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This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Minnesota has won two straight games including a win over Vegas on Monday to move four points out of first place in the NHL West Division. The Wild are 19-5-1 at home on the season and they are 10-1 in their last 11 games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. Vegas has lost two of its last three games to see its lead shrink to just two points over Colorado in the division. The Golden Knights are a solid 17-9-0 on the road but are false favorites once again. Here, we play against road teams against the money line revenging four or more losses versus opponent in last two years, playing their 3rd road game in five days. This situation is 45-5 (90 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (12) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. This is the second game of a back-to-back between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and the Penguins will be out to avenge a 7-2 loss from last night. The Flyers have beaten the Penguins five of seven times this season, and Tuesday night is the Penguins last chance to save some face against the otherwise lowly Flyers who have already been eliminated from the playoffs. Pittsburgh lost control of first place in the NHL East Division with the defeat and can get it back with a win tonight. Here, we play against home underdogs against the money line off a win in their previous game, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 60-17 (77.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (63) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL North Game of the Month. Winnipeg has lost six straight games and has fallen into third place in the NHL North Division. The Jets are 16-9-1 on the road and they are 9-3 in their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. Ottawa lost to Montreal on Saturday to snap a 5-1 run and now sits 12 points out of the final playoff spot in the conference. The Senators are 7-21 in their last 28 games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. 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 39-11 (78 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (45) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Winnipeg has lost five straight games, three against Edmonton and two against Toronto, the two teams ahead of them in the NHL North Division. Those all came at home and the Jets hit the road where they are 16-8-1 on the season. The Jets are 4-0 in their last four games as a road underdog. Montreal is coming off a loss to Toronto on Wednesday and has now lost five of its last seven games. The Canadiens remain in fourth place in the division, four points ahead of Calgary for the final playoff spot. They have been below average at home where they are 10-11-2 and the Canadiens are 1-6 in their last seven games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. 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 39-10 (79.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (65) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. The Devils are coming off a win over the Flyers on Tuesday which snapped a nine-game losing skid. New Jersey is just 5-17-3 at home which is the second worst home record in the NHL. Philadelphia remains in sixth place in the NHL Eastern Conference but there is room to move up and games like this matter. The Flyers are 13-4 in their last 17 games as a road favorite. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after allowing four goals or more going up against an opponent after a win by two goals or more. This situation is 103-53 (66 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (51) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Toronto is coming off a pair of road wins against Winnipeg that snapped a five-game losing streak. The Maple Leafs remain in first place in the NHL North Division by a comfortable seven points over Edmonton as the regular season winds down. They are 0-4 in their last four games against teams with a losing record. Montreal defeated Calgary on Monday to extend its lead to six points for the fourth spot in the division over the Flames and this game would go a long way in keeping that playoff spot. Here, we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 revenging a loss where opponent scored four or more goals, off a road win by three goals or more. This situation is 29-10 (74.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (40) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Nashville is coming off a 4-1 win over Florida on Monday to remain in fourth place in the NHL Central Division by two points over Dallas. Florida is two pints behind Carolina for first place in the division and can clinch a playoff spot with a victory here. The Panthers are 15-5 in their last 20 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. The Predators are 4-13 in their last 17 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play against home underdogs against the money line off a win in their previous game, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 57-17 (77 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (29) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Winnipeg has lost three straight games and is now eight points behind Toronto in the NHL North Division but needs to keep a clamp on second place with Edmonton just a point back. The losses came by a combined score of 12-4 and all came at home which is keeping this number down. Winnipeg is 14-5 against the money line after one or more consecutive losses this season. Edmonton is coming off a loss to Montreal which put an end to a 4-1 run. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after three straight losses by two goals or more going up against an opponent after a loss by one goal in their previous game. This situation is 34-8 (81 percent) since 1996. 10* (6) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. The islanders are coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to Washington on Thursday and have now fallen into third place in the NHL East Division. That was just their fifth loss at home as they are now 19-2-3 at home and the Islanders are 13-4 in their last 17 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Washington moved into first place with the victory and the division from first to fourth place is separated by just four points. The Capitals are 1-4 in their last five games as a road underdog. Here, we play on favorites in the second half of the season against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss where they scored one or less goals, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 43-11 (79.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (52) New York Islanders

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES KINGS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. While the top three teams of the NHL West Division are in firm control, only five points separates the next four teams for the final playoff spot. Los Angeles picked up two points with its win over Anaheim on Tuesday and is five points behind Arizona for that fourth spot. This is the fourth game of a seven-game homestand for the Kings so these games are huge. Minnesota has won five straight games and has essentially clinched a playoff spot but the Wild are just 2-5 in their last seven games as a road favorite. Here, we play against road teams against the money line in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 off two consecutive road wins by two goals or more. This situation is 30-11 (73.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (38) Los Angeles Kings

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Florida has won three straight games to move into a first place tie with Carolina in the NHL Central Division. The Panthers took two games at home against Columbus to improve to 16-4-3 at home and this is a big home game before heading to Nashville for a pair of games. The Panthers are 8-3 in their last 11 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Carolina is coming off a win over Tampa Bay but the Hurricanes are just 3-3 over their last six games. Carolina is 4-17 against the money line in its last 21 games in the second half of the season against teams outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg. Here, we play on favorites against the money line in the second half of the season 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. This situation is 43-11 (79.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (14) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES KINGS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Both Anaheim and Los Angeles enter this game coming off a pair of losses to Vegas and all of them were ugly. The Ducks lost by a combined 9-2 on Friday and Sunday while the Kings were outscored 10-4 last Monday and Wednesday. Los Angeles does have the luxury of having more rest and remaining at home and it is coming in at a decent price. The Ducks are 8-23 in their last 31 games while the Kings are 11-4 in their last 15 games against the money line off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival. Here, play against road underdogs of +200 or less against the money line in the second half of the season, outscored by their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after two straight losses by three goals or more. This situation is 46-8 (85.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (72) Los Angeles Kings

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Nashville dropped a pair of games at Carolina, getting outscored 7-2, following a 5-1 run. The Predators remain in fourth place in the Central Division but they are just two points ahead of fifth place Chicago so the importance of this game is huge. The Predators are 6-1 in their last seven games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Chicago is coming off a 4-0 win at Detroit on Saturday and it won three of its last four games to get back into the playoff hunt. Chicago is just 10-11-3 on the road which includes five straight losses. The Blackhawks are 1-7 in their last eight games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams against the money line revenging four or more losses, playing their 3rd road game in five days. This situation is 38-5 (88.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (42) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Favorite of the Month. The Islanders are coming off a pair of losses to Boston, getting outscored 7-1 in the two games and they have fallen into third place in the NHL East Division, now trailing Washington by four points for first place. The Islanders are 18-5 in their last 23 games as a favorite. Philadelphia lost to Washington on Saturday and the Flyers have now lost three of four games and sit eight points out of the fourth spot in the East with not a lot of time remaining to make up ground. The Flyers are 0-7 in their last seven games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Here, we play against teams against the money line playing with triple revenge, playing eight or more games in 14 days. This situation is 365-201 (64.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (31) New York Islanders

