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This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Tampa Bay opened its six-game roadtrip with a win over Chicago but has lost two straight games since then. The Lightning allowed a total of 11 goals against Calgary and Winnipeg and while they face another strong offense, this is a good spot to bounce back. Tampa Bay is 18-9-1-1 on the road and the offense could be the difference here as it is averaging 3.69 gpg on opponent ice. The Lightning are 39-12 in their last 51 games following a loss of three or more goals. Edmonton snapped a three-game losing streak with an overtime win over Washington on Wednesday and the Oilers are still just 3-6 over their last nine games. They are 15-12-0-0 at home and the problem here has been their defense as they are allowing 3.48 gpg at home which is the sixth most in the league. The Oilers are 19-41 in their last 60 games as a home underdog. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 that are outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after allowing three goals or more in three straight games. This situation is 55-21 (72.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (79) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Washington is coming off a win over Calgary last night to make it three straight wins and the Capitals are now 17-7-3-1 on the road. They have cleared more space in the playoff situation but are still in eighth place in the Eastern Conference yet are only seven points out of fourth place with a lot of games left and the conference remains wide open. Washington is 15-6 against the money line in its last 21 games revenging a loss as a home favorite. Edmonton went on a solid run after an awful stretch as it went 7-3 over 10 games but has lost three straight games and what was once a top of the conference standings, the Oilers are three points Dallas for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Edmonton is just 14-12-0-0 at home which is pretty poor considering how it started and the roster that is has. The Oilers are 1-5 in their last six games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on road teams against the money line in the second half of the season outscoring their opponents by 0.3 or more gpg, after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 35-18 (66 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (23) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Nashville is coming off an 8-0 win over San Jose on Saturday which snapped a two-game slide and the Predators are now in eighth place in the Western Conference. They trail fifth place Vegas by just two points but also are just two points out of falling into ninth place. Nashville is 15-10-0-0 at home which is nothing spectacular but the schedule has been a tough one and coming back home after a pair of game games is a big edge as Nashville is 14-3 against the money line in its last 17 games after playing two consecutive road games. Dallas has won four straight games including two in a row on the road and the Stars are up to seventh place in the conference, just one point ahead of the Predators. They remain on the road where they are just 12-13-0-2 and the offense has struggled by averaging 2.44 gpg which is fifth fewest in the NHL. Dallas is 0-5 against the money line in its last five road games off two consecutive wins against division rivals. Here, we play against teams against the money line revenging a loss of one goal, off two or more consecutive road wins. This situation is 67-40 (62.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (18) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Minnesota is coming off a loss at Buffalo on Friday and has now lost five of its last six games. The Wild are tied with Los Angeles for fourth place in the Western Conference with 67 points and head back home where they are 16-5-0-1 which is the third best home record in the conference. This is a good spot to get it back in gear and a favorable moneyline. The Wild are 11-4 in their last 15 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation Dallas has won three straight games to get to 65 points which is good for eighth place in the Western Conference. The Stars are back on the road where they are 11-13-0-2 and have one of the worst offenses in the NHL where they average just 2.31 gpg which is close to two goals per game less than what the Wild. The Stars are 2-7 in their last nine games as a road underdog. Here, we play on teams against the money line in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 after having lost four or five of their last six games, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 35-10 (77.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (58) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. St. Louis has won four straight games and currently sits in second place in the Western Conference but it is not going to catch Colorado which is 12 points ahead of the Blues. The last three wins have come against three of the six worst teams in the NHL so they are getting a little too much credit here on the road. They are 13-8-2-2 on the road but face a great home team that is in the mix of everything. St. Louis is 8-16 against the money line in its last 24 road games after scoring three goals or more in three straight games. The Rangers have lost two straight games to remain in the No. 6 slot in the Eastern Conference with 71 points. They are just seven points out of first place and are only three games out of third place so they have a shot to move up and the last home loss against Vancouver has to sting. New York is 17-5-1-2 at home while allowing just 2.32 gpg which is one of the best in the league and after allowing five goals to the Canucks, they will tighten up here. The Rangers are 9-1 against the money line in home games after playing a home game this season. Here, we play against road favorites against the money line in the second half of the season averaging 2.85 or more gpg on the season after four straight wins by two goals or more. This situation is 36-20 (64.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (64) New York Rangers

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Minnesota is coming off a 7-3 loss against Calgary on Saturday so there is immediate revenge on the table for tonight. The Wild have lost three straight and five of their last six games and sits in fourth place and has a chance to get within one point of the Flames here. They are 16-4-0-1 at home and are catching a great number here. Minnesota is 13-4 against the money line in its last 17 games after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. Calgary is on a roll with wins in nine of its last 10 games to move way up in the Western Conference standings. Eight of those nine wins came at home and the Flames are 16-10-2 on the road which is very solid but they are overvalued here based on that home skewed winning streak. The Flames are 0-5 in their last five games as a road underdog. Here, we play on teams against the money line in the second half of the season after having lost four or five of their last six games, with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 35-9 (79.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (52) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Colorado has won three straight games to move into first place in the Western Conference with 53 points. Two of those wins were against last place Arizona and the Avalanche bring in a pedestrian 9-6-2-0 record on the road yet are laying a massive number here. The offense is one of the best in the NHL but it comes down on the road and they are outscoring opponents by just 0.12 gpg on road ice. Colorado has allowed 14 power play goals away from home which is eighth most in the league and Anaheim can take advantage. The Ducks have dropped three straight games including a 3-0 shutout loss at Chicago four days ago and are now back home where they are 12-6-3-1 and the power play edge is in their favor. Anaheim has scored 19 power play goals at home which is tied with St. Louis for the most in the league and their defense has been stout here, allowing just 2.5 gpg in those 22 home games. Anaheim is 10-4 against the money line in its last 14 games off two or more consecutive road losses. Here, we play against road teams against the money line off a home win going up against an opponent off a road loss where they were shut out. This situation is 29-11 (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (44) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. After an 11-day layoff, the Islanders hit the ice and produced a pair of wins over Buffalo, who is horrible, and Edmonton, who is reeling with five straight losses. And then New York was hit again and has been off for 12 days heading into this game and while the first layoff did not effect the Islanders, they do catch a better opponent this time around. They are 4-5-1-2 at home and sitting in last place in the Metropolitan Division albeit they have played the fewest games in the conference but its overall winning percentage of .357 would put them in second to last place anyway. New Jersey has struggled on the road at 5-10-1-1 but there is no way it should be priced at this underdog number. The Devils are coming off a loss at Columbus last time out as they fell 4-3 but they were just +110 in that game against a team that has seven points more than the Islanders and a much higher winning percentage. The one thing they have struggled with the most is the defense as they are allowing 4.00 gpg on the road but the good news is that the Islanders cannot score as their 2.17 gpg at home which is second worst in the NHL and they are averaging a league-low 26.8 shots per game. New Jersey is 52-35 in its last 87 road games against the money line when playing with three or more days rest. Here, we play on road underdogs with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 after having lost two of their last three games, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 63-54 (63.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. We are taking a shot with the big underdog here in a favorable situation. The Canadiens have lost three straight games which came against three of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and while Boston is no slouch, it does not fall into that group. Montreal has struggled on the road as the offense has been inefficient but there is not a ton of disparity here against the Bruins offense or defense for that matter. Montreal is 38-26 against the money line after allowing four goals or more three straight games. Boston is coming off a 7-3 win over Washington to make it two straight wins and it has now won five of its last six since coming off the break. The Bruins are 9-6-1-0 at home which is far from dominating and looking at the home/road splits between the two are very similar. Boston has a 7.8 shooting percentage at home compared to a 7.6 shooting percentage for Montreal on the road so there is not a big difference there. On defense, the Bruins are stopping 89.7 percent of opposing shots at home while Montreal has an 89.2 shooting percentage on the road, again not a big difference. Boston is 0-4 against the money line in its last four home games after having won five or six of their last seven games this season. Here, we play on road teams against the money line after allowing four goals or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after a blowout win by four goals or more. This situation is 45-29 (60.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (73) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Vegas is coming off a bad home loss against Chicago on Saturday as it fell 2-1 as a -240 favorite. The Golden Knights have now dropped three of their last four games, all of which have come at home where they are 12-9-1-0 on the season. Vegas is two points ahead of Anaheim in the NHL Pacific Division and remains one point behind Nashville for first place in the Western Conference. This is game number six of an eight-game homestand and it is a big stretch starting now as the Golden Knights embark on a four-game roadtrip against Washington, Carolina, Florida and Tampa Bay. The Golden Knights are 7-1 in their last eight games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Toronto also comes in with 47 points but it is well down in the Eastern Conference standings as it is in the No. 6 spot although it is still wide open as only four points are separating No. 1 through No. 6. That being said, the Maple Leafs come in off a tough loss at Colorado in overtime to start a six-game roadtrip where they are 8-4-1-1 compared to a 14-4-1-0 record at home. Their power play has been outstanding as they have scored 14 goals in their last nine games in the man up advantage but face a strong penalty kill as Vegas has allowed just five power play goals over the same stretch. Toronto is 0-5 in its last five road games off a road loss by one goal. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss where it scored one or less goals. This situation is 168-96 (63.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (62) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Washington lost a tough game on Saturday in a shootout against Minnesota after blowing a 2-0 lead. It was the third straight loss for the Capitals, the last two coming on the road, and they head home where they are 10-3-4-1 on the season and their nine non-regulation losses are the most in the league so their record could be a lot better. They are still just two points out of first place in the Eastern Conference and at home, Washington has a 90.7 penalty kill percentage which is second best in the NHL. The Capitals are 7-2 in their last nine games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Boston is coming off a big upset over Tampa Bay on Saturday and the Bruins are now 4-1 in their last five games since coming back from the stoppage. They are still well back in the NHL Atlantic Division as they trail Florida by 13 points and they are nine points behind Toronto for third place. Overall, they are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with four teams that are back by five points or less pursuing that same spot. Boston is a solid 9-5-0-1 on the road but this is not a good spot against a team in desperate need for a win. Despite the win over Tampa Bay, the Bruins are 3-8 in their last 11 games as an underdog. Here, we play on home favorites of -200 or less against the money line in the first half of the season after having lost three of their last four games, with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 of their games on the season. This situation is 62-19 (76.