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

Canadiens -103

Probable Goalies: Allen (3-1-1, 2.72 GAA, 0.927 SV%) vs. Binnington (2-3-1, 2.60 GAA, 0.916 SV%)

The (5-3-2, 1-1-2 at AWAY) Canadiens visit the St. Louis Blues (3-4-1, 2-1 HOME) on Saturday night. Montreal have won the L3 games in this series H2H. Binnington is confirmed playing Friday night vs. the Devils in St. Louis. It's possible he doesn't play on Saturday, but it's just as likely that he gets Saturday off and Joel Hofer gets the start (1-1 3.01 GAA, .913 SV%).

Allen's having a solid run in 2023-24, reminiscent of his Blues days. In the recent game, he blocked 32 out of 35 shots during the Canadiens' 3-2 loss to the Yotes. Despite sharing starts with Montembeault, Saturday seems like it should be Allen's night.

Binnington's recent performance isn't great. He's 2-3-1 but dropped his last three games. He'll be guarding the net against the Devils on Friday. In the previous match, he let in four goals on 28 shots during a 4-1 loss to the Avalanche. 

The Habs are 20th in GPG (2.9), and the Blues are 31st (1.7). Habs are also shooting 29SPG (20th) to the Blues 25 (30th). They're generating more offensive chances and will no doubt have the fresher legs on Saturday night.

Fatigue to should play a factor. With the Blues having to deal with the tough game against the Devils on Friday, they are going to be a bit worn out. 

Look for Montreal to play with a lot of tempo and speed, which should result in some struggling legs late for the Blues. Back to backs are always a tough thing, but they had to go at New Jersey last night, who is a very physical group. The wear teams out and even despite the Blues win, it should come at a price. 

Some trends to note, Canadiens are 5-1 in their L6 vs. a team with a losing record. On the other side the Blues are 0-6 in their L6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Montreal is really passing the eye test right now, and Jake Allen is rounding into form. The Habs are never out of a game, and for my money they're a Top 10 team in the NHL right now.

Back the Habs on Saturday.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Oilers -130

Probable Goalies: Wedgewood (1-1, 3.53 GAA, 0.889 SV%) vs. Skinner (1-2-1, 3.50 GAA, 0.863 SV%) (Both Unconfirmed)

Dallas (6-1-1, third in the West) visit Edmonton (2-5-1, 14th) tonight at 9:00 PM ET. The betting odds have the Oilers as the ML favorite Oilers (-132), the Stars come in as Underdogs: Stars (+109), the total (O/U) is set at 6.5

In his most recent match, Wedgewood faced off against the Leafs and saved 20 out of 23 shots but ended up on the losing side with a score of 4-1. He's had an okay performance so far, allowing 7 goals out of 63 shots across 2 games. Oettinger is their top choice in goal, but he's unlikely to start tonight. Wedgewood's season debut against Phili saw him stop 36 out of 40 shots in a 5-4 DAL victory last week.

On the other side, Skinner of Edmonton had a strong showing, stopping 25 of 27 shots in a 5-2 win against the Flames. Skinner struggled initially but improved recently, allowing 5 goals on 59 shots in his last 2 starts. 

We're on the Oilers in this one, as they finally have some momentum to build off of. I get why you'd be skeptical however... (EDM 2-8 L10, and DAL 5-1 L6) Trust me it makes sense.

BUT,

Edmonton is finally back at full strength and they come in off a dominant performance in the Heritage Classic against the Flames. The Heritage classic was indeed a classic and it's got Edmonton going in the right direction now. It was the first time all season long this Edmonton team looked like everyone had anticipated. 

McDavid is back and that provides a huge boost for the Oilers. They are much more physical and dangerous when he's in the middle of things. We've seen this team have the energy to go when he goes and that should be the case here at home. 

Dallas has started this season off well, but this is the 2nd leg of a back to back for them. 

Situationally, this one makes a lot of sense at this kind of price. 

Some trends to note, the Oilers are 5-2 in their L7 vs. Central Division teams.

I'm backing the Oil tonight at home vs. Dallas. The Oilers will rely on McDavid's return to boost their chances for a W.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Canes +102

Probable Goalies: Andersen (4-0, 3.06 GAA, 0.888 SV%) vs. Shesterkin (5-2, 2.56 GAA, 0.905 SV%) (Unconfirmed)

Tonight at MSG Carolina (6-4, 3-4 AWAY) take on the Rangers (7-2 (1-1 HOME) in NHL betting action. This one starts at 7pm ET. Betting odds tonight favor the Rangers on the ML with -110, the Canes are dogs at +102, the O/U total is set at 5.5. The books are expecting a defensive battle here.

Carolina comes into this one averaging 3.78 GPG, NY 3.13 GPG. Carolina also is shooting the puck much more than NYR. 35SPG, to NY's 28.5 SPG. New York does hold a 7-3 advantage SU in their L10 matchups. The last time they played was 3/23/23 a 2-1 Rangers in Carolina. The last time they played each other in NYC Carolina won 3-2 on 3/21/23.

Goalies tonight, for the Canes I'm expecting Andersen to get the start. He grabbed a win last game out stopping 26/28 shots against Phili in a 3-2 win Monday. He's unbeated in regulation time this season. For NY we're likely getting Shesterkin, he's won his L3 starts. He'll have his hands full with the Canes offense tonight who have netted 37 goals in 10 games (4th in the NHL).

The Hurricanes are going to catch the Rangers in a let down spot here. After the success New York had on the road, they come home to a very physical side.

Carolina is going to impose their will early on here, as they aren’t afraid to play physical hockey on both ends. 

Combine that with their ability to pepper the opposing goal and New York is going to have their hands full. This is the kind of game the Canes can get out early and really have New York on their heels. Look for an early strike from Carolina to open things up in this one. 

Some trends to note, the Canes are 6-1 SU in their L7 vs. Metropolitan teams, and are 4-1 in their L5 playing on 2 days rest. The Rangers are 1-5 in their L6 vs. Met teams. 

I'm on the road team tonight. Wrong team is favored. Back the Canes on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Coyotes -120

Probable Goalies: Vejmelka (2-3 2.51 GAA) vs. Gibson (1-3, 2.81 GAA)

Coyotes (4-4) take on Anaheim (5-4) on Wednesday night at 10pm ET from the Honda Center.  The Yotes won the last meeting on Oct 21 (2-1). They're 4-6 SU in their L10, and the Ducks are 5-5 SU in their L10.

Locking this in early for Humpday.

This is a let down spot for the Ducks.

They come in for the first time in over a decade after sweeping a four game road swing. They return home now to take on the Coyotes, which should be a bit of a let down after the off day.

Arizona is no pushover either. They’ve came out of the gates with some good play at times and have a lot of momentum to build off of.

Monday night they took it to the Blackhawks, dropping an 8 spot. They’re playing a high level offensively and should find success against this Ducks defense.

Back the Yotes on the ML on Wednesday night.

Some trends to note, Arizona are 4-2 SU in their L6 when playing on the road against the Ducks. The Coyotes are also 1-11 SU in their last 12 games at home, and lastly they're 6-1 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

Canucks -135

Probable Goalies: Saros (4-4, 2.49 GAA) vs. Demko (3-2, 1.91 GAA)

A really nice NHL matchup on tap for Hallowe'en night when the Predators (4-4, 1-2 AWAY) hit the road to play the Canucks (5-2-1, 2-0-1 at HOME) from Rogers Arena at 10pm ET. NHL Opening odds have the Preds as +120 dogs, and the Nucks are -135 favorites on the ML, and the O/U line has been set at 6. Puckline odds see the the Predators at +1.5 (-200), and the Canucks are -1.5 (+185).

Saros is likely in net for Nashville in this one. (Until we hear otherwise) He's been playing a lot, but early in the season this is fine. On Saturday, Saros had 33 saves in a 3-2 OT win vs. Toronto. Notably, he has been the starting goaltender for Nashville in all 8 of their games, he's 4-4. He has 1 shutout, and a .915 SV%. 

Tough loss last game out for Van City. They lost in OT to a hot Rangers club. Miller scored 3:48 into OT. Casey DeSmith was in the pipes for the Nucks who had their 3-game win streak snapped. The Canucks were only 2/5 on the PK.

Demko will be back in net for Vancouver on Tuesday. He has been outstanding. Last game out he grabbed himself a 22 save shutout vs. the Blues. Demko has only surrendered more than two goals in a single game once, conceding 9 goals out of 140 shots in total, resulting in an impressive .936 SV% in 2023. He's putting this team on his back, and Nashville won't have an answer for him.  

On offense the Nucks are averaging 3.8GPG (5th in the NHL), and they're #1 in the NHL in the shooting % stat. The Canucks are also #7 in the league on the PP, going up against the #30 PK in the Preds. The Preds are scoring 2.87 GPG, good for 19th.

I don't know if you've ever done it, but the Toronto to Vancouver flight is 5.5 hours. This is a trip across the country on one day rest. I think the Canucks will jump all over Nashville in this one as they'll be the fresher of the two teams, and will take over the game in the 3rd. 

All time the Nucks are 40-35-2 vs. Nashville. Vancouver are 6-2-2 in the L10. They played 3x last year, a 4-3 Preds win in Van, followed by a 4-2 Preds win, in Nashville, and a Nucks 3-1 win in Nashville.

Some trends to note, Nashville come into this one losers of 10 of their L15 games in October. On the other side Vancouver are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games, 4-1 in their L5 at home, and 6-0 in their L6 against teams from the WESTERN conference.

Halloween night in Van City, and I'm on the Nucks ML. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Jets +115

Probable Goalies: (Both Likely) Igor Shesterkin (4-2, 2.69 GAA, 0.900 SV%) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (4-2, 2.98 GAA, 0.899 SV%)

Tonight the Rangers are facing off against the Jets at Canada Life Centre at 7:30 PM ET. You can catch this game on ESPN+. The Rangers are the favorites at -126, while the Jets opened as underdogs at +105 on the moneyline. The over/under total is set at 6 points.

We're on the HOME team tonight on the ML.

This is the Rangers 7th road game in their first 9 of the year. They have 6 wins in their first 8. The Jets are 12th in the NHL in GPG, and 6th in the NHL in shots per game. They can get after it with the best teams in the NHL. The Rangers after travelling from Vancouver to Winnipeg on Monday are nearing the end of their road trip. How are the legs? Winnipeg will be full of energy in this one.

The Rangers recently won 4-3 against Vancouver, while the Jets suffered a 4-3 loss to Montreal. Over the past few years, the Rangers and Jets have split their last 10 matchups (5-5).