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Edmonton is coming off a road loss at Calgary where it was shutout 5-0 but the Oilers have been off for a week so they are fully rested. They are 12-7-2 on the road and are currently sitting in third place in the NHL North Division with 52 points so a win here closes the gap to three points behind Winnipeg. Edmonton is 17-6 against the money line in its last 23 games after allowing five goals or more over the last two seasons. Winnipeg has won two in a row and five of its last six games to remain in second place in the North. The Jets are 1-4 in their last five games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on road underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line off a road loss, playing three or less games in 10 days. This situation is 32-11 (74.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (21) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Flames closed the gap on Montreal holding down the North Division final playoff spot with a 4-1 win Wednesday over the host Canadiens. Montreal is still four points ahead of Calgary with four meetings remaining. The Canadiens are 9-9-2 at home which is nothing special but they are 23-4 in their last 27 games following a home loss of three or more goals. The Flames are 9-12-2 on the road despite two straight wins. The Flames are 4-13 in their last 17 games as an underdog. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win by three goals or more, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .400 and .499. This situation is 31-12 (72.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (64) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Chicago has won two straight games following a 1-3 slide and it remains four points behind Nashville for the fourth spot in the NHL Central Division. The Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last four games as a road favorite. Detroit is coming off a pair of huge upset wins over Carolina as +288 and +309 underdogs which puts it in a great go against situation here. The Red wings are 9-9-4 at home so there is no big edge here especially coming off two straight home losses prior to those upset victories. The Red Wings are 5-15 in their last 20 games following a win. Here, we play against teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 off a road win against a division rival, playing a team with a losing record in the second half of the season. This situation is 41-14 (74.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (59) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the SAN JOSE SHARKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Anaheim is coming off a 4-0 win over San Jose on Monday to snap a 1-5 slide and the Ducks are now 8-9-3 on the road. The Ducks are 5-13 in their last 18 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. It was a tough loss for the Sharks, who began the night four points out of the fourth and final playoff spot in the NHL West Division and lost for the third time in four games. The Sharks are 5-2 in their last seven games following a home loss of three or more goals. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 against the money line off a road win against a division rival, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 99-50 (66.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (44) San Jose Sharks

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Central Game of the Month. Following a six-game winning streak, Florida has lost three straight games, managing just three goals in the process. The Panthers are still in third place in the NHL Central Division with 56 points, trailing Tampa Bay and Carolina by just two points. The Panthers are 21-8 in their last 29 games as a favorite. Dallas was on a two-game winning streak but lost in a shootout to Nashville on Sunday and remains in sixth place in the Central Division. The Stars are 3-13 in their last 16 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. 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 36-9 (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (29) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Underdog Game of the Month. Toronto has won six straight games to take a six-point lead over Winnipeg in the NHL North Division. The Maple Leafs are 28-10-2 overall and have not lost in regulation over their last 10 games. However, the Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last five games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. Montreal gave up five goals in a 5-0 shutout loss against Winnipeg which was its third straight loss following a 4-1 run although they remain fourth in the division. This is the third of six consecutive home games for Montreal and it needs to take advantage here. The Canadiens are 22-4 in their last 26 games following a home loss of three or more goals. 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 35-8 (81.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (4) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Islanders had a four-game winning streak snapped on Friday with a 4-1 loss to the Rangers so it is bounce back time with revenge on top of it. They have now fallen into a first place tie with Washington in the NHL East Division with 56 points and they still have the best home record in the league at 17-2-2. The Islanders are 7-0 in their last seven games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The Rangers have won four of their last six games but are still five points out of the fourth playoff spot in the division. That is keeping this price down, even lower from the matchup on Friday. The Rangers are 5-12 in their last 17 games as a road underdog. Here, we play on teams against the money line revenging a home loss of three goals or more, with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 or more on the season. This situation is 78-32 (70.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (74) New York Islanders

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. It has been a rough stretch for Calgary as it has lost four straight games and eight of its last nine to fall into a tie for fifth place in the NHL North Division with 35 points, eight points behind Montreal for fourth place. The Flames are a respectable 9-9-1 at home and Calgary is 43-23 against the money line in its last 66 games after allowing four goals or more. Edmonton has won two straight games but both came against last place Ottawa which has the second worth record in the league. Edmonton is 7-15 against the money line in its last 22 games off a win by two goals or more over a division rival. Here, we play against road reams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a win by two goals or more going up against an opponent after two straight losses by two goals or more. This situation is 43-21 (67.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (84) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Friday Breakaway. We won with Minnesota on Wednesday and we will back the Wild again tonight as they hit the road for a two-game set in St. Louis. The Wild are 6-2-1 over their last nine games, and at 24-12-2 for 50 points have a firm hold on third place in the West Division. The Wild are 13-3 in their last 16 games as a favorite. St. Louis snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Vegas on Wednesday and the Blues have moved into fifth place in the West with 40 points, three points behind fourth place Arizona. They have struggled at home on offense as they are averaging just 2.44 gpg which is fifth fewest in the NHL. The Blues are 7-19 in their last 26 home games. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 when the money line is -100 to -150 off a home win by three goals or more, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. This situation is 51-17 (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (39) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL East Game of the Month. Washington went 2-3 on its recent roadtrip including a 1-0 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday. The Capitals are now tied with New York for first place in the NHL East Division with 54 points and they return home where they are 13-4-2 on the season. Washington averages 3.42 gpg at home and the Capitals are 15-2 in their last 17 games as a favorite. Boston is coming off a 4-2 win at Philadelphia following a 4-1-2 homestand and the Bruins remain in fourth place in the East Division with 46 points. Offense has been an issue on the road as Boston is averaging just 2.39 gpg on away ice which is eighth lowest in the league. The Bruins are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win. Here, we play on home favorites against the money line averaging three or more gpg on the season, after a low scoring game where both teams scored one goal or less. This situation is 28-5 (84.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES KINGS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Los Angeles is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Coyotes on Monday in the first game of this two-game set to make it three straight losses for the Kings. They are now 6-7-4 at home and are catching a smaller price in this revenge game as they look to make a playoff push. Los Angeles is 5-1 against the money line in its last six games off three or more consecutive home losses. The Coyotes moved to 43 standings points, five ahead of the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks and nine beyond the seventh-place Kings. Arizona has played at least one game more than those teams. Despite the win last time out, the Coyotes are 8-22 in their last 30 games as a road underdog. 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 57-24 ATS (70.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (10) Los Angeles Kings

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Tuesday NHL Breakaway. The Predators saw their six-game winning streak come to an end last week, but they rebounded with a 3-0 shutout victory against Chicago to hold onto the fourth spot in the Central Division. Nashville has won nine of their last 11 games overall but Chicago is just two points back so there is no letting up. Detroit is coming off a monster +305 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday which snapped a three-game slide but the Red Wings are at 31 points overall which is third worst in the league. The Predators are 23-9 in their last 32 against teams with a losing record while the Red Wings are 8-20 in their last 28 games following a win. Here, we play against underdogs 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 59-13 (81.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (63) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL West Game of the Month. Colorado has won four straight games to take over first place in the NHL West Division by four points over Vegas. Their 54 points are tied for second place in the NHL and they have had the fortunes of a favorable schedule. The Avalanche have played 23 games at home compared to just 14 games on the road which includes just coming off a six-game home stand where they went 5-0-1. Minnesota took a pair of games against Vegas to move two points behind the Golden Knights in the West and remain six points behind Colorado. The Wild are 13-3 at home as the defense is allowing 1.88 gpg which is best in the NHL and the Wild are 23-8 in their last 31 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams against the money line revenging two straight losses where team scored one goal or less, off two consecutive wins against division rivals. This situation is 24-5 (82.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (44) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Arizona is coming off a 4-2 win on Friday against Anaheim to make it five wins in its last seven games. The Coyotes moved into fourth place in the West Division standings after the St. Louis Blues lost to the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. The top four teams in each division advance to the playoffs, with another month of regular-season games left to sort it all out. Anaheim has lost two straight and five of its last seven games as the offense has been inconsistent. This has especially been the case at home where the Ducks are averaging just 1.95 gpg but the line is taking that into consideration. Here, we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a win by two goals or more going up against an opponent after two straight losses by two goals or more. This situation is 43-20 (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (38) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Revenge Game of the Month. Vegas is coming off a 3-2 shootout loss on Thursday against Minnesota and that marked the first time in more than a calendar year the Golden Knights have lost consecutive home games, whether in regulation time or beyond 60 minutes. Since head coach Pete DeBoer took over, Vegas has racked up an incredible 22-4-3 record including a 14-3-2 mark this season at home. The Wild have won three of five meetings this season, and not only did the Thursday win snap a five-game road losing streak, it pulled Minnesota within four points of second-place Vegas in the West Division, adding to the playoff-like atmosphere. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .700. This situation is 33-16 (67.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Blowout Game of the Month. We played against Washington on Tuesday as it lost to the Rangers following a three-game winning streak and the Capitals were blasted last night against the Islanders which ended up being another win on our side. We are backing them tonight though as they are in a good spot with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games against teams with a losing record. New Jersey went 2-10-2 from Feb. 20-March 14 and then won four of five before consecutive losses in Washington last week. It has lost all six meetings with Washington so far this season. The Devils are 5-14 in their last 19 games as an 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 31-8 (79.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (59) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. New York enters this matchup having lost two straight at Pittsburgh. That dropped the Islanders to 9-9-2 on the road this season. At home, though, New York is 13-1-2, and Thursday marks the opening of a six-game homestand. The Islanders are 9-1 in their last 10 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. The Capitals beat the Rangers 5-4 on Sunday but gave up all four New York goals in the third period. Washington then jumped to an early 2-0 lead in a rematch on Tuesday before the Rangers notched one goal in the first and again scored four in the third to win 5-2. Here, we play on teams against the money line revenging a loss of two goals or more, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .700. This situation is 134-84 (61.5 percent since 1996. 10* (44) New York Islanders

