a b2b situation WILL give them an advantage. In their recent 2 losses to Columbus and Chicago, the Blues outshot their opponents 82-46 but only scored 3 goals while conceding 8. 6 of their next 8 are in St. Louis, so some home cookin' should do the trick here to get them back on track. Against the Red Wings, the Blues hold a 4-1-1 record in their recent 6 matchups and have earned points in 13 of the last 15. Trends: Blues are 7-1 L8 vs. Eastern Conference teams, and 4-1 L5 vs. Atlantic Div. teams. You know what to do here! Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Oilers -148

Probable Goalies: Schmid (4-5-1, 3.03 GAA, 0.902 SV%) vs. Skinner (10-7-1, 3.03 GAA, 0.888 SV%, 1SO)

Late Add, I obviously don't "LOVE" the -148 here, but this is a small play on a HOT team, so it is what it is. On Sunday at 4:00 PM ET, you've got the Oilers (11-12-1) taking on the Devils (14-10-1) in Edmonton, and you can catch it on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a nice 4-3 win at home against the Wild on Dec. 8, and they'll be looking to keep that momentum going. Skinner made 17 saves out of 20 shots in Friday's 4-3 victory against the Wild. While he has had stronger performances recently, the Oilers' top line and power play stepped up to provide him with the necessary support for his sixth consecutive win. During this winning streak, he has allowed a total of 11 goals. Skinner's impressive streak has solidified his position as the team's No. 1 goaltender. Bouchard scored twice to help the Oilers extend their winning streak to 6. McDavid dazzled with a goal and an assist against Fleury, extending his eight-game streak with three goals and 15 assists since November 24th. Meanwhile, the Devils are also riding high after a 4-2 victory on the road against the Flames on Dec. 9. There's no disputing this is a matchup of two hot teams. Hischier scored two goals, and Vitek Vanecek delivered one of his best performances in a while. This victory marked New Jersey's sixth win in their last 7. Playing the second half of a back-to-back is always challenging, and it becomes even tougher when it occurs at the end of a three-game-in-four-nights stretch. Adding to the difficulty is facing a more rested opponent, which puts NJ in a demanding situation in this game. Trends, New Jersey are 2-5 SU in their L7 when playing on the road against Edmonton. Edmonton are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games, plus they're 5-0 SU L5 at home. Lastly, Edmonton holds a 7-4-1 record in home games and an 11-12-1 overall record. Hop On! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 6* NHL ML Play

Canucks +114

Probable Goalies: (Both Unconfirmed, but likely! LOL) Raanta (6-4, 3.33 GAA, 0.863 SV%) vs. Demko (12-7, 2.46 GAA, 0.917 SV%, 2SO)

Hurricanes (14-11-1) vs. Canucks (16-9-1) Fresh off a solid 2-0 win over the Wild the Nucks hope to recapture their early season form. For the Canes' Coach this is the annual Rod Brind'Amour comes home game. Family and friends welcome the Vancouver Island boy back to British Columbia. Only this time he's going to be playing a Canucks team (that we picked the other day) that really needs a win to get their early season run back on track. The Canes are in a slump. (In fact Rod B said "I'm at a loss for words, We're on our way to lose 50-0 right now" after the Oilers game)  Losers of 3 in a row, and Rod's men aren't playing good hockey right now. The Canes enter this one in 14-9-1 while allowing 3.21 GA per game, tied for 15th. I'm banking on their bad fortune continuing tonight on Saturday Night in Canada. The home crowd will be fired up for this one, and there will be a TON of energy in the building. The Canucks are currently midway through a challenging homestand, and they are about to face a string of tough opponents in the Stanley Cup contender category. They badly want to show that they belong. Boeser remains the NHL goals leader with 18. J.T. Miller has 4G and 8A over his last 10. Canes likely won't have Andersen, and Svechnikov for this one. These teams split last year 1-1. This is Carolina's 3rd game in 4 nights. Throughout their history, the  Canucks have held a record of 40 wins, 31 losses, 11 ties, and 1 overtime loss against the Hurricanes. Notably, they have been strong on home ice with a record of 24 wins, 12 losses, 6 ties, and no overtime losses. DeSmith started last game for VAN, I'm expecting Demko tonight. (DeSmith has allowed 4G in each of his L2 starts, and Nucks need better. Demko is the man this year! He has won 3 of his last 4, and I love the nice save %, and GAA. Trends, Carolina are 1-4 SU in their L5, and are 2-12 SU in their L14 games when playing on the road against the Canucks. Canucks 9-3-1 at home, +33 scoring differential. L10 games average Canucks allowing 2.8 GPG, CAR 3.4 GPG. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Red Wings -117 (CIRCA)

Probable Goalies: Korpisalo (5-6, 3.40 GAA, 0.897 SV%) vs. Lyon (4-1, 1.61 GAA, 0.947 SV%)

On Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, Detroit (14-7-4, 8-3-3 HOME) will be facing Ottawa (10-11, 2-3 AWAY) at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. In their recent games, Ottawa suffered a 4-3 loss at home against Toronto on December 7. Before that they had won 2 in a row. Detroit, on the other hand, had a tough match on the same day, losing 6-5 in overtime against the Sharks at home. Wings blew a 4-goal lead in that one. Husso was in the pipes for that matchup, and we're thankfully NOT seeing him in goal on Saturday. Expecting Lyon, in fact he's confirmed. He's the #1. These two met on Nov. 16th, and Sens won 5-4 in OT, but that was before Lyon had made his Wings initial start. Lyon has won 4 straight, so we're getting great value here on him and the Wings. Sens can score, sure, but they'll be in tough on Saturday. Wings need this win. Huge bounceback spot. Lyon has only given up 5 goals on 120 shots in his L5. You have to love that 1.61 GAA. We just need the DET offense to get going here, like they did when they won 5-2 in OTT on Oct 21. Wings are #2 in the NHL in GPG, and now they have Kane too. If he can find some goals DET will be dangerous. DET has a better save % too .900% to OTT's .896%. Trends, DET 5-1 L6 vs. a team with a losing record, 5-1 L6 SAT games, 4-1 L5 playing on 1-days rest. On the other side OTT are 2-4 SU L6, 2-9 L11 on the road, and the SENS are 1-4 SU in their L5 vs. Eastern conf. teams. Meet me at the window. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Capitals +125

Probable Goalies: (Expected) Wedgewood 4-1-1, 3.17 GAA, 0.911) vs. (Confirmed) Lindgren (5-2, 2.46 GAA, 0.928 SV%, 1 SO)