I haven't been overly impressed with Shesterkin so far in 2023, and the Jets come into this matchup averaging 3.75GPG. Hellebuyck watched Brossoit in a shootout loss to the Habs on Saturday and it's his turn in between the pipes on Monday. He's 3-0 in his L3 games, and his save % is on the rise. He has stopped 91 of 96 shots in his 3-game streak. Including a 35 save effort vs. the Wings.

This will be an emotional game for the Jets as they welcome back Blake Wheeler. I always look for emotional edges in games and the crowd will surely be fired up for this one. The Jets are hoping to get the best of him as they extend their points streak to 5 games.

Some trends to note, the Jets are 4-1 in their L5 games vs. Eastern conference teams. The Jets have won 3 of their L4. They've won 2 of the L3 vs NYR and have averaged 2.67GPG in the L3, compared to NY's 1.67 GPG. Interesting dating back to last season NYR are 1-4 in their L5 Monday starts.

I'm backing the underdog Jets as my ONLY NHL play for Monday. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 6* NHL ML Play

Panthers -157

Probable Goalies: Joey Daccord (2-0-2, 2.82 GAA, 0.910 SV%) (Unconfirmed) vs. Sergie Bobrovsky (2-3, 3.05 GAA, 0.899 SV%) (Confirmed)

On Saturday night, we've got a full slate of NHL action as usual. The Panthers (3-3) will be facing off against the Kraken (2-4) at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, starting at 6:00 PM ET. You can catch the game on ESPN+. In terms of betting odds, the Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -157, while the Kraken are the underdogs at +120. The over/under total for the game is set at 6, and if you're looking at the puckline, the Panthers are at -1.5 with odds of +155.

Taking a peek at the recent performances of both teams, the Panthers secured a 3-1 victory against the Sharks on Wednesday, whereas the Kraken suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Thursday. When we look back at their recent matchups, the Panthers have won two out of the last three games, with scores of 5-3 and 5-2, but they lost the other one 5-1, all 3 were in 2022.

Bobrovsky had a tough time in his recent game against the Canucks. He let in 4 goals out of 29 shots, leading to a 5-3 loss. Now, he's aiming to bounce back and secure a win in a game vs. a Seattle team that hasn't been scoring much this season, with an average of only 2.25 GPG, which ranks them 27th in the NHL.

I'm not very optimistic about Daccord's chances in this game. He's not getting much help. The Kraken have only scored 18 goals in 11 games this season, and that even includes two games where they scored eight goals.

The Kraken have to be tired on this road trip with all the OT they've been playing. The Panthers will have some momentum coming on their side for this one, and honestly this looks like 2 ships passing in the wind, each going different directions. I don't know what to make of the Kraken right now, but I'm sure not going to bet on them. 

Some trends to note, (FLA 2-1 @ home, Kraken 1-2-2 Away) Seattle are 2-7 SU in their L9 games, and are 1-7 SU in their L8 games on the road. Lastly, they're 2-6 SU in their L8 games played in October, and the Kraken are 1-6 in their L7 as road dogs.

-160 is the highest I'll ever go on an NHL ML, and this play is getting close to that. This game just fits my model way to well to let it pass. I hate saying the word lock in sports predictions, but the key is in. (If you're feelin frisky back this one on the puckline at -1.5 +155)

Back the Panthers at home on Saturday night.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Flyers +109

Starting Goalies: Gustavsson (2-1-1, 3.93 GAA, 0.897 SV%) vs. Hart (3-2, 2.21 GAA, 0.922 SV%) (Each goalie has a shutout this year already)

The Wild will face the Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center this Thursday at 7:30 PM ET, with the game airing on ESPN+. When it comes to NHL betting odds, the Wild are the favorites at -127, while the Flyers are the underdogs at +107. The NHL betting total (O/U) is set at 6, although you might find 6.5 at some books.

The Flyers have a strong record at home against the Wild, boasting an 11-5 record. Over the years, they hold a 17-12-1 record overall against the Wild. Last season, the Flyers had a 3-2 loss in OT in January, but in March, they managed a 5-4 OT win against Minnesota. 

Last game out Gustavsson allowed 4 goals on 28 shots in the win over Edmonton. It was his first win in a while. After his nice season opener he's conceded 16 goals on over 100 shots. On the other side Hart stopped 26/29 in a 3-2 loss to LV. He has been playing well thus far in the young season, and most are calling him a "pleasant surprise".

The Flyers have value here as a home dog.

Philadelphia stumbled in back to back road games, so the sight of their home arena will be nice to see. They are 2-0 at home this season as they dominated both the Canucks and Oilers. Defensively, they’ve been about as dominant as a team can be. 

They shut out the Canucks 2-0 and beat a high flying Edmonton team 4-1. 

Carter Hart has been stellar overall in net. With a low GAA, the net minder has stepped up already in some key spots throughout the first 5 games. He’s going to be the difference maker here and should be able to hold down this Wild offensive attack. 

Look for Phili to control things possession wise. 

In their recent games, both teams were in action on Tuesday. The Wild secured a 7-4 victory at home against Edmonton, while the Flyers suffered a 3-2 loss on the road against the Golden Knights.

Some trends to note, the Wild are 3-6 SU in their L9 games, and they're 4-9 SU in their L13 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia. On the other side the Flyers are 7-2 SU in their L9 games at home.

This is a nice matchup for the Flyers, and I see them winning before regulation time 4-2 or 3-2.

I'm backing the Flyers at home tonight. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 6* NHL ML Play

Red Wings -137

Probable Goalies: Grubauer (0-4 3.03 GAA, 0.896 SV%) vs. Husso (3-1, 3.03 GAA, 0.901 SV%)

Get ready for an exciting NHL showdown this Tuesday, part of a jam-packed day of NHL action. It's the Red Wings (5-1) facing off against the Kraken (1-4-1) at 8:15 PM ET. The game will be held at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, and you can catch it on ESPN+.

Here are the latest NHL betting odds for this matchup: Red Wings (-137) and Kraken (+114) on the Moneyline, with the Over/Under set at 6.5 goals. The Red Wings are the favorites on the puck line (-1.5).

In their head-to-head history, the Seattle Kraken have a 3-0-1 record against the Red Wings. However, Detroit emerged victorious in their most recent encounter, winning 5-4 back in March.

In an effort to NOT play any puckline games in 2023/24 (my own personal goal) I've also put a -145 limit on myself for ML's in the NHL. The Red Wings / Kraken just gets in under the wire on Tuesday. A full slate of NHL games on tap. (Possibly more winners coming)

The Wings are hotter than anyone right now.

Detroit comes in 5-1 on the season and they’re doing it with many different factors. They’ve held the last two opponents to 2 goals each, while compiling a combined 11 as they are rolling right now. 

Offensively, they’re getting things done with their ability to attack the net. They’ve controlled the possession and haven’t been shy to put the puck in front of the net. It’s giving them a lot of success as they’re crashing the goal and putting multiple shots on.

Seattle is trending in the opposite direction, as they’ve limped out of the gates. Things have been a struggle on both ends of the ice and they are going to be blitzed here by this Wings pressure.

Some trends to note, the Kraken are 1-6 SU in their L7 games, and 0-6 SU in their L6 games on the road. On the flip side Detroit are 5-0 SU in their L5 games, plus they're 6-2 SU in their L8 games vs. Pacific division teams.

Back the Red Wings on Tuesday -137.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML Play

Penguins +109

Probable Goalies: Jake Oettinger (2-0-1, 1.58 GAA, 0.943 SV%) vs. Tristan Jarry (1-3, 2.81 GAA, 0.892 SV%) (Both Unconfirmed)

Get set for an NHL face-off tonight at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+ at PPG Paints Arena. It's a busy day of NHL games, and we've got the (3-0-1) Stars going head-to-head with the (2-3) Penguins. The Stars are riding high after a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Flyers, while the Penguins stumbled in their last match, losing 4-2 to the Blues.  

Here are the latest NHL betting odds for this matchup: Moneyline - Stars (-115) vs. Penguins (+109), Over/Under at 6.5. A full slate of NHL games on tap. (Possibly more winners coming)

In their head-to-head history, over their L10 games the Pens own a 6-2-2 advantage. Averaging 2.8GPG to the Stars 1.9GPG. Last season, these teams each won one game on the road, with the Penguins taking a 2-1 victory and the Stars securing a 3-2 win.  

We're on the PENS ML tonight.

This is too valuable of a line to pass up on. The Pens come in a home underdog which is great value in this spot.

Pittsburgh made a lot of moves this off-season with their roster and in the front office as they know this year they have to fight the ship. After a rough start, this is a huge game for them at home.

In recent years, they’ve been notorious for being a good home team. They actually matchup well with the Stars too. Dallas isn’t known to be a team that will attack relentlessly. Pittsburgh can pick apart their possession game and force turnovers, leading to counter attacks.

The Penguins offense and defense have been great thus far in the young season, it's just their goaltending that has been letting them down. This is a game everyone will be up for so I'm expecting a best effort tonight out of Jarry

The Stars look like the better team right now but some home cooking is just what the Penguins need to get right, and tonight they'll grab a W on home ice. 

Some trends to note, the Penguins are 1-0 this year as an underdog. Dallas are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against the Pens, and 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.

Back the Pens as a home dog on Tuesday. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Calgary -138

Here's today's NHL betting scoop for the Friday clash between the (2-1-1) Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2) on Game Day at 7:00 PM ET. Catch it on ESPN+ & Bally Sports. NHL betting odds: Flames (-141) are favored, while the Blue Jackets (+119) are the underdogs. The over/under is set at 6.5.

In past matchups, Calgary snagged a 4-3 win over the Sabres on October 19, and Columbus suffered a 4-0 loss at home to the Red Wings. In 2022, the Flames came out on top in their series against the Blue Jackets, winning 6-2 and 6-0, but losing 3-1 in one game.

The Flames are at a nice price against the Jackets here.

Columbus has been notorious for slow starts and it looks like they’re in the midst of another one. They have been a struggle on defense, which was one of the main things they were nervous about going into this season. The Jackets allowed 4 goals to the Wings last time out as they are 1-2 entering Friday here.

Calgary is going to give them so many issues with how attack minded their offense is. The Flames aren’t shy about pushing the tempo and forcing shots on net. They are at their best when they pepper the opposing goal and they will try to crash the net with everything they have.

They’ll also look to turn defense into offense too. They will take turnovers and try to get out and counter, which will cause the Jackets so many problems in this one.

Some trends to note, Calgary are 7-1 SU in their L8 games against Columbus, and they're 5-2 SU in their L7 games when playing on the road against the Jackets. On the other side Columbus are 3-11 SU in their L14 games.

