NHL Saturday Edmonton Oilers Money Line -120 @ Vegas Golden Knights @ 7:10 ET - The Knights have won 5 straight games since losing game one in round one to the Jets. Vegas is so hot and yet they are home underdog here. Hmmm. Exactly! Don't let this line fool you. This is a very strong Oilers team that is also tougher than they use to be. They won the hits battle in Game One of this series. Also, the first round against the Kings they showed more backbone and resiliency than past Oilers teams. Really feel this is a much different Edmonton team than we've seen before and they will again battle back off a loss. The Oilers are 6-0 the last 6 times they have entered a game off a loss. This Edmonton team has not lost B2B games since February! We are now in May as you know. They have been great off a loss and take that run to 7-0 as they just will not be denied here. EDMONTON -120

NHL Friday Carolina Hurricanes Money Line -110 vs New Jersey Devils @ 8:10 ET - The stats don't do it justice. The Hurricanes really dominated the Devils in Game 1 if you missed seeing it. I just do not see this changing for New Jersey on the road again for Game 2. The Canes are particularly tough at home and they are so strong and just do not give up many quality chances. Carolina could have had even more goals in Game 1 and, even without those close calls, they still dominated the game 4 to 1 before the icing on the cake with an empty netter to lead to the 5 to 1 finish. This is not going to change quickly for the Devils as they are unsettled in goal between Schmid and Vanecek. The Hurricanes are rolling strong with Andersen in between the pipes and they looked stronger in all facets of the game in the victory on Wednesday. More of the same here. Bargain price at home on Carolina because they are still without a couple of strong players. Even without those guys, they are so strong. The Hurricanes proved that again in that Game 1 win. CAROLINA -110

NHL Thursday Dallas Stars Puck Line -1.5 +140 vs Seattle Kraken @ 9:40 ET - I like the way the Stars responded down 4-2 after one period at home. They still ended up losing that game in overtime but this Dallas team showed how they are capable of playing against Seattle and did not allow any goals after the first period debacle. The Stars know they can afford to go down 2-1 in this series and they had been so strong defensively and in goal in their recent wins over the Wild to close out that series with 3 straight wins. The Kraken have been a big surprise but I just can't see them winning both these games at Dallas. That said, the Stars are certainly justified as a huge money line favorite here but we turn to the puck line for the value here. I am grabbing the +140 with the knowledge that most of the Kraken losses of late have been by big margins and same goes for most of the Stars recent wins. DALLAS -1.5 +140

NHL Thursday OVER 6.5 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers @ 7 ET - Great value here as game one stayed under the total despite being 3-2 after 2 periods and also being 4-2 with over 7 minutes left. Keep in mind all 6 goals were scored 5 on 5 as neither team scored a power play goals and there were no shorties in the game. So all of that plus no late scoring or empty netter and you can see why I love the value here with this one. We get a total of 6.5 again in this one and I am expecting plenty of scoring as the Maple Leafs and Panthers, odds suggest, will get some late scoring here if we need it. Also, odds suggest we would get some special teams scoring too. Excellent value spot here. OVER 6.5 in Toronto

NHL Wednesday Edmonton Oilers Money Line -115 @ Vegas Golden Knights @ 9:40 ET - The Golden Knights just won 4 straight games over the Jets and allowed 2 or less goals in 3 of the 4 wins. They are known as the better defensive team. They are on home ice here and they won the division that the Oilers hail from as well. Edmonton comes into this one as the 2nd place team and having allowed 3.7 goals per game in last 3 games. Yet Vegas is the underdog here. This is classic situation and I love it. All of the above would point to the Golden Knights being a moderately priced favorite here but they are not. In typical contrarian fashion, I am on the Oilers here! Keep in mind, Edmonton's only two losses in the series with LA came in overtime. Edmonton absolutely looked like the much better team throughout that series. The Oilers are so explosive on offense and so dangerous on special teams. Also, their defense and netminding was better than past post-seasons as they looked good against the Kings. They carry momentum from that right into this playoff series and I look for Game 1 to go to the road team here. EDMONTON -115

NHL Wednesday Carolina Hurricanes -115 vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:10 ET - This is going to be a great series I have a feeling. But the Game 1 edge is too strong for me to ignore. Carolina has been resting up for this one while the Devils were in an absolute war with the Rangers. Here is what is most interesting about that the way I see it. The Devils made a goalie switch to Akira Schmid and he was fantastic. However, he really has not played much the past two seasons. Now, after completely shocking most all NHL experts with his performance in Round One, there could be a tough into to Round Two. It is almost like one of those "Did I really just do that" moments and then you quickly come back down to earth. Remember this is an entirely different match-up and now the Devils are finally having to leave the NYC area and they are facing a rested Hurricanes team. This sets up to be a tough match-up, at least in Game One, for Schmid and New Jersey the way I see it. CAROLINA -115

NHL Tuesday Dallas Stars -175 vs Seattle Kraken @ 9:40 ET - Normally I do not lay big prices and long-time followers know this. I play mostly totals or underdogs or small favorites. Even moderately priced favorites are rare for me. But I will venture into higher price ranges in the post-season when the situation warrants and that is the case here. Seattle is off that huge upset win over the defending champion Avalanche and that was a hard-fought 7-game series. The Stars have been waiting for the winner of this series and so Dallas has the rest edge plus now gets home ice edge here too since Seattle advanced rather than Colorado. This all sets up perfectly for the Stars to get a big Game One win. The Stars, once they got shifted into playoff mode, have been superb! Down 2-1 in the series to Minnesota, they then rattled off 3 straight wins and by a combined score of 11 to 3. Seattle wrapped up their series with a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Avs but allowed 3.5 goals per game in 4 games before that. You can see whey I am looking for a solid home win given the situational edges and home ice and the goaltending edge and overall edge in defensive play. DALLAS -175

NHL Tuesday OVER 6.5 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers @ 7:10 ET - I know Toronto has had some success in lower-scoring games this season and used that tactic in knocking off Tampa Bay in the 6th game of their series. However, a lot of times in Game 1 of a new series when teams are off hard-fought series right before that, you can see a bit of a defensive letdown. Note that Florida just beat Boston in a bit of a miracle finish in Game 7 when they scored a goal with a minute to go to tie it and then they won it in overtime. That one was a 4-3 final and a hard-fought one at that. I expect a little open ice early in this one as both teams skating with a lot of confidence but also celebrating still. The Leafs just won first series since 2004! The Panthers just scored the biggest upset of the first round in their win over the heavily favored Bruins. OVER 6.5 in Toronto

NHL Monday 10* Top Play New York Rangers Money Line +100 @ New Jersey Devils @ 8:10 ET - All the other first round series that were going have finished. This Game 7 is it. Home ice must mean everything, right? Actually NO, every single team that has advanced, except Vegas as the lone exception, has advanced with the clinching win on enemy ice! Sunday it was Florida and Seattle. Saturday it was Toronto and Edmonton. Friday it was Carolina and Dallas. Those were the last 3 days and 6 road teams advanced! Now it is the Rangers turn. New York has a huge playoff experience edge over the Devils. In a Game 7 situation that experience means even more. The fact this game is at New Jersey means very little as the road team won the first 4 games in this series and, as noted above, in the other series' getting eliminated on your own ice was a common theme. More of the same here. Keep in mind, the Rangers have scored 5 goals in EACH of their 3 wins in this series. Conversely, the Devils have scored an average of only 2.7 goals in regulation time of their 3 wins in this series. The Rangers have all the momentum after the 5-2 home win in Game 6 and remember they won the first two games of this series here AT New Jersey each by a 5-1 score. 10* NEW YORK RANGERS +100

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play Colorado Avalanche -1.5 +125 vs Seattle Kraken @ 9:35 ET - The Avalanche have had their last two wins in this series each come by a multiple goal margin and I expect more of the same here. The Avs are a big home favorite for a reason. Seattle had their chance at home to close this series out but Colorado is the defending champion on of the NHL and they certainly looked like that in Game 6. They wrapped up the regular season winning 16 of 19 and 7 of last 8 home wins in the regular season also by a multi-goal margin. The Kraken had a chance, as noted above, to finish this in Game 6. But only did Seattle not do that, the game was not even close. Colorado seemed to kick things up a notch and the Kraken could not match that. Look for that to again be the case here because, of course, there is no way the Avs will come out flat in this Game 7 situation on home ice. That is bad news for Seattle as this Avalanche team is just too much. They have turned the tide in this series and will not stop now. 10* COLORADO -1.5 +125

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers @ 6:35 ET - Been a ton of scoring as this series has gone on and I can't see that stopping here. The Panthers have found their recipe for success in this match-up and they can't stray away from that now. Down 3-1 in this series they have rallied for B2B wins and they have done it with an incredible display of scoring in the offensive zone. While I do expect that to continue here, you also know that the Bruins are a heavy money line favorite here with good reason. In other words, this one at 4-3 or 5-3 sounds about right. Getting this total at 6 rather than 6.5 makes it an even bigger value and I look for plenty of scoring again in this one. The last 5 games in this series have all totaled at least 6 goals and have averaged 8 goals apiece! More of the same expected here. I know it is a Game 7 but each of the last two games were elimination games also. 10* OVER 6 in Boston

NHL Saturday Edmonton Oilers Money Line -160 @ Los Angeles Kings @ 10:05 ET - This money line keeps rising but the move is justified. This is a chance tonight for the Oilers to close out the Kings and I fully expect that to happen. Edmonton has been the stronger team throughout this series but the Kings managed to hang around in the series courtesy of a couple of overtime wins. The Oilers also have one OT win but the other two wins were by a combined score of 10 to 5. Edmonton has looked strong and now has their swagger back following back to back wins as that OT win in Game 4 was key to changing the momentum of this series. Edmonton followed it up with a huge effort in Game 5 showing they were going to make the most of the momentum edge. I don't see them relinquishing that grip on the momentum here either. The Oilers are hungry because they know they really do have a shot this season. They have been on the cusp and this team is really built well and getting better goaltending than usual. There is no questioning the firepower they have up front. The better team with all the momentum closes this out Saturday. EDMONTON -160