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Dallas has won four straight games including a 3-2 home win over Pittsburgh on Saturday and it has a 24-hour turnaround as it heads to St. Louis so it is at a big travel and rest disadvantage here. The Stars improved to 12-3-0-1 at home but are just 4-9-0-1 on the road which has hurt them in their early playoff pursuit as they are sitting in the No. 12 spot in the Western Conference. It is no surprise the four-game winning streak has come at home and with the COVID break, this is the Stars first road game since December 17, which happened to be a 4-1 loss in St. Louis. The Stars are 6-13 in their last 19 games playing with no rest. St. Louis is coming off a win over Washington on Friday and it is 3-1 in four games since the break. The Blues are in third place in the Western Conference with 45 points, three points behind Nashville for first place. St. Louis is 13-3-0-2 at home and has won 10 of its last 11 on home ice. The Blues are 4-1 in their last five games against teams with a winning record. The magic number for St. Louis is two as Dallas is 1-11 against the money line when they score two or less goals this season while St. Louis is 12-0 against the money line when they allow two or less goals this season. Dallas is averaging just over two gpg on the road while the Blues are allowing just over two gpg at home. 10* (32) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Nonconference Game of the Month. We won with Minnesota on Thursday as it took care of Boston on the road as a sizable underdog but we are going against the Wild here as they head home in a tough matchup. Minnesota snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory but suffered a key loss in the process as Wild leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, who is also seventh in the league in scoring with 40 points, was injured and will not play tonight. That is a big loss for the offense that is averaging 3.63 gpg including 4.29 gpg at home, both of which are third highest in the NHL. Washington is coming off a loss on Friday in St. Louis which was its second straight loss, only the fourth time the Capitals have dropped consecutive games this season. Washington counters the Minnesota offense with a strong defense as it is allowing 2.66 gpg which is eighth fewest in the NHL. the Capitals are 7-1 in their last eight games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against home teams against the money line after having lost five or six of their last seven games, well rested team playing three or less games in 10 days. This situation is 50-19 (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (17) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Minnesota is in a funk as it has lost five straight games including its last game against St. Louis in its first game back from the break 6-4. The Wild have allowed an average of 4.8 gpg over this stretch and while the defense has been average all season, it is not this bad. They are now 19-10-0-2 and their 40 points has them four points behind Nashville for first place in the NHL Central Division. The offense remains fine as they are averaging 3.65 gpg which is third best in the league while their 3.12 gpg on the road is good for No. 10 on highway ice. They are efficient on the offensive end as their shooting percentage is 11.1 percent which is second best in the NHL. the Wild are 6-2 in their last eight games against teams with a winning record. Boston has three straight games since coming out of the break but all three games were against teams with losing records and none of which are in playoff positions. The Bruins are 17-10-1-1 which has them in eighth place in the Eastern Conference and they are 9-5-1-0 at home which is good but nothing special yet they come in extremely overpriced here. Their depth is a little thin as they have three players on the NHL COVID protocol list. Boston is averaging only 2.87 gpg at home which is tied for tenth lowest and its shooting percentage of 8.0 is fifth worst in the league. Boston is 10-14 against the money line in its last 24 games after three straight games with 33 or more shots on goal. Here, we play on road teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 off 2 consecutive divisional losses, in the first half of the season. This situation is 22-4 (84.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (57) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Florida has won three straight games since coming out of the break, all coming at home, where it is now 17-3-0-0 which is the best home record in the NHL. the Panthers have taken advantage of a favorable schedule, not necessarily because of weak competition but because of the home/road split where they have played 20 games at home compared to just 12 on the road. They are averaging 3.78 gpg, which is second most in the NHL and their home average of 4.35 gpg is also good for second best in the league. Florida is outscoring opponents by close to a goal and a half per game and that scoring differential is also near the top of the league. While they will be facing a strong defense, they should be able to pepper the Flames with scoring chances as they lead the league with 36.5 shots per game. the Panthers are 42-12 in their last 54 games as a home favorite. Calgary has won its first two games on this roadtrip which was very important with this game up next and then games against Tampa Bay and Carolina coming up after and the home record of these three teams is a crazy 38-9-1-2. The Flames are solid on the road at 13-4-2-0 and that is helping with this line for Florida. This will be strength against strength as the Calgary defense is the best as it allows just 2.11 gpg on the road but it has not faced an offense of this caliber as it has played just one team on the road that is ranked in the top ten in home scoring. The Flames are 0-4 in their last four games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on teams against the money line off three or more consecutive home wins going up against an opponent off a road win scoring four or more goals. This situation is 24-7 (77.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (24) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. We lost with Edmonton on Saturday but will be riding the Oilers in a good bounce back spot. Edmonton is coming off a loss at the Islanders, which was its second straight overtime loss and has dropped all three games since coming out of the stoppage. It has been a rough stretch for the Oilers which have lost nine of their last 11 games and they remain in fourth place in the NHL Pacific Division, trailing Vegas by seven points. Their defense has been shoddy but had a good effort against the Islanders yet the problem was the offense could get no rhythm as they tallied only 19 shots and did not have a single power play opportunity. They are averaging 3.38 gpg both overall and on the road and could catch a tired team Monday with a chance to get that offense back on track. The Oilers are 18-7 in their last 25 games against teams from the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers are coming off a win over Tampa Bay on Sunday so that is where the tiredness could come from and beating the Lightning could also set up a letdown opportunity. The 4-0 win came despite getting outshot by Tampa Bay 38-21 but took advantage of the power play, going 2-3 in the man advantage. They are just two points behind Washington for first place in the Metropolitan Division as they have won two straight games following a 1-3-0-1 stretch. They have scored only nine power play goals at home all season and overall, New York is averaging just 2.69 gpg at MSG which is seventh lowest in the NHL so this is the second straight game that Edmonton will face a low scoring team on their home ice. The Rangers are 7-20 in their last 27 games against teams from the Pacific Division. 10* (17) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. After 19 days off following a four-game losing streak, Calgary took care of Seattle with a 6-4 win on Thursday to move to 16-7-6-0 on the season. The Flames had a hold of first place for a while in the NHL Pacific Division but Vegas has caught fire and the Flames sit six points behind the Knights. Their five-game roadtrip continues Sunday and with games at Florida, Tampa Bay and Carolina on deck, this is a big spot as those three teams are a combined 38-9-1-2 at home. Calgary is 12-4-2-0 on the road which is the best road record in the Western Conference and second best in the entire league. The defense has been the catalyst for the success as the Flames away allowing 2.17 gpg on highway ice which is best in the league and face a struggling offense. The Flames are 5-1 in their last six games as a road favorite. Chicago has lost three straight games following a 6-1 loss to Nashville on Saturday and the Blackhawks are now 11-16-4-0 overall and their 26 points has them sitting in seventh place in the NHL Central Division. They return home where they are 6-6-2-0 which is respectable but the offense remains an enigma here as they are averaging just 2.36 gpg in those 14 games which is fifth lowest in the NHL. the power play is part of the issue as they are scoring at a 15.4 percent clip. The defense has not been much better as they are allowing 3.07 gpg and that is tied for No. 23 in the league. The Blackhawks are 2-6 in their last eight games playing on no rest. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a road loss by three goals or more, playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-5 (82.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (13) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Tampa Bay is coming off a 5-4 overtime win over Montreal on Tuesday and while it was not pretty, it got the Lightning on the right track following a layoff. Having a game under their belt will help in this matchup as they hit the road as an underdog against their in-state rival. Tampa Bay is 10-3-1-1 on highway ice and the offense has been the key as they are averaging 3.40 gpg which is fifth most in the NHL. They have not been as strong defensively which may be a concern here but they are in a great spot at a great price. The Lightning are 4-0 in their last four games against teams with a winning record. This is the first game for Florida since the layoff and while it may be fresh, the rust could be a detriment. The Panthers are six points behind Tampa Bay in the NHL Atlantic Division and they are that close thanks to a 14-3-0-0 record at home. They are one of the highest scoring offenses on home ice at 4.06 gpg which has carried them to this record and thus, a favorite price against the defending champions. The layoff might have been a good thing for Florida as it was riding a three-game losing streak prior to taking 14 days off and this includes two home losses including an ugly one against Ottawa 8-2. The Panthers are 1-4 in their last five games overall. Here, we play against home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 against division opponents, playing three or less games in 10 days. This situation is 41-16 (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (23) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The two-week hiatus certainly hurt Vancouver as it was riding a six-game winning streak so the momentum from that has been killed. The Canucks are 6-8-0-1 on the road and during that winning streak, only one of those victories came on the road. They are averaging just 2.73 gpg on the highway which is right in the middle of the pack so they have not been horrible but they will find it tough here as the Ducks allow just 2.35 gpg at home which is sixth best in the NHL. The Canucks are 3-8 in their last 11 games as an underdog. Anaheim closed out with a loss in overtime against Arizona as a -306 favorite but that is certainly in the rear view mirror. The Ducks are 10-4-2-1 at home and are catching a great number here which is partly due to the Vancouver winning streak prior to the time off. While the defense has been great at home, the offense is averaging 3.41 gpg on home ice which is tied for No. 8 in the league. With games against Vegas and Colorado on deck, this is a big game for Anaheim. The Ducks are 9-1 in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after successfully covering the spread in 6 or more consecutive games, well rested team playing 3 or less games in 10 days. This situation is 40-15 (72.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (22) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. The NHL is back in action on Tuesday following long layoff and one game has already been postponed so we might see more at this point. We will keep this short based on the layoff. Vegas is 10-5-0-0 on the road while averaging 3.53 gpg in those 15 games which is second most in the NHL. The Golden Knights are 39-12 in their last 51 games against teams with a losing record. Los Angeles is 14-11-4-1 overall which includes an 8-6-1-1 record at home. The Kings have struggled on offense at home as they are averaging 2.88 gpg which is middle of the league and that is an issue to keep up here. The home/road splits on defense are very similar so this comes down to the potent Vegas offense. The Kings are 4-11 in their last 15 games as a home underdog. Here, we play on road favorites of -200 or less against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss of two goals or more. This situation is 61-19 (76.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (75) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for out NHL Thursday Breakaway. Colorado has won five straight games, scoring seven goals in three of those, to move into fourth place in the NHL Central Division with 36 points.. The Avalanche remain the highest scoring team in the league. Overall, they are putting up 4.41 gpg and also lead the league in shooting percentage at 12.4 percent. The power play has been the strength but they also lead the league with six short-handed goals so they can get it done on both sides of the special teams. The Avalanche are 5-1 in their last six games against teams with a winning record. Nashville has also won five straight games which is keeping this number at a good price. The defense has been solid but the scoring remains a concern as they Predators are averaging just 2.77 gpg at home which is in bottom half of the league and that is a concern against the top offense in the NHL. This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Calgary has lost four straight games and has now fallen into second place in the NHL Pacific Division with 36 points, one point behind Anaheim. The Flames have scored three goals or less in each of these losses but the defense has still been solid, allowing just 3.2 gpg and they have been great on the road. Calgary has allowed just 2.06 gpg on the highway which is best in the league and after getting postponed last night, they are in a great spot here. 10* (61) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Colorado has won three straight games, scoring seven goals in each of those, to move into fourth place in the NHL Central Division with 32 points. . The Avalanche remain the highest scoring team in the league. Overall, they are putting up 4.38 gpg and also lead the league in shooting percentage at 12.4 percent. The power play has been the strength but they also lead the league with six short-handed goals so they can get it done on both sides of the special teams. The Avalanche are 21-8 in their last 29 after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. Florida is coming off a win at Arizona which is not saying much and it has now won four of its last five games. Three of those came at home however where it is 14-1-0-0 and catches a tough test here on the road. The Panthers are averaging just 2.91 gpg on the road and the power play has been rough as they have scored only four goals in 35 opportunities and that 11.4 percent is one of the lowest in the NHL. Overall, they are 4-3-2-2 on the highway and that sets up a bad spot here with value on the other side. The Panthers are 1-7 in their last eight road games. Here, we play against underdogs against the money line after scoring three goals or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 49-13 (79 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (6) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Pittsburgh and Washington renew their rivalry on Friday night. The Capitals sit atop the Metropolitan Division with a 16-4-5-1 record which is good for a one point lead over Carolina and New York. They are 9-1-3-1 at home led by an offense that is averaging 3.57 gpg which is seventh most in the NHL. They are No. 4 in shooting percentage and their power play in ranked in the top ten. Their three-day gap between the Anaheim and Pittsburgh games came at a good time, and it is the first time this season that Washington has had more than two days between games. The Capitals are 21-10 in their last 31 games against teams with a losing record. The Penguins are coming off a 2-1-1 Western Conference roadtrip to improve to 7-3-3 away from home and while playing with revenge, this is not the spot. They took out Vancouver and Seattle in the last two games but the win over Seattle was costly as they lost leading scorer Jake Guentzel to an upper body injury. Their numbers have been excellent overall and they are on pace away from home as well Pittsburgh has struggled against the better teams in the league and facing one of the hottest is a challenge. The Penguins are 3-8 in their last 11 games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against road underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line after allowing one goal or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 119-51 (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (50) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHK Thursday Breakaway. Columbus is coming off a loss at Toronto on Tuesday which was its fifth loss over its last six games. All five of those losses came on the road however where the Blue Jackets are 4-8-0-0 compared to a 9-3-0- record at home that includes four straight wins. They are averaging 3.83 gpg at home which is fourth highest in the league and they have prospered at even strength as of their 46 goals here, 39 have come at the 5-on-5 situation. When favored, they have been potent on offense, averaging 5.14 gpg while allowing only 2.86 gpg on defense. The Blue Jackets are 10-4 in their last 14 games against teams from the Western Conference. After the Ducks opened their five-game road trip with a 4-3 shootout loss against the Capitals, they bounced back with a 2-0 shutout win against Buffalo on Tuesday. While going 9-4-1-1 at home, Anaheim is 5-4-1-2 on the road and it is getting outscored on average 3.50-3.25. They seem to be overvalued here with a lot of that having to with their home record and they have dropped six of their last 10 games overall. The Ducks are 6-15 in their last 21 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play on home favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after having lost three of their last four games, in the first half of the season. This situation is 72-20 (78.