Back the Flames on the ML on Friday night.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 6* NHL ML Play

Maple Leafs -130

Probable Goalies: Ilya Samsonov (2-0, 4.39 GAA, 0.839 SV%) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (1-2, 3.41 GAA, 0.888 SV%) (Both Confirmed)

Leafs (2-0) taking on the Panthers (1-2). This Thursday matchup kicks off at 7:00 PM ET and can be caught on TSN in Canada or ESPN+ in the USA, all happening at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Here are the current odds: Maple Leafs (-135) and Panthers (+121) on the Moneyline, with the Panthers at +1.5 (-210) and an Over/Under set at 7.

Expect Samsonov to start in the Leafs' net after Woll allowed three goals on 30 shots in their 4-1 loss to the Hawks on Monday. Samsonov's early-season performance has been a bit shaky, as reflected in his stats. In 22/23, he posted a 1.44 GAA and .953 SV% in three games against FLA.

In their last game, the Panthers took down the Devils 4-3, Bobrovsky kept a shutout until the third period. Prior to this game, he had a 3.64 GAA and .873 SV% for the season. The Panthers have been outscored 11-8 in their first three games and are gearing up for a 4-game homestand.

Toronto is probably looking forward to this one and getting themselves back out there. They fell to Florida in last year’s postseason in a series they really could have won.

Now, they come in 2-1 to start the year and will get a shot at them early this season.

The Maple Leafs take on a Panthers team who went 1-2 on their opening road trip. They’ll look to lean on their stars here, as Matthews, Nylander, and Tavares all have started this season off well. The trip have 6 points each, with Matthews leading the team with 6 goals already.

This is going to be a tightly played contest given all the hype up for it. Look for a slower developing game, with Toronto coming in and spoiling the Panthers home opener.

Some trends to note, Toronto are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road, and Florida are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.

Back the LEAFS on the ML tonight. I just don't trust Florida at this point of the season yet.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Penguins ML

Probable Goalies: Jarry (1-1, 1.53 GAA, 0.944 SV%) (Unconfirmed) vs. Husso (1-1, 3.56 GAA, 0.863 SV%) (Confirmed)

Tonight in Hockeytown, Michigan, it's the Red Wings (2-1-0, 1-0 at home) taking on the Penguins (2-1-0, 1-0 away). The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. You can watch the game on TNT. Here are the NHL betting numbers for today's game: Penguins (-130) versus Red Wings (+110) on the Moneyline. The Over/Under is 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by 1.5 on the Puck Line.

Tristan Jarry guards the net for the Pens. After a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, Jarry had a decent season opener, saving 32 of 35 shots. He followed it up by stopping all 19 shots against the Capitals, making it 51 saves out of 54. He didn't play against Calgary.

As for the Wings, Husso's season start saw him allowing 3 goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 loss to NJ, but he bounced back with 22 saves in a 6-4 win over Tampa on Saturday. So far, he's stopped 44 of 51 shots this season. In 3 games against the Penguins, he has a record of 0-1-1 with an .871 SV% and a 4.58 GAA.

The Penguins are the move at this kind of price.

They come in off back to back impressive wins after losing to Chicago in the opener. 

Pittsburgh took down Washington and Calgary in consecutive games as they outscored both 9-2 combined. They just have so many weapons offensively and this should be another case where they find the back of the net a lot.

Pittsburgh should be able to control the puck for starters here and really win the possession in the Wings zone. The Pens will look to put the pressure on and attack the net, as they beat you with many shots per possession. 

Combine that with their ability to come from many different angles offensively and this is a valuable play on the visitors. 

In their last 10 h2h meetings, the Pens have the upper hand with a record of 7-1-2, scoring an average of 4.9 goals per game compared to Detroit's 2.6.

Some trends to note, Pittsburgh are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Detroit, and they're 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit. Dating back to last year the Wings are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.

I'm backing the Pens tonight.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

Flames ML

Starting Goalies: (Expected) Hellebuyck vs. Markstrom

The 2023-24 NHL season continues this Wednesday as the Jets face off against the Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. The game is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET. In terms of odds, the Jets are at +120, the Flames are at -125, and the Over/Under is set at 6.5 (if available) or 6 at most sportsbooks.

Last season, Hellebuyck had a record of 37 wins, 25 losses, and 2 ties in 64 starts, posting a 2.49 goals-against average (GAA) and a .920 save percentage. On the other hand, Jacob Markstrom had a record of 23 wins, 21 losses, and 12 ties with a 2.92 GAA and a .892 save percentage.

Two teams who fell short in the playoffs will meet to open the season on Wednesday.

We’re on the Flames here at home.

Calgary has their entire core back and after a disappointing season in 2022-2023, they are looking to rebound in a big way. The Flames are poised for a big year and expectations are still very high for them.

Last season they ranked 2nd in total shots in the entire league. They have the playmakers who love to crash the net and they aren’t shy about peppering the opposing goal. They will beat teams with multiple shots per possession as well.

They welcome in new head coach, Ryan Huska, who should be a huge asset to this team.

They’re the better team in this spot. Look for the Flames to come in with some fire with a new head coach and with this being opening night, they will try and get out early here.

It surely doesn't hurt that the Flames came back from a 3-1 deficit vs. the Jets this past Tuesday to win 5-4 in a preseason matchup. Matt Coronato is proving to be a legitimate scoring force for CGY with 4G and 7P in the preseason.

Some trends to note, dating back to last year obviously the Jets are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road, and Calgary are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games, plus the Flames were solid last October going 11-2. The Flames had a record of 2-1 vs. the Jets in 2022-23. They won 3-2, and 3-1, and lost 3-2.

I'm expecting another fast start for the Flames to open the 2023/24 NHL season.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play 

Lightning -150

Starting Goalies - Juuse Saros (Unconfirmed) vs. Jonas Johansson (Confirmed)

The 2023-24 NHL season is set to start this tonight at 5:30 p.m. ET. It faces off with a game between the Predators and Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The line opened with the Lightning favored to win at -170 odds, and the total score prediction is 6.5 goals. Now, at -150 we're getting some good value on the home side.

In the pipes tonight, Saras (NSH) had a 32-23-7 record, 2.69 GAA and .919 save percentage in 63 appearances last season. Johansson is set to start the season as Tampa Bay's top goalie. This comes after Vasilevskiy had back surgery and is likely to be out for the first two months of the season. Johansson's NHL record is 11 wins, 13 losses, 4 ties, a 3.35 GAA, and a save percentage of .886 in 35 games.

Tampa Bay begins its trek for a 4th cup as they welcome in the Preds on Tuesday. Tampa Bay has been near the top of the standings constantly and also near the top in many offensive categories.

This team is built with a lot of depth and can really attack the net from many different angles. They’re so good at putting 2 or 3 shots on net at a time, overwhelming the opposition. Look for the trio of Kucherov, Point, and Stamkos to lead this charge on Tuesday.

They have constantly put up big numbers and they should have their way against this Preds defense. Offensive should be in high form and there is value on this Tampa side.

Some trends to note, Nashville are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games against Tampa Bay, and they're 1-6 SU in their last 7 games played in October.

It's another NHL season and I'm here to make you some money betting on my favorite sport! You won't see me bet over -150 much, but this is one line I really love to start the season.

We're backing the home side in their NHL home opener tonight.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL Opening Night ML Play

Vegas +109

Vegas Leads Series 2-1

The Golden Knights were 2 minutes and change away from taking a commanding 3-0 lead. However, a late goal and an overtime goal by the Panthers has this a series once again.

Vegas is still the better team overall. They have shown the ability to control the possession and really frustrate this Florida side. The Panthers have seemed to be on their heels a lot and the relentless pressure the Golden Knights can put on teams is insurmountable.

Look for them to attack early here and look to steal back the momentum. Vegas has one of the best road records in the NHL and they rarely let losses accumulate.

Some trends to note, the Knights are 12-2 in their last 14 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game, plus, they're 15-6 in their last 21 road games, and the Knights are 7-3 in their L10. 

Back Vegas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Panthers +124

Vegas Leads Series 1-0

Florida and Vegas battle in Game 2 and we're on the Panthers here. Florida faltered late in Game 1 and now look to rebound. 

The edge we have here is this Panthers team has proven they can not only bounce back, but they can win in tough spots when their backs are up against it. They've cashed in 12 of the last 14 road games and are a solid 13-3 when playing on 1 day of rest.

They bounce back in a big way usually and this is a game where they can come out firing. Look for them to get off to a quick start and push the tempo on Vegas.

Some trends to note. Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific. Panthers are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Panthers are 52-23 in their last 75 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Panthers are 35-17 in their last 52 Monday games.

Back Florida.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Florida Panthers +118

Series Tied 0-0

We're on the Panthers here in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Florida has been the team of destiny. They come in after running through the President's Trophy winners, the Leafs, and the Canes as this team has looked impressive. They're red hot and getting them at plus money is worth the move.

They play to the same style of the Knights, which benefits us here. This is the kind of game that will be wide open and the Panthers love to play the possession game. They will dominate the time in the Vegas zone and put the pressure on.

Some trends to note. Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific. Panthers are 18-5 in their last 23 games following a win. Panthers are 16-5 in their last 21 road games. Panthers are 18-6 in their last 24 overall.

Back Florida.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Dallas -121

Vegas Leads Series 3-2

Vegas (62-26-6-4) and Dallas (57-25-15-3) meet in Game 6 as the Stars have returned this series to par. 

After being down 3-0, Dallas has rattled off back to back wins and now the pressure falls on Vegas. Even with the series lead, all the momentum right now is on the Dallas side.

The Stars went 28-11-9-2 at home this season and look to continue this nice run of play in front of the home crowd. With the momentum and confidence back, this is a game where they will have the edge and look to keep mounting the pressure on Vegas.

Some trends to note. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 Monday games. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Stars are 19-7 in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Stars +131

Vegas Leads Series 3-1

Dallas survived in overtime as they send this series back to Vegas for a Game 5. The Stars know they aren't far off here and have the chance to get this series back to par.

Dallas comes in 28-14-6-1 on the road this year. They haven't been shy about winning big games when it comes to on the road, whether it be the regular season or the postseason. Dallas came in slight favorites in this series as they have the weapons on both ends of the ice.

Look for them to carry that Game 4 momentum into play here and try to get out to an early lead in this one.

A trend to note. Stars are 12-4 in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest. 

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Dallas -110

Vegas Leads Series 3-0

Dallas looks to survive and force the series back to Las Vegas for a Game 5. We're on that to happen here as the Stars aren't as bad as they've shown here in this series.

The Stars are 27-11-9-2 at home this season and they've rarely let losses pile up in bunches. They have been able to rebound well and this is a case where you know the motivation is obviously extremely high.

Look for a quick start from the Stars and for them to push the tempo on the Knights early. They've let Vegas get far too comfortable and that needs to end here.