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL West Game of the Month. Minnesota will surely be looking for a better performance after failing to take advantage of three days between games heading into the Monday opener of a four-game trip. The Wild are in third place in the NHL West Division with 44 points, trailing Vegas and Colorado by five and four points respectively. Despite the Monday loss, the Wild are 10-2 in their last 12 games against teams with a losing record. San Jose beat the Wild 4-3 in a shootout on Monday night, bouncing back after combining to get outscored 9-2 in consecutive losses against the Coyotes in Phoenix last weekend. The Sharks are six points out of the final playoff spot in the West Division. Here, we play on road teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a loss, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. This situation is 32-13 71.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (37) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Washington has won three straight games and 10 of its last 11 to take over first place in the NHL East Division with 50 points, two points ahead of the Islanders which have dropped two straight games and also two points ahead of the Penguins. The Rangers have lost two straight games including a loss at Washington last time out which came after a three-game winning streak. It has been a tough schedule for the Rangers as they have had to play 11 of their last 14 games on the road and while the fan situation is not in play, the travel aspect takes a toll even though it is all east coast. The Rangers are 4-1 in their last five games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a win by one goal over a division rival going up against an opponent off two consecutive road losses of one goal. This situation is 45-23 (66.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (18) New York Rangers

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Underdog Game of the Month. Winnipeg had a three-game winning streak snapped and lost a chance to keep pace with the Toronto Maple Leafs atop the North Division. While the Flames responded from a Friday loss with a strong performance Saturday, the Jets expect the same of themselves in the rubber match of this three-game series Monday. Winnipeg has won four of the seven clashes so far this season. The Flames are only two points back of the fourth-place Canadiens in the North Division as they head into Monday however, the Canadiens have five games in hand, having played only 31 games compared to the Flames 36. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 against the money line revenging a loss, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. this situation is 31-13 (70.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (11) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Calgary has lost three straight games following a solid 4-1 run to fall four points behind Montreal for the final playoff spot in the NHL North Division. The Flames are 12-2 in their last 14 games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Winnipeg is coming off a pair of wins over Vancouver, both coming by four goals. It is now just two points behind Toronto in the division but it is just 5-13 in its last 18 games after a win by four or more goals. Additionally, the Jets are 1-4 in their last five games following a win. 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 37-11 (77.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (32) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Chicago defeated the visiting Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday to end a four-game skid and begin a six-game homestand on a high note. Chicago will try to notch successive victories for the first time since Feb. 23 and 25 when it hosts the Panthers on Thursday as the Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last four games following a win. The Panthers are 0-2 to begin a five-game road trip that is set to conclude with games in Dallas on Saturday and Sunday. After winning four of five on a trip to Nashville, Carolina and Columbus at the beginning of March, Florida has lost successive road games for the first time this season. The Panthers are 8-1 in their last nine games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. 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 30-7 (81.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (15) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL Revenge Game of the Month. The Canucks look to avoid an eighth straight home defeat to the Jets on Wednesday night. This is a revenge game for Vancouver after a Monday loss to Winnipeg as the Jets scored three times in the final period to hand the Canucks their first regulation defeat in five games and second consecutive loss after winning four in a row. Monday marked the second time this season that Vancouver was blanked there by the Jets. The Jets are 0-4 in their last four games following a win while the Canucks are 5-1 in their last six games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on teams against the money line revenging a loss where they got shut out, after allowing four goals or more in a loss to a division rival. This situation is 28-12 (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (80) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Predators began their season-high eight-game road trip with a 4-3 victory over the Stars on March 7. The Predators saw that momentum come to an abrupt halt with losses in four of their next six contests (2-3-1). Nashville will look to get back on track in the finale of its lengthy trek against the Stars on Sunday. Anton Khudobin recorded his third shutout of the season on Saturday, courtesy of a 21-save performance in the Stars 3-0 victory over the Red Wings. Here, we play against teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 off a road win against a division rival, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 98-50 (66.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (35) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Blues have lost five straight games, although three of the defeats came in overtime. After starting the season 7-2-1, the injury-riddled Blues have gone 7-8-4 but are getting healthier. The Blues are 9-4 in their last 13 road games. The Sharks are 11-13-3 against division opponents. San Jose averages 9.3 penalty minutes per game, the ninth-most in the league. The Sharks are 2-8 in their last 10 games as a home underdog. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .400 and .499. this situation is 27-6 (81.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (73) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL West Game of the Month. The Wild are second in the West Division, and they play the third-place Avalanche, meeting for the fifth time this season. Each team has won two games in the season series. Both are hot right now with the Wild on a five-game winning streak but all of those wins came at home. Colorado has won four straight games and is 10-4-1 at home this season. The Avalanche are 13-5 in their last 18 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Here, we play on teams against the money line revenging a home loss of three goals or more with a winning percentage between .600 and .700. This situation is 74-31 ATS (70.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (62) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Blowout Game of the Month. It was easy for the Oilers to shrug off the Saturday 2-1 loss in Vancouver, their fourth game in six nights as they travel through a couple of time zones, but the Monday 4-3 loss to the Flames in Calgary felt like a fire-starter. The Oilers blew a chance to move up to second in the division and pull within two points of the North Division-leading Maple Leafs, who have lost five of their last six. The Flames have been playing better, going 3-1-1 since Darryl Sutter took over as head coach on March 4. The Oilers are 9-2 in their last 11 games against teams with a losing record while the Flames are 5-12 in their last 17 games against teams with a winning record. 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 26-7 (78.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (45) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Central Game of the Month. Tampa Bay is coming off a 4-1 loss against Nashville last night which now puts it two points behind Florida for first place in the Central Division. The Lightning are 50-9 in their last 59 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Dallas is coming off a 2-1 win over Columbus on Sunday.  The victory lifted the Stars to a 3-1-2 mark in their past six games, gave them three points in two contests and provided some extra momentum as they return home for a single game Tuesday against the Lightning. The Stars are 0-6 in their last six games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams against the money line off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team in the first half of the season. This situation is 59-28 (67.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (31) Tampa Bay Lightning