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The Rangers come into Wednesday riding a seven-game winning streak including a win last night in Chicago as the six goals scored were the highest during this winning streak. They head back home where they are 8-1-1 yet come in as underdogs where they are 1-1 on the season. They have not been dominant here as New York is outscoring its opponents by just 0.70 gpg and has put up just seven power play goals on home ice. Nonetheless, the Rangers have won eight straight home games which is the most since 2017 but this is the toughest opponent coming in during this stretch. The Rangers are 13-28 in their last 41 games as an underdog. Colorado has alternated wins and losses over its last six games following a win on Monday at Philadelphia. The Avalanche remain the highest scoring team in the league and in their win at Philadelphia, they put up a season high 50 shots while registering three power play goals which tied a season high. Overall, they are putting up 4.14 gpg and also lead the league in shooting percentage at 12.3 percent. The power play has been the strength but they also lead the league with six short-handed goals so they can get it done on both sides of the special teams. The Avalanche are 11-2 in their last 13 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against underdogs against the money line after scoring three goals or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 48-13 (78.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (21) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Minnesota has won six straight games heading into Tuesday night and we are getting line value based on that. The Wild have averaged one of the top offenses in the league but they are right average on the road and their goals allowed is average in the league as their 2.92 gpg given up is right in the middle. Their recent winning streak has mostly at home with five straight wins and the lone road win came in a shootout. The Wild are 1-4 in their last five games as a road underdog. Edmonton has lost two straight games following a three-game winning streak. The Oilers allowed three power play goals in the 5-1 loss and they are now three point behind Calgary in the NHL Pacific Division. Edmonton is averaging 4.00 gpg at home which is second in the league. The Oilers are 7-0 in their last seven games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams against the money line after allowing four goals or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring four goals or more in four straight games. This situation is 34-16 (68 percent) since 1996. 10* (18) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS four our NHL Monday Breakaway. We won with Pittsburgh on Saturday and we will back them again here in a good spot. They snapped a three-game slide with the victory over Vancouver and they carry that into tonight. The Penguins are 6-3-1-2 on the road and have a great edge on special teams as they are at 88.9 percent on the power kill, allowing just three power play goals away from home. The Penguins are 5-2 in their last seven games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Seattle came over loss with a win over Edmonton but it is in another tough spot here. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line off a win against a division rival, with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 53-18 (74.6 percent) over the last five seasons.10* (71) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS four our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Pittsburgh has lost three straight games but the last two came against the two best teams in the Western Conference and it gets a big letdown in class here. The Penguins are 5-3-1-2 on the road and have a great edge on special team as they are at 88.9 percent on the power kill, allowing just three power play goals away from home. The Penguins are 7-2 in their last nine games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game Vancouver has won two straight games following a four-game losing streak but those two victories came against two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. The Canucks are averaging just 2.20 gpg at home and they are at a huge disadvantage here as they have allowed 13 power play goals in 32 opportunities at home which is the worst in the league. The Canucks are 2-11 in their last 13 games following a win. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line that are being outscored by their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after allowing two goals or less in two straight games. This situation is 217-94 (69.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (49) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Edmonton has won three straight games and remains one point behind Calgary in the NHL Pacific Division. The Oilers have been dominant at home with a 9-1-0-0 record and their record of 7-4-0-0 on the road is solid enough at this price range. They are averaging 3.36 gpg on the highway which is fourth most in the league and they can thank the power play for a lot of that as their .375 percentage is tops in the NHL by a wide margin. They have been average on defense with 3.00 gpg allowed but the penalty kill has been great, allowing only four goals and its penalty kill of 87.9 percent is No. 3 in the NHL and overall ,they have allowed just two power play goals in the last 19 opportunities over the last six games. The Oilers are 9-1 in their last 10 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Seattle is coming off a shootout loss at Detroit to close a 202 roadtrip. The opportunities for scoring have been slim as the Kraken have been outshot in their last seven games and they have struggled at home on special played, converting just six times in 33 man up advantages and that .182 percentage is tied for No. 11 worse in the league. Seattle is a decent 5-6-0-0 at home but the feeling is that is getting too much respect here against a top level team. The 15 overall losses are fourth most in the NHL and they have struggled here as the Kraken are 0-7 in their last seven games against the Western Conference. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a road loss by three goals or more, playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-4 (85.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (27) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Ottawa has lost five straight games, the last four coming on a four-game west coast road trip and the first coming against Calgary at home which is in first place in the NHL Pacific Division and tied for first place in the Western Conference with Minnesota. The Senators catch a one-game break here before playing 12 of their next 14 games against teams with winning records so things could get ugly rolling into 2022 but we feel they are in a good spot here. Ottawa has just one road win and comparing that to only three home victories might not seem much the schedule prior to what is upcoming has been nearly as bad as it has already played the third toughest schedule in the league. Ottawa is 12-4 in its last 16 home games after playing two consecutive road games. Vancouver is coming off a win at Montreal on Monday after losing four straight games, the last three coming on the road as part of this five-game eastern roadtrip. The Canucks are averaging just 2.31 gpg on the road, which is ninth lowest in the league while defensively, they allow 3.69 gpg which is eighth worst in the NHL. Coming off a game where they allowed one goal is encouraging but they faced a Montral team that is third worst in the league on the power play and Ottawa has been better in that category. Vancouver has allowed a league-high 13 power play goals on the road and its penalty kill percentage is the third worst in the league which again put it in a bad spot here. The Canucks are 1-11 in their last 12 games following a win. Here, we play against road favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 off a road win, playing a team with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 28-12 (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (66) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Florida is riding a two-game losing streak that includes a home loss against Seattle, its first defeat on home ice this season. The Panthers lost at Washington in their previous game which sets a revenge game for Tuesday. Florida is doing it on both sides here, averaging 4.25 gpg while allowing just 2.25 gpg and those are No. 3 and No. 6 respectively in the league at home. The last defeat was especially shocking as Seattle entered that game with a 1-7-1 road record and Florida managed just one goal which is a season low. The Panthers face a dangerous team as they try to regroup but having an extra day off is a good advantage. The Panthers are 23-4 in their last 27 home games. Washington has been rolling by going 9-1-1-0 over its last 11 games and has moved into a first place tie with Toronto in the Eastern Conference with 33 points. Following the win over Florida, the Capitals defeated Carolina on Sunday, the third best team in the conference and they have been winning without strong special teams. They have gone just 6-29 on the power play over this 11-game stretch and they have been poor on the road all season, converting just three goals in 29 opportunities and that 10.3 percent clip is fourth lowest in the NHL on the road. Florida has an 83.3 percent penalty kill at home so it will have the edge, making the even strength and defensive rush a big part tonight. Here, we play on home teams against the money line after a blowout loss by three goals or more in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 197-136 (59.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (42) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the BUFFALO SABRES for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Seattle is coming off just its second road win of the season and it was a big one at that as it defeated Florida 4-1 as a +174 underdog. It was the first loss on home ice this season for Florida. It has been an up and down season overall for the Kraken in their first year in the league and now they come in as a road favorite for just the second time this season and the first one resulted in a loss to then winless Arizona. Seattle is averaging 2.30 gpg on the highway which is eighth fewest in the league while giving up 3.70 gpg which is tied for seventh most. Special teams have been better but this is a tough spot with the recent road schedule. The Kraken are 0-5 in their last five games against teams with a losing record. The Sabres lost on Saturday at Detroit in overtime and they are now 1-4-1-0 over their last six games. The overall damage has been on the road where they are 2-5-2-0 compared to a respectable 6-5-1-0 at home and that home slate has been a brutal one of late. Buffalo had lost four straight home games prior to a win over Montreal in its last game on home ice but those four losses came against Toronto, Calgary, Columbus and Boston which are a combined 51-24-6-0 so those defeats should not come as much of a surprise. Home wins against Tampa Bay and Edmonton do show they can compete against the better teams yet take a step down in class here as a great price. Buffalo is 12-5 against the money line in its last 17 games after losing their previous game in overtime. Here, we play against road favorites against the money line off a road win by three goals or more, playing their 3rd road game in four days. This situation is 23-9 (7.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Buffalo Sabres

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Anaheim is coming off a 4-0 win over Ottawa which snapped a three-game losing streak and the Ducks are now one point ahead of Vegas for third place in the NHL Pacific Division. They are 8-3-1-0 at home and the defense has led the way as they are allowing just 1.67 gpg at home which is the lowest average in the league in home games. Anaheim has allowed just three power play goals and its 90.32 penalty kill is tied for fourth best in the NHL. On the other side, the Ducks have converted 28.6 percent of their power plays which is also good for No. 4 in the league. Anaheim is 6-1 against the money line after a win by two goals or more this season. Toronto has won three straight games and looks to make it four straight on this four-game road trip but the Maple Leafs are overpriced here in the toughest matchup of this trek. They are right in the middle of the stats on both sides and despite putting up 13 goals over the last three games, they are not going to get the chances in Anaheim. Here, we play on home teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after having lost three of their last four games, in the first half of the season. This situation is 82-29 (73.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (32) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Florida has won four straight games to get back on track following a four-game losing streak and it now has a two-point lead over Toronto in the NHL Eastern Conference. The Panthers hit the road where all four of those losses occurred and home ice has been the difference in their games as the home team has won 11 in a row in their games. They did open the season 3-0 on the road and are now 3-2-1-2 so things have a taken a turn the wrong way and over the last six road games, Florida has averaged just 2.33 gpg in regulation. Washington has won three of it last four games and seven of its last nine to remain in a tie with Carolina atop the NHL Metropolitan Division while sitting in a tie for second place in the Eastern Division and a win here would propel the Capitals into a tie for first place. On offense, they have averaged 4.14 gpg in those seven wins but it has been the other side that has been the strength as they allowing a fourth best 2.35 gpg overall and that has been even better on home ice. The Washington defense has spurned its 6-1-3-0 record as home as it is allowing only 2.20 gpg which is sixth fewest in the league. The Capitals have allowed only three power play goals this season at home which is tied for fifth fewest and that is a good situation here as the Panthers have scored only three power play goals on the road and their .130 power play percentage is eighth lowest in the league. The Capitals are 4-1 in their last five games as a home favorite. Here, we play against road teams against the money line that are allowing 2.55 or fewer gpg on the season, after two straight wins by one goal. This situation is 28-8 (77.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (58) Washington Capitals