Some trends to note. Stars are 9-3 in their last 12 home games. Stars are 11-4 in their last 15 games playing on 1 days rest. Stars are 7-3 in their last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Stars are 31-15 in their last 46 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Carolina +100

Florida Leads Series 3-0

Carolina looks to avoid the sweep and we're on them here Wednesday night. 

Florida has taken the first three games, all by 1 goal as they continue to find ways to win. However, the Canes are right there and they have a chance here to still get themselves back into this series with a win on Wednesday.

Carolina needs to produce goals and produce them early in this one. This was one of the best offensive teams coming into this series and they need to find their confidence again. An early goal will start to get their confidence back here.

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 25-10 in their last 35 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 21-9 in their last 30 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 89-40 in their last 129 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Back Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Dallas -137

Vegas Leads 2-0

Dallas (55-24-15-3) and Vegas (61-25-5-4) meet in Game 3 on Tuesday night.

We're on Dallas here as this is a huge game for them to get back into the series. The Stars have been solid at home this year, going 27-10-9-2. They've proven during this postseason too that they are just a tough team to crack at home.

After beating Vegas all three times during the season, they know they have the capabilities of going on a run here and getting back into this series. The Power Play will be key for them, as they have just 1 PP goal thus far through the first two games. 

Some trends to note. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 home games. Stars are 11-3 in their last 14 games playing on 1 days rest. Stars are 7-2 in their last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Carolina -101

Florida Leads Series 2-0

Carolina (60-24-8-3) and Florida (52-36-7-1) meet in Game 3 and we're on the visitors here.

Games 1 and 2 both went into OT and saw the Panthers score and take a 2-0 lead as this team continues to find ways to win. Carolina is built with veterans and they are the kind of team that can rebound from this. 

They've proven they can win on the road and they are right there in terms of this series. Look for a quick start from them as they've gone 27-13-5-1 away from home this season.

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Hurricanes are 89-39 in their last 128 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 37-17 in their last 54 vs. Eastern Conference.

Back Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML Play

Dallas +105

Game 1

Dallas (47-21-14) and Vegas (51-22-9) battle in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

We’re backing Dallas, at plus money.

Dallas Head Coach Peter DeBoer was fired by Vegas and now will look for his revenge against his old team. 

Dallas is playing with a ton of confidence as they’ve proven they can go on the road at any time and win. 

The Stars also went 3-0-0 during the regular season against the Golden Knights as they shut them out once followed by two shootout wins. They’ll carry that momentum into play here and look to build off that. 

Some trends to note. Stars are 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Stars are 7-1 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Back Dallas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Carolina -136

Game 1

Carolina and Florida battle in Game 1 and we're on the Canes here.

Carolina is just built differently. They have shown their speed and ability to just crash the net is so overwhelming. They come into play after knocking off the Devils in a series they really dictated for the most part. 

Florida has been the surprise of the postseason, but they simply do not matchup well here. The Panthers are 14-37-2 in the last 53 meetings in Carolina and have struggled on both ends of the ice.

Some trends to note. Hurricanes are 19-7 in their last 26 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Hurricanes are 37-15 in their last 52 vs. Eastern Conference. Hurricanes are 39-16 in their last 55 games following a win. Hurricanes are 36-15 in their last 51 Thursday games.

Back Carolina.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 9* NHL ML Play

Seattle +135

Dallas Leads Series 3-2

Seattle (52-34-4-4) and Dallas (54-23-13-3) meet in Game 6 and we're on the the Kraken here, at plus money.

Seattle looks to stay alive and force a Game 7 back in Dallas, as this place will be buzzing. The Kraken have looked solid at home at times here during this postseason, which includes a 7-2 in over these Stars already here. 

Dallas has had consistency issues as well on the defensive end. They have a lot of gaps and the Kraken are the kind of team who can expose those early.

Some trends to note. Kraken are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Kraken are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Kraken are 12-4 in their last 16 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Back Seattle.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Panthers ML

Panthers lead series 3-0.

Probable Goaltenders: Samsonov (27-10-5, 2.33 GAA, 0.919 SV%, 4 SO's) vs. Bobrovsky (24-20-3, 3.07 GAA, 0.901 SV%, 1 SO)

Florida has taken the NHL Playoffs by storm.

After upsetting Boston in the first round, they have came out and just absolutely dominated the Leafs here taking a commanding 3-0 lead. They know that Toronto is the kind of team that can come back from this, so putting it away here in Florida is extremely important.

The Panthers have been dominant at home and have played some of their best hockey here. This crowd will on the Leafs early and if Florida can get an early strike, the doubt will continue to creep into the Leafs' minds. 

At plus money on the much hotter team, there is plenty of value in this one. 

Some trends to note, Toronto are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games, are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Florida, are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Florida. On the other side, Florida are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.

Back the Panthers on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

Panthers ML

Panthers lead series 1-0.

Probable Goalies: Samsonov (27-10-5, 2.33 GAA, .919 SV%, 4 SO's) vs. Bobrovsky 24-20-3, 3.07 GAA, 0.901 SV%, 1 SO)

The Maple Leafs (54-25-9-2) and the Florida Panthers (48-35-7-1) lock horns again on Sunday night in NHL playoff action. (Game 2)

The Panthers have been a force this postseason. They're hitting their stride at the right time and look to take a 2-0 lead in this best of 7. 

After eliminating the Bruins, the Panthers took off in Game 1 as offensively, they are clicking on all cylinders right now.

They're crashing the net and putting together solid possession in the opposition's end. Look for them to come out of the gates early and put the pressure on the Leafs right away. 

Some trends to note, The Maple Leafs are 3-8 in the L11 between these two in Florida. Also, the Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest, and are 0-4 in their L4 Conference Semi's. On the other side the Panthers are 5-0 in their last 5 overall, 6-0 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game, and are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win.

Back the Panthers at home on the ML. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NHL ML Play

Edmonton -118

The Oilers (54-24-7-4) and Golden Knights (56-23-5-4) meet in Game 2 and we're on the Oilers in this one.

Edmonton comes in after falling 6-4 in a game where offense was not lacking at all. Unfortunately, the Oilers struggled defensively just kept playing from behind. 

It's rare to see Edmonton lose back to back games as of late and this is a case where they know they have the offensive weapon to overpower this Vegas side. Look for Edmonton to push the issue early and attack the net. 

Some trends to note. Oilers are 9-2 in their last 11 road games. Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 Saturday games.

Back Edmonton.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Hurricanes ML

Probable Goalies: Akira Schmid (9-5-2, 2.13 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Frederik Andersen (21-11-1, 2.48 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO) 

The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET (TNT) at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. The total expected goals for the game is 5.5. The Canes (57-23-6-3, 6-4 L10, 31-11-1-2 at home) are -111 favorites, the Devils (56-26-4-4, 6-4 L10, 30-11 on the road) +103 road dogs. 

Carolina dominated game 1 and will look to make it 2 in a row here on home ice against the Devils. 

The Hurricanes are simply too fast for the Devils. They play a totally different style than the Rangers did against NJ and this is just not a good matchup for them. The Canes love to crash the net and put a lot of pressure on opposing defenses right from the start.

They are one of the best in the league when it comes to 2nd and 3rd chances and this game will be no different.

Some trends to note, the Devils are 2-6 in the last 8 vs. CAR, and are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Carolina. Head to head the favorite is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings, plus the home team is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings, and the Hurricanes are 23-8 in their last 31 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Back the Canes at home on the ML. They are 40-15 in their last 55 home games.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML Play

Oilers ML

Starting Goaltenders: Skinner (29-14-5, 2.75 GAA, 0.913 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Brossoit (7-0-3, 2.17 GAA, 0.927 SV%)

We're backing the Oilers on Wednesday night. Edmonton comes in sporting a 54-23-7-4 record, (29-11-3-1 on the road). The Knights are 55-23-5-4 on the season (27-16-0-1 at home). The Oilers are 8-0-2 in their L10, the Knight are 7-1-1-1.

Edmonton and Vegas battle in Game 1 and we're on the Oilers here. Edmonton's Connor McDavid has been tearing things up, putting up 153 points (64 goals, 89 assists). He's been the leader of this group and when he goes, they go. 

The Oilers offensively are one of the best in the NHL as well. They love to attack the net and aren't shy about peppering the opposing net either. Look for them to put on the pressure early in this one, as Vegas has had issues on defense lately. 

Some trends to note, for Edmonton 4-0 in their L4 Conference Semifinals games, 10-1 in their L11 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game, 8-2 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning record. The road team in this matchup is 7-2 in the L9, and finally the Oilers are 4-1 head to head vs. Las Vegas in the L5.

Back the Oilers on the moneyline, they're 4-0 in the L4 games in Vegas.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML Play

Devils ML

Probable Goaltenders: NYR - Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, 0.916 SV%, 3 SO's) vs. NJ - Schmid (9-5-2, 2.13 GAA, 0.922 SV%, 1 SO)

New Jersey and New York meet in Game 7 in New Jersey. After stealing the first two games on the oppositions home ice, both teams protected home ice in their following games.

Now, the Devils and Rangers have everything on the line here. New Jersey has played extremely well at home. Coming into play, they are 25-15-2-2 on home ice. With the crowd behind them, this is a chance for them to put the pressure on NY early.

Look for an early push here from the Devils, as they know an early lead has all the pressure put on the visitors. 

Some trends to note, Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Devils are 14-3 in their last 17 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game, and 6-2 in their L8 games playing on 1 days rest, finally they're 6-2 in their L8 home games.

Back the Devils on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NHL ML Play

Tampa Bay ML

Leafs lead the series 3-2

Probable Goalies: Ilya Samsonov (27-10-5, 2.33GAA, 0.919 SV%, 4 SO's) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (34-22-4, 2.65GAA, .915 SV%, 4 SO's).

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning match up in Game 6 of their first round Stanley Cup playoff series. I have a serious case of Déjà vu here, as I could have sworn this same scenario played out in the 2022 playoffs. The Leafs come into this one 7-2-1 in their L10. On the other side the Lightning are 3-5-2 in their L10. The Lightning won Game 5 in Toronto.

The Leafs have failed to secure a postseason series win since 2004 and have suffered 11 consecutive elimination game losses, dating back to their brutal Game 7 defeat to Boston in 2013. Back the Lightning in this one on the ML. 

What I love about the Lightning is refusing to accept defeat, they fought tooth and nail to secure a hard-fought win and keep their playoff hopes alive. This type of resilience is what separates the great teams from the good ones.

Some trends to note, the Bolts are 15-6 in their last 21 Saturday games, 169-75 in their last 244 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game, also they're 114-51 in their last 165 home games, and finally they are 226-108 in their last 334 games playing on 1 days rest.

The home crowd will be LOUD, and they'll have an extra shot of energy on Saturday night. Sorry Toronto!