Thursday night, the Stars (14-7-3, 8-3-2 AWAY) will face off against the Capitals (12-8-2, 7-4-1 HOME). The action faces off at 8 pm ET in Capital One Arena, Washington, DC, and you can catch it on ESPN. The opening odds for this game show the Stars at -135 on the (ML), while the Capitals are at +110. When it comes to the Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS), the Stars are at -1.5 (+180), and the Capitals are at +1.5 (-225). The Over/Under (O/U) is set at 6 goals. Dallas is coming off a 5-4 loss as a road underdog against the Panthers on Wednesday, while the Capitals are on a 2-game losing streak after a tough 6-0 shutout by the Yotes Monday. The Caps have finally returned home after a lengthy road trip out west. Home Cookin'! They have played the better portion of their hockey at home this year. Washington matches up very well with Dallas. They can match the attack and aren’t afraid to play a physical game. Situationally, this makes sense on Washington too. they are going to bounce back after getting wrecked against Arizona last time out. The Caps are valuable at plus money here. Washington is at the benefit of getting the Stars on a back to back here. Dallas had to play a hard fought game against the Panthers on Wednesday that will certainly result in some fatigue here for them. Combine that with a couple injury issues and the Stars are in a bit of trouble. Tyler Sequin is likely out, which is going to take an away a big piece of this Stars side. We also get Wedgewood in net for the Stars in this one. He starts every 4th or 5th game it seems like for the Stars. CHECK. Long spells without game action is just what we want to see. For WASH Lindgren isn't a bad netminder, its just that Kuemper is better. Don't be surprised if Lindgren and Kuemper split the workload a little bit more here now seeing as how Lindgren can get the job done too. Trends, Dallas are 2-5 SU in their L7, on the other side the Caps are. Washington is going to rediscover their winning ways tonight. Things are just set up for them here. I expect a W from them. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Oilers -103

Probable Goalies: Raanta (6-4-0, 3.33 GAA) vs. Skinner (8-71-, 3.16 GAA) 

The Canes 14-9-1 (6-7 AWAY) take on the Oilers 9-12-1 (5-4-1 HOME) on Wednesday night. Canes come in +105, EDM -103 on the ML, O/U is set at 6.5. The Oil are getting good value on home ice here Wednesday as the Canes come in having won 3 of the L4 matchups between these two clubs. 11/22/23 6-3, 11/10/22 7-2, 10/20/22 6-4 EDM, and 2/27/22 2-1. Edmonton has played great of late and we've been on them a couple times in their recent run when the lines have allowed it.  Both can put the puck in the net, and both shoot the puck a ton so this should be an entertaining matchup. Expect EDM to really play with some momentum here WED. They're at home, where all Canadian teams get amped up, and with the crowd demanding wins in a really good PP, and the fact the OILERS put more hits on teams than nearly anyone else in the NHL has me thinking they'll really get after Carolina in this one. In goal for the Oilers, in their recent game, Skinner performed admirably by saving 25 out of 26 shots in their 3-1 victory against Winnipeg. The 25-year-old goaltender has improved his performance after a rough start to the season. In fact, he has conceded two goals or less in three of his last four starts. Really like the way he's playing of late, and his strong play in net is obviously helping the Oilers play with confidence in front of him. Trends: Oilers are 4-0 in their L4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game, are 4-0 in their L4 at home, and OVERALL they're 4-0 L4, plus they're 5-1 in their L6 following a WIN. a win. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks ML

Probable Goalies: Vanecek (8-5, 3.49 GAA, SV%) vs. Demko (12-6, 2.26 GAA, SV%)

Coming up on Tuesday night two of the top NHL teams here early in the season square off, the Canucks (16-8-1, 8-2-1 HOME) will face off against the Devils (11-10-1, 6-4 AWAY) at Rogers Arena. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00pm ET and will be broadcast on MSG. The Canucks are the opening favorites with odds of -119, while the Devils are the underdogs at -102. The over/under (O/U) for total goals is set at 6.5. In their most recent game, the Devils suffered a 6-3 home loss to San Jose, while the Canucks secured a 4-3 road victory against the Flames on December 2nd. For VAN, DEMKO in net has been a site for sore eyes! 4 wins L6 games, of course his first month of the season was one of the best in the NHL, but his regression hasn't been that much. He's still one of the best right now in the league. Stats GPG VAN #2 3.84, NJ #4 3.59, GAA VAN #5 2.56, NJ #31 3.72, Shooting % VAN #1 13.3%, NJ #8 10.8, SV% VAN #4 .915% NJ #31 .873. NJ #1 PP vs. VAN #4 PP, PK Both #23. Small edges to VAN the way I see it. We were on Van City on Saturday night getting the job done vs. Calgary on the road and we're going back to them on Tuesday night to get after it against the visiting Devils. It's a long trip to the West coast from the East coast, hoping NJ doesn't have the jet lag out of their systems yet. Canucks are a dynamic team, and Demko is one of the best in the league right now. Nucks will be hard to beat at home, they know they have to bring more effort than they did vs. LVGK the other night. Trends: Both teams are 3-2 L5 SU. Nucks 13-7 SU L20, and 10-3 SU L13 at home. Canucks are 6-0 in their L6 playing on 2 days rest, and are 4-1 in their L5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Devils are 1-4 L5 vs. Western Conference teams. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Yotes -121

Confirmed Goalies: Kuemper (5-5-2, 3.04 GAA, 0.894 SV%) vs. Ingram (10-3, 2.40 GAA, 0.925 SV%)

Tonight, we've got the Coyotes looking for the 5th straight W, (12-9-2, 7-4 HOME) facing off against the Capitals (12-7-2, 5-3-1 AWAY) in an NHL showdown at Mullett Arena, puck drop at 9:00 PM ET. You can catch the action on ESPN+. In their previous game, the Coyotes secured a solid 4-1 victory at home against the Blues on December 2. On the other hand, Washington faced a tough loss, falling 4-1 on the road against the Knights. This is their first matchup this season. Caps are 2-2 on this road trip. Yotes aren't afraid to get tough with anyone, and they're a team that will compete for 60 minutes game in and game out. On Saturday they had 7 players get on the scoresheet, so they're getting contributions from up and down their lineup. I'm backing the Coyotes tonight. on the ML. Opening odds had the Yotes -123, Caps +102, and O/U set at 6. The Yotes are 5-4-1 vs. the Caps in their L10. They're scoring 3.3 GPG to the Caps 2.48 GPG, and each team is averaging 27 SPG. The Yotes have a definite PP advantage at this point of the season too. The Yotes are 4-1 SU L5, and 4-2 SU L6 vs. Eastern conference teams. I'm on the Yotes tonight to get this done, in what could be a low scoring, tight checking game. You know what to do. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks +108