Reason: This is s play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL East Game of the Year. The Flyers have lost two straight games and four of their last five to move into fifth place in the East Division, three points behind Boston for the fourth spot. The Rangers are coming off a 4-0 shutout win over the Bruins which was not expected as a +159 underdog. The Flyers are 11-1 in their last 12 games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game while the Rangers are 0-7 in their last seven games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. 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 25-7 (78.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway The Stars have been in 11 one-goal games this season and have won just two of them. That included the Saturday 4-3 loss at Columbus as the Blue Jackets Zach Werenski scored with 4.5 seconds remaining in overtime. The Stars are 19-41 in their last 60 Sunday games. The Blue Jackets are 2-7 in their last nine games as an underdog. Here, we play against home underdogs against the money line off a win in their previous game, playing on back-to-back days. This situation is 51-14 (78.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (61) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Golden Knights are in first place in the West Division with a 16-6-1 record (33 points) in 23 games this season. The Blues are just one point behind Vegas at 14-8-4 (32 points) in 26 games. After winning six consecutive games, the Golden Knights lost two games in Minnesota this week. Meanwhile the Blues went 4-0-2 during a six-game West Coast road trip. The Golden Knights are 10-24 in their last 34 games as a road underdog while the Blues are 19-9 in their last 28 home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a road loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off a road loss by one goal. This situation is 33-15 (68.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (24) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. We are coming off a win on Montreal last night but we are going against the Canadiens tonight. Montreal has put together a 3-1-3 record since Dominique Ducharme got the job in place of Claude Julien. The Canadiens are coming off a convincing 5-1 road win over the Canucks on Wednesday. The Canadiens are 0-5 in their last five games following a win. Darryl Sutter, who coached the Flames from early in the 2002-03 season through the 2005-06 campaign and also served as general manager from 2003-04 until December 2010, takes over a struggling team that sits sixth in the North Division, six points back of the fourth-place Canadiens. The Flames are 11-2 in their last 13 when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win by three goals or more, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .400 and .499. this situation is 29-11 ATS (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Vancouver has won three straight games including a shootout win over Montreal on Monday. After a difficult February in which they won only twice in 13 games (2-9-2), the Canucks have won four of five outings but we are getting a smaller price here based on that. The Canadiens have a 2-1-3 record since Claude Julien was fired Feb. 24 and replaced by Dominique Ducharme. Here, we play against home underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line after having won four of their last five games, with a winning percentage of between .400 and .499 on the season. This situation is 91-34 (72.8 percent) since 1996. 10* (77) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. The Blackhawks begin a six-game road trip Tuesday, kicking off a two-game set against the Dallas Stars and the opponent should be motivated. The Stars are 1-3 in a six-game homestand that concludes with the series against the Blackhawks. Dallas lost for the fifth time in six games Sunday, storming back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period before falling to the Predators in a shootout 4-3. Here, we play on home teams against the money line revenging two straight losses where team scored one goal or less, after a home game where both teams scored three or more goals. This situation is 22-4 (84.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (68) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Monday Breakaway. After finishing a four-game road trip and a stretch that saw them play nine of 11 games away from home, the Wild open a five-game homestand on Monday night with the first game of a back-to-back against the West Division-leading Golden Knights. Vegas has won six straight games and the last two came against a pretty bad San Jose team. After another 5-1 loss to the Golden Knights, Minnesota appeared to get back on track with a dominating 5-1 victory at Arizona on Friday but ended the trip with a thud, blowing an early 2-0 lead in an eventual 5-2 loss on Saturday night. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off a win by four goals or more over a division rival. This situation is 31-14 (68.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (42) Minnesota Wild

This is play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Dallas is coming off a 5-0 win over Columbus on Saturday which snapped a four-game skid but we can expect a letdown here. The Stars are a mediocre 5-3-3 on the road and they are 0-4 in their last four games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Nashville is coming off three straight losses, one against Columbus and two against Florida, the latest being a 6-2 loss against the Predators last night. The Predators are 4-1 in their last five games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Here, we play against home teams against the money line after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games, playing 3 or less games in 10 days. This situation is 45-19 (70.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (37) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Edmonton is coming off three straight losses against Toronto which owns the best record in the NHL but now it takes a big step down in class. The Oilers remain home where they have struggled this season but the price here is down because of it Edmonton is 13-4 against the money line after two or more consecutive losses over the last two seasons. Calgary is coming off a 7-3 blowout win over Ottawa but the Senators have the worst record in the North Division with just 17 points. The Flames average just 2.27 gpg on the road which is sixth fewest in the league. The Flames are 0-4 in their last four games following a win. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after a win by three goals or more going up against an opponent after three straight losses by two goals or more. This situation is 22-5 (81.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (74) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Capitals have ascended to the top of the East Division on the strength of a season-high four-game winning streak. They look to continue their streak on Friday when they conclude their two-game set against the host Bruins. Boston is 5-1-1 at home while outscoring opponents by 1.72 gpg. The Bruins are 8-2 in their last 10 against teams with a winning record. Washington has been solid on the road with a 6-2-2 record but the schedule has been in its favor and the Capitals are 3-7 in their last 10 games as a road underdog. Here, we play on home Favorites of -200 or less with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 against the money line after having lost three of their last four games, in the first half of the season. This situation is 69-22 (75.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (62) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. New Jersey comes in riding a three-game losing streak with all of those losses coming at home. The Devils 46 goals are tied with Buffalo for fewest in the East Division and they have scored more than three goals four times. The Rangers are 4-2-0 in their last six games since the last meeting with the Devils and have scored 20 goals since. The Rangers rebounded from a lackluster 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday when they posted a 3-2 home win over the Sabres on Tuesday in their final game before a six-game road trip. Here, we play against road Favorites of -200 or less against the money line in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a home loss versus opponent. This situation is 29-10 (74.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (50) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL North Division Game of the Month. Edmonton followed a 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs with a 3-0 defeat two days later which has snapped a five-game winning streak. The Oilers need a jolt after being shut out in consecutive games against the Maple Leafs. Toronto has recorded consecutive shutouts against the same team for the first time since beating the Detroit Red Wings twice in November 1954. The Maple Leafs are an NHL best 17-4-2 with 36 points and that just adds to the value here for a desperate Oilers team. 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 34-10 (77.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (14) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Central Division Game of the Month. The Hurricanes took the first game of this two-game set Saturday in a close shootout win. That snapped a three-game slide for Carolina which sits in fourth place in the Central Division with 27 points. The Panthers are 7-5 on the road but have still been outscored, allowing 3.17 gpg on the highway. Florida is tied with Tampa Bay for first place in the Central with 29 points yet is the underdog in some spots despite a 7-3-2 home record. James Reimer, who is 9-3-0 with a 2.97 goals-against average this season, could earn the start once again on Monday. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss by one goal to a division rival, playing eight or more games in 14 days. This situation is 40-13 (75.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (72) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Pittsburgh is coming off an overtime win over New York on Saturday to hand the Islanders just their second home loss of the season, both coming in extra time. The Penguins are still just 4-6-1 on the road while getting outscored by over one gpg. The Penguins are 1-4 in their last five games playing with no rest. The Islanders will look to earn that long-awaited second win of the season against the Penguins on Sunday, when New York hosts Pittsburgh in the finale of a two-game series. New York is 6-0-2 at home and outscoring opponents by 2.5 gpg. The Islanders are 20-7 in their last 27 games playing with no rest. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss by one goal to a division rival, playing eight or more games in 14 days. This situation is 39-13 (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (64) New York Islanders