Back the Lightning on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML Play

Lightning ML

Probable Goalies: Samsonov (27-10-5, 2.33GAA, 0.919 SV%, 4 SO's) vs. Vasilevskiy (34-22-4, 2.65GAA, 0.915 SV%, 4 SO's)

Although Tampa dominated the play in Game 3 on their home turf, it is the Maple Leafs who are favored at -125 moneyline to return home to Toronto with a 3-1 series lead. The Lightning, who managed to take 39 shots compared to the Maple Leafs' 27, are now behind in the series and have once again lost the benefit of playing on their home ice.

Game 4 NHL playoff action on Monday night between the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-2-1 L10) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (4-5-1 L10). The Bolts are 28-8-5-1 at home, the Leafs are 21-21 on the road)

The first two games were blowouts, with each team taking a turn dominating the scoreboard. In Game 1 the Bolts won 7-3. In Game 2, the Leafs won 7-2. Then in game 3 Toronto snuck out the win 4-3. This won't sit well with the experience in the locker room of Tampa. I think they dig deep and do enough to win game 4.

Some trends to note, the Lightning are 42-18 in their L60 home games, and are 45-21 in their last 66 games playing on 1 days rest.

The outcome of Game 3 could very well determine the course of the entire series. Back the Lightning on the ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML Play

Rangers ML

Probable Goalies: Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48GAA, 0.916 SV%, & 3 SO's) vs. Vitek Vanecek (33-11-4, 2.45GAA, 9.911 SV%, & 3 SO's)

We're on the Rangers here in Game 2. 

New York dominated Game 1 from the outset as they ran off to a huge lead and never took their foot off the gas. They controlled the puck, pressured the net, and did not allow anything easy for the Devils.

Getting plus money on this Game 2 line is worthy of a move. New York and New Jersey are pretty equal in a lot of categories and the Rangers are the team with the momentum right now. An early Rangers goal will not only have this crowd on tilt, but it'll also put a lot of doubt in the minds of the Devils.

Some trends to note, Rangers are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game, and they're 4-0 in their last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games. On the other side the Devils are 2-5 in their L7 vs. a team with a winning record, are 1-5 in their L6 Conference Quarterfinals games, and are 25-51 in their L76 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Head to head the Rangers own the advantage 11-4 in the L15, PLUS NYR are 7-3 in their L10 in New Jersey.

Last game we were on the Devils, this time we want you to back the Rangers.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Devils -124

Series Tied 0-0

The Devils (52-22-4-4) and Rangers (47-22-10-3) meet in Game 1.

We're on the Devils here as this series figures to be extremely scrappy. New Jersey and New York always tend to play to some very physical games where both teams love to make sure they try to set the tone with their checking.

The Devils come in winners of 5 straight at home and they've done it with a variety of ways. They win the battle in front of the net on both sides of the puck and they have had a lot of success putting in 2nd or 3rd chances off rebounds. Look for them to be the aggressor here, especially with the home crowd.

Some trends to note. The Devils are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference and are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. Metropolitan. They are also 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

Back New Jersey.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML Play

Canucks ML

Vancouver (37-37-5-2) and Arizona (28-40-9-4) meet on Thursday to close the regular season out.

Both teams are eliminated, but it's looked like Arizona has phoned it in themselves. The Coyotes have dropped 10 of their last 11 as they are just ready for this season to end. 

Vancouver has fared well over Arizona as of late and they are the far better attacking team of the two. The Canucks have shown some solid signs this season on the offensive end as they average 3.3 goals per game.

They've also had some success on the road as a win here will keep them over .500 this season away from home. 

Some trends to note, the Canucks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games, and are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record. Head to head the favorite is 4-1 in the L5, and the Canucks are also 4-1 in the L5 vs. Arizona. Lastly the Coyotes are 1-5 in their last 6 home games.

Back the Canucks on the ML

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Blackhawks ML

Chicago (26-49-4-2) and Philadelphia (30-38-12-1) clash on the final day for both teams on Thursday night. 

We're on Chicago as they have been playing much better of the two. 

While Chicago is no where near the Playoffs, they got a small taste as they played spoiler earlier this week. They defeated Pittsburgh 5-2, putting them on what was eventually elimination. It was one of those games where they treated it like their own playoffs, knowing the situation.

They matchup well with Phili, especially at home. Chicago has dominated this head to head battle here and should come out with some fire as they want to close out the season with a win in front of their fan base. 

Some trends to note, the Flyers are 16-49 in their last 65 road games, 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Central, and 4-9 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago. Lastly in this matchup the home team is 22-6 in the last 28 meetings.

Back the Hawks on the ML at plus money!

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Thursday 8* NHL ML Play

Senators ML

Full analysis coming soon.

Some trends to note, head to head in their L5 the home team is 5-0. The Sens are also 7-3 in their last 10 home games. On the other side the Bolts are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss of 3 or more goals, and are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. Plus they're 2-5 in their last 7 overall.

Both teams are coming off of big losses earlier in the week, but our projections have the Sens taking this one. Back the Sens at home on Saturday night. 

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Kings ML

Los Angeles (43-20-7-3, 40-33 PL) and Calgary (33-26-12-3, 32-42 PL) are set for battle on Tuesday. 

We're on the Kings at plus money. Los Angeles has played much better of the two and they have dominated the pacific as of late. Coming into play, they have cashed in 9 of the last 10 games against divisional opponents.

Los Angeles is also on a nice run here winning 10 of their last 12 overall.

Some trends to note, the LA Kings are 9-1 in their last 10 vs. Pacific, 10-2 in their last 12, 7-2 in their last 9 games following a win, and are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. Western Conference. Flames are 2-7 in their last 9 home games, and 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Tuesday 7* NHL ML Play

Kraken -135

Seattle (39-24-4-4, 41-30 PL) and Nashville (36-26-6-2, 34-36 PL) clash Saturday. 

We're on the Kraken here, at this nice of a price. Seattle has been a solid road backing, especially as of late. Seattle has won 6 of their last 7 away from home as they continue to be one of the toughest teams to stop. 

Seattle ranks 4th in the NHL, putting in 3.5 goals per game. This offense is one of the toughest to stop and Nashville's defense will have their hands full all night long.

Some trends to note. Predators are 6-13 in their last 19 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Predators are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.

Good Luck, Razor Ray

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Wild ML

Minnesota (40-22-4-4, 29-41 PL) and New Jersey (45-18-3-4, 36-34 PL) battle on Tuesday night.

We're playing the Wild here on the ML at plus money. Minnesota has been a tough team to crack, especially on the defensive end. They are one of the best in the NHL in terms of goals against, allowing just 2.7 goals against per game. 

They can turn this game into a very frustrating one for the Devils, who love to play quick. Minnesota can play this at their kind of pace and win the possession battle. As this game goes on, they'll certainly have the Devils out of their rhythm.

Some trends to note. Wild are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. Wild are 23-6 in their last 29 vs. Metropolitan. Wild are 12-4 in their last 16 overall.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML Play

Jets ML

Saturday at 2pm ET in NHL gambling action we get Winnipeg Jets (38-28-2-1) facing off against the Nashville Predators (34-25-5-2). The Jets are 3-5-1-1 in their L10 and the Preds are 6-3-0-1 in their L10. The initial line was set at Jets -150. It's looking like we're going to get Hellebyck vs. Saros in the pipes today. The Jets backstop is 29-21-2 with a 2.63GAA and 3 SO's. Saros on the other hand is 26-19-6 with a 2.73GAA, and 1 SO.

These two teams have split their regular season series so far this year, both games ending 2-1. The Jets enter this match having lost two consecutive games and 11 out of their previous 15. On Thursday, the Preds suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Blackhawks. 

Some trends to consider, the Jets are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games, and are 14-5 in their last 19 vs. Central. While the Predators are 8-20 in their last 28 vs. Central. Head to head the favorite has won this matchup 5 of the last 7 they've gone at each other. I have to admit this is a tricky pick, but I really like the way the Jets play on the road. They're gritty. Sporting a 17-16-1 road record is no small thing in the NHL.

Play on the Jets -134.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML Play

Senators +120

Colorado (37-22-3-3) meets with Ottawa (33-30-4-0) Thursday night. 

Ottawa has value here at plus money. The Sens come in 19-12-2-0 at home this season as they have played some of their best hockey here. They've also taken it to the Avs as of late inside this building. Ottawa has cashed in 4 of the last 5 overall against the Avs here in Canada.

The Senators have not let losses pile up in a row either. That has been one of their biggest keys to the season and in the midst of 3 straight losses, this is a nice bounce back spot and price on them.

Some trends to note, Senators are 4-0 in their last 4 home games, and are 11-4 in their last 15 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Plus head to head the Avs are 1-4 in their L5 in Ottawa, and Ottawa at home is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Last trend, the Avs 0-7 in their last 7 Thursday games.

Back Ottawa.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Blues +135

St. Louis (29-32-4-1) and Minnesota (38-21-4-4) clash on Wednesday night.

There is value with the Blue heres, at plus money. St. Louis has played the better portion of their good hockey this season at home. They have seemed to come out with much more fire and they've done it with many different players stepping up. 

This is a game where they have the mental edge on the Wild. They've dominated this head to head series as of late, especially here in St. Louis. 

Look for Minnesota to come out a bit sluggish and for the Blues to really dictate the pace of play here.

Starting for the Wild, Marc-Andre Fleury (Confirmed).

Starting for the Blues, Jordan Binnington (Unconfirmed)

Some trends to note, the Wild are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in St. Louis, and 5-17 in the last 22 head to head meetings.

Back the Blues with some nice home dog plus money.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML Play

LA Kings -145

The Kings (38-20-7-1, 36-30 PL) on Saturday night. 

The Kings have been extremely solid at home and not too many people have picked up on the value this team has when playing in LA. They come into Saturday, 20-9-2-0 on home ice. They play with such confidence and feed off the home crowd energy, which is a huge benefit to us. 

Nashville has had it's issues against teams with winning records as well. They are just 6-13 in their last 19 games when playing against top tier opponents. Nashville (31-24-5-2, 30-32 PL) have been super inconsistent and aren't a team you can trust in this spot.

Some trends to note. Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Central. Kings are 12-3 in their last 15 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Back Los Angeles.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML Play

Penguins -140

The NY Islanders (33-25-3-5) travel to Pittsburgh tonight to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-8-1) in NHL betting action.

The Islanders come into tonight's game playing well of late going 6-2-0-2 (L10), while the Penguins are 5-5 in their L10, but they are 5-1 in their L6. On Tuesday, both teams emerged victorious which may have boosted their confidence. The Islanders managed to defeat Buffalo 3-2, while the Penguins had a thrilling victory against CBUS.