NHL Saturday New York Rangers Money Line -120 vs New Jersey Devils @ 8:08 ET - The last 5 times the Rangers have entered a game on a losing streak of 3 or more games they have gone 4-1. I just do not see this team laden with recent playoff experience getting knocked out of the post-season tonight on their home ice. Yes this series has turned on a dime after the Rangers won the first two games. The Devils have now won 3 straight but New Jersey actually has not had a winning streak of longer than 3 games since mid-January. Look for the Rangers to stand tall at home here and force a massive Game 7! This series is not over yet. NEW YORK RANGERS -120

NHL Friday 10* Top Play Colorado Avalanche -145 @ Seattle Kraken @ 10:08 ET - In the regular season the Kraken actually lost 21 of 41 home games. The Avalanche were a fantastic 29-11-1 in road games in the regular season. If Colorado loses tonight, their season is over. The road team has actually won 3 of the 5 games in this series. The Avs are off B2B losses which is a situation that is worth noting as they are 4-1 last 5 times they entered a game on a losing streak of 2 or more games. I just do not see them losing 3 straight to the Kraken and getting bounced out of the post-season after winning the Cup last year. Also, they know with one more win here they can send this series back to home ice for a winner takes all Game 7. I just do not see the Avs being denied here. Entering Game 5 they where on a stretch in which they had scored 11 of the last 17 goals scored in regulation in this series. Now after that tight 3-2 Game 5 loss, I fully expect the Avalanche to bounce back. The Kraken have just 6 wins in last 15 home games and one of those was in OT here in this series. Love the value of the road team at a manageable price here because they are on the road. 10* COLORADO -145

NHL Friday Carolina Hurricanes +110 @ New York Islanders @ 7:05 ET - The better team off a 1-goal loss in which they heavily outshot their opponent. There is a lot to like with the Hurricanes here including the fact we get line value since they are on the road. The traveler has won each of the last two meetings between these clubs and I expect that trend to continue here. I really like Carolina when they are off a loss in post-season action and here they have another chance to close this series out after falling short at home in Game 5. Ideal set-up and with line value. CAROLINA +110

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play Winnipeg Jets Money Line +163 @ Vegas Golden Knights @ 10:10 ET - The Jets played better in Game 4 but still fell just short. They lost Game 3 in double-OT and that was on home ice and that is certainly tough to bounce back from. I feel we have tremendous big dog value here when you consider the way this series has played out. Hellebuyck is still an elite goalie and is capable of a big performance here. The road team has won 3 of the 4 games in the series and that includes the Jets getting a 5-1 win here in Vegas to begin the series. The only home win in the 4 games in this series was a game what was tied 2-2 entering the 3rd period. I just do not see any justification for this high price on the Golden Knights here. Yes the Jets could lose another tight game that swings late but I have a sense they are going to get over the hump in this one and finally catch a break and send this series back to Manitoba for Game 6 north of the border. 10* WINNIPEG +165

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning @ 7:08 ET - This has been a very high-scoring series and no signs of that changing. Just a lot of firepower on both clubs and Vasilevskiy has not been his normal self in goal for the Bolts. Also, as per usual, the Maple Leafs biggest concern this time of year is netminding and defense. So all signs point to yet another high-scoring game as the Bolts are going to have to score plenty here as Toronto will be buzzing to try to advance to the next round. 10* OVER 6.5 in Toronto

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Colorado Avalanche vs Seattle Kraken @ 9:35 ET - The Avalanche should be relentless here as they are off that 3-2 OT loss in Game 4 but scored 9 goals in winning each of the 2 prior games. I think Colorado is realizing they need to be a little more aggressive for their best successes in this match-up with Seattle. At the same time, Seattle has to have some additional confidence with scoring 4 goals in the Game 3 loss plus coming up with the OT game-winner in Game 4 to knot the series. Seattle enters this one with much more confidence as a result and I feel that the total coming down to a 5.5 from a 6 is a key value for us that I will not pass up on. You might think of a grinder resulting in a spot like this but the Avs are angry and will be skating hard on home ice and will score as much as they have to get the win. They will be ultra-aggressive even with a 2-goal lead. They don't want to be burned again in OT like they were in Game 4. 10* OVER 5.5 in Colorado

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play Edmonton Oilers Puck Line -1.5 +115 vs Los Angeles Kings @ 9:38 ET - This series is very close to being 3-1 Kings but the fact is the Oilers rallied for the tying goal in Game 4 and finally got an OT win to go their way and that changes everything. The reality is that, as close as this series is to being 3-1 Los Angeles, it could just as easy be over and have been a 4-0 sweep for the Oilers! Give credit to the Kings for their moxie in this series but Edmonton has been the better team throughout. Now, with all the momentum on their side and back on home ice, Oilers roll to a big home win here. They certainly don't want to chance this game to overtime and I look for them to be relentless. Keep in mind, the Kings only 2 wins in this series have been in overtime. The Oilers did have a 4-2 win here on home ice and I believe that was a heart-breaking loss for LA in Game 4 while Edmonton is absolutely going to build off that win. What a win for the Oilers and now they are at home and can get their first lead of this series. They have deserved to be leading in this series and now the set-up is perfect for them to get what they deserve. 10* EDMONTON -1.5 +115

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 +130 in Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders @ 7:08 ET - We have seen plenty of goals in the last 3 games and I look for more of the same here. Carolina will be very aggressive on home ice in looking to end this series. Islanders are desperate to extend series for another game. I expect this desperation on one side and a ruthlessness on the other side to lead to plenty of goals here. There is some 5 out there at big juice but I like the option here of the 5.5 at solid plus money and expect a solid winner with 6 or more here as the last 3 games in this series have averaged nearly 7 goals apiece and, overall, scoring has been up in this post-season so far. 10* OVER 5.5 +130 in Carolina

NHL Monday 10* Top Play Winnipeg Jets Money Line -105 vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 9:38 ET - I will keep riding the Jets here. Yes they ended up losing Game 3 in DOUBLE OT but that has helped retain line value here. As I mentioned in my write-up for Game 3, we get some line value because Vegas pulled away late in their Game 2 win. Keep in mind, Winnipeg won game 1 and then looked like they were on their way to another win in Game 2 before things changed in a hurry. The Jets will no doubt regroup on home ice and goalie Connor Hellebuyck is so strong. Look for a big bounce back effort from the Jets in this one after losing Game 3 in very tough fashion in double OT. Goalie edge and home ice edge and plus situational edge with Winnipeg now off B2B losses. The Jets, the last 4 times when they have entered a game coming off 2 or more consecutive losses have won all 4 times. I look for that streak to reach a perfect 5-0 L5 here. WINNIPEG -105

NHL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:38 ET - The Maple Leafs confidence is sky high after B2B wins. The goals keep flowing in this series. Tampa Bay realizes they need to be aggressive and really put down the hammer throughout like they did in the 7-3 win that opened this series up. After seeing Toronto score late in Game 3 to force OT where the Leafs went on to win, the Lightning know they must be relentless here. They need be aggressive on the attack and score plenty because the Leafs are showing they have plenty of mettle. That said, this one looks like another high-scoring game that should get to 7 or more goals. 5 of the 6 meetings between these clubs, including regular season, have totaled at least 7 goals. This one will too. The Lightning can not afford to head to Toronto down 3-1 in this series but, at the same time, the Maple Leafs are so tough to hold in check so another high-scoring game looms here. 10* OVER 6.5 in Tampa Bay

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play Edmonton Oilers Money Line -155 @ Los Angeles Kings @ 9 ET - The Kings are up 2-1 in this series and on home ice and yet they are a sizable underdog here. Must be a mistake, right? Actually no it is not a mistake and the Oilers are the play here. This might be contrarian but it is what has served me well through the years and Edmonton deserves every bit of this price. Anyone who has watched this series knows the Oilers have been the better team. Yet somehow the Kings have a pair of OT wins and are leading this series 2-1. Edmonton is going to be ultra aggressive here and will not be denied and I look for them to dominate in this one. The Oilers will come out like they were shot out of a cannon and they will be relentless here. I like grabbing the stronger team off yet another undeserved loss and fully expect them to step up big in this game and tie up the series before it heads back to Canada. 10* EDMONTON -155

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars @ 6:30 ET - Wild off a 5-1 win and have scored 3.7 goals per game in this series. Stars scored 7 goals the last time they were off a loss in this series. Dallas is now 5-0 last 5 times they were off a loss and they scored 5 goals per game in those 5 losses. That said, I like the odds on the Stars scoring well in this one. The thing is I also like Minnesota to again do their share of scoring on home ice in this game too. That is why my play here is the over rather than Dallas. The Stars had scored at least 4 goals in 7 of last 11 games prior to the 5-1 loss Friday. Look for a big bounce back game from Dallas here but the result will be a high-scoring game as the Wild answer them goal for goal. 10* OVER 5.5 in Minnesota

NHL Saturday OVER 6 or 6.5 in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7 ET - The first two games in this series have each totaled at least 9 goals. This one may not see quite as many of course but why would this overall trend change? The point is maybe we see 7 or 8 but overall goals keep flowing. 4 of last 6 Toronto games, dating back to regular season, have totaled at least 7 goals. The Lightning have seen, dating to back to regular season also, 6 of last 7 games total at least 7 goals. Also, Tampa Bay is on home ice now where they have scored an average of 4 goals last 6 games. Bolts off that 7-2 loss in Game 2 of this series so I am sure we are going to see a response from there on home ice but this Leafs team has been scoring very well and loaded with talent up front and will keep the pressure on here as they look to build off the momentum of the big Game 2 victory. OVER 6 or 6.5 in Tampa Bay

NHL Saturday Winnipeg Jets Money Line -110 vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 4 ET - I will keep riding the Jets here. We get some line value because Vegas pulled away late in their Game 2 win. Keep in mind, Winnipeg won game 1 and then looked like they were on their way to another win in Game 2 before things changed in a hurry. The Jets will no doubt regroup on home ice and goalie Connor Hellebuyck is so strong. Look for a big bounce back effort from the Jets in this one. Goalie edge and home ice edge and plus situational edge as the Jets are coming off a loss. WINNIPEG -110

NHL Friday Edmonton Oilers Money Line -150 @ Los Angeles Kings @ 10 ET - This series is tied 1-1 but the Kings have never held a lead in the series. They won Game 1 in OT after trailing by 2 goals. They then trailed Game 2 again by 2 goals and rallied to tie it up but the Oilers then won that one in regulation. I respect the Kings but the Oilers are the better team and they have shown that in this series as well. They need a win to take back home ice in the series and I like our chances here. Edmonton has outshot Los Angeles in this series and had a multi-goal lead in each game and could easily be up 2-0 in this series. If they were up 2-0 here I probably would be staying away from this game. But the fact it is 1-1 even though they have outplayed them is what has me backing the Oilers in a big way here. They are favored in the -150 range on the road here for good reason. They need a win to avoid a series deficit here and, as the better team, I full expect them to get that! They continue their strong play and remember they were a great road team this season. That serves them well here too! EDMONTON -150