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. St. Louis has dropped three straight games but is just a point out of first place in the West Division. The Blues are only 4-6-2 at home but a solid 6-2-0 on the road. The Blues are 7-2 in their last nine games as a road favorite. The NHL postponed the Sharks game against the Golden Knights Thursday after San Jose forward Tomas Hertl landed on the league's COVID-19 protocol list. The Sharks have lost four of their last six games and are just 1-2 at home. This is a solid revenge situation for St. Louis as San Jose got three points in St. Louis last week with a 5-4 victory and a 3-2 overtime loss. They are 2-1-1 against the Blues this season. Here, we play against Home underdogs of +100 to +150 against the money line playing five or less games in 14 days going up against an opponent playing only their 2nd game in five days. This situation is 40-10 (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (55) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALACHE for our NHL West Game of the Month. Colorado is ready for a big bounce back here. The Avalanche have lost consecutive games for the first time this season. They dropped a 6-2 decision at home Wednesday to Minnesota after being blanked 3-0 by Vegas on Monday. The Avalanche are 4-3-1 on the road and they are 8-1 in their last nine games following a loss of 3 or more goals. The Coyotes became the eighth team in NHL history to win consecutive games after trailing by at least three goals with a pair of 4-3 victories against Anaheim earlier this week. Yes we are going against that here. The Coyotes are 6-15 in their last 21 games following a win. 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 21-7 (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (73) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Central Division Game of the Month. Florida will be out for some immediate revenge following a 3-0 loss last night against Dallas following a win over the Stars on Monday. The Panthers, who are led in points (23) and assists (16) by Jonathan Huberdeau, have gone 0-for-6 on their power play in the current two-game series. The Panthers are 6-0 in their last six games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Dallas snapped a big slide as it had gone 0-3-3 over its previous six games. The win last night was just the second for the Stars all season. Here, we play on teams against the money line with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a home loss of three goals or more. This situation is 72-30 (70.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (4) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the PHILADELHPIA FLYERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The Flyers fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Rangers last Thursday and then 7-3 to the Boston Bruins on Sunday at NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nev. The Flyers have been outshot in 13 of their 15 games yet hold an 8-4-3 record. Three of those losses came against the Bruins in regulation, one in overtime and one in a shootout. After a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Devils on Feb. 16, the Rangers have responded with wins over the Flyers and Capitals. Here, we play on home favorites against the money line with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 in the first half of the season after having lost three of their last four games. This situation is 76-24 ATS (76 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (64) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL North Game of the Month. Edmonton has won nine of 11 games and has clamped down defensively, having held the Flames to two goals total in a two-game set and having surrendered four goals overall in its past three outings, all victories. Vancouver has dropped two straight, and three of four, with the latest a 4-3 overtime loss at the hands of Winnipeg on Sunday. The Canucks grabbed a 2-0 first-period lead, fell behind 3-2, scored a final-minute goal and then lost in the extra period. The Canucks have been better lately compared to their early-season struggles, with their special teams more effective and scores much closer. Here, we play on home teams against the money line off a loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off a win by four goals or more over a division rival. This situation is 25-9 (73.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (60) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Monday Breakaway. This is a great price with Tampa Bay that is coming off a pair of losses and playing with revenge. The Lightning fell to Florida a week ago and then was shut out by Carolina next time out. Combining a 1-0 overtime shutout of the Lightning on Jan. 28 and the latter portion of another shutout on Saturday, Hurricanes goaltenders have worked an active streak of 155 minutes, 53 seconds of scoreless hockey against Tampa Bay. It was the first time the Lightning have lost consecutive games in regulation this season. Carolina has won two straight and five of its last six to move into first place in the Central Division. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 revenging a road loss by four goals or more, playing only their 2nd game in five days. This situation is 40-12 (76.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (79) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. This is the second game pf a back-to-back between Minnesota and Anaheim and the Ducks will look to bounce back from the 3-1 loss on Thursday. The rusty and short-handed Wild opened their West Coast road swing Tuesday with an ugly 4-0 loss at Los Angeles, but Thursday night bounced back to win their opener. Minnesota had six games postponed during its pause and with as many as 13 players in the NHL COVID-19 protocol. And despite the win over the Ducks, the Wild know they still have a ways to go to get back on track. The Ducks finished 0-for-3 on the power play and are just 3-for-38 (7.9 percent) overall on the power play this season so that is a priority here. Anaheim is 3-4-2 at home with the defense leading the way but it is averaging just 1.78 gpg on offense at home. The Wild are 1-4 in their last six games following a win while Anaheim is 60-32 in home games revenging two straight losses where opponent scored three or more goals. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 off a road win against a division rival, in the first half of the season. This situation is 44-17 (72.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (22) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL North Division Game of the Year. Calgary is coming off a 5-1 loss against Vancouver and remains on the outside looking in for the playoffs as it is two points out from the final spot in the North Division. The Flames are 4-3 at home which is nothing great but that creates value and the Flames are 8-2 in their last 10 games as a home favorite. The Oilers, meanwhile, are rolling. They have won seven of their last nine, the latest a 3-2 victory over the Jets on Wednesday. Edmonton is three points ahead of the Flames, albeit with two more games played. The Oilers are 2-7 in their last nine games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams against the money line after a 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 199-119 (62.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (70) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our Thursday Breakaway. Columbus has lost two straight games, the last being a 7-3 loss against Carolina. The Blue Jackets are 4-2-2 at home so they are getting value here. The Predators have lost nine of the 13 games since outscoring the Blue Jackets by an 8-3 margin over two games to start the season.  Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 revenging a of three goals or more, off two consecutive losses against division rivals. This situation is 55-22 (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (54) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS for our NHL Wednesday Enforcer. This is the second straight meeting between the Jets and Oilers and Edmonton should bounce back here. They had a three-game winning streak snapped with a loss on Monday as the Jets scored four goals on their first eleven shots, eventually chasing Mike Smith from his crease. The Oilers fought back from a 4-1 deficit to make it 5-5 early in the third, but a giveaway from Dominik Kahun set the table for Blake Wheeler to tip in a shot from the point. Edmonton is just 4-5 at home but that is keeping this number low. Here, we play against road teams against the money line outscoring their opponents by 0.5+ or more gpg, after scoring six goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 80-48 (62.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (46) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. This is a rematch from Sunday when Vegas escaped with a 1-0 victory over Colorado. The Avalanche, still missing seven players including forwards Gabe Landeskog and Tyson Jost as well as three of their top six defensemen including Cale Makar (upper body) and Samuel Girard (COVID protocol), were shut out for the first time this season as Marc-Andre Fleury turned away 30 shots. In the past four games, Fleury has stopped 100 of 106 shots (.943 save percentage) with a 1.51 GAA. Vegas has won five of its last six games and stays home where it is 8-1-1 on the season and outscoring opponents by close to a goal and a half. Colorado is 3-3-1 on the road and being shorthanded again away from home is an issue. The Avalanche are 1-4 in their last five games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game while the Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last five games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on teams against the money with a winning percentage of .700 or better off a home win by one goal, a playing a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 in the 1st half of the season. This situation is 36-10 (78.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (38) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the SAN JOSE ST. SHARKS for our NHL West Conference Game of the Month. San Jose has been on the road for much of this season but regular times are starting to return. Because of strict COVID regulations in Santa Clara County, it is actually just the second game at SAP Center for San Jose this season, as they have previously been playing in Arizona, where they held their training camp. The Ducks are coming off a 1-0 victory last Thursday in Vegas that was the first loss of the season for goalie Marc-Andre Fleury first loss of the season. The Ducks have not allowed a power-play goal in five straight games, killed 24 of their last 27 penalties (88.9%) dating to Jan. 22 and 34-of-39 overall to begin the season (87.2%), ranking third in the NHL. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 against the money line off a road win against a division rival, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 94-49 (65.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (22) San Jose Sharks