It's likely that this win for the Pens could define their season, and we expect their confidence to carry over into tonight's game. Despite initially falling behind 4-0 Tuesday, the Penguins managed to stage a remarkable comeback and scored five consecutive goals, including a game-winning goal from Sidney Crosby in OT.

Some trends to note, The Islanders are 4-11 in their last 15 road games, and are 4-9 in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. Islanders are 16-37 in the last 53 meetings in Pittsburgh, and the home team is 4-1 in the last 5 head to head meetings.

Play on the Pens ML.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML Play

Winnipeg -125

Winnipeg (36-25) has value here at home.

The Jets have dominated this head to head series inside this arena. Coming into Wednesday, they have cashed in 9 of the last 12 games in Winnipeg. 

The Wild have had issues offensively and having to come in on the 2nd leg of a back to back is not going to be an easy task. Look for the Jets to come out physical and try to wear Minnesota down, who will certainly have some fatigue issues as the game goes on. 

Some trends to note. Jets are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Central. Wild are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

Back Winnipeg.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 9* NHL ML Play

Seattle Kraken +145

The Kraken (35-21-3-3) have value at this kind of price.

Seattle has one of those teams you don't want to see on your schedule. They are a gritty team who will play extremely physically with opponents. 

They come in with momentum, winning 3 in a row as they have dominated this road swing they're on. They're doing it with their ability to really pepper the opposing net and put pressure on with rebounds. 

Expect that to be the strategy here against Colorado (34-21-2-3), who has allowed 7 goals in each of their last two games.

Some trends to note. The Kraken are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games, and are Kraken are 21-10 in their last 31 games following a win. Plus they are 4-1 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.

Back Seattle.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NHL ML Play

Maple Leafs ML

The Maple Leafs are averaging nearly 3.50 goals per game while giving up just over 2.50 against on the season. In terms of special teams, they have a power play that is ranked inside the top five and a tenth ranked penalty kill. Toronto is coming off a 2-1 OT victory against the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

The Kraken have lost back-to-back games which include being shutout 4-0 against the San Jose Sharks. Over their past ten games, Seattle has averaged less than 3.00 goals scored per contest while allowing over 3.00 against during that span.

Some recent trends to note, the Maple Leafs are coming off of back-to-back wins and are 4-1 through their five most recent contests.

Play on the Maple Leafs Money Line -145

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Pittsburgh +100

The Penguins are the move here.

Pittsburgh has momentum as they come in off a solid win in St. Louis on Saturday. The Penguins allowed a late game tying goal, but eventually turned it into an overtime win as they had to battle and grind their way. 

They matchup well with the Lightning who haven't been the same team as they've been in the past. Tampa Bay has been far to inconsistent on the offensive end this season and Pittsburgh can expose that here. Look for the Pens to dictate the tempo and control the puck on both ends of the ice, frustrating this Lightning side.

Some trends to note. Lightning are 2-5 in their last 7 road games. Lightning are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.

 Back Pittsburgh.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML Play

Rangers ML

The Rangers are coming off three straight losses and back-to-back games where they put up just a single goal on the opposition. New York is a much better team than that, as they've averaged nearly 3.30 goals scored per game this season while giving up fewer than 2.75 against.

Washington is on a six-game losing streak that includes losses at the hands of San Jose and most recently Anaheim who are both below the Capitals in the standings. Since January 1st, Washington is averaging fewer than 2.40 goals for while giving up nearly 3.30 goals against per game.

Some recent trends to note, as previously noted, the Capitals have struggled in their own end and recently traded away one of their top defencemen in Dmitry Orlov. Orlov carried the bulk of the load on the blueline with John Carlson still on injured reserve.

Play on the Rangers Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Jets ML

The Avalanche allowed 5 goals against after squeaking out an OT win against he Oilers in their last contest. They will also be without their top blueliner in Cale Makar who is in concussion protocol. Alexandar Georgiev could get the start with backup Pavel Francouz out of commission. Georgiev has struggled against Winnipeg through two starts against the Jets, putting up a 4.49 GAA and a .824 save percentage.

The Jets have been great at home this season with a 20-8-0 record in Winnipeg. More recently, they've won their three most recent games on home ice and are 7-2-0 at the Canada Life Centre.

Some trends to note, the Jets are 2-0 versus the reigning Stanley Cup champs this season and have won each of their last three meetings going back to last season where they've outscored the Avalanche 13-4.

Play on the Jets Money Line -110

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Devils ML

On the season, the Kings are averaging 3.35 goals against and are sporting a bottom ten penalty kill. They're coming off a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild and this will be their second stop on a five game road trip.

Since January 1st, the Devils are tied for the most points in the league with a 14-4-3 tally in 2023. During that stretch, they've got a goals for average of more than 3.50 which ranks fifth-best in the NHL. New Jersey is also inside the top ten for the best goals against average in the league this calendar year.

Some trends to note, in their lone match-up this season, the Devils came away with a 5-2 victory in Los Angeles.

Play on the Devils Money Line -145

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Kraken ML

The Kraken have strung back-to-back wins together with just a single loss in their last four games. Since January 1st, the Emerald City elite are averaging over 3.50 goals per game while giving up just a shade over 2.50 back the other way.

The San Jose Sharks are a measly 5-14-7 at home this season with just a single win at the Shark Tank over their past seven tries. On the season, they're averaging fewer than 3.00 goals scored per game while giving up over 3.50 against. Leading goal scorer Timo Meier miss practice on Sunday and it's unknown if he'll be available for the match-up with the Kraken.

Some trends to note, in their lone meeting this season, Seattle came away with the 8-5 victory. Both San Jose goaltenders are sporting sub .900 save percentages and have goals against averages above 3.30 on the year.

Play on the Kraken Money Line -145

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Sabres ML

Overall on the year, the Sabres are second in league scoring after averaging 3.70 goals per game. They were able to bump a four-game skid with a dominant 7-3 performance against the Ducks. Buffalo's power play is ranked top five in the league this season.

The Sharks are 5-13-7 at home and have lost three of their last four where they've only scored once in each of those three losses. They're averaging less than 3 goals per game while giving up over 3.50 goals against on the season.

Some recent trends to note, in their lone meeting this season we saw the Sabres come out ahead by a 6-3 score on the Sharks where they also out shot San Jose by a 38-29 margin.

Play on the Sabres Money Line -120

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Oilers -120

On Friday night in Edmonton, the New York Rangers (32-14-16-2, 8-1 L10) will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers (30-19-3-3, 6-1-1-2 L10). The Oilers have been performing well recently, with a record of 9 wins, 0 losses, and 2 ties in their last 11 games. However, this streak came to an end when they lost 6-2 to the Habs on Sunday. The Rangers have also been hot of late, averaging 6GPG in their last three games. Both teams are looking strong, setting up for an exciting matchup.

The two teams last met in November, with Edmonton winning 4-3, and the Oilers have won 6 of the last 7 games in this series. Another similar result is expected in Alberta on Friday night as I think Edmonton's McDavid and Draisaitl, both on pace for 100 points, are more than capable, and I expect them to lead the team to victory against the Rangers at home.

Some trends to note, Edmonton has a good track record playing on one day's rest, winning 5 out of their last 6 games. They have also won 9 out of their last 13 games overall, and 9 out of their last 10 Friday games.

Play on the Oilers -120.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NHL ML Play

Devils ML

The Devils could be getting Jack Hughes back which is big for their offence. They have a 20-3-3 record away from home and have suffered just two regulation losses since December 30th where they've gone 13-2-3. Over those 18 games, New Jersey has averaged 3.72 goals scored and just 2.72 against.

On the season, St. Louis is averaging just over 3.00 goals per game but are giving up more than 3.50 goals against. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has been shaky this season and sports a 3.28 GAA that's paired with a .892 save percentage.

Some trends to note, should he get the start, the Devils' Vitek Vanecek has a recent record of 11-0-1. Since the turn of the calendar, the Blues' Binnington has 7-6-0 tally with a .884 save percentage and a 3.56 GAA.

Play on the Devils Money Line -150

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Hurricanes ML

The Hurricanes are 17-4-6 on the road this year and have just a single loss in their last eight outings. Through their past ten games, they're averaging nearly 4.00 goals per game while giving up less than 2.5 back the other way.

Washington is 5-5-0 in it's last ten after averaging fewer than 2.5 goals per game and giving up nearly 3.00 against. They've given up 3 or more goals in seven of their most recent ten games. The Capitals are coming off a 4-1 loss to San Jose on Sunday where they were outshot 33-21.

Some trends to note, these two teams last met at the end of October with Carolina coming out on top by a 3-2 score. The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games that goaltender Frederik Andersen has appeared in.

Play on the Hurricanes Money Line -150

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Flames ML

The Flames are coming off a 7-2 win over the Sabres on Saturday and have averaged over 3.00 goals per contest while allowing fewer than that same amount. On offence, they're averaging over 35 shots while giving up under 28 per game on the season. Both of those markers are second-best in the league.

The Senators are in a tough spot after an injury to goaltender Anton Forsberg and netminder Cam Talbot already on the shelf. They're also coming off a 6-3 loss to the Oilers and are averaging 3.24 goals against on the year.

Some recent trends to note, with both Forsberg and Talbot out for Ottawa, we should see Mads Sogaard take the crease against Calgary. Sogaard has a career record of 1-1-0 through two starts last season that equalled a 3.07 GAA and a .889 save percentage.

Play on the Flames Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Kraken ML

Since January 1st, Seattle has averaged over 3.50 goals per game while giving up a slender 2.72 goals and 27.7 shots against. Should he get the start, goaltender Martin Jones has a 4-1-0 career record against the Flyers and has put up a GAA of 1.98 and a .926 save percentage.

The Flyers have an 11-13-3 record in Philadelphia this year with just a single victory in their past six tries at home ice. On the year they're averaging fewer than 2.75 goals per game on offence while giving up over 3.00 against. Their power play has been atrocious this season, sitting second last in the league.

Some recent trends to note, with Carter Hart getting the start Saturday, look for Felix Sandstrom to get the nod in this one. Sandstrom has given up three or more goals in seven of nine starts with a dreadful 1-7-1 tally on the season.

Play on the Kraken Money Line -145

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Stars ML

The Wild are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Coyotes Monday night which makes it four straight losses on the road for Minnesota. Widening the range, Minney has lost six of their last eight games away from the Xcel Energy Center. Away from home, they're averaging just 2.88 goals scored per game this year.

The Central Division leading Stars have a 14-5-6 record at home where they've averaged over 3.50 goals per game. On the season, they're averaging a shade over 2.50 goals against which is second-best in the league. They've taken four of their most recent five games against Central Division opponents.