This is a play in the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The welcome home has not gotten off to a good start for the Islanders. After dropping their final four games of a 13-game roadtrip to open the season, they have lost their first two games in their new arena falling to Calgary 5-2 and then getting shutout by Toronto 3-0. The last game was a disaster as they were outshot 40-20 by the Maple Leafs and two days off since then can only help. The unfortunate schedule has played its toll as the Islanders are averaging just 2.07 gpg which is second worst in the NHL and the power play has been to blame as their 12.2 percent success rate is third worst in the league. Facing their biggest rival should have them ready to go. The Rangers are coming off a 5-4 win over Buffalo to make it five wins over their last six games to move into a tie for fourth place with Tampa Bay in the NHL Eastern Conference. They are 5-1-1-0 at home but have dropped five of 11 on the road while averaging just 2.55 gpg. While the Islanders power play has been off, the Rangers could be the cure as they have allowed seven goals in 17 chances over their last eight games while converting just four goals on their own end. Going back, the Rangers are 1-4 in their last five road games. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 that are getting outscored by their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after allowing three goals or more in five straight games. This situation is 140-79 (63.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (34) New York Islanders

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Edmonton has won two straight games and remains one point behind Calgary in the NHL Pacific Division and it closes with Dallas and Arizona before the holiday break and both are very winnable to keep pace with the Flames. The Oilers put up five goals in their previous game and are third in the NHL with 3.88 gpg and their power play remains the best in the league by a significant amount. They are at 39.6 percent and their 21 man up goals are easily the most. Even more impressive is the fact that Edmonton has been better on the road with a 41.7 percent power play success rate and on the other side, the Oilers have allowed only two power play goals in 21 chances and that 92 percent penalty kill is the best on the road. The Oilers are 8-0 in their last eight games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Dallas has won three of its last four games with all of those wins coming at home and the Stars are now at 16 points overall which is six points out of third place in the NHL Central Division. The scoring has picked up of late but Dallas still has only 43 goals on the season which is third lowest in the Western Conference. The Stars have relied on defense for a while but they have given up 3.13 gpg which is in the bottom half of the league and the penalty kill is sixth worst at 76.4 percent. They have allowed a power play in all but two home games this season. The Stars are 3-7 in their last 10 when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against home teams against the money line off a win by three goals or more over a division rival, with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 41-19 (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (15) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our Western Conference Game of the Month. St. Louis returns home following a loss at Dallas on Saturday which was its fifth loss in its last six games. The Blues have fallen into third place in the NHL Central Division, three points behind Minnesota. Despite similar records at home and on the road, the statistical numbers are better on home ice as they average 3.38 gpg while allowing 2.50 gpg which are both No. 9 in the league. The power play has led the way on offense as the Blues are 8-26 in man up situations and that .308 percentage is good for third best in the NHL. The Blues are almost back to full strength, with only forward Brayden Schenn still sidelined and they are in much better shape than Vegas. The Blues are 5-2 in their last seven games as a home favorite. The Golden Knights are coming off a successful six-game homestand where it went 5-1-0-0 and now they hit the road for the first time in over two weeks. Vegas now has 22 points and sits in fourth place in the NHL Pacific Division, five points behind first place Calgary. They have gone three straight games without a power play goal and that has been an issue all season as Vegas is 5-41 (12.2 percent) which is third worst in the league. The Golden Knights have had this success despite having numerous injuries and players on the shelf because of COVID. Max Pacioretty is still out while William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault, Shea Theodore and remain out. Jack Eichel has yet to suit up since being acquired from Buffalo. Here, we play on home favorites of -200 or less against the money line in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after having lost three of their last four games. This situation is 59-17 (77.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (4) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. The moment has finally arrived for the Islanders as after opening the season with 13 straight road games, they are back home for their first game at UBS Arena. It was a bad finish to the roadtrip as New York dropped its last four games and after the trek, it is in last place in the Metropolitan Division at 5-6-2. The Islanders clearly ran out of gas toward the end as they were outscored 19-4 in those four games and they have had three days off to get ready for this one. We can throw out all of the stats here with every game being played on enemy ice but one strength has been the penalty kill as the Islanders have stopped 30 of 36 attempts and that 83.3 percent is good for No. 11 in the league. Calgary is coming off a 5-0 over Buffalo on Thursday and this will be the sixth game of a seven-game roadtrip for the Flames. They are 2-1-2-0 so far but have yet to win back-to-back games and you have to go all the way back to the end of October for the last time they won consecutive games and they have dropped four straight games in overtime in November. This is a tough road test and while their last two road wins were both shutouts, those came against the Sabres and Senators, two of the four worst teams in the Eastern Conference. Yes, New York is part of that group but again, this is a whole different situation. The Flames are 1-4 in their last five games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 off a road win by two goals or more going up against an opponent off two consecutive road losses by two goals or more. This situation is 29-12 (70.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (42) New York Islanders

This is a play on the SEATTLE KRAKEN for our NHL Friday Breakaway. We played on Seattle Wednesday and it could not hold off a hot Chicago team as it lost 4-2 for its fifth straight loss. The Kraken have lost three straight at home after a promising 3-2 start and the defense continues to be the liability. The Kraken have averaged just under 3.2 gpg over their last six games but the defense has allowed at least four goals in each game during the five-game losing streak including seven goals given up to Anaheim. The problem was the penalty kill where they are ranked No. 31 in the NHL but have gone three straight games without allowing a power play goal. They are still near the top of the league at even strength in fewest scoring chances per minute and overall scoring chance ratio. Colorado has won three straight games as the offense has been humming with an average of 5.7 gpg during the winning streak. The Avalanche has scored six power play goals during this stretch and while all of this looks to be bad news for Seattle, we are catching a great number as this is the biggest moneyline it has received since facing Edmonton back on the first of the month. Colorado is averaging just 2.83 gpg on the road compared to 4.14 gpg at home which is third most in the league. Colorado is 2-6 against the money line in its last eight road games off a road win scoring four or more goals. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after allowing two goals or less in three straight games going up against an opponent after allowing four goals or more four straight games. This situation is 25-12 (67.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (28) Seattle Kraken

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Dallas has won two straight games following a 1-5-0-1 stretch and it won those games by identical 5-2 scores. Both of those came at home however which has inched up the scoring but the Stars are putting up just 2.25 gpg on the road where they are 3-4-0-1 on the season and that scoring average tied for seventh lowest in the NHL. They have allowed eight power play goals in 29 chances and that 72.4 percent power kill is seventh worst in the league in road games. Dallas is 0-7 against the money line in its last seven road games after playing two consecutive home games. Minnesota is coming off a 4-1 loss against San Jose which stopped a 5-1 run and the Wild now sit a point behind Winnipeg in the NHL Central Division. Minnesota is 4-2-0-0 at home and it is averaging 3.83 gpg on home ice which is fourth most in the league and the Wild are second in the NHL with 37.3 shots per game, trailing Calgary by just a half-shot so the more scoring opportunities the better. They have struggled with the power play with just four goals but they have had only 22 chances which is one of the lowest in the league and a lot of that is not under their control. As mentioned, Dallas has struggled on defense in the power play as they have been one of the most undisciplined teams in the league. Minnesota is 19-7 against the money line in its last 26 games off a home loss. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after two straight wins by three goals or more going up against an opponent after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. This situation is 35-12 (74.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (16) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the SEATTLE KRAKEN for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. It has been a rough 11 days for Seattle. First, the Kraken gave Arizona its first win of the season after opening with 11 straight losses and they have dropped three straight since then including a pair of home losses against Anaheim and Minnesota in their last two games. Seattle has now fallen into last place in the Pacific Division with just nine points overall after a promising start in its inaugural season in the league. The Kraken have averaged 3.4 gpg over their last five games but the defense has allowed at least four goals in each game during the four-game losing streak including seven goals given up to Anaheim. The problem has been the penalty kill where they are ranked No. 31 in the NHL but at even strength, they have allowed the fewest scoring chances per minute in the league with 22.4, and they rank sixth in overall scoring chance ratio at 53.7 percent. Chicago has played better of late but it is at 4-9-2 even after three consecutive one-goal victories. All of those were at home including two that went into extra time and the Blackhawks enter Wednesday winless on the road with six losses to open the season. They have been outscored 4.17 to 1.83 on the highway and that offensive output is second worst only to Arizona and the goals allowed per game are only ahead of Pittsburgh. Special teams have been the only positive but facing the Kraken at even strength is going to pose a big issue. The Blackhawks are 3-13 in their last 16 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after having lost four of their last five games, in a game involving two teams with a winning percentage of .300 or worse in the first half of the season. This situation is 30-3 (90.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (70) Seattle Kraken

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Nonconference Game of the Month. Calgary had lost three straight games and five of its last six but caught a schedule break on Sunday as it visited Ottawa which came in 4-9-1-0 and defeated the Senators 4-0. The Flames are 6-2-1-0 on the road and their success has come on defense where they are allowing only 2.00 gpg which is tops in the NHL. They have stopped 29 of 34 opponent power play situations and that .853 penalty kill percentage is sixth best in the league. With the Sunday win, Calgary has notched five shutouts in its eight wins this season and in three of the four previous follow up games, they have allowed 3.3 gpg. The Flames are 6-14 in their last 20 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Philadelphia was coming off an upset win over Carolina on Friday but followed that up with a 5-2 loss at Dallas on Saturday. While it was a three-goal loss, the Flyers outshot the Stars 33-30 and are now back home where they are averaging 3.5 gpg, which is tied for eighth most in the league in home games. Philadelphia has lost six games this season and has followed up the previous five with a victory, outscoring opponents 18-6 in the process. This includes a 2-0 record at home, winning by a combined score of 9-1. In the first meeting, the Flames, fresh off an undefeated five-game road trip, returned home in style with a 4-0 victory setting up a solid revenge situation here. The Flyers are 22-5 in their last 27 games following a loss of three or more goals. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after allowing five goals or more. This situation is 99-55 (64.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (54) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Columbus enters Monday off a pair of home losses against the Capitals and Rangers, two of the top four teams in the Eastern Conference, and it is in a good bounce back spot here. Those losses snapped a three-game winning streak for the Blue Jackets and put an end to its 5-1-0-0 home record to start the season. They are averaging 3.50 gpg at home which is tied for seventh most in the NHL while their shooting percentage of 11.5 percent is good for fourth overall in the league. On the other side, one positive aspect of their game of late has been the penalty kill as Columbus has allowed just one goal in its last 13 man down opportunities. This 0-2 run is the first time season that Columbus has dropped back-to-back games and we do not see it hitting three straight. The Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last five games as a home favorite. Detroit capped a 3-1-0 stretch on home ice Saturday with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Canadiens and it has now won four of its last five games after losing four straight games prior to that. The Red Wins are now 5-2-2-0 at home but come in just 3-4-0-0 on the road where they average only 2.71 gpg while allowing 3.86 gpg which is tied for sixth worst in the NHL. They have the second worst penalty kill in the league on the road, allowing power play goals at a 60.9 percent clip and this is where Columbus needs to take advantage. The Red Wings are 10-22 in their last 32 games following a win. Their first meeting saw Detroit dominate as they outshot the Blue Jackets 45-23 in a 4-1 victory setting up a solid revenge spot. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 revenging a loss of three goals or more, off two consecutive losses against division rivals. This situation is 62-27 (69.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (42) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Rangers are coming off a win over Columbus on Saturday to make it two straight wins following a three-game losing streak. New York is 2-1-1-0 at home after defeating Florida 4-3 last Monday which was its fourth straight win over Eastern Conference foes but two of those came against Montreal and Ottawa, the two worst teams in the conference. Scoring remains an issue despite yesterday as the Rangers are averaging 2.71 gpg which is ninth lowest in the league. Following up big efforts has been an issue as the Rangers are 5-11 in their last 16 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. The Devils are coming off a 5-2 loss to Boston yesterday at home to fall to 7-4-1-1 on the season and their 16 points are three games behind the Rangers for third place in the Metropolitan Division. The loss against the Bruins was their first against an Eastern Conference opponent this season after winning their first four to open the season. New Jersey is 2-1-1-0 on the road and the big surprise could be the fact it has five points on the road without registering a single power play goal as it is 0-15 with the man advantage. The Devils face a Rangers team that has struggled with the penalty kill, allowing four goals in their last 10 opportunities. Here, we play against teams against the money line playing five or less games in 14 days, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .501 and .600 in the first half of the season. This situation is 20-7 ATS (74.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (29) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Dallas has dropped two straight games and six of its last seven overall. The Stars are in sixth place in the NHL Central Division with 10 points and they trail third place Nashville and Winnipeg by seven points so while it is still early, this is a big game for Dallas. Scoring was a big concern early on and while it has not busted out, Dallas has scored three regulation goals in three of its last four games and relies on an above average defense but one that has struggled over the last two games. The Stars are the only team remaining in the NHL without a regulation win, as all four of their wins have come in overtime or a shootout. The Stars are 8-3 in their last 11 games against the Metropolitan Division. Philadelphia is coming off an upset win at Carolina last night and going back, the Flyers have dropped their last three games following a win. They have been solid on the road at 4-1-1-0 but are averaging only 2.17 gpg away from home and that is the Stars need at this point from a team coming in. Philadelphia is only 2-19 on the power play on the road which is directly affecting the scoring and Dallas is a very solid 2-11 on the penalty kill at home. The Flyers are 1-7 in their last eight games playing on no rest. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 that are getting outscored by their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after allowing three goals or more in five straight games. This situation is 138-79 (63.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (20) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Calgary is coming off a 4-2 loss at Montreal last night to make it four losses over its last five games. After a loss in its first road game of the season, the Flames had won five straight road games prior to last night and are now averaging 3.57 gpg away from home. Overall, Calgary is putting up 3.31 gpg which is tied for seventh best in the NHL and the defense has been just as solid, allowing 2.31 gpg which is good for second best in the league. The Flames only had one power play opportunity last night after averaging 4.4 per game over their previous five games. Calgary is three points behind Edmonton for first place in the NHL Pacific Division which is also three points back in the entire Western Conference. The Flames are 4-0 in their last four games as an underdog. Toronto is coming off a 3-0 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday and has won six of its last seven games to improve to 8-5-1-0 on the season. The 17 points are good for second place in the NHL Atlantic Division but despite the winning record, the Maple Leafs are still getting outscored on the season. They have improved gradually as they are averaging 3.0 gpg in regulation over this recent seven-game stretch but are still at 2.57 gpg overall which is ninth lowest in the league. Additionally, their shooting percentage is at 7.45 percent which is fifth lowest in the NHL. The Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last five games against teams with a winning record. Here, here play against home favorites of -200 or less against the money line after shutting out their opponent in their previous game going up against an opponent after allowing four goals or more. This situation 39-23 (62.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (59) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Los Angeles has won six straight games, four coming at home where it is now 5-2 on the season and then an upset win in Toronto and then snuck out an overtime win over Montreal on Tuesday to move to 2-3-1-0 away from home. This winning streak follows up a six-game losing streak and it could be a lot worse as three of the wins came in extra time while another was by just one goal. Despite the winning streak, Los Angeles has converted only two of 23 power play opportunities over its last five games and on the season, the Kings are 1-22 on the road with a man advantage and that 4.6 percent is second lowest in the NHL. The Kings are still averaging only 2.3 gpg on the road which is tenth lowest in the NHL. The Kings are 1-4 in their last five games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. While the Kings are on a winning streak, the Senators are on a losing streak that has now reached five games. Ottawa is just 1-19 on the power play over this stretch so it has to take advantage of these situations against a team that has been even worse on the road. The Senators have been significant underdogs in four of the five games and while they bring in a five-game home losing streak as well, the opposition has been tough as all five teams are ranked in the top 16, Los Angeles is not, and eight of their 12 games on the season have come against top 16 teams. This is a good spot at a good price for the home team to get back on track. Ottawa is 7-1 in its last eight home games off a road loss against a division rival. Here we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a three game unbeaten streak playing their 3rd road game in four days. This situation is 21-7 (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (36) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Central Division Game of the Month. Dallas lost to Vancouver on Sunday 6-3 to make it five losses over its last six games. The Stars are in fifth place in the NHL Central Division with 10 points and they trail third place Winnipeg by five points and fourth place Nashville by three points so while it is still early, this is a big game for Dallas. Scoring was a big concern early on and while it has not busted out, Dallas has scored three regulation goals in each of its last three games and relies on an above average defense but one that needs to clean up on the penalty kill. The Stars are the only team remaining in the NHL without a regulation win, as all four of their wins have come in overtime or a shootout. This is just their fourth home game of the season and the Stars are 5-2 in their last seven games as a home favorite. Nashville is coming off an overtime loss and is 1-1-1-0 over its last three games following a four-game winning streak. Scoring has been an issue for the Predators as well as they are averaging just 2.58 gpg which is eighth lowest in the league. Nashville is 19th in the Western Conference with 28.5 shots per game and the Predators are 1-1-1 against opponents from the Central Division. They are just 3-15 on the power play over their last five games after registering five goals in 11 opportunities in the three games prior to that. The Predators are 8-22 in their last 30 games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game and there could be a slight lookahead to St. Louis tomorrow night. Here, we play on home teams against the money line after allowing four goals or more going up against an opponent after losing their previous game in overtime. This situation is 111-56 (66.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (30) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Los Angeles has won five straight games, four coming at home where it is now 5-2 on the season and then an upset win in Toronto last night which was its first road win of the season to move to 1-3-1-0 away from home. This winning streak follows up a six-game losing streak so it has been a tail of two seasons for the Kings and they come back to earth tonight in the second of a back-to-back set. Despite the winning streak, Los Angeles has converted only two of 19 power play opportunities over its last four games and on the season, the Kings are 1-18 on the road with a man advantage and that 5.6 percent is second lowest in the NHL. The Kings are 3-10 in their last 13 games as an underdog. It has been a struggle for Montreal which has lost two straight games and is 3-10-0-0 on the season but this is a great bounce back spot and the public will be riding that Kings winning streak. The Canadiens will likely face Kings backup Calvin Petersen who has struggled with a .898 save percentage. Canadiens goalie Jake Allen has been all over the place as he has allowed goals in bunches but has also put together some great efforts and he will be out for revenge after a 5-2 loss in Los Angeles last month and he will be facing a Kings offense that is averaging 2.2 gpg on the road which is seventh lowest in the NHL. The Canadiens are 37-14 in their last 51 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Here, we play on home favorites of -200 or less against the money line with a winning percentage of .300 or worse after having lost four of their last five games, playing a team with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 77-27 (74 percent) since 1996. 10* (10) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Florida is coming off a huge win over previously undefeated Carolina 5-2 on Saturday to move to 10-0-0-1 on the season as it now is the lone team in the NHL not to lose a game in regulation. The Panthers only setback came in a shootout at Boston where they are 3-0-0-1. The overall numbers speak for themselves as Florida is doubling up on opponents 4.2 to 2.1 despite outshooting foes by just over one per game. Special teams has propelled the Panthers as they rank No. 7 on the power play and No. 6 with the penalty kill so there is hardy a weakness but this is not a good spot coming off that win over the Hurricanes and facing a team that is desperate for a win. The Rangers opened their west coast roadtrip with a 3-1 win over Seattle but it was downhill after that as they lost their last three games, two in overtime. The loss to Edmonton was a tough one as they blew a 4-1 lead before dropping the game in extra time and that clearly shook them as they came out flat the next night as were shutout by Calgary 6-0. New York is now 6-3-3-0 overall and has played a tough schedule that has been road heavy with nine of its 12 games taking place away from home. Overall, the Rangers have played the third toughest schedule in the NHL but they are still just three points behind Carolina in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points. The Rangers are 6-2 in their last eight when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams against the money line off a home win by two goals or more going up against an opponent off a road loss where they were shut out. This situation is 21-7 (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (2) New York Rangers

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. St. Louis defeated San Jose on Thursday to improve to 7-1-0-1 on the season and the Blues and one point ahead of Minnesota in the Central Division and they sit in third place overall in the Western Conference. After averaging 5.5 gpg in their first four games, the Blues have averaged just 2.8 gpg over their last five games and the power play has played a big role in this. St. Louis was 6-14 in those first four games but have gone just 2-11 over the last five and it is catching a hot defense on Sunday. The Blues have yet to lose in regulation on the road and that is inflating the price here. The Blues are 2-5 in their last seven games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Anaheim has won three straight games to move to 5-4-2-1 and after a rough defensive start, the Ducks have been clamping down. The have allowed just 2.0 gpg in regulation over their last five games and their penalty kill has stepped to the forefront. Anaheim has allowed just two power play goals in its last 18 chances for a .889 percentage and overall, it is now No. 10. On the other side, the Ducks are No. 8 on the power play at 26.2 percent. Here, we play on teams against the money line off three or more consecutive home wins going against an opponent off a road win scoring four or more goals. This situation is 22-7 (75.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (66) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Pittsburgh concludes its eight-game homestand on Saturday hosting Minnesota. It has not been a great run as the Penguins are 3-3-0-1 in the first seven games and they will be shorthanded once again. Sidney Crosby along with defensemen Brian Dumoulin, Marcus Pettersson and Chad Ruhwedel will be out due to COVID not to mention coach Mike Sullivan who also tested positive. Pittsburgh is coming off a 3-2 overtime win over Philadelphia on Thursday which snapped a three-game slide. After scoring seven goals in a win over Toronto on Oct. 23, the Penguins have scored just five regulation goals in their last four games and the power play has been awful this season, going 4-32 and that 12.5 percent success rate is tied for sixth worst in the league. This includes going 2-22 at home. The Penguins are 2-6 in their last eight games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Minnesota has been off since Tuesday after downing Calgary 5-4 in overtime to end a two-game losing streak. The Wild are now 6-3-0-0 on the season and after a 3-0 start on the road, they have dropped their last two and they are certainly catching Pittsburgh at the right time. The Wild are 4-1 in their last five games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 with a money line of -150 or less off a home win scoring four or more goals, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. This situation is 80-37 (68.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (49) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Edmonton has a one point lead over Calgary in the NHL Pacific Division as the Oilers have won three straight games following their lone loss of the season, a 5-3 setback against Philadelphia at home. They have been a scoring machine this season as they are averaging 4.22 gpg which leads the NHL despite being near the middle of the pack in shots. Their scoring percentage is also tops in the league and a lot of that can be attributed to the potent power play. Edmonton has an unreal .464 percentage and it has scored a power play goal in every game this season, going 13-28 overall. This is its best nine-game start since the 1985-86 team also opened 8-1. The Oilers are 6-0 in their last six games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 loss at Vancouver in overtime at it squandered a 2-0 lead to fall to 6-2-2-0 on the season. This is a sound team defensively but this is the biggest test of the season and offensively, they will not be able to keep pace. They are averaging just 2.40 gpg which is tied for fifth lowest in the league and while Edmonton has the offense, the defense is playing well also, allowing just 2.56 gpg and a 7.32 shooting percentage, good for seventh and sixth respectively. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage of .700 or better after having won four of their last five games, playing team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 in the first half of the season. This situation is 117-55 (68 percent) since 1996. 10* (30) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our Atlantic Division Game of the Month. Tampa Bay is catching fire after a slow start to the season as it has won three straight games to move to 5-3-0-1 overall to remain in a tie for second place in the NHL Atlantic Division. The Lightning went five straight games without a power play goal but have tallied one in each of their last two games so hopefully they can keep that going into Toronto. This one could come down to goaltending as well. After a slow start, Tampa Bay goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has settled in during the recent win streak as he has a 1.33 GAA and a .954 save percentage over the last three games. While the Maple Leafs have some solid potential with their tandem of Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, there is no matching up against the best goaltender in the league. Toronto has also won three straight games albeit against some inferior competition as it was favored by at least -212 in all three of those games. The Maple Leafs have also been struggling with special teams as they are just 2-19 over their last eight games with the power play. The Lightning are 7-3 in their last 10 games as a road underdog while the Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last five games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a win by four goals or more going up against an opponent after scoring three goals or more in three straight games. This situation is 60-37 (61.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (13) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. At 6-1-0-0, St. Louis is tied atop the NHL Central Division with Minnesota and Winnipeg. The Blues opened the season 5-0 before suffering their first loss of the season, a 4-3 setback against Colorado, where they were outshot 42-18 and still only lost by one goal but they bounced back with a 1-0 shutout over Chicago on Saturday. St. Louis is getting it done on both ends as it leads the NHL in scoring at 4.14 gpg and on defense, its 2.14 gpg allowed is fourth lowest in the league. Special teams has played a big role in this as the Blues are ranked second with a 35 percent power play percentage and they are tied for second in penalty killing at 91.3 percent. The Blues are 6-1 in their last seven games against teams with a losing record. Following a six-game losing streak, Los Angeles has won two straight games but those came against a struggling Buffalo team and 3-8 Montreal. Unlike St. Louis, the Kings have struggled on special teams as they are fourth worst in the league in penalty killing at 69.2 percent and while the power play has been better, they are still just middle of the pack. This is a tough matchup and while the Kings are laying with double revenge, St. Louis dominated with a pair of home wins by a combined score of 10-3. The Kings are 3-13 in their last 16 games following a win. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +150 with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a road loss by three goals or more, playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-3 (88.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. We have won with the Rangers in their last two games but we are going against them here. New York opened its roadtrip with a 3-1 win at Seattle on Sunday despite getting outshot 32-18. They were able to stop all four Seattle power plays and that has been the difference to their turnaround as during their 6-1 run, they have allowed only one power play goal, going 22/23 on the penalty kill. The Rangers are 5-1 on the road despite getting outshot by over seven shots per game and this is something that is not going to stand up. Eventually the offense is going to have to step up but New York is averaging just 2.44 gpg which is ninth lowest in the NHL. The Rangers are 6-16 in their last 22 games against the Pacific Division. Vancouver opened the season with six straight road games and it held its own with a 3-2-0-1 record. Heading home has not been a good thing though as the Canucks are 0-3 through the first three games of this seven-game homestand. All three of those losses have come by just one goal and all against teams with winning records. Vancouver has played the No. 9 toughest schedule in the league and obviously, it will not get any easier here but it could catch the Rangers in a bit of a lull. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after two straight wins by two goals or more going up against an opponent after scoring two goals or less in three straight games. This situation is 141-94 (60 percent) since 1996. 10* (80) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Chicago is one of two teams in the NHL that remain winless along with Arizona but this should be the spot to get into the win column. The Blackhawks have played a brutal schedule as they have played the No. 5 toughest slate in the league as six of their nine games have come against teams ranked in the top 16, second most in the NHL. They are averaging just 1.89 gpg which is third lowest in the league but one positive has been the power play as they have scored nine power play goals which is tied for second in the NHL and they have a top ten percentage. This is a good matchup for that as Ottawa is in the bottom third of the league in penalty killing. Conversely, the Blackhawks are No. 6 when down a man as they have allowed only four power play goals. Ottawa is coming off a win over Dallas on the road which snapped a three-game losing streak. They have struggled on the road getting shots off as the Senators are averaging only 22.5 spg on the road with this being just their third road game of the season. Chicago goalie Marc-Andre Fleury bounced back with a solid night on Saturday against the Blues as he stopped 36-of-37 shots for a .973 save percentage. The Senators are 13-38 in their last 51 games as a road underdog. Here, we play on home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line off a loss by one goal to a division rival, winless on the season. This situation is 41-7 (85.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (64) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Rangers and coming off a 4-0 shutout win over Columbus on Friday and now they hit the road for a four-game west coast roadtrip. New York is 4-1 on the road and after winning five of its last six overall, it is now in third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers are allowing only 2.0 gpg on the road which is tied for fourth in the NHL and their overall special teams have improved. The Rangers struggled with the power play but scored twice against Columbus and have made a huge jump up. They have been solid on the other side and after allowing four power play goals in their first two games, they have allowed only one in their last 18 chances, good for a 94.4 percent penalty kill. The Rangers are 15-6 in their last 21 games against teams with a losing record. Seattle has won two straight games following four straight losses and its weakness falls into the strength of the Rangers defense as the Kraken 1-20 in their last 21 power play opportunities. Here, we play on road favorites of -200 or less against the money line off a home win where they shut out their opponent, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team in the first half of the season. This situation is 58-20 (74.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (59) New York Rangers

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Minnesota opened its three-game roadtrip with a win at Vancouver but lost the second game 4-1 at Seattle but that is a bit skewed as two of those goal came with an empty net over the last minute. The power play continues to struggle as the Wild were 4-9 (44.4 percent) through their first three games but over the last four games, they have gone 0-13 and that needs to change. Despite the recent loss, Minnesota is still 3-1 on the road and while the scoring has been down, the defense is allowing just 2.25 gpg which is good for No. 8 in the NHL. The Wild are 4-0 in their last four games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. The Avalanche are coming off a win against St. Louis, handing the Blues their first loss of the season. It has been a slow start for Colorado which is 3-4 overall and has yet to win consecutive games. Colorado has scored just three power play goals in 27 opportunities and that 11.1 percent is fourth lowest in the league and put them on home ice and the Avalanche are 0-9. The Avalanche could be without a key player once again as Mikko Rantanen did not practice Friday after missing the St. Louis game Thursday. The Avalanche are 1-5 in their last six games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against team against the money line off a road win against a division rival, with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 116-59 (66.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (45) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. After four straight road wins, the Rangers returned home for just the second time this season and lost to Calgary 4-1 to remain in a tie for third place in the Metropolitan Division. New York is 0-1-1-0 at home and is the only team in the Eastern Conference without a home win, not counting the Islanders which are on the road for the first few weeks due to arena renovations. The Rangers have struggled with the power play as they are just 3-26 for 11.54 percent, which is fifth worst in the league. They have been better on the other side and after allowing three power play goals against Washington in their season opener, they have allowed only two in their last 17 chances, good for an 88.2 percent penalty kill. Rangers are 4-0 in their last four games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Columbus finished 2-1 on its most recent homestand and this is just its second road game of the season. The home team has won five of the six Columbus games with the lone exception being a loss to Carolina at home. The Blue Jackets are getting outshot by over seven gpg and the Rangers have to take advantage of opportunities when they come. The Blue Jackets are 7-22 in their last 29 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a home win by two goals or more going up against an opponent off a home loss by three goals or more. This situation is 56-35 (61.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) New York Rangers

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Buffalo is off to a surprising start at 4-1-1-0 which includes a huge upset in its last game against Tampa Bay where it defeated the Lightning 5-1. Five of the Sabres first six games came at home so the schedule has been in their favor and now they head out west for a three-game roadtrip beginning tonight in Anaheim. They opened the season 3-0, all games coming at home and against teams that are currently a combined 4-14-0-2 so that certainly has played a role in the early success. The defense has been the story as Buffalo is second in the league, allowing just 1.83 gpg while giving up only two power play goals in 16 penalty kill opportunities which is good for a tie for sixth. Going back, the road has not been kind as the Sabres are 11-40 in their last 51 games as a road underdog while going 3-18 in their last 21 road games following a win in their previous game. Anaheim is coming off a one-goal loss against Winnipeg to make it four straight losses after a 2-1 start. The five losses have come against Minnesota (twice), Winnipeg (twice) and Edmonton and those teams are a combined 13-4-1-0 and while Buffalo could feasibly be put into that group, the strength of schedules remain the difference. The Ducks are 1-2 at home, both losses coming by one goal, and the defense has played well in those games, allowing 2.33 gpg. Overall, they have been solid with the penalty kill at 84.6 percent, stopping 22 in 26 attempts. Here, we play on home teams against the money line with a winning percentage of .300 or worse off a home loss by one goal, playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-10 (69.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (10) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Vegas snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Colorado on Tuesday as a +165 underdog. This is the Golden Knights first back-to-back of the season and it is also their third game in four nights. They have struggled on offense, averaging just 2.17 gpg and they have the third worst shooting percentage in the NHL at 6.25 percent. Special teams is a major concern as Vegas went 0-3 last night against the Avalanche and is now 0-14 on the season, being the only team in the league that is without a power play goal. The Golden Knights received another strong outing from Robin Lehner who has had one of the best starts to the season by any goalie but we might see him sit tonight after stopping 26 shots. The Golden Knights are 2-6 in their last eight road games. Dallas is coming off a 4-1 loss to Columbus on Monday as the offense once again struggled, scoring two goals or fewer in regulation in all six games. The schedule has not been in their favor as five of their first six games have been on the road where they are 1-17 on the power play compared to 2-4 in the lone home game. The defense remains the strength as they have allowed 2.50 gpg. Dallas is 11-0 against the money line in its last 11 home games against teams scoring on 14.5 percent or less of their power play chances. Here, we play on teams against the money line after six or more consecutive unders and are getting outscored by their opponents by 0.3 or more gpg. This situation is 20-7 (74.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (78) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. It has been a slow start for Tampa Bay which is 2-4-0-1 as they have lost all three homes and while the Lightning are 2-1 on the road, both wins came in extra time. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has gotten off to a slow start as he has a 3.12 GAA, which is bottom third in the league and his .893 save percentage is second worst in the NHL among qualified leaders that have started at least five games. While the sample size is small, he has never had a GAA of more than 2.76. Tampa Bay is 11-28 against the money line in its last 39 road games in the first half of the season when playing against teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750. Pittsburgh is 3-0-1-1 and when not going into overtime or a shootout, the Penguins have outscored opponents by a score of 18-5. Defense has been the story as they are allowing just 2.2 gpg which is tied for fifth in the NHL and that average drops to 1.3 gpg at home. They upset Tampa Bay 6-2 on the road in the season opener for both teams and while the Lightning will be out for road revenge, that is a tough angle to back, especially with full arenas back in the mix. Pittsburgh is 19-4 against the money line in its last 23 games after playing two consecutive home games. Pittsburgh is just 3-17 on the power play this season while Tampa Bay has been slightly worse, going 3-20 with a man advantage. The edge here goes to the Penguins which have allowed just one power play goal this season in 13 attempts and that 92.3 percent penalty kill is tied for first in the league and best in the Eastern Conference. Tampa Bay meanwhile is at 84.2 percent. 