The Canucks (15-8-1, 7-6 AWAY) are heading to Calgary to face the Flames (10-10-3, 5-3-1 HOME) Saturday at 10:00PM ET. In their previous game, the Flames secured a 4-3 victory at home against Dallas, while Vancouver faced a challenging bout against the reigning champions, Vegas, resulting in a 4-1 loss on their home ice. These two teams have already clashed once this season, and back on November 16, Calgary had a relatively smooth ride, defeating Vancouver with a final score of 5-2. Calgary actually has less losses in their L10 than Van City (4 to VAN's 5) but Van just passes the eye test for me for tonight. Demko has been a rock so far this season. Sure the LV game was a blemish. Demko stopped 40 of 44 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss though. The D let him down in that one. He's only allowed 15 goals in his L6. Before LV he was 3-1 with a 1.75 GAA in L4. Canucks have a winning record away from home. Calgary while a 75 minute flight away has a ton of Vancouver fans that regularly show up to CGY games so this is a road game, but it's a Saturday night in a Canadian city. Every one of these matchups are big. Van City will have no problem getting up for this one, especially since they want to erase the sting of the loss to LV a couple days ago. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov will debut tonight for VAN too, that'll be interesting considering they traded for him this week from CGY. For CGY, Markstrom has won 5 of 7, so he's no slouch either. He also had the 20-save effort in a 5-2 victory over Van a couple weeks ago. But Van knows all about him (seeing as how he used to play for them). This won't be an easy matchup, but I'd be remiss if I didn't wish Markstrom missed this game! LOL Stats: VAN #2 in GPG with 3.8GPG, CGY is 22nd with 2.95GPG. Goals against per game, VAN #6 2.54 GAA, CGY #17 3.26 GAA. VAN has the #1 shooting % in the NHL at 13.14, CGY #28 9.16. Canucks also have the #5 Save % in the NHL with .917, to CGY's .888 (#23). Canucks are also #3 on the PP, to CGY's #28 ranking. Nucks are bigger faster and stronger, and it will show tonight. Trends, Canucks are 13-7 SU L20, and 13-5 SU L18 vs. Western Conference teams. On the other side for Calgary, they're 1-5 in their L6 Saturday games. Nucks have lost 5 of 8, and it the bad run stops tonight. Back Van City. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Golden Knights +108

Probable Goalies: Hill (9-2-2, 1.96 GAA, 0.933 SV%) vs. Demko (11-5, 2.10 GAA, 0.928 SV%)

In this pick, we've got the Canucks 15-7-1 (8-1-1 HOME), facing off against the top team in their conference, the Golden Knights 14-5-4 (6-3-2-1 AWAY). They're going head to head on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET in Vancouver, BC, Canada, as Vegas continues their road trip up north. First place in the West on the line, then these two don't play again until March. Vegas is 17-8 all time vs. Vancouver, with 2 wins in OT. When these two have played in the past Vegas has averaged 3.4GPG to Van City's 2.8. VAN have won 3 of the L5, but the last matchup went Vegas' way a 4-3 win in Vancouver on 3/21/23. This year VAN have the NHL's top offense, but they're going up against the #3 defensive team in the NHL, no easy task. We all know it's easier to prevent goals, than to score them in the NHL. Vancouver recently secured a 3-1 win at home against the Ducks on Tuesday, while the Knights had a tough road battle, losing 5-4 to the Oilers, with a 2-0 shootout setback. It's starting to get tight in the Pacific division. With LA and Vancouver chasing Vegas that started the season on fire going 11-0-1 in their first 12. I can't ever count Vegas out of a game. They showed their resilience with a strong 3rd period in that game, proving they can turn things around even when they're trailing. Hill had a tough game on Monday, stopping 32 out of 34 shots, but unfortunately, the team lost 2-1 in OT to CGY. He did a great job keeping the Flames from scoring in the first two periods, but Greer managed to tie the game in the 3rd. Hill now is 3-1-1 in his last 5 games. His save percentage over the last 13 games this season is an impressive .933. On the other hand, Demko had a strong performance on Tuesday, stopping 30 out of 31 shots in a 3-1 win against the Ducks. This marked his second consecutive win, and he's currently playing the best hockey of his career. This by no means is a slam dunk for Vegas, but they are due. This is a big step up in talent for a young Canucks team. Vegas knows there are ebbs and flows in an NHL season, and they have the roster to weather down times. They're rested for this one, and will have Van City's full attention. Trends, Canucks are 1-4 in their L5 following a win. Golden Knights are 13-3 in their L16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. I'm on the Knights tonight taking it to the home team. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Oilers -111

Probable Goalies: Skinner (7-7-1, 3.31 GAA, 0.876 SV%, 1SO) vs. Hellebuyck (10-5-1, 2.61 GAA, 0.908 SV%, 1SO)

Going back to the Oilers tonight. They're a team I'm starting to figure out, funny how it seems they're figuring themselves out too. They take on the Jets tonight in Winterpeg. Last game out EDM edged LV 5-4 in a shootout. A game they led most of the way only to falter late. They've now won 3 straight and seem to be getting on a roll. Which was what we all expected them to do, heading into this season. Skinner allowed four goals on 27 shots in the win. He's now won 6 of L8. He's looking better, and was fantastic in the recent 8-2 win over the Ducks. The team in front of him is playing better too, which helps a goalies GAA. McDavid had 1G, 2A, plus he grabbed the SO winner. Oil got revenge for last year’s second-round playoff loss to LV. There is momentum building in the EDM. locker room. Seeing McDavid getting hot as also gotten others going. Sam Gagner, Mattias Janmark and Evander Kane all scored last game. Even their 4th line is chipping in. Offensively, it’s contributions from so many different players as this team has threats on every line. McDavid is still the energy to this team and he’s playing at an unreal level right now. He’s got 12 points over the 3 wins and his ability to create scoring opportunities has ignited this team. Jets last played Tuesday, and are flat and have no momentum. A 2-0 loss to a really good Stars team with Oettinger getting the shutout. The Jets offense was non-existent in this one (obviously). Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 21 shots for Winnipeg, snapping his four-game winning streak. It was Winnipeg’s second loss in a row. Now they get a "well Oiled machine" coming into town. It won't get any easier. I admit Hellebuyck has been on another level of late .948 SV% L4 games, but EDM's offense is scary when they're clicking. OIL have outscored teams 18-6 of late. Back the hotter team tonight. I'm on the OILERS. Hop on. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Blue Jackets -130