NHL Friday OVER 5 -130 in New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7 ET - We saw a 4-3 battle decided in OT in Game 2 and I feel we have excellent line value with this low total of 5 goals in Game 3. Note that we just need each team to get to 2 goals and we are guaranteed of no less than a 3-2 final here. That said, I am looking for 6 or more goals here but a push at 5 is certainly a nice option rather than losing if the posted total was 5.5 everywhere on this one. The fact it the Islanders are down 2 games to 0 in this series but will put up a strong fight at home. At the same time the Hurricanes are not going to back down and have been scoring plenty of goals of late. The way I see it, and given the situation here, I would not be surprised to see another 3-3 battle decided after regulation here. OVER 5 -130 in New York Islanders

NHL Thursday Winnipeg Jets Money Line +150 @ Vegas Golden Knights @ 10 ET - As mentioned in my Tuesday write-up on Winnipeg (5-1 winner), the fact that Vegas has home ice and won all 3 meetings with Jets this season is skewing a couple of key factors in my opinion in terms of this line. We have Connor Hellebuyck on our side in this game for Winnipeg. Also, the Jets have a team built for post-season hockey in my opinion. Vegas goalie Laurent Brossoit actually missed some time earlier this season. Then he lost 14 of 22 starts at the AHL level. But then Adin Hill and Logan Thompson both got here and now here he is. Yes, I know he went 7-0-3 to close out the regular season but Tuesday was his first-ever playoff start plus he is facing his former team. Talk about pressure! The fact is that it will likely again prove to be too much and I like the odds on another upset win here just like the road upset win we saw here to open up this series. As coach Rick Bowness of the Jets stated before the series started, Winnipeg is not just here to give the Golden Knights a tune up for advancing to the next round. I like this Jets team and their attitude under Bowness and feel they are going to give Vegas a tough time in this series. It started Tuesday and continues tonight at a great underdog price. The Jets were dominant in the 1st game, just look at the stats too, and also note that key players for Vegas like Eichel and Stone ended up -3 with their +/- stats in game one. Just because the Golden Knights lost game one does not mean they bounce back in Game Two. Hellebuyck is great to have on your side over Brossoit and I do not mean any disrespect to Brossoit but Hellebuyck is just so good! WINNIPEG +150

NHL Thursday OVER 6 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning @ 7 ET - 10 goals in the first game and Maple Leafs need to respond at home but will again struggle to stop this talented Tampa Bay team. Toronto has plenty of firepower in the offensive zone but continues to struggle in their own end in crunch time. The Bolts will again be dangerous here but you know the Leafs are going to bring their A game at home and down 1-0 in this series. I look for this to result in plenty of scoring here as a result. Toronto has scored at least 3 goals in all 4 meetings between these teams in regular season and playoffs but Tampa Bay has averaged 3.5 goals in the 4 meetings as well. This one should again see plenty of fireworks as the power plays are clicking for both teams as well! OVER 6 in Toronto

NHL Wednesday Dallas Stars -145 - As long-time followers know, I like dogs and small favorites and totals in NHL the most. That said, for me to lay it, the situation has to be just right. I feel that is what we have here. The Stars lost Game 1 in double-OT. They are on home ice and need to respond as they can't afford to go down 2-0 in this series with both losses in their own barn. I feel Dallas is going to come out extremely fired up and strong in this game. The Dumba hit on Pavelski changed the complexion of Game 1 and perhaps this series. The Stars were up 2-1 at the time before Pavelski got laid out. The Wild then tied the game later in the 2nd period after that. Then they won it in double-OT after some very tight chances by the Stars - including one off the post - came up just short of ending the game. Could be another tight game here but I just do not see Dallas being denied here. Their energy and emotion should be off the charts in this one and they held some edges in Game 1 in terms of in the faceoff circle and shots on goal, etc. Stars get it done here. DALLAS -145

NHL Wednesday OVER 6 in Boston - Game 1 was 3-1 heading to final period but then no scoring. Panthers know the likelihood of them winning low-scoring grinders is not good against this top notch Bruins team. That said, look for Florida to be extra aggressive on the attack in this one even if it means exposing their defense and netminding a bit at the other end. I like the value here as I expect the 2nd period scoring momentum to carry into the 2nd game of this series after game one died with a scoreless 3rd period. Aggressive Panthers team will go for broke on the road Wednesday and that means plenty of goals. OVER 6 in Boston

NHL Tuesday Winnipeg Jets Money Line +130 @ Vegas Golden Knights @ 9:30 ET - The fact that Vegas has home ice and won all 3 meetings with Jets this season is skewing a couple of key factors in my opinion in terms of this line. We have Connor Hellebuyck on our side in this game for Winnipeg. Also, the Jets have a team built for post-season hockey in my opinion. Vegas goalie Laurent Brossoit actually missed some time earlier this season. Then he lost 14 of 22 starts at the AHL level. But then Adin Hill and Logan Thompson both got here and now here he is. Yes, I know he went 7-0-3 to close out the regular season but now he makes his first-ever playoff start plus he is facing his former team. Talk about pressure! The fact is that it will likely prove to be too much and I like the odds on a road upset win here to open up this series. As coach Rick Bowness of the Jets stated, Winnipeg is not just here to give the Golden Knights a tune up for advancing to the next round. I like this Jets team and their attitude under Bowness and feel they are going to give Vegas a tough time in this series. It starts tonight at a great underdog price. WINNIPEG +130

NHL Tuesday New York Rangers +115 @ New Jersey Devils @ 7 ET - I like the overall experience edge of this Rangers team. They have the veteran edge in terms of their star players and a ton of post-season experience. They have the size edge too to out-physical the Devils and set the tone in game 1 of this series. Then you also have the key goalie edge. I know Vanecek has played well but Shesterkin is one of the best goalies in the world and he finished the season looking like the Igor we are use to seeing. That said, other than home ice edge, the edges here are in favor of New York. This includes the fact that the Rangers are plus money here because they are on the road. That said, I have no hesitation in backing them in this one as I expect them to open up this series with a road win. NEW YORK RANGERS +115

NHL Monday OVER 6 in Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers @ 7:30 ET - Boston is so strong and I do not trust the Florida goaltending situation. That said, Bruins will score well here but don't be surprised if high-powered Florida does plenty of scoring too. This should be a very high-scoring entertaining affair. Boston is so strong but Florida will test them and we're going to see a lot of goals here for a playoff game. I like the Panthers in the offensive zone but do not trust their defense or netminding. Lyon got exposed in the final game of the regular season and now a rusty Bobrovsky could be back between the pipes for this one so, either way, Bruins likely scoring big in this one. I expect Florida to put up a fight though. OVER 6 in Boston

NHL Monday Carolina Hurricanes Money Line -165 vs New York Islanders @ 7 ET - The Hurricanes have won each of the last 3 meetings between these teams and the average score has been 3 to 1 so they are not just squeaking by in these games either. That said, this price is at the upper range of what I like to lay on a game but it is playoff time and home ice and game one of a series. That said, I am willing to invest here as I look for Carolina to want to make a statement in game one and I fully expect a great home ice atmosphere for this game. Remember that the Islanders barely made the post-season this year and last year did not even make the playoffs. Conversely, the Hurricanes are Metro Div Champs this year and have unfinished business from last year's post-season. They had a 2-0 lead (and later 3-2 lead) in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals last season but then lost to the Rangers. That said, the Canes come out very strong here and they had won 7 straight home ice post-season games before that Game 7 loss to the Rangers last year. Also, the Hurricanes enter this one off B2B big wins by a combined score of 10 to 5 to wrap up the regular season and clinch the division. Islanders lost last 3 road games of regular season by a combined score of 12 to 3. Look for those struggles to carry right into this game. CAROLINA -165

NHL Friday Nashville Predators Money Line +165  vs Colorado Avalanche @ 8:05 ET - The Avalanche need one more win to win the Central Division title. The Predators have lost all 3 meetings to the Avs this season and got swept out of the playoffs by Colorado last season. Guess which team is going to be more amped up here for this one? Nashville proved again in last night's win over Minnesota that there is no quit in this team even though they only recently got eliminated from post-season contention. The Predators also have the goalie edge in this one in my opinion. Saros played last night so it will likely be Lankinen here but note that the Avs used Georgiev last night. That means it will likely be Francouz getting the start here. He is a rock solid goalie but got hurt back in early February. This would be only his 2nd start since he returned from injury. Francouz allowed a pair of goals in both the 2nd and 3rd periods of his first start back. Predators will put pressure on him early and often. Of course the defending cup champion Avalanche are a great team but the Preds are very motivated here. They are not going to the playoffs and they still remember what happened in last year's post-season and they would love nothing more than to get a small measure of payback by knocking off the Avs here and preventing them from winning the division. Nashville has had only one bad game defensively last 10 games and has allowed an average of only 1.8 goals per game in the other 9 games. The Avalanche have allowed about 3 goals per game last 8 games. I love the underdog value here and expect an upset to wrap up the NHL regular season. NASHVILLE +165

NHL Friday OVER 7 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:35 ET - Back to back spot for both clubs. Sabres off emotional OT win in goalie Craig Anderson's final game of his career. They gave a lot on the ice defensively trying to get a win. Defense could be flat here. Columbus was worst team in the East this season and it is due in large part to poor defense and sub-par netminding. We should see more than 7 here. Certainly don't want a push but to get to at least 7 and guarantee a non-loss we just need each club to get to 3 goals. Note that Blue Jackets, prior to 3-2 OT upset of Penguins last night, had allowed at least 3 goals in 19 of last 20 games. Amazingly, Columbus has allowed 5 goals per game during this stretch. The Sabres have allowed at least 3 goals in 26 of 32 games. Buffalo has allowed an average of 4 goals per game during this stretch. You can see why a 5-4 game here would not at all be a surprise given the situation and given numbers like these. OVER 7 in Columbus