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Pittsburgh snapped a two-game losing streak with a shootout win over the Islanders on Thursday for just its second win on the road. The Penguins are a perfect 4-0-0 at home and this is their first home game since January 24th. Pittsburgh has had to overcome at least one deficit in each of its six wins. Not ideal, but the comebacks might at least speak to team makeup. Washington has lost three straight games and this is its first game in a week because of three straight postponements related to the same protocol issues that Pittsburgh had over a week ago. The Capitals have had a difficult time holding leads, including blown leads in two of its three games in the losing streak. Here, we play on favorites against the money line after allowing three goals or more in five straight games going up against an opponent after three straight losses by two goals or more. This situation is 32-5 (86.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (2) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. The Bruins will be completing a seven-game road trip after beating the Rangers 1-0 on Friday for their fifth win in a row. Boston is 10-1-2 this season, with seven wins by one goal. Their five-game winning streak includes four straight one-goal victories and began Feb. 1 with a 5-3 win over the Capitals in which Boston came back from a 3-0 deficit. The win last night could present a letdown. The Islanders squandered a trio of one-goal leads Thursday night, including the last one in the final 30 seconds of regulation in a 4-3 shootout loss to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. New York is now 3-0-1 at home and it is allowing just 1.75 gpg on home ice. Here, we play against road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 revenging a road loss versus opponent, off a road win where they shut out their opponent. This situation is 25-9 (73.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (66) New York Islanders

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL East Division Blowout of the Month. Boston has won Four straight games and seven of its last eight to over first place in the East Division. While it is 4-0 at home, it is just 5-1-2 on the road even though that does include four straight road wins including an overtime win over the Rangers on Wednesday. The Bruins are averaging just 2.43 gpg on the road while outscoring opponents by less than a quarter goal per game. The Rangers have now lost two straight games to fall to 4-5-3 on the season. They are still just two points out of the final playoff spot in the East Division and they are just -2 in goal differential which is better than the fourth place Islanders and much better than Pittsburgh which is -7. New York is 3-3-2 at home while allowing just 2.63 gpg on home ice. 10* (56) New York Rangers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Montreal is coming off a 4-2 loss against Toronto last night despite outshooting the Maple Leafs 35-23. The Canadiens still lead the league in goals for per game, but it was once above four goals a game and has since fallen to 3.85 gpg which is still impressive. After limping out to a 3-6-0 start, the Oilers are trending in the right direction, going 5-1-0 in their last six to move a game over .500 for the first time this season but four of those wins were against the 2-11-1 Senators. Montreal is a big step up from Ottawa so this presents a big challenge. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 coming off a road win against a division rival, in the first half of the season. This situation is 39-13 (75 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (28) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Boston has won three straight games and six of its last seven to move into a tie for first place in the East Division. While it is 4-0 at home, it is just 4-1-2 on the road even though that does include three straight road wins. The Bruins are averaging just 2.43 gpg on the road while outscoring opponents by less than a quarter goal per game. The Rangers are coming off a 2-0 shutout loss against the Islanders at home on Monday to fall to 4-5-2 on the season. They are two points out of the final playoff spot in the East Division and they are just -1 in goal differential which is the same as third place Washington and better than the fourth place Islanders. New York is 3-3-1 at home while allowing just 2.57 gpg on home ice. The Rangers are 10-3 against the money line in their last 13 games off a home loss by two goals or more. 10* (24) New York Rangers

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Tampa Bay has won four straight games to move to a total of 15 points in the Central Division. The Lightning are 6-0 at home but just 1-1-1 on the road with the lone victory coming in overtime against Columbus. While outshooting opponents by over four shots on the road, Tampa Bat has struggled on offense, averaging just 1.67 gpg as it has not scored more than two goals in regulation in any of those games. This sets up Nashville well as it allows exactly 2.0 gpg at home where it is 4-1 on the season. The Predators have lost three of their last four games but all of those were on the road. The issues has been the penalty kill overall as Nashville has allowed 14 goals in their last 35 attempts which is an awful percentage but that damage has come on the road for the most part and at home, the Predators are 2-14 in the penalty kill at home. This is a two-game revenge spot for Nashville which lost the first two meetings in Tampa Bay. 10* (76) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our Tuesday NHL Breakaway. This is a solid revenge game for the Stars following an overtime loss to Chicago. After the overtime loss on Sunday, Dallas is 4-1 at home this season while still outscoring opponents by 3.0 gpg and the defense has allowed more than two goals only once and that continued with the 2-1 final two days ago. Overall, the Stars are allowing 2.50 gpg which is third best in the NHL and that includes giving up 1.58 gpg at home which is fourth best in the league. Chicago is coming off two upset wins to move to 5-4-4 on the season. That certainly is not horrible but considering the Blackhawks have won two straight road games says the time has come to an end. They are getting outscored by 2.0 gpg on the highway and going back, the Blackhawks are 5-18 in their last 22 road games. 10* (14) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. We played against Dallas on Thursday and won with Columbus in a revenge game for the Blue Jackets which now makes it three losses in four games for the Stars. This is a great bounce back spot however even though the price in a little steeper than hopes. Dallas is 4-0 at home this season while outscoring opponents by 3.25 gpg and the defense has allowed more than two goals only once. Overall, the Stars are allowing 2.50 gpg which is sixth best in the NHL. Chicago is coming off an upset win over Carolina at home to move to 4-4-4 on the season. That certainly is not horrible but considering the Blackhawks have yet to win on the road is a concern, as they are 0-6 with three regulation losses and three in extra time. They are getting outscored by 2.0 gpg on the highway and going back, the Blackhawks are 4-18 in their last 22 road games. 10* (64) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. The Islanders have lost five straight games, all coming on the road but they are back home on Saturday before hitting the road to face the Rangers on Monday. They were supposed to play Buffalo Tuesday but the game was postponed due to the winter storm. The good news is that New York picked up two points in the last two games because of overtime losses. The Islanders have lost six-straight road games (0-4-2) since winning on Opening Night but they are 2-0 at home with wins over New Jersey and Boston. The Islanders are 4-0 in their last four home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Pittsburgh is coming off a loss against the Rangers and the Penguins have lost two of three following a four-game winning streak. They are 4-0 at home but just 1-4-1 on the road where they are getting outscored by nearly two goals per game. The Penguins are 1-7 in their last eight road games. 10* (42) New York Islanders