Probable Goalies: Samuel Montembeault (4-3-1, 2.81 GAA, 0.908 SV%) vs. Merzlikins (5-7-3, 3.11 GAA, 0.907 SV%)

On Wednesday we've got the (9-10-2, 4-4-2 AWAY) Montreal Canadiens taking on the (7-12-4, 5-6-1 HOME) Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL betting action. Puck drop is at 7pm ET from Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Blue Jackets opened as a -125 ML favorite, the Habs are +118, the O/U is set at 6.5. CBUS is 6-2-2 in their L10 vs. the Habs. CBUS comes into this one off of a 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins, and confidence is going thru the roof no doubt. Chinakhov had 2 pts vs. BOS, and now CBUS has won 3 of 4. They even knocked Swayman out of the game in that one! They've got 3 lines really rolling right now. CBUS has a couple statistical edges coming into this one, 24th in the NHL in goals, MTL 27th, and 19th in shots (MTL 28th). Habs goalie Montembeault comes into this matchup off a nice outing vs. Anaheim, grabbing a 4-3 win. In November he's now 2-2 and he's allowed 13 goals L5 games. Problem is its the walking wounded in front of him. The Habs have a ton of players on IR right now. They're depth is getting tested. For CBUS last game out Merzlikins allowed 3 goals on 43 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Canes. He was golden for 50 minutes and then couldn't keep the door shut. Before that game he had won 2 in a row. It doesn't happen often, but on Wednesday I'm backing the Blue Jackets on the ML. A few trends I've uncovered, the Habs are 2-5 SU in their L7, and are 3-6 SU in their L9 vs. the Jackets, plus they're 5-12 SU in their L17 on the road. Finally, they're also 2-8 SU in their L10 playing IN Columbus. I'm on CBUS to keep their winning ways going, they seemed to have turned a small corner. Hop on! Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Coyotes +115

Probable Goalies: Jonas Johansson (Confirmed) (8-4-5, 3.41 GAA, 0.894 SV%) vs. Conner Ingram (Unconfirmed) (7-3-0, 2.64 GAA, 0.919 SV%) 

I'm liking the Coyotes at +115 in this one. Tampa Bay (10-6-5, 4-4-2 AWAY) is hitting the road to face off against the Coyotes (9-9-2, 4-4 HOME) on Tuesday night. Keep in mind that Tampa Bay is also playing the AVS on Monday night, starting a back-to-back. The Lightning recently crushed the Canes 8-2 in their last game. Meanwhile, the Yotes are coming off a solid 2-0 shutout victory against Vegas on the road. The Coyotes are getting the Lightning here at a good time on Tuesday night. (Update) Tampa Bay fell in Colorado last night. It was a physical game that saw them struggle mightily from the ice on the offensive side of things, putting in just 1 goal. The fatigue is going to be a factor here, as Arizona isn't shy about playing with a lot of tempo. The Lightning will also go with backup netminder Jonas Johansson, who owns a GAA of well over 3. He has allowed 8 goals combined over his last two starts and has struggled with finding consistency this season. Arizona will look to force the Lightning into some tough situations in their own zone and draw penalties too. The Coyotes have been at their best when they are able to get on the powerplay, that ranks 6th in the NHL this season. Looking at their recent history, the Lightning hold a 6-3-1 advantage in their last 10 matchups. However, the Yotes managed to grab a 1-0 shootout win at home in their most recent matchup on 2/15/23. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Oilers -125

Probable Goalies: Hill (Unconfirmed) (9-2-1, 1.97 GAA, 0.932 SV%, 2SO) vs. Skinner (Unconfirmed) (6-7-1, 3.28 GAA, 0.877 SV%, 1SO)

This will be their first matchup since the playoffs last spring, and I'm liking the Oilers -125 on the ML in this one. Vegas (14-5-2, 6-3-1 AWAY) in town after playing in Calgary on Monday night. The Oilers are catching the Golden Knights at the right time here. Vegas comes in off a loss to the Flames in overtime last night as they continue to struggle right now. Edmonton (7-12-1, 4-4-1 HOME) with lots of problems this season, but playing a team on the second night of a b2b isn't one. The Oil come in off of that drubbing of the Ducks 8-2 on Sunday night. They've now won 2 in a row, no small feat for this team, this year. It was quite a comeback because they were down 2-1 in the first period. But then they scored 7 goals in a row, showing some real will and determination to right the ship. McDavid had 1G 4A in that win and he appears to be returning to form. (9pts L2 games) Six Oilers had multiple point nights. Offense is defs starting to click. Friday night they shutout the Caps 5-0 also at home. Knights come in on a 3-5-1 run, including being shut-out 3x in their L9. LV come in having scored just three goals in their last 4 games and they've cashed in just 3 of their last 10 games. We're getting a look at a different Edmonton team here too. The Oilers have found a bit more of their attack with the changing of coaches and now they are getting different players to step up every single night. This offense has found it's groove and is looking like the old Oilers from the previous seasons. The aggression is there and they are putting pucks on net now, creating a lot of scoring chances. I'm riding this little run that Edmonton is on. This is just lining up too well for them. Back Edmonton on the ML Tuesday. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Knights -105

Probable Goalies: Hill (9-2-1, 1.97 GAA, .0932 SV%) vs. Markstrom (5-7-2, 2.93 GAA, 0.901 SV%)

Calgary enters this matchup with a 3-3-1 record at home, while Vegas boasts a 6-3-1 record on the road. The reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Knights, are set to pose a formidable challenge for the Flames tonight. They have one of the NHL's best defenses, allowing an average of just 2.38 goals per game, ranking them third-lowest in the league. Adding to the intrigue, Adin Hill returns home to play in front of his family and friends tonight. Hill has been exceptional this season with the best GAA in the NHL at 1.97 GAA and an impressive .932 sv% over his 12 appearances. He recently made 31 saves out of 32 shots in a 2-1 overtime win against the Stars, securing his 4th W in 6 November starts. Vegas doesn't lack offensive firepower either, with players like Karlsson, Marchessault, and Jack Eichel combining for 26 goals this year. They can go toe-to-toe with any team in the league. The Knights also have a solid power play, ranked 13th, while the Flames lag behind at 27th. Calgary returns home for the first game of a homestand after an extended road trip, and it's often advantageous to bet against teams that have traveled long distances following such trips. This situation seems ideal for a bet. Calgary, situated far from other NHL teams except Edmonton, has relied on Markstrom in goal. He hasn't been outstanding but has managed to get the job done. In their recent 7-4 win over the Stars, Markstrom allowed four goals on 28 shots, with all four coming in the first two periods. However, the Flames rallied in the third to secure the victory. These two teams split their four meetings last season, with the most recent one ending in a 3-2 victory for the Golden Knights in Calgary on Mar. 23. In terms of trends, Vegas holds a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Calgary, and they're 7-2 in their last 9 games against Pacific Division opponents. Meanwhile, Calgary has struggled recently, going 7-13 in their last 20 games and 2-4 in their last 6 home games. I'm on the road team. Back the Knights. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Predators -110