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play Philadelphia Flyers Money Line -110 @ Chicago Blackhawks @ 8:35 ET - The Flyers and Blackhawks have long been eliminated from post-season contention. But, interestingly, the draft lottery position of Chicago could be negatively impacted with a win here. Philadelphia is locked into their position. Also, both teams off wins but the Blackhawks win was over the Penguins and helped eliminate them from the post-season. That could leave Chicago flat here and Philly, based on the key circumstances here, is likely to prove to be the hungrier team. Note that the Blackhawks have won B2B games only ONCE since late February! The Flyers have certainly not been great but at least they have 6 wins last 14 games and also there could be some extra motivation here to get the win and get to 75 points in the standings. This is also a revenge game from the Flyers losing at home against Chicago earlier this season. 10* PHILADELPHIA -110

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:05 ET - Both teams going to the post-season. Both teams locked into their spots. They want to just stay sharp here and also there will be little defensive intensity. No one wants to get hurt right before the playoffs start. There is a lot of talent in terms of scoring firepower on both these clubs. I expect this to play out as a rather wide open affair with plenty of open ice and great scoring opportunities for both clubs. We get solid value as, if each team gets to 3 goals we have at least a 4-3 final here and the over 6.5 is available in this one without any juice. Note that the Maple Leafs have won 9 of 14 games and have scored an average of 3.5 goals during this stretch. Rangers are off a loss but had won 10 of 14 games prior to that defeat. New York averaged scoring 4 goals in those 14 games. We should see a rather wide-open affair given the situation here and given the numbers noted above you can see why I like the over here. 10* OVER 6.5 in New York Rangers

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Calgary Flames vs San Jose Sharks @ 10:05 ET - I know the Flames have been playing some lower-scoring games of late but now that their playoff hopes have been dashed and they are facing a Sharks team known for high-scoring games, look for a barn-burner here. The Flames are off a 3-2 loss in the shootout versus Nashville and that game was in Calgary. However, prior to that SO loss on home ice staying under the total, Calgary's last 6 home games featured 4 that totaled at least 7 goals. Those 4 overs actually averaged 8.5 goals in regulation time! This should be a wild one here because the Flames have allowed about 3.5 goals per game last dozen games so Sharks should get their goals here. But the key is San Jose has been giving up piles of goals so this game should see a lot of open ice with plenty of scoring chances. The Sharks 9 of last 10 games have totaled at least 7 goals. These 9 games have averaged 8 goals and we only need 7 to be a winner here. Looking for a 4-3 type game at a minimum here but we'll likely see even much more scoring! 10* OVER 6.5 in Calgary

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in St Louis Blues vs Dallas Stars @ 7:35 ET - Stars are motivated to win as they have Central Division title hopes. Blues are not going to post-season and will want to play the role of spoiler here. However, St Louis will have to try to outscore them to do so and I certainly expect them to be aggressive on the attack here. Look for plenty of goals here as the Stars have won 6 of 7 and averaged 4 goals per game during this hot streak. I know they have not been allowing many goals but Dallas is really going to be pressured by the Blues in what is the home finale for St Louis. The Blues have been scoring plenty of goals. They also generally have struggled to stop teams too. With a total of just 6 goals posted on this game I like our chances as 9 of last 10 Blue games and 18 of last 21 have totaled at least 6 goals! Look for an entertaining affair as these division rivals meet for first time since November. 10* OVER 6 in St Louis

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets @ 8:05 ET - Both teams are motivated by playoff implications but don't look for too much of a tight defensive battle here. That's because both teams were in action last night and both got wins and both used their top goalies last night. It is likely to be a match-up of Rittich and Fleury in this one. Rittich has allowed at least 3 goals in 3 straight starts. Fleury has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of last 4 starts. That said, this one is an over the way I see it. We have a low total to work with and note that Winnipeg has actually scored 6 goals in 3 of last 5 games, including last night's win, so this team really is starting to jell at the right time. Minnesota has scored 3 or more goals in 12 of last 16 games including 4 in last night's win. Also, the Wild have scored an average of 3.8 goals in those 16 games. 10* OVER 5.5 in Minnesota

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7 ET - All 3 games between these clubs have totaled at least 7 goals and the 3 games have averaged 8 goals. Flyers coach John Tortorella use to coach the Blue Jackets so there is extra incentive in this game and they will not lay down here at home. Yes it is a meaningless game from the standpoint these two teams are two of the worst clubs in the league and not going to the post-season but I feel the Flyers will have some extra jump in their skates tonight on home ice. This Blue Jackets team will respond as the Flyers, like them, are giving up quite a few goals of late. Philly has allowed 4.4 goals per game last 7 games and all 7 were losses. The Blue Jackets have lost 14 of 18 games and incredibly they have allowed an average of 5.1 goals per game during this stretch. This looks like a 5-4 type game and we only need 4-3 to be a winner here. Either way, this one is hard to deny that either team should get to at least 3 goals which means it would then get to at least 4-3 as a final. 10* OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia

NHL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 7 +105 in Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7 ET - I know Florida is on a winning streak and riding a red-hot goalie in the form of Alex Lyon. However, the Maple Leafs seek revenge for a recent 3-2 OT loss at home to the Panthers. Toronto has plenty of firepower to challenge Lyon here. However, at the same time, Florida should score plenty here. They should have had a lot more than just 2 goals before the 2 late goals led to the 4-2 win at Washington. The fact is Charlie Lindgren had a very strong game in goal for the Capitals in that one. The Panthers have scored an average of 5 goals per game in winning 5 more games since that OT win at Toronto jump started a win streak. The Leafs are off a 7-1 win versus Montreal and 10 of their last 16 games have totaled at least 7 goals. I know this is a big total on this game but the Panthers are hot but will also struggle to slow down an uber-talented Maple Leafs team here too. 10* OVER 7 +105 in Florida

NHL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders @ 7 ET - The Capitals could get some guys back for this game but, either way, I look for Washington to put up a helluva fight here. The Islanders are coached by Lane Lambert who was an assistant under Barry Trotz through the 2018 Stanley Cup run when they beat Vegas in the Finals to win it all. Trotz then bolted for the Islanders and Lambert went with him. The Caps would love to beat the Isles and possibly put a dent in their playoff hopes. Washington also has revenge from losing the most recent meeting at home after winning the first two games and both those first two totaled at least 6 goals and I suspect this one will too. That's because, even though I like the Capitals to play a spirited game here I still do not trust them in their own zone. They will give up too many goals again most likely. The Islanders have scored at least 4 goals in 7 of last 11 games. The Caps have allowed 4 goals per game their last dozen games. 10* OVER 5.5 goals in Washington

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche @ 8:35 ET - We should see plenty of goals here. Back to back spot for Avalanche and they used Georgiev between the pipes last night and that means Francouz likely to get the start here. This will be his first action in two months so he could be rusty. Also one of his last starts before getting hurt was against the Ducks and he allowed 4 goals. I expect Anaheim to have some success here in terms of scoring on home ice but they can not stop anyone. The Ducks have allowed 4.5 goals per game in their last 13 games and lost 12 of those games. The Avs, however, also have been giving up a lot of shots on goal (including last night at LA) and they have been having some bigger goals allowed numbers of late. That plus a stellar offense is why Colorado has had 4 straight games total at least 7 goals. The red hot Avs have scored an average of 4 goals per game last 17 games. Looking for a 5-3 type final here given the line on this game and the situation. Expecting 8, should get at least 7 and I am going 10* OVER 6.5 in Anaheim

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins @ 6:05 ET - The Flyers did have 27 shots on goal yesterday but were shutout by the Islanders in New York. Philly has lost 6 straight games and allowed at least 4 goals in all 6 losses. Now they face the best team in the league and are likely to give up plenty of goals. However, the Bruins defense may not be performing at its peak level as Boston just can't wait to get the post-season underway. This is a key here because the Flyers will surprise here with some scoring on home ice. Philadelphia has scored at least 3 goals in 9 straight home games! Not only that, they have averaged 4 goals scored per game during that 9-game stretch of solid scoring at home. As for the Bruins, they have won 12 of 13 games and scored an average of 4.5 goals in the 6 road wins that are a part of those 12 victories. 10* OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia 

NHL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers @ 7:07 ET - The Blue Jackets are so bad you might be concerned about them scoring enough for us here. However, Columbus on home ice is generally better in the goal-scoring department then when on the road. Also, the Blue Jackets just can not stop anyone. Rangers should score a pile of goals here and this one gets ugly! Columbus has allowed 5 goals per game last 20 games! That is an insanely ugly goals against average. In terms of goal-scoring though, the Blue Jackets have averaged scoring 3 goals per game last 6 on home ice. As for the Rangers, they have allowed at least 2 goals in 7 straight games. 5-2 or 5-3 sounds about right here. Jackets have allowed more than 5 goals too on many occasions recently and Rangers likely to be relentless on the attack after a tight OT loss in most recent game. 10* OVER 6.5 in Columbus

NHL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 7 +110 in Washington Capitals vs Florida Panthers @ 7:07 ET - The Panthers have been scoring extremely well but also tend to give up plenty of scoring too. That is why Florida has now seen 11 of last 14 games total at least 7 goals. I know Lyon has been playing very well in goal and that has played a role in the current win streak too. However, he will face a Washington team playing with no pressure and that should get back on track offensively here. This is one of their last few home games and they are just playing for pride but you know that Ovechkin and company certainly have plenty of that and they should respond with some scoring at home after some recent struggles. At the same time, I can not trust the Capitals to slow down anyone. The Caps have allowed 4 or more goals in 9 of last 11 games. Washington has seen 9 of 11 games total at least 7 goals and this one should too. I think Lyon's bubble finally bursts here and the Caps get to him early and often but, at the same time, the Panthers offensive juggernaut will not be stopped. 10* OVER 7 +110 in Washington

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play Florida Panthers -1.5 +100 vs Ottawa Senators @ 7:07 ET - The Panthers have revenge for a 5-2 loss at Ottawa last week. Since then, this Florida team is riding a red hot goalie (Alex Lyon) and playing like they have a fire lit under them. They have won 4 straight games and I am projecting a win by a multi-goal margin here. The Panthers most recent win was just a 2-1 final but this followed 5 of 6 wins having come by a multi-goal margin. Also, their last 7 wins have come by an average margin of 3 goals! The Senators have lost 3 straight game and the handwriting is on the wall now for them. The Sens will miss the post-season and though some of their recent losses have been by just a single goal, this revenge game sets up to be blowout city as the Panthers will be relentless on home ice! 10* FLORIDA -1.5 goals +100