10* (58) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Columbus opened the season with a 3-0 record at home but that came to a screeching halt on Saturday as it lost to Carolina, one of only four remaining undefeated teams in the NHL, and the Blue Jackets are now 3-2 on the season. After allowing one power play goal in its first 12 penalty kills, they gave up three in six chances against the Hurricanes and that is near impossible to overcome. Columbus is still allowing just 2.5 gpg at home as it gave up a total of only five goals in those three wins before giving up that same amount on Saturday alone. Columbus is 63-46 in its last 109 games after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. Dallas is coming off a pair of wins last week but one came in overtime while the other came in a shootout. Offense remains a huge concern for the Stars as they are averaging just 2.00 gpg which is third lowest in the NHL and the road, they average only 1.75 gpg where their shooting percentage is a mere six percent. Dallas has attempted 28 or fewer shots in four of five games including just 23 shots on goal against Los Angeles last time out where it escaped with that overtime win over the Kings. It took extra time to win both games on the road. The Stars are 7-17 in their last 24 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams allowing 2.55 or fewer gpg on the season, after two straight wins by one goal. This situation is 25-8 (75.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (44) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Vegas opened the season with a win over Seattle in the inaugural game for the Kraken but since then, the Golden Knights have lost three straight games including their first two on this three-game homestand. Defense has been a big issue as they have allowed 4.25 gpg which is second worst in the NHL. That has not been the only problem as the power play has not come through. In four games, Vegas has had only nine power play opportunities and it has come up empty in all nine chances. The Golden Knights are the only team in the league that has not converted, going 0-9 in the man-up advantage. Going back, the Golden Knights are 6-0 in their last six games against the Eastern Conference. The Islanders continue the longest road trip in franchise history as this is their sixth game of this 13-game trek. New York is coming off a 3-0 shutout against Arizona on Saturday as Ilya Sorokin stopped all 26 shots but he likely will not go again tonight. An Islanders goalie has not started both ends of a back-to-back since March 23-24, 2019, so we could see Cory Schneider in his first action of the season. The power play has not been good for the Islanders either as they are at 14.29 percent which is seventh worst in the NHL. The Islanders are 0-5 in their last five games as a road underdog. 10* (42) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the SEATTLE KRAKEN for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. The moment has finally arrived for Seattle as it will be making its home debut after playing its first five games on the road. It was not a horrible roadtrip despite going just 1-3-1-0, as the Kraken lost by just one goal twice, including one in overtime and the other coming against Vegas. They seemed to tire at the end of the trip as they were outscored 10-3 in the final two games but they have had three days off prior to the Saturday night game in front of a raucous crowd. One clear positive for Seattle has been its penalty kill as it has allowed just one goal in 10 man down situations. That 90 percent is tied for sixth in the NHL and it just needs to improve in the 5-on-5. Vancouver also started with five straight road games and this will be the sixth in a row before heading home for its opener against Minnesota. The Canucks are 2-2-0-1 and after outshooting their first three opponents, they have been outshot the last two games and they have struggled with their penalty kill with a 71.4 percent success rate which is fifth worst in the league. Going back, the Canucks are 0-7 in their last seven games following a win. Here, we play on home teams with a winning percentage of .300 or worse when the money line is -100 to -150 after having lost four of their last five games, a playing a team with a losing record in the first half of the season. This situation is 70-26 (72.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (34) Seattle Kraken

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Western Conference Game of the Month. Dallas is off to a 2-2 start to the season, with the two wins coming in overtime and in a shootout, and that .500 record is not ideal but all four of those games came on the road and this is the home opener for the Stars. Scoring has been an issue as they are averaging only 1.75 gpg but they are making up for it with another solid defense that is allowing only 2.25 gpg. Braden Holtby has been excellent as he has a .947 save percentage and should be even better at home in front of the home fans for the first time in forever. The Kings scored just one goal in their first road game of the season and scoring away from home was the issue last season and was with playing in front of no one. They surprised Vegas in their season opener with a 6-2 win as they fired 47 shots but it has dried up since then as they have only 57 shots on goal over their last two games combined. The defense has been solid with a 2.33 GAA and part of that has been discipline as they have had to defend only four man down situations, which is fewest in the league, allowing only one power play goal. The Kings are 6-18 in their last 24 games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game while the Stars are 6-2 in their last eight games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. 10* (6) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Nashville opened the season by losing its first two games but came back on Monday with a 2-1 over Los Angeles. Both losses were by one goal so it has been some tough luck for the Predators as they have outshot all three opponents and by an average of 5.7 gpg. They are averaging just 2.3 gpg but the shots are there and they will be out to even up this homestand before hitting the road to face Winnipeg and Minnesota in back-to-back nights. The Rangers are just 2-16 on the power play and that 12.5 percent is the worst in the league among teams that have scored at least two power play goals. The offense has been awful beyond that as well as they are averaging just 2.0 gpg which is tied for third lowest in the NHL. Through four games, they are averaging only 26 shots per game, second fewest in the league and you cannot score if you do not shoot. The Rangers are 1-5 in their last six games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game while Nashville is 14-3 against the money line in its last 17 games as a home favorite. Here, we play against road teams against the money line allowing 2.55 or fewer gpg on the season, after a win by one goal in their previous game. This situation is 81-52 (60.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (78) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. After an opening night win over Seattle, Vegas got humbled in its second game as it went down in Los Angeles 6-2, getting outshot 47-24 and allowing two power play goals in two instances. Las Vegas has had five days off to stew about that loss which was its worst regular season defeat since March 25 and then bounced back to win two straight games. The Golden Knights are considered title contenders again and they have the experience to put that loss behind them and take care of business against a formidable opponent. Vegas is 14-3 against the money line in its last 17 games off a road loss by three goals or more including a 13-2 record if that loss was within the division. St. Louis is off to a 2-0 start with wins over Colorado and Arizona. The task will be tougher tonight and the time off for Las Vegas came at a perfect time with some key injuries that allowed the replacements to get some good practice time. The Blues are 1-5 in their last six games as a road underdog. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after two straight wins by two goals or more going up against an opponent after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 69-38 (64.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (64) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Atlantic Game of the Month. The Tampa Bay Stanley Cup hangover seems to remain in full force as after an opening game loss against Pittsburgh 6-2, it took overtime to win its last two games. Penalties have killing the Lightning over the last two games but they have done a great job of killing those short-handed opportunities as they have one goal in 10 man down spots but that is certainly not sustainable. They had only 24 shots against Washington on Saturday but still managed a 2-1 overtime win after pummeling Detroit with double that amount two nights earlier. Tampa Bay is 8-15 against the money line in its last 23 games after winning their previous game in overtime. Florida is off to a 2-0 start including an impressive 5-1 win over a tough Islanders team on Saturday. This is the Panthers first road game of the season but they will be sky high after getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season against Tampa Bay in six games. The Panthers are 5-0 in their last five games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams against the money line off a home win by three goals or more going against an opponent off two consecutive road wins by one goal. This situation is 21-9 (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (47) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Non-Conference Game of the Month. The Flyers have played only one game this season and that resulted in a home loss against Vancouver in a shootout. Philadelphia allowed two power play goals, one on a two-man advantage, in four attempts so it needs to shore up that aspect of its game. The Flyers played good for the majority of the game but while allowing just 13 shots in the second period, they allowed four goals in the frame and had to play catch-up before losing 2-0 in the shootout period. This is a big game for Philadelphia which has Boston on deck and it really does not want to open winless through three games. Seattle has played very well in its first three games in its inaugural season as it is 1-1-1 and that limited success is keeping this number down for the favorite Flyers. The Kraken have been outshot in their last two games and in their two losses they have gone a combined 0-4 on the power play. All three games have been decided by one goal so it has been considered a success thus far for Seattle but its shots on goal have declined each game, going from 31 to 26 to 20. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after losing their previous game in overtime going up against an opponent after playing a game where eight or more total goals were scored. This situation is 69-29 (70.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a situation on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Central Game of the Month. We won with Carolina on Thursday as it dominated the Islanders but that game was at home where the Hurricanes are now 21-3-5 at home dating back to last season. The Hurricanes outshot New York 41-28 and scored two power play goals on five attempts while going 3-3 on the penalty kill. Carolina was playing in front of its first full-capacity crowd (18,680) at PNC Arena since February 2020 so the Hurricanes fed off of that to open the season with a convincing win. Carolina now hits the road to face the Predators in a rematch of the first-round playoff series from last year. Nashville lost that series 4-2 so it gets some early season revenge on home ice. Speaking of home ice, the Predators lost their home opener 4-3, giving the Seattle Kraken their first ever franchise win. They outshot Seattle 30-25 but allowed two back-to-back power play goals, both in the first period. Bounce back time. The Predators are 20-6 in their last 26 games as a home favorite. Here we play on home teams with a winning percentage of .300 or worse off a home loss by one goal, a playing a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. This situation is 23-9 (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Minnesota has made the playoffs in eight of the last nine seasons but has nothing to show for it as the last time Minnesota made it beyond Round One of the playoffs was in 2014-15, and they had to score 17 goals in the first round to do it. The Wild did not really make any major moves in the offseason so they have to shore up somethings that held them back last season, namely shots and the power play where they finished No. 28 and No. 24 respectively. That completely made the offense non-existent at times and put a lot of pressure on the defense. They plan to be more aggressive this season and will be looking to jump out to a big start to open the season. Anaheim opened the season with a 4-1 win against Winnipeg at home. Anaheim finished with the second fewest points in the league last season with 43 and while it was competitive on the road, the Ducks were just 6-18-4 at home so getting off to a 1-0 start was pretty big but we do not them sustaining that here. The Wild are 37-18 in their last 55 games as a favorite while the Ducks are 5-21 in their last 26 games as a home underdog. 10* (83) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Carolina took the Central Division last season by one point over Florida and while taking out Nashville in six games in the first round, it lost in five games to eventual Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay. While the team retained the majority of its core, the Hurricanes were one of the more aggressive teams to take that next step. While there are some new faces to get used to the system, with the core of the team returning, the Hurricanes should see early success and growth along the way. Carolina went 20-3-5 at home last season and those three regulation losses were the fewest in the league. Goaltending should improve and the offense will be potent. The Islanders finished fourth in the East Division with 71 points but made a run in the playoffs as they took the Hurricanes to seven games before losing out at a chance at the Stanley Cup Finals. The roster remains mostly intact and this is the first of 13 straight road games to start the season as their new arena is not available. Goalie Semyon Varlamov posted a 19-11-4 record, a .929 save percentage and established new career bests with his 2.04 GAA and seven shutouts which tied for most in the NHL but he is out on Thursday. 10* (68) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our Metro Division Game of the Month. Last season, the Rangers finished 27-23-6 good for just 5th place in the East Division and they did not make the playoffs. They shook up the front office in the offseason as well as replacing their head coach and they made some moves to become a tougher team that will not be pushed around as much. That might be a good thing but they sacrificed a lot. The New York rebuild was going to focus on skill but the new management decided to go in an entirely different direction and sacrifice skill to go after toughness and at a high price. Early on, the Rangers will be hard pressed to find their identity. Washington had a tough ending to last season as it won the first two games against the Bruins only to go on and lose the next four games in the first round of the playoffs. The Capitals are still a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, even after three consecutive First Round exits. They have star power up front and the goaltending should improve after a down year. The Rangers are 9-24 in their last 33 games as an underdog while the Capitals are 23-6 in their last 29 games as a favorite. 10* (52) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Tuesday Puckline Breakaway. The expansion Seattle Kraken will be making their franchise debut on Tuesday against the last expansion team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights. While the Golden Knights experienced great success in their inaugural season, the same is not expected for Seattle. It plays its first five games on the road which is not ideal for an expansion team and especially against one of the favorites in the Western Conference. The biggest unknown is where scoring will come from for Seattle. With Yanni Gourde out after shoulder surgery, the Kraken lineup will not feature a forward who scored more than 33 points last season. Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner ranks second in the league in save percentage at .923 among goaltenders with 50 or more appearances since 2018-19. Additionally, they feature perhaps the best defensive core in the league. The moneyline is steep but with the talent gap, we will be playing the puckline as this opening night game could get ugly. 10* (4) Vegas Golden Knights Puckline