Some trends to note, Dallas has taken 30 of their previous 41 home games against Minnesota. In their most recent match-up, the Stars took that contest 4-1.

Play on the Stars Money Line -135

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Lightning ML

The Lightning enter this contest on a three-game win streak that saw them pick up victories against the likes of the Kings, the Bruins and the Wild prior to the All-Star break. Tampa Bay allowed just two goals against in each of those wins and covered the puck line twice. On the season, they've averaged over 3.50 goals per game while allowing fewer than 3.00 goals against. On special teams, they have a power play that ranks in the top three in terms of success rate.

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Panthers picked up just a single win in their four most recent tries. They've struggled to keep the puck out of the net this season, averaging 3.50 goals against.

Some trends to note, the Lighting picked up both victories in their two games against Florida this year, outscoring them 7-3.

Play on the Lightning Money Line -125

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Islanders ML

Prior to the All-Star break, the biggest problem for the Islanders was to generate scoring. They've seemed to have found a solution in the form of former Vancouver Canucks Captain Bo Horvat and his 31 goals on the season. New York has averaged less than 2.75 against this season thanks to the strong play of goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has a top five GAA and is tied for the best save percentage in the league. Their defence has also allowed their penalty kill to creep up into the top five in the league in terms of success rate.

The Flyers enter with just a single win over their last four outings and are averaging less than 3.00 goals scored while giving up 3.16 goals against on the year.

Some trends to note, both teams have split the previous two meetings so far this year. The Islanders enter on a two game win streak where they outscored the opposition 4-1.

Play on the Islanders Money Line -125

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Maple Leafs ML

Washington has just won 5 games in 2023 while losing 7, including two of their last three contests. Since January 1st, they've averaged 2.75 goals per game while surrendering 3.00 against. They've struggled to string together wins as of late, going 0-6 in their previous six games following a victory.

The Maple Leafs are 19-4-4 at home this season where they've enjoyed a goals for average of nearly 3.50 and a goals against average of under 2.50. They've also seen an uptick in their shots on net in Toronto at 33.4 to the 26.7 they have coming back the other way.

Some trends to note, both teams have split the season series thus far with Toronto winning on home ice. The Leafs will be without top star Auston Matthews but they have plenty of fire power to make up for the missing piece.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Flames ML

The Flames went into the third period of Thursday's game against the Blackhawks down 4-1 at home. They're on the road for this contest and are just 9-8-7 away from Calgary this season. Goaltender Dan Vladar will more than likely get the start but he's allowed three or more goals against in each of his last three starts. Since January 1st, the Flames are allowing an average of 3.00 goals against.

Coming off a one-sided 6-1 victory against the Canucks, Seattle has the most points since January 1st. Since the turn of the calendar, they're averaging a league-high 4.23 goals scored while allowing 2.31 goals against.

Some trends to note, Kraken goaltender Martin Jones has won 9 of his last 10 starts.

Play on the Flames Money Line -110

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Devils ML

The Devils have won 7 of their last 8 contests and are averaging nearly 4.00 goals per game since the turn of the calendar. Since January 1st, New Jersey has the third best power play in terms of conversion rate. They're allowing just over 2.50 goals per game on the year and putting up nearly 35 shots on net.

Nashville has tightened things up as of late with 4 wins out of their last 5 games. On the year, they're averaging less than 2.75 goals scored and no player on the team has hit the 20 goal mark yet.

Some trends to note, the Devils have an 18-2-2 road record with just a single loss away from the Prudential Center in their last 8 outings.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Bruins ML

Boston has just a single loss during their past eight games and have outscored the opposition 32-13 during that stretch. Also over their previous eight contests they're averaging 4.00 goals scored while giving up just 1.63 against and rocking a penalty kill success rate of 96.3%.

Over their past 10 games, the Rangers have averaged just 2.70 goals scored per game and have an average power play success rate of 19.4% during that span.

Some trends to note, the Bruins are 5-0 in their previous five outings played with zero rest. They'll most likely go with goaltender Jeremy Swayman who is on a personal 3-game win streak that includes a 6-0 victory this past Monday. Boston also beat the Rangers 5-2 in their lone meeting this season.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Penguins ML

The Penguins are going with an above average goals for posting at 3.21 lamplighters per game. After being held to a single goal in back-to-back games against the Hurricanes and Jets, they found their offence versus the Ducks by scoring four times. On special teams, it's their penalty kill that sticks out. They're winning draws when a man down and have a top five ranked kill across the league.

With just a single win over their past five contests, the Senators have been outscored 9-1 in their last two games. They're averaging less than 3.00 goals scored per game while allowing nearly 3.25 against.

Some recent trends to note, Ottawa has struggled to score after being shutout twice in their last four games.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Flames ML

The Flames went goal for goal with the Dallas Stars and came out on top with the 6-5 victory on Saturday. Calgary has won three of their past five with those two losses coming in OT. They're averaging over 3.00 goals for while giving up under that same total. The Flames are putting up the third-most shots on net per game while also allowing the third-least on the season.

The Predators are on a three-game skid that has seen them allow 11 goals against during that span. The offence isn't producing at an elite level with less than 2.75 goals per game and sporting the fifth worst power play in the league.

Some trends to note, Calgary is on a two-game win streak and have averaged four goals through their past five outings.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Jets ML

The Jets are averaging 3.30 goals scored per game which ranks 10th in the league. On the flip side, they're giving up a shade over 2.50 goals against per game this season. Their penalty kill ranks 5th in the league in terms of success rate. With back-up David Rittich getting the start this past Sunday in Vancouver, there's a solid chance that we'll see Connor Hellebuyck get the nod for this one. Hellebuyck ranks second in the league with a 20-9-1 record and a .928 save percentage.

The Red Wings are on a three-game losing streak and have just a single win over their past five games. Since December 1st, they've averaged 2.63 goals for while giving up 3.69 against.

Some recent trends to note, Winnipeg is on a 5-game win streak with Hellebuyck picking up four victories during that streak. In that span he's allowed just 7 goals against.

Back Winnipeg.

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Sharks ML

While the San Jose Sharks are having a season to forget, their offence as of late has picked up. Since December 1st, they’re averaging well over 3.00 goals scored per game and sit 11th in that department during that span. On the season, they have the third best penalty kill in the league and D-man Erik Karlsson leads the way during his 13-game point streak with the sixth most points in the league.

The Ducks are one of the few teams whose season has been worse than San Jose’s this year. Since the start of last month, they’re averaging just 1.88 goals for while giving up nearly 40 shots against during that stretch. Overall, they’re averaging 4.00 goals against per game this year.

Some recent trends to note, in their most recent meeting on December 9th, the Sharks came away with a 6-1 victory.

Play on the Sharks Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Flyers ML

The Flyers are looking for a clean sweep of their California road trip after picking up wins over the Sharks and Kings through their last two games. Philadelphia has picked up their scoring as of late with a 3.71 goals for average over the last half of December.

While the Flyers season hasn't been anything to write home about, the Ducks are having a miserable season with a second worst 10-23-4 record. Anaheim has lost four of their last five games.

Some recent trends to note, Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson has gotten the start the last two games due to injuries and illnesses to Carter Hart and Felix Sandstrom. That being said, Hart has been cleared to return to action for Monday's game, he could get the start with his .289 GAA and .911 save percentage.

Play on the Flyers Money Line -110

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Hurricanes ML

On a ten-game win streak, the Hurricanes have an impressive 24-6-6 record which puts them second in the league standings. During their win streak, they're averaging over 3.50 goals per game while allowing just 1.70 goals and 25.4 shots against. Goaltender Antti Raanta is riding a two-game shutout streak into this one so he may get the start here.

The Devils are coming off a win versus the Penguins but it's just their second in their last ten tries. During that span, they're scoring just 2.40 goals per game while allowing 3.50 goals against.

Some recent trends to note, these two teams last met on December 20th during Carolina's current win streak where the Hurricanes came away with the 4-1 win.

Play on the Hurricanes Money Line -110

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Stars ML

Coming off the holiday break, the Stars enter with a 20-9-6 record for top spot in the Central Division. They've won four of their last six games and three of their last four road games. Forward Jason Robertson is still in the top three for goals across the league and has seven points in his last four outings. Dallas has 12 goals in their last four contests and are in the top five in terms of league power play percentage.

Nashville has just two wins over their last nine games with just a single win in their last four tries at home. They rank inside the bottom five of the NHL with a paltry 16.2 percent on the power play. On the season, they're scoring less than 2.50 goals per game.

Some trends to note, on average this season, Dallas is holding the opposition to less than 3.00 goals against. They're also 4-0 ATS against the Predators in their last four meetings.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 9* NHL ML PLAY

Bruins ML

The Bruins find themselves on the second of a back-to-back following a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Boston is averaging nearly 4.00 goals scored per game while allowing just 2.16 back the other way. On special teams, they have the third-best power play and the top penalty kill in the league. They're on a three-game win streak and are 5-1 through their last six contests.

The Devils are averaging over 2.50 goals against and are 1-6 through their last seven games.

Some recent trends to note, with Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman getting the start on Thursday, we should see Linus Ullmark take the crease for the B's. Ullmark is first in the league with an 18-1-1 tally, a 1.89 GAA and a .937 save percentage.

Play on the Bruins Money Line -115

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 6* NHL ML PLAY

Capitals ML

The Capitals are 7-1-0 since December 5th and have averaged over 4.00 goals scored while conceding just 2.00 against during that stretch. In that span, they've also seen an uptick in their shots on net with 37.1, up from the season average of 31.5.

Captain Alex Ovechkin is still stuck at 800 career goals, just one behind Gordie Howe's marker of 801. This game could see the Great 8 tie and even surpass Mr. Hockey for second all-time.

The Senators have dropped two in a row thanks to losses against the Wild and the Jets by a combined score of 9-3. They're allowing 3.22 goals against on the season and will still be without defenseman Artem Zub and forward Tim Stutzle who remain on injured reserve.

Some trends to note, Washington is 4-0 through their last four contests away from home.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 6* NHL ML PLAY

Stars ML

The Oilers have the top two scorers in the league but find themselves on a thee-game skid and with just a single win in their last five outings. On the season, they're allowing close to 3.50 goals against per game and have allowed three or more goals in four straight.

The Stars have three wins over their last four games where they limited opponents to just a single goal against in those victories. They're averaging over 3.50 goals scored while giving up just 2.70 against. Forward Jason Robertson is close being Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with his 24 goals and 47 points.

Some trends to note, both teams have strong special teams with the Oilers ranking first in terms of power play success and the Stars also inside the top ten. On the penalty kill though, Dallas ranks third while Edmonton sits near the bottom at 26th.