NHL Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 7 +110 in New Jersey Devils vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:07 ET - I know Vitek Vanecek is off a strong start for the Devils but he has been a bit up and down. This could be a flat spot for New Jersey too because they just beat the division rival Penguins convincingly. So the Devils defense in front of Vanecek (or Blackwood if he starts) may not be the best as they had to give a strong effort against the Penguins. Now they could have a letdown defensively against a Blue Jackets club that is one of the worst teams in the league. Vanecek actually had his best months earlier this season and he had a 2.86 GAA in December, 2.75 GAA in February, and 2.85 GAA in March. He has a 3.00 GAA so far this month and the point is he has been good but not great. The Devils should score very well here as they take on a league-worst Blue Jackets team in terms of goals-allowed. New Jersey has scored 4 or more goals in 5 of last 9 games and now faces a Columbus team that has allowed about 5 goals per game last 19 games! This one has the makings of a 5-3 type game. The Blue Jackets have scored an average of 3 goals per game last dozen road games. 10* OVER 7 +110 in New Jersey

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 7 in Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers @ 10:05 ET - The Ducks can stop no one. They have lost 10 of 11 games and allowed an average of 4.6 goals per game during this stretch. Anaheim will try to put up a fight here as they are on home ice and scored 4 goals at Calgary to wrap up the road trip that just finished. The problem for the Ducks is they are weak defensively and in goal and the Oilers will pile up goals in this one. Anaheim, has seen about half their home games since the end of January total at least NINE goals and we only need 8 to be a winner and 7 for a push. Considering Ducks are at home and facing one of the best and most dangerous clubs in the league in terms of offensive production, this one has over written all over it! Oilers have averaged scoring 5 goals in their 3 meetings with Anaheim this season. The Ducks just got shutout 6-0 at Edmonton but averaged 3 goals in their first two games against the Oilers this season and should bounce back with some scoring on home ice here. Edmonton has scored an average of 4.5 goals per game last 11 games and had allowed an average of 3.7 goals per game last 9 games before surprising success in goal last 3 games. I just do not see that continuing here. Also, off the 3-1 win at LA last night (key battle of playoff teams) look for the 2nd game of the B2B against a non-playoff team to play out much differently! This will likely be Campbell in goal since Skinner played last night and Campbell just shutout the Ducks when he last faced them but this was at home and was a rarity for him. He entered that start having allowed at least 4 goals in 7 straight games! More of the same expected here. 10* OVER 7 in Anaheim

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning @ 7:35 ET - I know these teams have played low-scoring games in their 2 match-ups this season as well as the final five of their six games in their playoff series last year. However, I see an over here. The Rangers can score particularly well at home but the Lightning are going to be ready too answer them here. Also, neither team is getting the most elite level of goaltending like they were last season. Look for goals here. Note that the Rangers are off a 5-2 road win. Also, in terms of home ice games, they have seen 11 of last 14 games total at least 6 goals! As for the Lightning, they have won 3 straight games and have scored at least 4 goals in all 3 victories but, prior to this Vasilevskiy truly was not as sharp. The Bolts had lost 4 straight games and allowed an average of 4 goals last 6 games. Watch this one surprise with a high-scoring game like we was in the 6-2 Rangers win to open up the playoff series last year. I think the fact Tampa Bay has been off since Saturday night leads to fresh legs here for the offensive attack but possibly some sloppy defense and rusty goaltending after the layoff. 10* OVER 6 in New York Rangers

NHL Tuesday 10* OVER 7 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:07 ET - The Blue Jackets should score okay here again just like they did in Sunday's win over Ottawa but also I expect the struggles of Columbus in the goals conceded department to absolutely continue in this one. The Blue Jackets entered Sunday's game (4-3 win over the Senators) off a 7-0 loss to Florida Saturday and other than one aberration - a 2-1 loss to Boston - Columbus has allowed 5.4 goals per game since early March! Toronto should respond here off a 5-2 home loss as well. The Maple Leafs have scored an average of 4.3 goals the last 4 times they have entered a game off a loss. More of the same on tap here. 4 of last 6 Maple Leafs home games have totaled at least 7 goals. Those 4 games averaged 8 goals and I expect we will see at least that here. Columbus is allowing an aerage of 4 goals per game on the season and has been particularly bad the past 5 weeks and I am looking for a 5-3 type win here for the Maple Leas. 10* OVER 7 in Toronto

NHL Monday OVER 6.5 in Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes @ 10:07 ET - The Coyotes are starting to fade after being so competitive for a long stretch. They have lost 7 straight games and have allowed, not including OT of course, 4 goals per game during this stretch. In a weird scheduling quirk, they have yet to face Seattle this season but now 3 of their final 5 games are against the Kraken. Last season 2 of the 3 totaled at least 7 goals and the 3 match-ups averaged 7 goals per game. Seattle is off a 3-1 loss but has been averaging big goal-scoring on home ice and certainly should take advantage of a bad Coyotes defense and weak net-minding to get the job done here. In Seattle's last two home games they scored just one goal once and held their opponent to just one goal in the other game. However, prior to these two games as a host, the last 9 Kraken games on home ice averaged 8 goals apiece and we need just 7 to be a winner here. We certainly should get that. OVER 6.5 in Seattle

NHL Monday OVER 5.5 in Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 8:07 ET - Vegas hosted Minnesota over the weekend and won 4-1 but I am expecting a lot more scoring here. Prior to that low-scoring win, the Golden Knights 8 of last 9 games had totaled at least 7 goals. Those 9 games averaged 8 goals apiece! Vegas has scored an average of 4 goals per game in their last dozen games but their goaltending is not a strength, particularly on the road. We only need 6 goals to be a winner here and the Wild 9 of last 11 games, prior to the 4-1 loss at Vegas, had totaled at least 6 goals. Minnesota tends to score better at home and I expect the Wild to bounce back here on home ice but they also will not be able to shut down the Golden Knights here. OVER 5.5 in Minnesota

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 in Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks @ 8:05 ET - The Ducks did register 34 shots on goal in last night's shutout at Edmonton so they did give a solid effort though held scoreless in the 6-0 loss. After that ugly defeat, the Ducks have allowed an average of 4 goals per game last 13 games. The Ducks, just like last night's game, would like to play the role of spoiler here so they will give a strong effort against a divisional foe playing for a playoff spot as is the case for Calgary. Anaheim's season has long been over but they can still get up for a game like this in which they have a shot to spoil the hopes of a divisional foe on their own ice. So this game is in Calgary and the Flames should score plenty but don't be surprised if the Ducks give a big effort and hang around in this one with some solid scoring of their own. Anaheim continues to give up piles of goals but Calgary actually has allowed 3.3 goals per game last 9 games. Look for a 4-3 or 5-3 type final here. The Flames have seen 6 of last 9 games total at least 7 goals and this one will too. OVER 6.5 in Calgary

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 or 7 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators @ 6:07 ET - The Blue Jackets should score okay here since they are at home but also I expect the struggles of Columbus in the goals conceded department to absolutely continue in this one. The Blue Jackets are off a 7-0 loss to Florida yesterday and other than one aberration - a 2-1 loss to Boston - Columbus has allowed 5.5 goals per game since early March! Prior to yesterday's home shutout, the Blue Jackets had scored 3.5 goals per game in last 4 home games so I do expect them to respond here in that regard. Ottawa should respond here off shutout loss as well. The Senators just lost their most recent game 3-0 but this followed a stretch in which 14 of 18 games totaled at least 7 goals. More of the same on tap here. OVER 6.5 or 7 in Columbus

NHL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 7 in Edmonton Oilers vs Anaheim Ducks @ 10:05 ET - Edmonton off a 2-0 win versus Los Angeles but this certainly is more likely to be an aberration. The Oilers, prior to that 2-0 victory, had seen 8 of last 9 games total at least 7 goals. In fact, those 8 games averaged 9 goals apiece. As for the Ducks, they have allowed an average of 4 goals per game last dozen games. The first two meetings between these teams this season each totaled at least 7 goals. Now this is the 3rd of 4 meetings and you know the Ducks would like to play the role of spoiler here so they will give a strong effort against a divisional foe playing for the top spot in the division. Anaheim's season has long been over but they can still get up for a game like this in which they have a shot to spoil the hopes of a divisional foe on their own ice. So this game is in Edmonton and the Oilers should score plenty but don't be surprised if the Ducks give a big effort and hang around in this one with some solid scoring of their own. OVER 7 in Edmonton

NHL Saturday OVER 6.5 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers @ 7:05 ET - Columbus off a VERY RARE low-scoring game as they lost 2-1 at Boston. Note that this followed a stretch in which 10 of 11 Columbus games had totaled 7 or more goals. In fact, those 11 games averaged 9 goals per game and there is nothing average about that! Florida has had 9 of 11 games total at least 7 goals. Those 11 games averaged 8 goals per game. You can see why I am expecting at least 7 in this one. OVER 6.5 in Columbus

NHL Friday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers @ 7:05 ET - The Sabres are starting a goalie making his NHL debut and he is jumping all the way up from Northeastern University for this start. Devon Levi will be facing a Rangers team that is off a 2-1 loss last night and will be fired up to bounce back. New York had won 7 of 8 games before that loss and scored an average of 5 goals per game in those 8 games. Buffalo has seen 17 of last 23 games total at least 7 goals and I expect more of the same here. Jaroslav Halak has been solid for the Rangers overall but has allowed at least 3 goals in 3 of last 4 games. Of course New York is favored for a reason here. Given all of the above, you can see why I am expecting at least a 4-3 final here. The Sabres have scored at least 3 goals in 8 of last 11 games and will take advantage of facing Rangers in a B2B spot but, as per usual, Buffalo will struggle to stop the opposition. The result is a high-scoring game here. 10* OVER 6.5 in Buffalo

NHL Thursday OVER 6.5 in San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 10:35 ET - Vegas is expected to start Brossoit is goal for this one. He is off a respectable outing but has not been used a whole lot in the Vegas platoon system. That said, a Sharks team that is at home and facing a division rival will bring their A game here and should give Vegas some trouble. Speaking of trouble however, San Jose had been a defensive and goaltending disaster prior to a shocking 3-0 win in their most recent game. Prior to that, the Sharks had allowed nearly 5 goals per game in a horrible 1-14 stretch. San Jose now faces a Vegas team that will be angry off a loss. Prior to the 7-4 defeat, the Golden Knights had won 11 of 13 games. The Golden Knights have allowed nearly 4 goals per game their last 8 games. Vegas has scored 4 goals per game last 10 games. Look for a highly entertaining affair as the Sharks will be charged up for this one and it should get to at least the 7 goal mark. OVER 6.5 in San Jose