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Revenge Game of the Month. Philadelphia is 7-2-2 on the season and its 16 points are good for a tie with Boston for first place in the East Division. The first loss came in the season opener against Buffalo while the other three came against Boston including an overtime loss on Wednesday which brings triple revenge into the mix on Friday. The Flyers are 6-1 in their last six games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. The Bruins tied the game with 14.9 seconds left and won it 31 seconds into overtime so it was a brutal loss for the Flyers. Boston has the shooting edge over the Flyers but has a big disadvantage on defense with the penalty kill against the Philadelphia power play. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .700. this situation is 28-11 (71.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (24) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHL Central Game of the Year. This is a quick turnaround revenge game for Columbus which lost 6-3 on Tuesday against Dallas and it gets to host the Stars once again on Thursday. It was the second straight loss for the Blue Jackets following a pair of wins and their 11 points are just one point out of first place in the Central Division. The Blue Jackets are 4-0 in their last four games following a loss of three or more goals. Dallas is a perfect 4-0 at home but just 1-2 on the road with that lone win coming on Tuesday. The NHL schedule has been out of sorts for every team and the same can be said for Dallas as those first four games came at home and the Stars have been travelling ever since. 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 55-22 (71.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (14) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Philadelphia is 7-2-1 on the season and its 15 points are good for a tie with Washington for first place in the East Division. The first loss came in the season opener against Buffalo, the Flyers lone loss at home this season, while the other two came against Boston which brings double revenge into the mix on Wednesday. The Flyers are 6-0 in their last six games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. The Bruins roll into Philadelphia after a thrilling comeback win over the Capitals to make it a split in the two-game set. Boston is a point behind the Flyers and Capitals in the East Division and while the Bruins are a perfect 4-0-0 at home, they are just 2-1-2 on the highway. Boston has the shooting edge over the Flyers but has a big disadvantage on defense with the penalty kill against the Philadelphia power play. Here, we play against teams against the money line off a road win against a division rival, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .700. this situation is 28-10 (73.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (76) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Montreal is the highest scoring offense in the NHL at 4.1 gpg but is coming off a 2-0 shutout loss to Calgary on Saturday. It was the Canadiens first regulation loss of the season as they are now 5-1-1. They are averaging 33.9 spg which is second in the league and that should be a problem for Vancouver which allows 35.9 spg, No. 31 in the NHL. The Canucks have won four straight games as the defense has been outstanding, allowing just one goal in all four of those games. But in the first three games against Montreal, Vancouver has allowed 37 spg and 5.7 gpg. Montreal is 15-4 against the money line in its last 19 games off a home loss by two goals or more. The Canucks are 2-5 in their last seven games as an underdog. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after two straight wins by three goals or more against opponent after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. This situation is 32-8 (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (42) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Monday Breakaway. We won with Dallas on Saturday banking on the fact it would clean up the penalties and it did just that. The Lightning had scored on six of their previous 12 power-play chances in the series. After penalties short-circuited them in their previous three losses, the Stars took just one Saturday, and they killed it. The double-overtime win cut the Tampa Bay series lead to 3-2 but we expect Tampa Bay to come out firing after scoring just two goals on 41 shots in Game Five. The Lightning have continually showed their resilience, and if they do it again, they will win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2004 and for only the second time in franchise history. Tampa Bay has yet to lose consecutive games this postseason, bouncing back from each of its six losses with a win. The Lightning are 20-3 in their last 23 games when playing their 8th game in 14 days while going 45-8 in their last 53 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on teams in the second half of the season that have 30 or more shots in five straight games and with a starting goalie with a save percentage of .915 or better. This situation is 198-119 (62.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (1) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. It was a brutal loss for us and the Dallas Stars on Friday night as a controversial tripping call in overtime led to the game winning power play goal for Tampa Bay. This series could very well be tied right now but the Stars now have to win three straight games and they will use that horrible call from last night as motivation. The Lightning used the man advantage to their benefit in Game Four, tying the game twice and eventually winning it on that power play goal. This has been a problem for Dallas over the last three games as it has allowed six power play goals in 12 penalty kill attempts. While the Stars played some wild series earlier in the postseason, they eliminated the Golden Knights and won the West on the strength of their defense and goaltending, allowing three goals against just once in five games. The blame cannot be put on goalie Anton Khudobin as he has been put in some tough situations. And it is possible Ben Bishop gets the start in this back-to-back as he was seen on the ice during the morning skate. Tampa Bay is 6-16 after playing two straight games where seven or more total goals were scored this season while the Stars are 16-7 in their last 23 games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. 10* (29) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Stars trail 2-1 in this series following a 5-2 loss on Wednesday and their 1-0 series lead has vanished into what is now a must win situation. Dallas has found itself in trouble all too often, lacking discipline, and it paid the price in each of the last two games. On the flip side, the Stars have been as good as the Lightning during most of the five-on-five play, but miscues and penalties have derailed their hopes. The first and third Tampa goals were scored following Dallas turnovers. The fourth was scored on perhaps the most hapless line change of the series. Dallas goalie Anton Khudobin coughed up five goals on 29 shots, and all of the big guns scored for the Lightning, including C Steven Stamkos, who made his playoff debut, albeit briefly. Tighten up and the Stars are back in the series and it has to be this game. Dallas is 16-7 ATS revenging a loss of two goals or more this season. 10* (28) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Tampa Bay avoided a 2-0 hole in this series as it won on Monday 3-2, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first period before hanging on. Tampa Bay recorded its sixth straight game of outshooting its opponent and its fifth straight game of allowing fewer than 30 shots. The Lightning are just 3-3 over this stretch as the power play was a letdown, going 0-14 during a four-game stretch prior to converting two of four opportunities on Monday. While the goalies are most important during the postseason, and rightfully so, the Lightning have the best player on the ice in Nikita Kucherov. He set the franchise record for most points in a single postseason (28), and in Game Two, the Lightning had a ridiculous 1.26-to-0.02 expected goals ratio with Kucherov on the ice, according to Natural Stat Trick. Here, we play on teams against the money line in the second half of the season with a goalie with a save percentage of 91.5 percent or better and the offense having five straight games with 30 or more shots on goal. This situation is 196-118 (62.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (25) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Monday Breakaway. We won with Dallas on Saturday and we are banking on Tampa Bay to bounce back tonight. The Lightning have not lost consecutive games in the postseason as they are a perfect 4-0 following a loss and a perfect 5-0 in the bubble after the defeat. The Lightning lost despite outshooting the Stars 36-19 and they have now outshot the opposition in five straight games. For two periods, the Lightning looked like a team coming off nine periods of hockey in two games against the Islanders and it certainly looked like a letdown before coming out strong in the last period. The Lightning showed what they are capable of in the final 20 minutes according to Natural Stat Trick as Tampa Bay had a 43-3 edge in shot attempts in the third period. Tampa Bay is 13-2 after a loss by two goals or more in their previous game this season. Here, we play on teams in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 revenging a home loss of three goals or more. This situation is 43-13 (76.8 percent) over the last 5 seasons. 10* (24) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Saturday Power Play. Tampa Bay came through for us on Thursday to take the Eastern Conference but now on a short turnaround, we feel they are at a disadvantage based on rest and prep. In the playoffs, the Lightning scoring average has dropped to 3.11 gpg, while the Stars have surged to 2.95 gpg. In the man advantage, the Stars have had the best power play in the NHL this post season, 18 goals with a 27.3 percent conversion rate. While the Lightning have had just 10 power play goals with a 17.9 percent conversion rate. In the Western Conference finals against Vegas, the Stars reverted back to their old defensively suffocating ways, limiting the Knights to eight goals in five games. Dallas was able to take both regular season meetings this season, so the Stars match up well. Dallas is 12-1 against the money line in its last 13 games when playing with three or more days rest. 10* (21) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. The Islanders staved off elimination with a 2-1 double overtime win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday to cut the series deficit to 3-2. Though New York played a structured game, it did not generate much offense as the Islanders had just 24 shots in nearly 90 minutes. The New York offense has fizzled in managing just 11 goals against Tampa Bay, including a 5-3 win in Game Three. The Islanders had combined for 28 goals in their previous eight games. If the Lightning feel pressure, they are not letting on that this is the case. Lightning coach Jon Cooper liked the way his team played and thinks they will be just fine if they keep playing that way. Tampa Bay is 20-3 against the money line after scoring one goal or less in their previous game while the Islanders are 1-4 in their last five games following a win. 10* (11) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. We lost with Vegas on Saturday and now it is really crunch time. The Stars stole Game Four of the Western Conference final, and Anton Khudobin was the reason. During the Stars 2-1 win over Vegas, he was the team's best player, making 32 saves in backstopping Dallas to a 3-1 series lead. He has played better against Vegas than he has in any round of the playoffs, with a .952 save percentage through four games. While the defense has been great, the offense has not. In the first 13 games of the playoffs, they averaged 33.5 shots, but against Vegas, they are averaging just 23 shots, collapsing around their own goal. Here, we play against teams against the money line after 2 or more consecutive unders against opponent after 6 or more consecutive unders. This situation is 35-16 (68.6 percent) over the last 5 seasons. 10* (6) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Dallas took a 2-1 series lead with a 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday and now it is up to Vegas to respond. The Golden Knights were the third best team in the Western Conference prior to the shutdown and also third in scoring differential and still can have the upper hand in this series as they continue to shut down the top players. The Stars top line combined for 8 points in Game One of its previous series against Colorado but has been conspicuously quiet of late. Tyler Seguin has no points in the last six games and Captain Jamie Benn scored his first goal in four games Thursday night. Dallas, whose offense had flourished prior to this, stopped a 157:07 scoring drought with a goal in the second period. The Golden Knights are 11-2 in their last 13 games after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game while the Stars are 2-8 in their last 10 games after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. 10* (1) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Friday Power Play. The Islanders lost a brutal Game Two with just 8.8 seconds left and now it is time to step up and get back in this series. The Islanders had plenty of chances to win the game, but their power play went 0-for-4, including failing on a five-minute major and a 38-second, five-on-three in the third period. On the other side, after having surrendered three power play goals in Game One, they killed all three power plays the Lightning had in Game Two. Tampa Bay will be short-handed on Friday as forward Alex Killorn was suspended f for boarding and the Lightning, who have been dressing only 11 forwards and seven defensemen, could be down a big one as leading scorer Brayden Point was injured during the second period and did not return. The Islanders are 25-8 against the money line in their last 33 games after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games. 10* (42) New York Islanders