Probable Goalies: Brossoit (2-1-1, 2.94 GAA, 0.875 SV%) (Likely) vs. Saros (6-9, 3.13 GAA, 0.984 SV%, 1 SO) (Confirmed)

Jets (12-5-2, 6-2-1 AWAY) Taking the Preds (9-10, 6-4 HOME) on the ML at home. Both teams are on the 5 game win streaks, but Nashville is at home in this one, and the Jets are on the last game of a road trip. In the latest match, the Jets' Brossoit faced 18 shots, stopping 16, securing a 5-2 win against the Yotes on Saturday. He did what was needed for the win. Lately, the Jets have been providing good goal support, and that's been helping their performance. While Brossoit, the former Golden Knight, hasn't been in the crease much in the 2023-24 season, he's managed to win his last two starts. However, it's essential to remember that he's the backup goalie for a reason; he's not as skilled as CH. On the other side, Saros has been performing well, winning his last two games, including a 24-save performance in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Calgary. His season record stands at 6-9-0, and he's been a consistent workhorse. Panthers have outscored teams 20-10 in their L4 games. Forsberg has 9g, 3a, L7 games to lead the team. CH has grabbed 4 of the Jets' wins in their last 5 so we'll gladly take it if he's NOT in the net on Sunday. Saros is 4-6-3 2.54 GAA, and .926 SV% in 13 career games vs. Jets. Nashville are 4-1 SU in their L5, and are 10-5 SU in their L15 at home. I'm on the Preds today. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks ML

Probable Goalies: Demko (9-5, 2.26 GAA, 0.923 SV%) vs. Daccord (3-2-5, 2.80 GAA, 0.902 SV%)

The Canucks come into this one (13-6-1, 6-5 AWAY) on Friday and they'll play Seattle who are (8-8-5, 4-5-1 HOME). Puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena is at 10pm ET. Before the last game Demko was playing like one of the top goalies in the NHL. I think the game vs. Colorado was just a blip on the radar. Before the Avs game he turned aside 27 of 28 shots he faced in Monday's 3-1 win over Seattle. He's still on the whole, playing lights out in net. For Seattle, Daccord made 13 saves in Wednesday's 7-1 win vs. SJS. The Kraken gave Daccord a big four-goal advantage in the opening period. His record is now 3-2-5 and I'm expecting with Grubauer sidelined he'll play most games for SEA. Daccord is 5-11-7 in 29 career games. Hardly earth-shattering. Oddsmakers have this one close because they think the Kraken after a 7-1 win over the Sharks are on the move. They're not giving the Canucks the respect the deserve for the start they've had. Geographically, Vancouver sits closest to Seattle in comparison to any other NHL franchise, so you'd think these two would hate each other more...they don't...yet. Give it time. Vancouver had years to develop their hate for Calgary and Edmonton, and to a lesser extent, Winnipeg, Toronto & Montreal. I fully expect if these two ever play in the playoffs against each other the hatred will grow, and we'll have a bonafide rivalry on our hands. For now we'll have to hope there's some carry-over from the matchup these two had on November 18th. A 4-3 Vancouver win. The Canucks have won the L3 in this series, and are 5-3-1 vs. the Kraken ALL-Time. Canucks lead the NHL in GPG 4.0, and shooting % they're 1st, and their 5th in the NHL on defense allowing 2.5 GPG. Some more trends, Vancouver are 11-5 SU in their L16, and are 6-3 SU in their L9 games against Seattle. On the other side, Seattle are 2-7 SU in their L9 games against an opponent in the Pacific, and they're 2-8 in their L10 after a win. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

Ducks -138

Probable Goalies: Allen (3-4-1, 3.53 GAA, 0.907 SV%) vs. Gibson (4-6, 2.27 GAA, 0.926 SV%)

Habs (7-9-2) vs. Ducks (9-9). In net tonight, likely Jake Allen. Allen made 39 saves in a 5-2 loss to Boston Saturday. He has dropped four consecutive games after starting the season 3-0-1. This is a good spot to fade the Canadiens in. Montreal has struggled as of late, dropping 8 of their last 10. They've struggled on both ends of the ice, but the biggest thing has been their inability to slow teams down in their own zone. They've given up 11 goals combined over the last 2 games and they're going up against an aggressive Ducks team. Anaheim has found success through their physical play. They come in ranked 12th in total defense in the NHL and they've been able to do it with their ability to not allow anything easy in their own zone and in front of their own net. Anaheim will put an emphasis in this matchup on controlling the puck in the Montreal end and peppering the net. In goal for the Ducks, Gibson stopped 28 out of 31 shots in a 3-1 defeat against St. Louis last Sunday. It's the first time this November he allowed more than two goals in a game. He's having a great year, but the Ducks need to score more to support him better since they only average 2.83 goals per game. The Canadiens have struggled to clear the zone and the Ducks can find themselves with multiple opportunities per possession. Montreal gives up nearly 35 shots per game, which is 30th in the entire NHL. Habs L4 games. Loss to Bruins 5-2, Loss to Knights 6-5, Loss to Flames 2-1, and Loss to Canucks 5-2. Ducks L4 games. Loss to Blues 3-1, Loss to Panthers 2-1, Loss to Avalanche 8-2, WIN over Predators 3-2.Montreal are 2-8 SU in their L10, are 1-5 SU in their L6 vs. Ducks, are 1-4 SU in their L5 on the road, and are 0-7 SU in their L7 playing on the road against Anaheim. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

Bruins -130

Probable Goalies: Ullmark (6-1-1, 2.23 GAA, 0.928 SV%) vs. Johansson (7-4-4, 3.40 GAA, 0.896 SV%)