Play on the Stars Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Rangers ML

After a dominating 7-1 over the Blackhawks, the Rangers are on a 7-game win streak heading into Pittsburgh. During that win streak, New York has held tough teams such as Vegas, Colorado and Toronto to just a single goal against. Also during this stretch, they're averaging over 4.50 goals per game while allowing just 2.00 against.

The Penguins are coming off a 3-2 loss to Carolina this past Saturday which ended their 7-game win streak. On the season, they're allowing nearly 3.00 goals against.

Some recent trends to note, New York's offence has been great recently, scoring four or more goals in five of their last seven games. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has a 1.98 GAA in December after allowing a single goal against in four of his last five starts.

Play on the Rangers Money Line +125

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Oilers ML

Edmonton is averaging over 3.50 goals per game this season and with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl leading the league 1-2 in points this season. While they haven't had much success as of late with back-to-back 4-3 losses. They're also leading the league in power play conversion rate.

The predators have lost six straight and have scored just nine goals during that stretch. They're averaging 2.38 goals for while allowing nearly 3.00 goals against on the year. In terms of power play conversion rate, they're second last in the league right now.

Some recent trends to note, these two teams have met twice already this season with the Oilers coming away with both wins. They also covered the puck line in both games and they met less than a week ago on Tuesday. In that game the Oilers came away with the 6-3 win.

Play on the Oilers Money Line -130

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Maple Leafs ML

Toronto enters MSG on a 4-game win streak that's seen them pitch a shutout in 3 of those games. They're averaging nearly 3.50 goals for while allowing just 2.30 goals against on the year. On special teams, their power play has been clicking at a top ten rate this season with their penalty kill being above average.

The Rangers are also on a 4-game heater but have seen their last two contests go past regulation. Both their power play and penalty kill are among the average and nothing special this year.

Some trends to note, of goalies with 10 or more games played, Toronto's Ilya Samsonov is first with the best GAA across the league. His crease partner Matt Murray sits 10th in the league, both ahead of New York's Igor Shesterkin.

Play on the Maple Leafs Money Line -125

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Stars ML

Dallas is averaging well over 3.50 goals per game and are giving up just a bit over 2.50 against. On special teams, they have a power play that sits inside the top ten across the league and a top five penalty kill. They've won two straight games in overtime with goaltender Jake Oettinger in net. Oettinger has an 11-3-3 tally with a 2.52 GAA and a .915 save percentage.

Pittsburgh may be on a 5-game win streak but the strength of schedule during that span has been pretty weak. The only team above .500 was Vegas in their first game of the win streak where they escaped with a 4-3 victory. On the season, they're averaging just a shade above 3.50 goals per game while conceding nearly 3.00 against.

Some trends to note, Stars forward Jason Robertson is second in the league in goals at 23 and 3rd in points with 42.

Play on the Stars Money Line +105

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Monday 9* NHL ML PLAY (DAL/PIT)

Jets ML

The Capitals are on a three-game win streak but overall their offence hasn't been what it used to be. They're putting up less than 3.00 goals per game while allowing just a shade under 3.00 goals against. They have a recent road record of 3-8 and back-up netminder Charlie Lindgren has taken over the crease with a 2.87 GAA.

The Jets are on a 4-game win streak where they haven't allowed more than 2 goals against while scoring 3 or more in each victory. They're scoring nearly 3.50 goals for while allowing less than 2.50 against. On special teams, their penalty kill has been locking things down with a top 5 success rate.

Some trends to note, Connor Hellebuyck has a 2nd best 14-5-1 record, a 3rd best 2.25 GAA and a .932 save percentage.

Play on the Jets Money Line -135

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 8* NHL ML PLAY (WPG/WAS)

Lightning ML

The Panthers have seen their offence succeed this season as they're averaging nearly 3.50 goals per game. The problem is that they're allowing well over 3.00 goals against and have allowed 4 or more goals against in 12 of their 14 losses this year. On special teams, they have a penalty kill that sits inside the bottom 10.

Tampa Bay is scoring an average of 3.50 goals per game while allowing a shade over 3.00 against. On special teams, their penalty kill ranks inside the top 5 across the league thanks in large part to goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy who has a 2.75 GAA on the year. Not to mention that they only have 3 losses in their last 12 games.

Some recent trends to note, the Lightning already have a victory over Florida this season from back in October.

Play on the Lightning Money Line -135

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 8* NHL ML PLAY

Predators ML

The Senators have lost 3 of their last 5 games and currently sit last in the Atlantic Division. They're averaging well over 3.00 goals against on the year while surrendering over 30 shots on their own net.

The Predators have won 3 of their last 4 contests as they beat 2 solid teams in both the Islanders and the New Jersey Devils. They've scored at least 4 goals in 2 of their last 3 games.

Some trends to note, Nashville has won their last 3 straight meetings head to head.

Play on the Predators Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 9* NHL ML PLAY

Rangers ML

The Rangers are coming off 2 wins in a row with their most recent being a 5-1 road win in Vegas. In those two games, the offence has come alive with 11 goals split between the two.

Colorado is down a bunch of guys, more specifically their top guys. Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen, Valeri Nichushkin and Evan Rodrigues are now out or banged up which is most of their top two lines. Not to mention, they're still missing Gabriel Landeskog making their top two lines pretty sparse of regular talent.

Some recent trends to note, the Avalanche have lost 3 straight and 4 or their last 5. In those losses, they've been outscored 19-4.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 9* NHL ML PLAY

Jets ML

The Jets enter St. Louis with 5 wins in their last 6 contests and having scored 27 goals in those 5 victories. On the season, Winnipeg is averaging 3.29 goals per game while giving up just a shade over 2.50 against. On special teams, their penalty kill has been doing great work as they are inside the top five in terms of success rate.

The Blues have just a single win in their last 5 games and just 2 in their last 8 outings. They're giving up nearly 4.00 goals against while being out-shot 33.2 to 29.8 on the year. On special teams, they have the worst penalty kill across the league.

Some trends to note, the Jets are 6-0-1 in their last 7 games against the Blues and most recently beat them 4-0 back in October.

Play on the Jets Money Line -115

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Canucks ML

Vancouver is coming off an insane 7-6 OT win that saw them come back from being down 4-0 against Montreal. They're averaging 3.50 goals per game but are averaging over that same amount against on the year. With Thatcher Demko out for some time, we'll see either Spencer Martin or Colin Delia start this match-up, with neither looking too impressive in the Canucks last game.

Losers of three straight, San Jose has given up 14 goals against during that stretch. They're scoring just above 2.50 goals per game this season while giving up over 3.50 the other way.

Some trends to note, the Canucks are undefeated in six straight games against San Jose. Ride the hot hand on this one against a sub-par Sharks club.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Wednesday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Sabres ML

San Jose is averaging less than 3.00 goals for while giving up nearly 3.50 goals against. They have just one win in their last 6 games and are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Senators on Saturday. On positive they do have is that they lead the league with the best penalty kill overall on the year but they did allow 3 power play goals against in their most recent contest.

The Sabres are 3-3 over their last 6 games with points in 4 of their last 6. They're averaging 3.71 goals both for and against and are inside the top ten for their power play.

Some recent trends to note, Buffalo's Tage Thompson leads the team in goals with 15 and points with 32. He has 6 points in his last 3 games alone.

Play on the Sabres Money Line -140

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Sunday 9* NHL ML PLAY

Hurricanes ML

On a 3-game win streak, the Hurricanes are second in the Metropolitan Division with a 13-6-5 tally. They're putting up nearly 3.00 goals for and are holding opponents to 2.75 goals against. In the shots department, they rank 3rd in the league with 35.4 shots on net while conceding a league low of 26.1 shots.

The Kings have just 3 wins over their last 9 games and are giving up over 3.50 goals against on the year. With goaltender Cal Petersen being sent down to the minors, we should see Jonathan Quick in net. Quick has given up at least 3 goals in 5 of his last 6 starts with 23 goals against in the stretch.

Some trends to note, all 3 goalies Carolina has used this season have GAAs under 3.00.

Play on the Hurricanes Money Line -130

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Saturday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Islanders ML

The Predators are on the second of a back-to-back where they started Juuse Saros so we can expect to see backup Kevin Lankinen against the Islanders. Lankinen has lost his last two starts, allowing 7 goals against during that stretch.

The Islanders are 8-3-0 at home and have won 4 of their last 5 contests overall. On special teams, they rank just outside the top ten on the power play and sport the 5th best penalty kill on the year. It also helps that they're putting up over 3.00 goals on the board per game and are allowing just over 2.50 against.

Some trends to note, New York goaltender Ilya Sorokin has a 2.18 GAA and a .933 save percentage which ranks second in the league.

Play on the Islanders Money Line -150

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Friday 6* NHL ML PLAY (NYI/NSH)

Golden Knights ML

The Golden Knights lead the Pacific Division with at 17-6-1 record while averaging nearly 3.50 goals for and giving up just over 2.50 against. While they have cooled off from a hot start, they are still a tough team to beat. Goaltender Logan Thompson has a 12-4-0 tally with a 2.44 GAA and a .921 save percentage. He has just one loss in his last 5 starts.

Pittsburgh has lost their last two contests and are giving up over 3.00 goals against on the year. On special teams, they rank in the bottom five in terms of power play success.

Some trends to note, Pittsburgh will be without D-man Kris Letang indefinitely after he suffered his second stroke. Letang is a big loss for the Penguins as he logs about 25 minutes of ice time per night.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Thursday 7* NHL ML PLAY

Avalanche ML

Colorado is averaging nearly 3.50 goals scored per contest and are giving up less than 2.50 the other way. They've lost just twice over their last ten games with wins over some tough teams like Dallas and Carolina. Alexandar Georgiev could get the start as he's been excellent as of late. He's won his last 3 starts and has allowed just 3 goals in that span.

The Jets too have has some success over their last few games and see themselves on a two-game win streak but one of those wins was against a bottom feeding Blackhawks squad. On special teams they sit in the bottom ten in terms of power play success.

Some trends to note, over their last 10 meetings, the Avalanche have the edge with a 7-3 win-loss ratio.

Play on the Avalanche Money Line -135

Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 8* NHL ML PLAY (COL/WPG)

Canadiens ML

San Jose has dropped 5 of their last 6 and they will now be without their starting goalie in James Reimer who was placed on injured reserve. The Sharks are giving up over 3.50 goals per game and have surrendered 17 goals against over their last 3 games alone.

Montreal enter with just 3 losses in their last 9 contests and are averaging nearly 3.00 goals per game. Goaltender Sam Montembault has started their last two games and has allowed just 3 goals in that span with a .924 save percentage on the year.

Some recent trends to note, the Canadiens have scored at least 4 goals in 4 of their last 6 home games.

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Good Luck, Razor Ray.

Tuesday 7* NHL ML PLAY (MTL/SJ)