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Vegas came through for us on Tuesday as the Dallas offense was shut down for a second straight game as it has managed just one goal over the two games. The offense has been potent throughout the postseason before this and we expect a much better performance in a pivotal Game Three. The Dallas defense has been solid, and Vegas continues to struggle in the man advantage. The Knights had been 1-for-14 on the power play in the previous four games and they finished Game Two just 1-for-6 with the man advantage. That is something Dallas needs to continue to do. The Stars are 15-7 against the money line revenging a loss of two goals or more this season. Here, we play against teams against the money line outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ gpg in the 2nd half of the season, after allowing 1 goal or less in 2 straight games. This situation is 394-384 (50.6 percent) since 1996. While it is just a 50 percent situation, it is underdog based and has netted over 122 units. 10* (40) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Wednesday Power Play. The Islanders look to bounce back from an 8-2 beatdown they took on Monday and we feel they will do just that while using that for motivation. Even though New York won two of the three regular-season meetings between the clubs, they saw a Lightning team that has lately been on a new level, using its up-tempo play and skill to dominate games. With the exception of Monday, the Islanders defense has been exceptional as they had allowed three goals or less in nine of the previous 12 playoff games. While they did allow eight goals, according to ESPN, the analytics said the game was closer than that at 5-on-5, and they do indicate the Islanders actually had the advantage in possession and scoring attempts in the first and third period. Here, we play on teams against the money line after allowing 6 goals or more against opponent after a blowout win by 4 goals or more. This situation is 55-27 (67.1 percent) over the last 5 seasons. 10* (37) New York Islanders

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Tuesday Power Play. Vegas is coming off a 1-0 loss in Game One of this series on Sunday, but we expect them to bounce back tonight and even it up. They were not very physical and looked pretty lethargic, but they do get a boost for this one, as Ryan Reaves returns after a one-game suspension for a high hit in the Vancouver series. The goalie situation for Vegas is extraordinarily strong as both Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury, who got the surprise start in Game One and turned away 24 shots, have proven they are capable. Here, we play on teams against the money line averaging 3.0 or more gpg on the season, after a low scoring game where both teams scored one goal or less. This situation is 49-23 (68.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (36) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Sunday Power Play. Both Vegas and Dallas were taken to seven games before eventually closing out their respective series on Friday. The Stars were able to open up their offense in the postseason but that came against some poor defensive teams. They were one of the best defensive teams in the league in the regular season but struggled to score and we see that happening here against a tough Vegas defense that allowed just 14 shots in its Game Seven win against Vancouver. The Golden Knights overwhelmed the Blackhawks and Canucks with puck possession, out attempting those two teams 719-458 in a combined 12 games at 5-on-5. The Golden Knights are 20-7 in their last 27 games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play against underdogs against the money line revenging a road loss versus opponent, off a win by 1 goal over a division rival. This situation is 67-16 (80.7 percent) over the last 5 seasons. 10* (32) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Saturday Power Play. Philadelphia once against staved off elimination with a second straight overtime win to even the series at three games apiece. There was a lot for the Islanders to like about how they played Thursday as they outshot the Flyers 53-31 and after trailing 2-0 battled back to take leads of 3-2 and 4-3. Certainly, history is not on the side of the Flyers as teams with a 3-1 lead are 285-29 (90.8 percent) winning a best-of-7 Stanley Cup Playoff series, including 7-0 in the first two rounds this season. Momentum may have shifted with the two wins, but the Islanders have the matchup edge and they have won their three games by a combined 10-3 while the Flyers have escaped with three overtime wins by a combined 13-10 score. Here, we play against teams against the money line against division opponents, after scoring four goals or more in a win over a division rival. This situation is 57-33 (63.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (5) New York Islanders

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Colorado kept the series alive with a win on Wednesday after falling behind 3-1 in the series. The Avalanche went into the series as favorites, but the pressure appears to be on the Stars, having failed twice to close out a series in big part because the top line of Jamie Benn, Alexander Radulov and Tyler Seguin have managed just one point in the past two defeats. Colorado goaltender Michael Hutchinson stopped 27-of-28 shots to become the seventh goaltender in NHL history to earn his first two career postseason wins in elimination games. The Stars have killed off 89.3 percent of their penalties in this series, the second-best kill rate in Round Two behind only the Islanders. Here, we play against teams against the money line after scoring 4 goals or more in a win over a division rival going up against an opponent off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival. This situation is 25-10 (71.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (3) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Thursday Power Play. The Flyers staved off elimination with a Game Five overtime win and now trail the Islanders 3-2 in the best-of-seven series so it is still must win time. It was obviously a big win for Philadelphia but more importantly they have some momentum from two of their stars. The Flyers saw a big positive from forwards in Claude Giroux and James van Riemsdyk as they both netted their first goals of the playoffs. That is huge going forward for the confidence of the whole team. Teams with a 3-1 series lead have won nearly 91 percent of best-of-seven Stanley Cup playoff series all-time but with that in mind, the Islanders are looking to reach the conference final for the first time since 1993. Philadelphia is 24-12 against the money line after scoring four goals or more in their previous game this season while the Islanders are 2-5 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. 10* (25) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Colorado was able to stay alive with a 6-3 win on Monday to cut the series deficit to 3-2. The Dallas offense was not as sharp as it had been in the beginning of the series, but it was the defense that let the Stars down. Stars goalie Ben Bishop, who had not played since August 13th, allowed four goals in the first period before he was pulled in favor of Anton Khudobin. Despite the short turnaround, the decision to go with a goalie who had not played in weeks over a guy who was good enough to consistently win, and one win away from the reaching the conference finals was a bit perplexing and we expect to see Khudobin between the pipes on Wednesday. Here, we play on teams against the money line after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game against opponent after scoring 6 goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 156-122 (56.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (20) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS for our NHL Tuesday Power Play. The Islanders have won the last two games of this series to take a 3-1 lead and put the Flyers backs up against the wall. The Flyers have scored a combined three goals in their three losses in the series. This is the first time Philadelphia has lost back-to-back games since early January and going back to then, it is now 10-1 following a loss. The Flyers were outplayed by the Islanders in most of the series first three games, frustrated by the Islanders speed and their energetic forecheck but they played a better game on Sunday despite the result. The problem has been late as in the first four games of the series, the Islanders have outscored the Flyers, 8-1, in the third period. Philadelphia is 11-3 against the money line after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games this entire season while the Islanders are 2-5 in their last seven games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. 10* (16) Philadelphia Flyers