NHL Thursday OVER 6.5 in Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:05 ET - The Bruins are off a rare home loss so they will be relentless here. Boston had scored an average of 4 goals per game in winning 7 straight games prior to that loss. Facing the Blue Jackets will help Boston get right back into the win column but Columbus has averaged 3.3 goals scored per game last 15 games so they can enjoy some success in that regard. The problems for the Jackets is they struggle to stop anyone and, in this case, they now try to stop the best team in the league coming off a home loss. The Bruins will punish this Blue Jackets team that has allowed 5 goals per game last 13 games. A 5-3 final sounds about right here but all we need is 7 goals and I certainly expect to get that tonight. OVER 6.5 in Boston

NHL Wednesday OVER 7 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers @ 7:37 ET - The Maple Leafs are off a 3-2 win at Nashville but this followed 8 of 9 Toronto games totaling at least 7 goals. Those 8 games averaged 8.3 goals apiece. More of the same on tap here as the last time the Leafs met Florida the game was a 6-2 Toronto win last week. The Panthers enter this game with 8 of last 9 totaling at least 7 goals. These 9 games have averaged 8.2 goals apiece. That is why, even though of course I wish we had a total of 6.5 here, even at a 7 is still good value and I am expecting 8 or more goals per the above. OVER 7 in Toronto

NHL Wednesday OVER 5.5 in Washington Capitals vs New York Islanders @ 7:35 ET - The Islanders 7 of last 9 games have totaled at least 6 goals. We have great value with this total, in my opinion, at just 5.5 goals. The Isles have been quite hot and have won 4 of 6 games and scored an average of 4.3 goals per game in those 6 games. The Capitals have had 13 of 15 games total at least 6 goals and each of last 7 games total at least 7 goals! Washington has allowed at least 4 goals in 6 of last 7 games. I realize this is a divisional game and both teams still battling hard because of playoff implications - Isles trying to secure, Caps hoping for a miracle - but the fact is that both teams are trending strongly to the over and we also have value with this low total posted here. OVER 5.5 in Washington

NHL Tuesday OVER 6.5 in St Louis Blues vs Vancouver Canucks @ 8:05 ET - The Canucks are hot but it will prove to be too little too late and that reality is starting to sink in. Both these teams are still mathematically alive yet, for all intents and purposes, realize their post-season hopes have slipped away. That helps this one to play out rather loosely in terms of defense and netminding. The Blues have been struggling to stop anyone. The Canucks have been getting better goaltending but the way St Louis has been scoring and the fact the Blues are at home means we should expect goals here. Vancouver has lower goals allowed of late but look at the teams they faced and those teams recent goal-scoring and their style of play. This one plays out much differently. The Canucks have won 10 of 12 games and scored an average of 3.5 goals during this stretch. The Blues have seen 10 of last 14 games total at least 7 goals and have allowed an average of nearly 4 goals during this stretch. St Louis also has scored an average of 4.3 goals per game last 10 games. This one has all the right ingredients for each club to get to 3 goals which means we would see at least a 4-3 final. OVER 6.5 in St Louis

NHL Tuesday OVER 6.5 in New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:07 ET - I do have respect for the Rangers and their goaltending but they are coming off some big wins against tough opponents plus have a match-up with the Devils on deck. That said, who could fault them if they overlook the Blue Jackets at least a little bit here and give up 3 goals? No one really could fault them for that but the fact is one could also expect them to pile up about 5 goals here in a big win. Looking for at least a total of 7 here as the Blue Jackets continue to give up piles of goals but also have scored a little better of late. 9 of last 10 Columbus games have totaled at least 7 goals. The Jackets have scored 3.4 goals per game last 14 games. The Blue Jackets also have allowed 5.4 goals per game last 11 games. Neither of those stats includes OT or SO goals of course. The Rangers have won 6 of 7 games and scored an average of 5 goals in their last 10 home wins. Don't be surprised if we see a 5-3 type game or 5-2 or 4-3. Definitely expecting 8 or more here but should get 7 at least. OVER 6.5 in New York Rangers

NHL Monday OVER 7 in Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers @ 7:07 ET - I know Sogaard might be back between the pipes tonight and he is off B2B solid starts. However, prior to this he had been struggling. Look at Ottawa's overall numbers too. The Senators have gone 8-7-1 last 16 games. 12 of those 16 games totaled at least 7 goals and this one should too. Florida beat the Sens 5-3 in the first meeting and a similar result could be on tap here. 7 of last 8 Panthers games have totaled at least 7 goals. The Panthers have allowed 4 goals per game last 7 games but also scored 4 goals per game last 8 games. Don't be surprised if each team finds a way to 4 goals here and you see some crazy 5-4 final. Based on the way these teams are going, that would not shock me at all if we see 9 in this one. OVER 7 in Ottawa

NHL Monday OVER 7 in Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:07 ET - Buffalo off a truly shocking result with a 2-0 shutout win in their most recent game. Note that Comrie got the shutout but he has struggled overall this season. Also, the Sabres entered that game allowing an average of 5 goals per game their prior 8 games! Buffalo also has seen 10 of last 13 home games total at least 7 goals and 9 of those 10 totaled at least 8 goals so do not let the big number on this total scare you. The Canadiens are off a big 8-2 win. Not sure what was more surprising really. The fact they scored 8 goals or allowed only 2? The fact is that Montreal has scored 4.4 goals per game last 7 games! Also, prior to the 8-2 win, the Habs had allowed 4.5 goals per game last 10 games. This one sets up well for 4 scored or 4 allowed or both! Either way I am looking for 7 or more and 9 would be my top choice but think we'll see at least 8 goals given all of the above. OVER 7 in Buffalo

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 in Los Angeles Kings vs St Louis Blues @ 10:35 ET - Both teams were in action yesterday and I am expecting plenty of goals tonight. 9 of last 13 St Louis games have totaled at least 7 goals. The Blues have scored an average of 4 goals per game last 9 games. St Louis has allowed an average of 3.5 goals last 13 games and now takes on a Los Angeles team that has won 17 of 24 games and has been scoring goals like crazy. The Kings have averaged scoring 4 goals per game during this long-term stretch of consistency! LA has not been allowing many goals but the fact this is a B2B plus Kings off a big win yesterday and the way the Blues have been scoring so well and are playing with no pressure, STL will score quite well here also. OVER 6.5 in Los Angeles Kings

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 in Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 6:07 ET - The Predators got hammered 7-2 yesterday and the Maple Leafs got rocked 5-3 yesterday. 8 of Toronto's last 9 games have totaled at least 7 goals. Those 8 games have averaged 8 goals apiece. The Preds have either scored or allowed 7 goals in 3 of their last 4 games! Lankinen will probably start in goal tonight for Nashville and he is off a horrific outing on the road in which he allowed 4 goals on just 5 shots. He wants to bounce back here but has allowed 3 or more goals in 3 of his last 4 home starts! For the Leafs, with Samsonov way from the team right now (not on road trip as his wife expecting birth of child) and Murray starting last night, that means this will be a #3 or #4 choice in goal for Toronto. Look for plenty of scoring as Predators will push hard coming off a loss and trying to get into the post-season and you know the Maple Leafs want to respond as well off yesterday's disappointment and looking to improve playoff positioning. OVER 6.5 in Nashville

NHL Saturday OVER 6.5 in Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:07 ET - The Blue Jackets off a 5-4 win in OT last night and I look for another wild one tonight as they now travel to take on a Montreal team that also has been out of the playoff picture for quite some time and their goals allowed pattern reflects that as well. The Canadiens have lost 10 of 12 games and allowed 4.3 goals per game during this stretch. Montreal is off a 4-2 loss at Boston but the Bruins have been the best team in the league this season. Prior to being held to 2 goals at Boston, the Habs scored at least 3 goals in 8 of last 9 games. Keep in mind, we just need each team to get to at least 3 here and we then can not do any worse than a 4-3 final. Montreal should enjoy success against a Blue Jackets team allowing nearly 5 goals per game last 13 games. The thing is...Columbus has been scoring well lately too and that continued last night even though Laine is now out with an injury. The Jackets have now scored 4 or more goals in 5 of last 8 games. 8 of last 9 Columbus games have totaled at least 7 goals and all signs point to the same thing here. OVER 6.5 in Montreal

NHL Saturday OVER 6.5 in New York Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres @ 5:07 ET - Both teams in action last night. The Sabres won 5-4 and the Islanders lost 5-4 in OT. Both teams entered yesterday's game trending toward high-scoring games too so I look for it to continue here. Buffalo has seen 15 of last 21 games total at least 7 goals! Islanders have seen 5 of last 7 games total at least 7 goals and those 7 games have averaged 7.4 goals apiece. Isles have scored at least 4 goals in 4 straight games. Sabres have scored at least 3 goals in 5 of last 8 games and reached the 4 goal mark in 4 of those 5 games. OVER 6.5 in New York Islanders

NHL Friday OVER 6 in Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Islanders @ 7:05 ET - The Blue Jackets announced an injury to Patrick Laine and that has resulted in this total being a 6 in some spots. We'll take the extra value. Yes he is their 2nd leading scorer and a key player but, though he had 2 assists, he had none of the 7 goals the Blue Jackets just had in their most recent game. Also, Columbus has allowed an average of nearly 5 goals in their last dozen games. Keep in mind, this total is just a 6 and 9 of last 10 Blue Jackets games have totaled at least 6 goals. This one will too as the Islanders last 6 games have averaged 7 goals and only 1 of the 6 failed to get to the 6 goal mark. OVER 6 in Columbus

NHL Friday OVER 6.5 in Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:05 ET - The juice on the over 6.5 with this one is a little higher but should prove well worth it. The Sabres last 20 games have seen 15 of them total at least 7 goals! Buffalo has allowed 4.6 goals per game during this stretch. Sabres do tend to score better at home and should get their fair share here but they will struggle to stop the Devils. Note that New Jersey has scored an average of 4 goals per game last 8 road games. The Devils, like the Sabres, have had some issues lately with allowing too many goals and I expect that to continue here. They are off B2B better efforts but this followed a 10-game stretch in which NJ allowed an average of 3.2 goals per game. This one has all the makings of one of those games where it is tough to envision either team having trouble getting to the 3-goal mark. That said, this one gets to 4-3 at a minimum the way I see it. OVER 6.5 in Buffalo 