On Monday night, the Boston Bruins (13-1-2, 6-1-1 AWAY) head to Florida to face the Lightning (8-6-4, 5-2-2 HOME) at Amalie Arena, 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Bruins come in playing some great hockey right now. Boston secured a 5-2 victory over their long-standing rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, on Saturday. Remarkably, Boston's only regulation loss this season came against the Red Wings. In their recent games, TB rallied from a 2-0 deficit against the Oilers, winning 6-4 at home, ending a 3-game losing streak with 4 goals in the 3rd period. In terms of defense, the Lightning let in 3.9 GPG, meanwhile, the Bruins gave up 25 goals, which is 2.5 GPG, in their last 10 matches. When it comes to offense, TB scores about 3.4 GPG, while the Bruins manage 3.6 GPG. In goal, Ullmark saved 32 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win against Buffalo. He's doing well this season after winning the Vezina Trophy last year, with a 6-1-1 record in his first eight games. In his latest game against the Islanders, he was outstanding, stopping 27 of 29 shots for a .931 save percentage in a 5-2 win. Johansson stopped 39 shots in a 6-4 victory against Edmonton for TB. Edmonton scored 2 early goals, but he found his rhythm later on. However, I'm betting against him tonight due to his 3.40 GAA and .896 save percentage, which aren't impressive. The Bruins have cashed in 4 of their last 5 with the lone loss coming in overtime to Detroit. Boston has been the most consistent team once again in the NHL as they’re scoring goals and not allowing anything easy in their own zone. Boston has scored 5 goals in each of their last 3 wins as they can hit teams from so many different angles. They’re relentless with the pressure they bring and Tampa Bay will have a tough time tonight figuring out how to stop the Boston attack. Some trends I've found, Boston are 13-3 SU in their L16, plus they're 6-1 SU in their L7 against Tampa, and are 16-3 SU in their L19 on the road. Tampa Bay are 3-9 SU in their L12 against Atlantic Division teams. TB just don't have the horses to keep up, and I like the -130 ML for Beantown. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NHL ML Play

Flames -140

Probable Goalies: Semyon Varlamov (2-3-1, 2.18 GAA, 0.934 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (4-6-1, 2.66 GAA, 0.906 SV%

We were on the Flames on Thursday night in their matchup vs. the red-hot Vancouver Canucks and they delivered for us. We're going back to the well with Calgary on Saturday. The juice is a little higher than we like, if it's not your thing put it in a parlay (please!) LOL. In the previous match, Varlamov let in three goals, and they were all when the other team had an extra player on the ice (you know, that power play thing). He did make 29 saves out of 32 shots, but unfortunately, the Islanders lost 4-3 against the Kraken last Thursday. This is now the third game in a row where Varlamov couldn't grab a victory. Markstrom had a solid game on Thursday, stopping 20 out of 22 shots in a 5-2 victory against Vancouver. The Flames played well against a fatigued VanCity team. While Markstrom allowed a goal in the first period, he managed to keep the Canucks from scoring again until the middle of the third period. This win marked his third consecutive victory, a welcome turnaround after losing five games in a row. The Islanders are 0-7 SU in their L7, are 1-5 SU in their L6 against Calgary, and they're 1-4 SU in their L5 on the road. Last one, it's not pretty for NYI. LOL -- The Islanders are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against the Flames. I'm on Calgary. It's always fun in Cowtown on a Saturday night. The house will be rockin'. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Flames -110

Probable Goalies DeSmith (Likely but Unconfirmed) (4-0-1, 2.67 GAA, 0.916 SV%) vs. Markstrom (3-6-1, 2.72 GAA, 0.906 SV%) (Confirmed)

Flames opened as a -125 favorite, Canucks a +105 road dog As of 11am PT it's now Canucks +135, and Flames -147. Glad we locked in last night to get the lower juice. Total at 6.5. The Canucks went on to win last night's game 4-3 vs NYI in OT (to be expected). Problem for Van City. Demko likely doesn't suit up on Thursday in a B2B. The game ended late, Van hops on a plane to Calgary (1 hour flight or so). It looks like DeSmith will be in the nets for VAN city tonight. Now he's not too bad either, and having a good year backing up Demko. BUT, no so fast... lol, this game has a nice "revenge" angle in it when Markstrom gets to play his old team. This is a nice situational spot for the Flames. This is a difficult spot for the Canucks who are playing their 4th road game out of their last 5 games overall. After playing 3 straight on the road then stopping at home for a brief game, they now hit the road which is never an easy task. Calgary loves to shoot the puck and they're playing at a high level right now on the offensive side. They are putting pucks on net quickly and putting 2nd and 3rd chances against the opposition. The Flames have also owned this head to head series. Coming into play on Thursday, they have cashed in 18 of the last 24 games against the Canucks inside this building. Flames have won 3 of 5. Last game out a 2-1 win over the Habs. Were backing the a pretty good team that has a nice situational edge Thursday night. Trends, Vancouver are 6-13 SU in their L19 vs. CGY, and 1-5 SU in their L6 in CGY. Flames 6-2 L8 vs. Pacific Division teams. Calgary playing loose, and have some nice momentum of late. Flames wearing their alternate "BLACK" jersey's tonight too. No Kylington, Pelletier or Rooney for VAN. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 6* NHL ML Play 

Jets ML

Probable Goalies: Schmid (1-2-1, 3.08 GAA, 0.898 SV%) vs. Hellebuyck (6-4-1, 2.98 GAA, 0.892 SV%) 

The New Jersey Devils (7-5-1) travel to Winnipeg tonight to take on the Jets. (7-5-2) The puck drop is scheduled for 8pm ET from Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Tonight's goalie matchup features the Jets' #1, Hellebuyck, who had a tough outing in his last game, letting in three goals on 29 shots. He's eager to bounce back and secure his seventh win of the season at home. On the other side, Schmid, who replaced Vanecek in his last game, hasn't seen a victory since October 20, allowing six goals on 62 shots in his last three appearances. The struggling Devils have lost three of their last four games, making this a crucial matchup for both teams. New Jersey was projected to be a top team this year and they haven’t yet to find their groove. This is a nice spot to fade them. For starters, they’re missing two huge pieces right now. Hughes and Hischier both remain sidelined as they come into play here. The production those two give is just a lot to be missing. The Jets are one of the most physical teams in the league too. They go right at teams and aren’t shy about attacking. This is the kind of game they have an edge in, which also includes home ice. Play the better team right now that is healthier. The Jets have won 2 of the L3 vs. NJ. These two are very close statistically, both averaging 3.6GPG, WPG averages 33 SPG, while NJ takes 32SPG. New Jersey are 2-10 SU in their L12 vs. the Jets, and 1-5 in their L6 on the road in WPG. Backing the Jets tonight. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Bruins ML