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Tampa Bay is coming off a loss to the Islanders on Saturday and this series is now tied at 2-2. This is the pivotal Game Five and while the price is a little steep, it is worth it. Tampa Bay is 59-22 against the money line in its last 81 games after one or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons. Even better, the Lightning are 11-0 following a loss in the past two postseasons. 10* (72) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Tampa Bay lost Game One of this series at home and now it is bounce back time. New York had just one giveaway in the 2-1 win and limited the Lightning to just two power plays. The Lightning are 61-16 in their last 77 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss where team scored one or less goals, playing a team with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. This situation is 49-18 (73.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (12) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Colorado has lost three straight games to fall 3-2 in this series. The Avalanche are 21-6 in their last 27 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against teams against the money- off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two good teams with winning percentages between .600 and .700. This situation is 43-24 (64.2 percent) over the last 5 seasons. 10* (51) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The Islanders have won the last two games of this series to take a 3-2 lead and has put Boston on the brink of elimination. The Bruins cut their three-goal deficit to one late but could not finish the comeback as the Islanders scored three power-play goals and held on for a 5-4 win on Monday. The Bruins scored in 21.9 percent of their power plays during the season and have upped that to 33.3 percent during the playoffs. They are 5 for 11 during this series and that could go a long way here. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line off a road win, second half of the season. This situation is 78-32 (70.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (41) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Eastern Conference Game of the Month. Tampa Bay took Game Four of this series to take a 3-1 lead to put Carolina in must win mode. The Lightning are a solid road team but this is a tough spot. The Hurricanes won 20 of 28 regular season games at home, and three of five in the playoffs so getting them at plus money is a bonus. The big factor is to avoid penalties as Tampa Bay is at 42.9 percent in the power play. Here, we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 outscoring their opponents by 0.3 or more gpg 2nd half of the season, after scoring six goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 28-13 (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Montreal has taken the first two games of this series over Winnipeg, both coming on the road. The Canadiens head home where they are just 14-13-4 on the season. Overall, they have won five straight games but the Canadiens are 1-6 in their last seven games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. This is obviously a big game for Winnipeg as it has to take of business on the road where it is 19-10-1. The Jets are 7-0 in their last seven games as a road underdog. Here, we play on road teams against the money line off two consecutive losses against division rivals, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team. This situation is 40-12 (76.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (21) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Carolina took Game Three on the road after losing the first two games at home. The Hurricanes are 2-6 in their last eight playoff games as an underdog. Tampa Bay is 23-7-2 at home and is in a great bounce back spot here. The Lightning are 60-15 in their last 75 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two good teams (60% to 70%). This situation is 42-24 (63.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (14) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL North Game of the Month. Montreal took Game One of this series with a 5-3 win on Wednesday. The Canadiens are just 29-24-11 on the season and are in a tough spot here. The Canadiens are 7-17 in their last 24 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. The Jets had a six-game winning streak snapped with the loss on Wednesday but are in prime position to get it back here at a small price. Winnipeg is 11-4 against the money line revenging a home loss versus opponent this season. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after two straight wins by two goals or more going up against an opponent after a loss by two goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 112-72 (60.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (12) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Carolina has dropped the first two games of this series by identical 2-1 scores. Rookie Alex Nedeljkovic started the first two games at home, and he has not played poorly. He is 0-2, but he has posted a 2.04 GAA and .911 save percentage. Carolina is 17-9-5 on the road and this is a must win. Here, we play on road teams against the money line outscoring their opponents by 0.65+ gpg in the 2nd half of the season, after playing a game where four or fewer total goals were scored. This situation is 58-23 (71.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (3) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. With their Game Seven victory over the heavily favored Maple Leafs, the Canadiens earned a spot in the North Division final. Montreal is 20-13 against the money line in road games after two or more consecutive unders. The Jets are coming off a sweep of the Oilers which included three straight overtime wins to end it. The Jets are 0-5 in their last five playoff games as a favorite. Here, we play against home favorites against the money line revenging a road loss versus opponent by two goals or more, off two consecutive close wins by one goal over a division rival. This situation is 20-5 (80 percent) since 1996. 10* (81) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Lightning pushed past their in-state rivals, the Panthers, in six games and hit the road for Game One. The Lightning are 11-4 in their last 15 games playing on three or more days rest. The Hurricanes edged the Nashville Predators in six games, with the previous four outings going to overtime or double-overtime. Carolina is 5-18 in its last 23 games against the money line against teams outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg in the 2nd half of the season. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win against a division rival going up against an opponent off a home win where they shut out their opponent. This situation is 28-5 (84.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (51) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEND KNIGHTS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Vegas has had a chance to close this series out over the last two games and has failed to do so including a 3-0 shutout loss on Wednesday. They head back home where they are 22-6-3 to try and close this out. The Golden Knights are 8-0 in their last eight games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Minnesota has been average on the road with a 16-12-3 record. The Wild are 2-5 in their last seven games as an underdog. Here, we play on teams against the money line off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival against opponent off a home win where they shut out their opponent. This situation is 39-17 (69.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (36) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Tampa Bay had a chance to close this series out on Monday but came up short with a 4-1 loss. The Lightning lead the series 3-2 and are back home where they are 23-7-1 on the season. The Lightning are 39-13 in their last 52 games following a loss of three or more goals. The Panthers are 3-7 in their last 10 games as an underdog. Here, we play on favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss where team scored one or less goals, playing a team with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. This situation is 46-16 (74.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (12) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our Saturday Breakaway. We played on Minnesota and lost two nights ago as it had a chance to take the lead in this series so this is a big game for the Wild. The Wild are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a loss of three or more goals. The Golden Knights are 1-4 in their last five playoff games as a favorite. Here, we play on teams against the money line revenging a home loss of three goals or more, winning between .600 and .700 or more of their games on the season. This situation is 82-34 (70.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (58) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Nashville has lost the first two games of this series including a 3-0 shutout loss on Wednesday. They head home where they are 18-10-0. The Predators are 9-2 in their last 11 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game while the Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last five games as a road favorite. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival going up against an opponent off two or more consecutive home wins. This situation is 40-11 (78.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (44) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Minnesota escaped Vegas with a split and now heads home getting home ice back. The Wild are 20-6 in their last 26 home games. Vegas was able to win Game Two after a 1-0 overtime loss in Game One but they are a different team on the road. The Golden Knights are 1-4 in their last five playoff games as a favorite. Here, we play on favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .800 revenging a loss where team scored one or less goals, playing a team with a winning record in the 2nd half of the season. This situation is 46-13 (78 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (40) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The Edmonton Oilers host the Winnipeg Jets in the Canadian playoff kickoff. The Oilers finished second in the North Division and on the way, they took seven of nine games against the third-place Jets. The Jets kind of fell off the radar towards the end of the season as they were not playing good hockey. They lost nine of their last twelve games. The Jets are 1-5 in their last six games against teams with a winning record while the Oilers are 10-4 in their last 14 games as a home favorite. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival going up against an opponent off two or more consecutive home wins. This situation is 40-10 (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (28) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL West Playoff Game of the Year. Minnesota is coming off an upset win in Game One of this series with a 1-0 victory in overtime. The Wild are 4-10 in their last 14 playoff games as an underdog. Vegas has been solid at home with a 21-5-2 record and should bounce back here. The Golden Knights are 6-0 in their last six games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home favorites against the money line scoring three or more gpg on the season, after a low scoring game where both teams scored one goal or less. This situation is 29-7 (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (18) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Pittsburgh heads into the playoffs as the top seed in the NHL East Division. The Penguins are home for Game One where they are 22-4-2 on the season and they are 12-4 in their last 16 games against teams with a winning record. New York comes in off a loss to Boston and has lost four of its last five games. The Islanders are 2-8 in their last 10 road games. Here, we play on home favorites against the money line scoring three or more gpg on the season, after a low scoring game where both teams scored one goal or less. This situation is 29-6 (82.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (64) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Vegas is coming off a loss to Colorado on Monday which put it in a spot where it can longer control the division on its own destiny. This is a must win and the Golden Knights have to hope the Avalanche lose one of their final two games in order to take the top spot in the NHL West Division. Sharks captain Logan Couture season is over, and there are no plans for goalie Martin Jones to play Wednesday. The Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last five games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game while the Sharks are 0-6 in their last six games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against home underdogs against the money line playing with triple revenge, off a home loss by one goal. This situation is 124-55 (69.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (31) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. There is one spot left in the playoffs in the NHL and Montreal can grab it tonight with a victory. The Canadiens have lost three straight contests, including two with Toronto, which claimed its first division crown since 2000 with a 3-2 home win Saturday night over Montreal. Edmonton has won four of its last five games and has clinched second place in the NHL North Division. Here, we play against road teams against the money line in the second half of the season outscoring their opponents by 0.3 or more gpg, after two straight games where both teams scored three goals or more. This situation is 50-31 (61.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (12) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Central Game of the Month. Dallas is coming off a win over Tampa Bay on Friday which at the time kept it in playoff contention but the Predators 5-1 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday locked up the fourth-place berth in the Central. Now it is time to just end the season strong and carry some momentum into the offseason. The Stars are 6-1 in their last seven games against teams with a losing record. Chicago is coming off a big upset win over Carolina on Thursday which snapped a six-game losing streak and while they have been decent at home, they are allowing 3.19 gpg which is seventh most in the league. The Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last four games as a home underdog. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line off a road win in the second half of the season. This situation is 76-27 (73.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (1) Dallas Stars