NHL Thursday OVER 6 in Calgary Flames vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 9:05 ET - The Flames hammered the Golden Knights 7-2 in Vegas so you know that this is a revenge spot for VGK and they will be looking to limit Calgary here. However, the Flames are just too strong on home ice in terms of the goal-scoring and I am looking for a very high-scoring entertaining affair here as a result. Calgary has scored an average of 4.5 goals in last 6 games. However, the Flames have also allowed 4 goals per game last 5 games and you know Vegas is going to come out flying here. The Golden Knights have won 9 of 11 games and scored an average of 4 goals per game during this stretch. Vegas also has allowed 3 goals per game in last 10 games and I am looking for each club to get to 3 goals here which means it has to end with a total of at least 7 goals and a minimum of 4-3 final if we get each team to 3. Sure looks like this one has the makings of that type of game. OVER 6 in Calgary

NHL Thursday Philadelphia Flyers Money Line +130 vs Minnesota Wild @ 6:35 ET - The Flyers offer great home dog value here. All the pressure is on the Wild in this match-up and the Flyers are likely to start Carter Hart in goal for this one. Hart has been great at home traditionally and is also red hot of late on home ice. In his last 4 home starts he has allowed a total of only 8 goals in regulation time of those starts. Philadelphia will be facing Marc-Andre Fleury in this one most likely. He has had some ugly starts in Philly in the past. He is a long-time veteran and I know he has played better of late but the former Penguin never found Philly to be a favorite place of his for sure. At the same time, he enters this start having allowed 8 goals in his last two starts including 5 in his most recent road start. As strong as Minny has been overall, they still have lost 12 of last 28 games and the Flyers are 3-1-1 in last 5 home games and will be going hard again here. This is one of those dangerous games for the rather heavy road favorite. PHILADELPHIA +130

NHL Wednesday OVER 7 in Edmonton Oilers vs Arizona Coyotes @ 10:35 ET - Big total set on this game but Oilers games continue to be crazy. Edmonton has allowed 3.7 goals per game, not including OT or SO of course, last 18 games. Edmonton also has scored - in their 19-10 run last 29 games - 4.6 goals per game. This is incredible firepower on offense and could easily expect a 5-3 game here based on the line for this one. Oilers are a huge favorite on the money line with good reason of course and are likely to win this game by a multi-goal margin. Arizona off some surprisingly low-scoring games recently but remember they lost at Edmonton 8-2 earlier this season. Also, prior to 2-1 loss to Winnipeg, the Coyotes had won 6 of 7 games and scored an average of 4 goals per game last 8 games prior to the loss to the Jets. Arizona allowing an average of about 4 goals per game last 6 games and they are in trouble here against the high-flying Oilers but, again, do not be surprised if the Coyotes contribute well to this total too. 10* OVER 7 in Edmonton

NHL Wednesday OVER 6.5 in Colorado Avalanche vs Pittsburgh Penguins @ 8:05 ET - The Penguins still fighting for a wild card spot and Avalanche still have hopes of actually being the #1 seed in the Western Conference as they have been on a strong run again of late. Pittsburgh has gone cold with losses in 4 straight games overall. Also, the Penguins have allowed at least 4 goals in 4 straight road games and have allowed an average of 4.5 goals in those 4 away games. That said, the red hot Avs should stay hot but I also do expect the Penguins to get back on track in the goal-scoring department. Pittsburgh is off a 2-1 loss but actually has scored an average of 4 goals per game the last 6 times they were coming off a loss by a one-goal margin. Colorado has won 6 straight games and scored an average of 4.5 goals per game last 8 games! The Avalanche are off a shutout win on home ice but allowed 3.4 goals per game in their 5 home games prior to that one. I am looking for at least a 4-3 final here given all of the above. OVER 6.5 in Colorado

NHL Tuesday OVER 6.5 in St Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings @ 8:05 ET - Well aware of the fact that Joel Hofer is playing extremely well in his couple starts since being called up by the Blues. However, the St Louis netminder was born in Winnipeg and just beat the Jets in a 3-0 win in his most recent start. This is absolutely a flat spot for him and he comes in facing a Red Wings team hungry off a 5-2 home loss to Florida. The problem for Detroit is they used their #1 goalie last night in Husso. I know Hellberg is solid at times but overall he has struggled and particularly in recent start. Hellberg has allowed 13 goals in his last 3 starts and now faces a Blues team playing better here late in the season. St Louis has scored an average of 3.8 goals last 10 games. However, in the 9 games prior to that 3-0 shutout win over the Jets, the Blues allowed 4 goals per game! This is another one of those games that shapes up well for each team to get to the 3-goal mark and that means at least a 4-3 final. OVER 6.5 in St Louis

NHL Tuesday Top Play OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers @ 7:05 ET - Panthers were in action last night and won 5-2 at Detroit. Florida started Bobrovsky in goal and he has been starting a long stretch of games consecutively for the Panthers because they have been avoiding B2B spots. However, now they are in a B2B situation and it probably will be Alex Lyon getting the start and it has been awhile for him. As for the Flyers, I know Carter Hart is off a strong start but he and Philly have been struggling overall. Now he faces a Florida team that has won 6 of 7 games and scored an average of 4.4 goals during this stretch. The Flyers should score well on home ice here though too because they'll take advantage Panthers in this back to back. The problem for Philly is they have allowed 4 goals per game last 16 games and lost 13 of those. The Flyers have scored an average of 3 goals per game last 7 home games and they have gone 3-3-3 last 9 home games so they will put up a fight here but struggle to stop the high-flying Panthers. The result will be a game with strong odds each team gets to at least 3 goals and that would mean it would have to end 4-3 at a minimum. OVER 6.5 in Philadelphia

NHL Monday OVER 7 in Edmonton Oilers vs San Jose Sharks @ 9:35 - Do not let the fact that this total is a 7 scare you away from the over. The fact is the over 7 is available at plus money and this one should easily see at least 8 goals. The Sharks continue giving up piles of goals. Even though San Jose has not been scoring that well of late, a trip to Edmonton has a way of healing any teams scoring woes. The Sharks have allowed 4.5 goals per game as they have lost 11 of 12 games! They have average scoring 3 goals per game last 9 road games and should get going again as they face Edmonton. The Oilers have allowed 3.7 goals per game, not including OT or SO of course, last 17 games. Edmonton also has scored - in their 18-10 run last 28 games - 4.6 goals per game. This is incredible firepower on offense and could easily expect a 5-3 game here based on the line for this one. Either way, I am expecting 8 or more goals in what should be a wide-open affair. Keep in mind, San Jose eliminated from the playoff picture so there should be plenty of open ice in a free-flowing match-up here. OVER 7 in Edmonton

NHL Monday OVER 6.5 -130 in Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators @ 7:05 ET - The Senators have lost 5 straight but this was preceded by wins in 6 of 7. The prevailing theme throughout this stretch of a dozen games is plenty of goals. Ottawa has allowed 5 goals per game their past 7 games. However, the Sens also have scored an average of 4 goals in these dozen games. Considering the way the Pens have been trending of late this one shapes up to be a 5-4 type of game but at least 4-3. The likelihood of each team getting to at least 3 goals is quite good. The Penguins have followed a similar pattern to the Sens as they had been scoring well but then hit a losing skid too. Pittsburgh has lost 3 straight and is not getting goaltending from anyone of late. The Pens have allowed 4 or more goals in 7 of last 9 games. Pittsburgh has allowed an average of about 4 goals during this 9-game stretch. However, Penguins known for scoring well at home and have averaged 4.5 goals scored per game in their last 6 on home ice. OVER 6.5 -130 in Pittsburgh

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 in Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks @ 8:07 ET - The Canucks in a B2B spot so that means Demko unlikely to draw a 2nd straight start. When anyone other than Demko has been in goal for Vancouver, they have generally struggled. However, the Canucks are scoring well and are taking on a Ducks team giving up piles of goals. So this one sets up well to be a high-scoring game. Vancouver has won 7 of 9 games and scored about 4 goals per game in those 7 victories. 12 of last 14 Canucks games without Demko guarding the cage have totaled at least 7 goals and this one should too. The Ducks last 3 games all have totaled at least 9 goals. Most recent meeting totaled 5 goals between these teams but this followed a game totaling 13 the first time they met this season. Look for a crazy high-scoring battle here given the situation for a surging Vancouver team here. OVER 6.5 in Anaheim

NHL Sunday OVER 6.5 in Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils @ 7:05 ET - B2B spot for both club and, though they both saved their top goalies for this match-up, neither goalie has been overly great of late. Vasilevskiy has allowed at least 3 goals in 6 of last 8 starts and has allowed an average of nearly 4 goals in last 6 home starts! The Lightning enter this game having scored an average of 4 goals per game last 3 games but Devils should get their fair share of goals here too. New Jersey has scored an average of 4 goals per game last 7 road games. Vanecek likely to start here but he has allowed 4 or more goals in 6 of last 7 starts. In fact, other than one rare strong shutout performance, he has allowed an average of 4 goals last 6 starts. More of the same expected here and the Bolts off a 5-3 win yesterday. The Devils off a 4-2 loss where they gave up four 3rd period goals. New Jersey knows they should have been more aggressive to pad their lead and will be more aggressive tonight as a result. OVER 6.5 in Tampa Bay

NHL Saturday OVER 6.5 in Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:05 ET - The Maple Leafs are in a back to back and Samsonov started last night's 5-2 win which means it will likely be a struggling Murray between the pipes tonight. He has allowed 4 goals in 5 straight starts. However, the good news for him is he should get plenty of goal support here. That's because the Senators have been having goalie issues of their own. Ottawa has lost 5 of 6 games and allowed 5 goals per game during this stretch. However, the Senators have been scoring well and though Murray would like to have a strong start against his former club here, I just do not see that happening in this one based on his current form. Also, the Sens have scored an average of 4 goals per game last 11 games. This one truly has a shot for each club to get to 4 goals but certainly at least 3 is doable given all the above and, of course, a 3-3 game means nothing less than a 4-3 final. OVER 6.5 in Ottawa