Probable Goalies: Ullmark (5-1-1, 2.26 GAA, 0.926 SV%) vs. Levi (3-3, 3.17 GAA, 0.896 SV%)

The Boston Bruins (11-1-2) travel to Buffalo tonight to take on the Sabres. (7-7-1) We’re on the Bruins here, laying some juice on the road. Boston is just the better team overall. Last game out, Ullmark made 35 saves but lost 5-4 to the Wings on Saturday. It was his highest shots faced and goals allowed this season, but he seems really confident in goal this year. The Bruins are one of the best at putting pucks on the net. They average nearly 32 shots per game and they really beat teams with their ability to attack the net. This is the kind of team that beats you off of rebounds. Buffalo is going to have their struggles gaining possession. The Sabres struggle with teams like Boston, who love to possess the puck and wear down the opposition. That’s going to be the case here as we should see Boston dominate in the Buffalo end and have them on their heels all night long. Boston are 11-3 SU in their L14, are 9-1 SU in their L10 against Buffalo, are 15-3 SU in their L18 road games, and finally, they're 10-1 SU in their L11 when playing on the road vs. the Sabres. Boston is the move here. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Oilers -120 

Probable Goalies: Skinner (1-5-1, 3.87 GAA, 0.854 SV%) vs. Grubauer (3-5, 3.01 GAA, 0.900 SV%)

Oilers (2-9-1, 1-5 AWAY) vs. Kraken (5-6-3, 2-3 HOME) at 10pm ET Saturday. 12-game slate of NHL games and as the early lines come out I can't say I'm loving much. But you know me, and I can't resist to get a bet down on the Oilers -120 for Saturday. We've done pretty well betting for the Kraken at the right times this year, and against them. Just when you think Edmonton is turning things around, they find a way to do something to put doubts out there. They are now officially at their lowest after losing to the Sharks last time out. Saturday I'm against them, even at home, even with an Oilers team that looks more like the Sharks than a Stanley Cup winning contender. Is Skinner aiming for starting roles these days? In the recent game versus the Sharks, he suffered his third consecutive defeat, bringing his record to 1-5-1 in eight outings (seven of them starts). He holds the top spot, but for how much longer? Calvin Pickard might be eager for a chance to claim that #1 position. Skinner had an outstanding season last year, and I believe the upcoming match against Seattle could be an opportunity for him to bounce back and regain his form. (A Get Right Game if you will). He just needs some goal support from the team that shoots the puck the most in the NHL. (They're #1 34 SPG) Connor McDavid hasn't scored in 7 straight and will look to put an emphasis on finding the back of the net. On the other side, the Kraken have not played to their highest ability here in 2023 so far as they have a lot of gaps on their defense. Edmonton is going to break out here and pick apart the Kraken. Look for them to come out with a purpose and some fire, as they try and push the tempo on them. Last time these two met was 3/18/23 a 6-4 EDM win, before that 1/17/23 a 5-2 EDM win. Surely the Oilers are a better team than we're seeing! This team has to turn it around and they know that as the frustrations are so settled in. After a players only meeting, this is going to be a game where they can do just that. The Oilers are 4-1 SU in their L5 vs. Seattle, and on the other side Seattle are 6-12 SU in their L18, and are 1-5 SU in their L6 vs. Pacific Division teams. Plus the Krak are 0-4 in their L4 Saturday night games. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Flyers -120

Probable Goalies: Carter Hart (4-3, 2.52 GAA, 0.913 SV%) vs. Lukas Dostal (5-1, 2.79 GAA, 0.920 SV%)

Dropping this to a 6* play. (Hart is sick, pre-game and won't play)

Philadelphia (5-7-1, 2-3-1 AWAY) take on the Ducks (7-5, 3-3 HOME) tonight. With Carter Hart confirmed to be starting in Anaheim tonight I'm now all over the Flyers in this one. Phili is going to get a huge boost that is certainly needed right now. Hart missed the last 3 games with a back injury. His boost will be huge for this team as they seem to feed off his energy in net. The Ducks are also due for some regression. This team has played well, but they aren't what the have shown in my opinion. This team is going to find it tough as the season goes on to sustain the offense they have had and they're going to have teams adjust to what they're doing. The Flyers are an experienced team who are going to come at this Ducks defense from many different angles in this spot. The Public is on Phili as well with 84% of initial bets coming in on Phili. Sure they just lost to the Sharks (one of the few teams to do so) but Hart wasn't in net, and I'm a believer. He's got a 4-3 record and is "In Like Flynn" tonight. Morgan Frost will also be back tonight for Phili. They're on the road against Anaheim, a team that's been hot in the NHL lately. However, Anaheim suffered a loss in their last game against the Pens. John Gibson was in net in that one, and as of right now I'm not expecting him in the pipes tonight. Philadelphia have had some pretty good fortune vs. the Ducks of late and are 6-3 SU in their L9 against Anaheim, also Anaheim are 3-12 SU in their L15 at home. (Dating back to last year of course) Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML Play

Canucks -108

Probable Goalies: Demko (7-2, 1.60 GAA, 0.948 SV%) vs. Korpisalo (3-4, 3.38 GAA, 0.901 SV%)

Canadian teams facing off against each other always bring their A-game. It's a Canadian thing. They view fellow Canadian teams as their fiercest rivals, and the Ottawa versus Van City matchup is no exception. While these meetings are infrequent, they tend to ignite some excitement. Vancouver boasts a historical record of 34-19-2-3 against Ottawa, with a decent road record of 15-11-1-1. Recent history also favors the Canucks, with a 6-3-1 record in their last ten clashes against the Senators, including 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie in their last five meetings. Canucks netminder Thatcher Demko is playing like a man possessed. He continued his impressive streak by turning away 40 of 42 shots in Monday's 6-2 W over the Oilers. He has won 6 games in a row, consistently limiting opponents to 2 goals or fewer throughout the streak, allowing only 7 overall. He now boasts a 7-2 record with a 1.61 GAA and a .948 sv% after nine starts. He's been the starter for four consecutive games. Vancouver has been on fire lately, winning 7 out of their last 8 games. When facing Ottawa, they've been even more impressive, winning 13 out of their last 18. Their success on the road is evident too, as they've secured wins in 6 of their last 8 away games. On the road against Ottawa, Vancouver has managed to win 6 out of their last 9. Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Coyotes ML

Probable Goalies: Philipp Grubauer (2-5, 3.01 GAA, 0.902 SV%) vs. Connor Ingram (3-1, 2.39 GAA, 0.919 SV%)

The Coyotes (5-5-1, 3-2 HOME) face off against the Kraken (4-6-2, 2-3-2 AWAY) at Mullett Arena on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET. These two teams are near the bottom of the standings, but only one seems fired up lately, and that's Arizona. The Kraken suffered a 6-3 loss at home to Calgary on Nov. 4th, which, looking back, was a questionable pick by me (LOL). Meanwhile, the Yotes took a 5-3 loss at home on November 4 against the Jets, who are no slouches themselves. It's a showdown of struggling squads, with Arizona showing more spark. In tonight's NHL game, the Coyotes are the favorites with odds at -102, while the Kraken are the underdogs at -110. The total line for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Don't bother looking at the PUCKLINE for this one. Odds are brutal.

Grubauer faced 29 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames. He did alright in the first and second periods, but things went downhill from there. While he's only allowed 4 goals in a game twice this year, his performance wasn't impressive. He appeared a bit off his game. There's a chance we'll see Joey Daccord in net on Tuesday in Arizona. Daccord put up a solid performance with 42 saves in a 3-2 OT loss to Carolina on Thursday. So far this season, Daccord has a 2-0-2 record with a 2.83 GAA and a .910 save percentage.

On the flip side, Ingram has been on fire this week. He's secured back-to-back wins and allowed just 3 goals on 60 shots over 2 games.

The Yotes average 3.2GPG, to Seattle's 2.5GPG. Yotes are 10th in the NHL at GAA (2.90), the Kraken are 21st (3.417)

This is a bounce back spot. Arizona has been good through the start of the season as they have opened a few eye with their ability to attack. 

They seemed to struggle on Sunday in their 5-3 loss to Winnipeg and now they get a Seattle team that just hasn't been themselves. They come in off a loss to the Flames, allowing 6 goals in the loss. 

The Kraken have been a debacle on the defensive end here in the beginning of this season and they're going to have their hand full with this attack. Look for Arizona to come at them from many different angles push the tempo on them. 

Seattle will be on their heels all night long in this one. 

The Kraken have blown a lead 10 games in a row. With Arizona coming into this matchup the lesser of two evils I'm siding with the home team at -102 odds on Tuesday.

Some trends to note, the Yotes are 7-1 in their L8 as a favorite. The Kraken are 4-9 SU in their L13, and 2-8 SU in their L10 on the road, and are 1-6 in their L7 vs. Western conference teams. 

Back the Yotes on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Kraken -120

Probable Goalies: Markstrom (1-6-1, 3.03 GAA, 0.897 SV%) vs. Grubauer (2-4, 2.83 GAA, 0.909 SV%)

The (4-5-2, 2-2 at HOME) Kraken host the Calgary Flames (2-7-1, 1-4-1 AWAY) on Saturday night. Calgary have won the L2 games in this series H2H.

The Flames' goalie situation is messy. In the last game, Markstrom stopped 26 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Stars. But, everyone's losing to the Stars these days. Markstrom has lost 7 straight starts, and his backup, Vladar's stats aren't good either. I can't rely on them at the moment.

In the Kraken's latest game Grubauer saved 32 out of 34 shots in a 4-2 victory over Nashville on Thursday. This gives me hope for the future. Grubauer had a rough start with four initial losses this season, but now he's improving. His stats are getting better, and I'm starting to have faith in him once more.

We've been waiting for Seattle to turn it on and this is the perfect opponent to do it against. The Flames have stumbled mightily early on and they're struggling on both ends of the ice.

The biggest thing here is for the Kraken to pepper the net. The Flames have struggled with allowing 2nd and 3rd chances and even some 4th chances per possession. Look for Seattle to continuously put shots on net and look to crash the net. 

This will be the kind of game where they can score in flurries, putting pressure on an inconsistent Flames offense.

Some trends to note, the Flames are 0-6 in their L6, and 0-4 in their L4 vs. a team with a losing record, and 1-6 in their L7 road games. Lastly, they're 2-5 in their L7 vs. Western Conference teams. On the other side, the Kraken are 7-0 in their L7 home games against a team with a road winning % less than .400, and they're 7-0 in their L7 November games. 

I'm backing THE KRAKEN on Saturday night. The Flames winless streak continues.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Canes -123

Probable Goalies: Andersen (4-1, 2.86 GAA, 0.894 SV%) vs. Varlamov (2-1, 1.00 GAA, 0.972 SV%)

The (6-5, 3-5 at AWAY) Hurricanes take on the NY Islanders (5-2-2, 3-1-2 HOME) on Saturday night. We were on the Canes on Thursday night and they let us down, but we're back on their money train Saturday night. Carolina were a defensive lapse away from taking down the Rangers on Thursday, and I think they'll go for the jugular on the Islanders Saturday night.

They're a better team than their record reflects.

Andersen stopped 24 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Rangers last Thursday. It was his first loss since coming back from injury, and his record for the season is 4-1-0. He's been on fire lately, with three great games in a row, including wins against Seattle and Philadelphia (and the loss to NYR).

I'm not sure how long this streak will keep going, but the law of averages is against Varlamov. Yes, he had a strong performance with 32 saves in a 3-0 victory against the Capitals Thursday, marking his second consecutive shutout. However, it's worth noting that the quality of the opposing teams hasn't been top-notch. While Sorokin is undoubtedly the number one choice for the team, for now, it makes sense to stick with Varlamov as he's on a hot streak until we get different news.

Carolina is going to utilize their physical play here. They are at their best when they can win the 50-50 pucks and impose their will.

The Canes can produce a lot of counter attacks as well, which should give them scoring chances in plenty. Getting out to an early lead is the biggest key for them. They play well when up and tend to be the aggressor when doing so. 

New York is not going to over power anyone by any means, which gives the edge to the Canes. 

Some trends to note, the Islanders are 1-6 in their L7 as an UNDERDOG of +110 to +150, and they're 1-4 in their L5 vs. a team with a winning record. On the other side the Canes are 16-4 SU in their L20 vs. NYI, and 9-1 SU in their L10 on the road vs. NYI. 

I'm backing THE CANES on Saturday night. I have more faith in Frederik Anderson than anyone the Isles roll out on Saturday.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play