NHL Saturday OVER 6 in Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 5:07 ET - Flyers off a 5-2 win but had allowed 5 or more goals in 3 of 4 games before that. Also, Philly used top goalie Hart in goal last night so he won't go tonight. The Hurricanes are also in a B2B spot and allowed 5 goals in last night's loss and have now lost 3 of 4 games and allowed an average of 4 goals per game. The Canes should bounce back and score well here. They are priced as a heavy money line favorite on the road for a reason. But they are likely to struggle to shut down Flyers on home ice too. Philly off that 5-2 home win and we get value because the last meeting between these teams was a 1-0 final. Note the prior two this season averaged 9 goals and each totaled at least 7 goals and I feel strongly that this one will too! OVER 6 in Philadelphia 

NHL Friday OVER 6 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes @ 7 ET - Samsonov expected to start again for the Leafs here and he has been strong this season. However, though he is off a good start, this followed B2B starts in which he allowed an average of 4 goals and now he faces a tough Carolina team. The Hurricanes are off a 5-3 win but it was the 3rd straight game, and 4th in last 5, in which the Canes have allowed at least 3 goals. I am looking for each club to get to 3 goals here and that would lead to a final totaling at least 7 goals. OVER 6 in Toronto

NHL Friday OVER 6.5 in Washington Capitals vs St Louis Blues @ 7:05 ET - The Blues games just keep flying over the total. 6 of last 8 St Louis games have totaled at least 7 goals and all 8 of them totaled at least 6 goals. The 8 games averaged 8.5 goals apiece! The Capitals last 9 games averaged nearly 8 goals per game and 2 of last 3 games at home for Washington have totaled 9 goals! Considering both these clubs getting shaky goaltending and defense but also have plenty of weapons capable of finding the back of the net, this should be another high-scoring game here. Capitals have scored an average of 4 goals last 9 games. Blues have scored an average of 4 goals last 7 games. Don't be surprised if we see a 5-4 game here given the above but certainly we should get to at least a 4-3 type of affair here. OVER 6.5 in Washington

NHL Thursday OVER 6.5 in Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars @ 9:05 ET - The Oilers 20 of last 27 games have totaled at least 7 goals. Edmonton has scored an average of 4.6 goals per game last 11 on home ice. The Oilers do struggle to stop teams more often than not and have allowed 4 goals per game last 9 games. Edmonton matched up with Dallas should mean plenty of goals as the Stars have had 7 straight games total at least 7 goals! Dallas is off a 5-2 loss but the Stars had scored an average of 4.8 goals per game in their 8 games before that one. Yes, the Oilers have some injury issues here but just can not see anything other than a high-scoring battle happening in Alberta for this Western Conference battle. OVER 6.5 in Edmonton

NHL Thursday OVER 6.5 in Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:05 ET - Florida won the first two games in high-scoring fashion by scores of 7 to 2 and 6 to 2. Look for another wild one here as Montreal enters this game with 5 of last 6 games having totaled at least 7 goals. The Canadiens are off a 6-4 win after an 8-4 loss. The Panthers had been on a surprising mini-streak of lower-scoring games but things seem to be quickly returning to normal now as Florida is off B2B high-scoring games. 12 of last 17 Panthers home games have totaled at least 7 goals and this one should too. OVER 6.5 in Florida

NHL Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 5.5 in Anaheim Ducks vs New York Islanders @ 10:05 ET - Islanders are in a B2B spot and off a 5-2 loss after also losing their prior game 5-1. Off B2B losses they should respond here but now both Sorokin and Varlamov have struggled in goal in the past two games. So Isles will respond with goals here, especially against a suspect Ducks defense that allows a ton of shots and also has been having some shakiness in goal. However, the Islanders in tough spot defensively and in goal and Anaheim will take advantage too. But as for the Ducks goaltending, Gibson was playing better but then he allowed 4 goals in most recent start and that was 2nd time last 3 starts that he has struggled. As for the other netminder, Dostal, he has allowed 4.5 goals per game in his last 4 starts. So, either way, reason to expect solid scoring from both clubs here no matter the netminders. Also, consider this stat from Isles home games: 9 of last 12 have totaled at least 6 goals and these dozen games have averaged 7.4 goals per game! More of the same here as this one should get to at least 6 without a problem as this looks like one of those games where each club has strong odds of getting to at least 3 goals. 10* OVER 5.5 in Anaheim

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars @ 10:05 ET - I know the Canucks are getting better goaltending since Demko came back. However, he was in goal they faced Dallas a few weeks ago and it was his first game back. Yes he could have been rusty but actually he got the chance to shake the rust off in the first period and did. It was 3-1 Vancouver after one period. However, he then allowed 3 goals the rest of the way in the eventual 5-4 OT win for the Canucks. So the point is, don't be surprised if Dallas again scores well here plus the Stars are in a B2B after winning 5-2 at Seattle last night. So the point is that the Stars are in a tough spot for their defense and goaltending. I expect this to result in plenty of goals here. Dallas has won 6 of 7 games and scored an average of 5 goals last 8 games! The Stars have allowed an average of 3.2 goals last 11 games. I just can't see either team failing to get to 3 goals given numbers like this. Note also that the Canucks have won 4 straight games and scored an average of 3.5 goals in these 4 victories. Vancouver has played 33 home games this season and 24 of them have totaled at least 6 goals. That is 73% of Canucks home games getting to the 6-goal mark this season so we have great value here with this total at 6 and considering the situation. 5-4 again? I am saying at least 4-3 here! 10* OVER 6 in Vancouver

NHL Tuesday 10* Top Play OVER 7 in Edmonton Oilers vs Ottawa Senators @ 9:05 ET - Big number here but just can not see this one finishing without plenty of goals. We need to get to 3-3 to guarantee no worse than a push but I am confident we'll see 8 or more scored here. Edmonton is back home after a long road trip. Oftentimes when back home after a lengthy road trip, Oilers games have seen plenty of scoring. They are coming off a 7-4 loss at Toronto to finish their trip back east so you know they will be fired up to respond big here. They have scored an average of 4.44 goals per game last 25 games! The Oilers also have allowed 4 goals per game last 15 games and no that does not included goals beyond regulation. As for the Senators, they have been dealing with goaltending injuries and it shows in terms of goals allowed but this team can still score well too. Ottawa lost the first meeting between these clubs 6-3 on home ice. Now they are on the road looking to wrap up this road trip with a success tonight but they have been unable to stop anyone of late. Ottawa has allowed 5 goals per game since Talbot got hurt. However, they also have scored an average of 4 goals last 9 games. Though that streak includes some struggles in the most recent games, they can get their top lines rolling strong again here against an Oilers team that certainly is not known for defense and that will be more than willing to play a wide-open game here. 10* OVER 7 in Edmonton

NHL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 6 in Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars @ 10:05 ET - The Stars continue to be involved in high-scoring games and I see no reason for that to end at Seattle. Each of the last 7 games have totaled at least 6 goals! Not only that, 6 of the 7 totaled at least 7 goals. Overall, these 7 games averaged 9 goals apiece and there is nothing average about that. The most recent game was a 4-3 OT win here in Seattle for the Stars and another one totaling at least 7 goals is likely here. 12 of last 15 Kraken games have totaled at least 6 goals. 7 straight Kraken home games have totaled at least 6 goals and 9 of last 10 and 10 of last 12. When Seattle is at home, the goals tend to flow. Look for that trend to continue here. 10* OVER 6 in Seattle

NHL Monday 10* Top Play OVER 7 goals +105 in Toronto Maple Leafs vs Buffalo Sabres @ 7:35 ET - Maple Leafs off a 7-4 win and have now allowed 3.4 goals per game last 5 games. Of course the Toronto attack has been impressive though too more often than not at home and they have scored an average of 4 goals per game last 7 games. 4 of last 6 home games have totaled at least 7 goals and more of the same on the way here. Buffalo's two games so far this season versus the Leafs have averaged 8 goals apiece. The Sabres also enter this game having allowed 4.5 goals per game in their last 16 games! Buffalo is averaging 3.65 goals per game on the season and that is why I have no hesitation in back the over here even though it is posted at a 7 but at least with no juice to lay. 10* OVER 7 goals +105 in Toronto

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Calgary Flames vs Ottawa Senators @ 9:05 ET - As mentioned in yesterday's write-up involving the Ottawa total at Vancouver, the Senators have injury issues at goaltender position but continue to pile up goals of their own. Ottawa has won 6 of 8 games and scored at least 5 goals in all 6 victories. In fact, in their last 7 victories they have averaged 5.6 goals score per win! Talbot is now out again and that means Sogaard started yesterday and now that means Kevin Mandolese likely to get the start today. He has not played much at the NHL level and has struggled in the AHL so far this season. Calgary is off B2B lower-scoring games but overall Jacob Markstrom has often struggled in goal. He is off B2B stronger outings but had allowed 3 or more goals in 10 of 15 prior to that and that including allowing 4 or more in 7 of those! Considering that coupled with the fact the home-team Flames should score well in this one too against a struggling Sens defense, this one should find it's way at least 7. I would not be surprised, given the above, to see each team score 3 goals in this one and that would mean if would have to end at least at 4-3 at a minimum. 10* OVER 6.5 in Calgary

NHL Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in St Louis Blues vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 7 ET - The Golden Knights expected to start Jiri Patera and it will be his NHL debut. Tough spot for him on the road and facing a Blues team known for wild high-scoring games. St Louis likely to have Jordan Binnington between the pipes but no matter who goes I like the over here as it is set up nicely for plenty of goals. 4 of last 6 Blues games have totaled at least 7 goals. St Louis has allowed 3.7 goals last 6 games and I also look for Vegas to allow plenty here too considering the goalie situation and the fact they are coming off a shutout win over Carolina. After a shutout like that against a strong club like the Hurricanes, teams often fall flat defensively in the next game. 10* OVER 6.5 in St Louis

NHL Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 6.5 in Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators @ 10:05 ET - The Senators have injury issues at goaltender position but continue to pile up goals of their own. Ottawa has won 6 of 7 games and scored at least 5 goals in all 6 victories. In fact, in their last 7 victories they have averaged 5.6 goals score per win! Talbot is now out again and that means Sogaard likely to start. He allowed 4 goals in most recent start. Vancouver is off a 3-2 OT win versus Anaheim but, prior to this, 13 of last 17 Canucks games had totaled at least 7 goals. This one should too. 10* OVER 6.5 in Vancouver