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This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Montreal snapped a five-game road losing streak with a blowout win at Detroit on Tuesday and it would not be surprising to see the Canadiens look past the Rangers with a home game against Pittsburgh, which is just one point behind Montreal, on tap for tomorrow night. The Canadiens are just 15-13-3 on the road which is the worst road record of the nine teams in playoff contention in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers have dropped two straight games, both in overtime including the latest one at home against Tampa Bay, and its seven home losses in extra time are second most in the league which is a big reason they remain 10 points back in the playoff chase. Since opening 2019 with a five-game losing streak, New York has been playing much better, going 10-7-3 over its last 20 games and going back, the Rangers are 4-1 in their last five games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. 10* (52) New York Rangers

This is a play on the NEW YORK ISLANDERS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Toronto is coming off a win last night against Edmonton, its third straight win, to move to within a point of Boston in the Atlantic Division. The Maple Leafs are the best road team in the NHL as their eight regulation losses are the fewest in the league but they have played the fifth easiest schedule overall. They have dropped two straight and three of their last five road games and are in a tough spot here. The Islanders remain atop the Metropolitan Division with Washington with 79 points despite a loss to Calgary two nights ago. That loss snapped a four-game home winning streak as well as an 8-0-1 run on home ice. This is the start of a seven-game swing where New York has won the previous meeting making this a favorable stretch to keep its pace going. The Islanders are 7-1 in their last eight games as home favorites. 10* (34) New York Islanders

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. These teams met in the first round of the postseason last year and Winnipeg prevailed 4-1 to move on to the second round but the Wild have been able to extract their revenge by taking the first three meetings this season. Winnipeg is coming off an upset loss at Arizona on Sunday to make it four losses over its last five games and it has fallen into second place in the Central Division, one point behind Nashville. This is still one of the best home teams in the NHL at 21-7-4 and going back, the Jets are 52-21 in their last 73 games as a home favorite. We won with Minnesota on Sunday as it defeated St. Louis in overtime to win its third straight game to hold onto the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Wild are still -11 in scoring differential and this is not the ideal spot as they are 0-7 in their last seven road games following three straight wins while going 5-16 in their last 21 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams against the money line after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 128-71 (64.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (18) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Montreal is coming off another tough loss as it blew a 3-0 against Toronto to lose 6-3, its fifth loss in the last seven games. With a regulation win Saturday, the Canadiens would have moved within one point of the Maple Leafs for third place in the Atlantic Division but they will enter Monday's game in sole possession of the first wild card in the Eastern Conference, but just one point ahead of Carolina and Pittsburgh, which are tied for the second wild card spot. Montreal is 5-0 after allowing six goals or more this season. New Jersey continues to build toward the future as prior to Saturday's game, the Devils traded defenseman Ben Lovejoy to Dallas. It was the third trade made by New Jersey in the last month and going back to mid-January, it has lost 11 of its last 17 games. The Devils are 4-16 in 20 games this season against goalies with a save percentage of .915 or better. Here, we play on road favorites of -150 or less in the second half of the season averaging 3.0 or more gpg, after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 34-11 (75.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (67) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. After a pair of shut out losses that concluded a five-game losing streak, Minnesota won both games on the road at New York and Detroit to move within one point of Dallas and Colorado for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Home ice has not been kind of late as the Wild have lost six straight here with their last home win coming on January 19th against Columbus. This is a quick revenge spot as Minnesota lost 4-0 against the Blues exactly one week ago. St. Louis has an 11-game winning streak snapped on Thursday with a 5-2 home loss against Dallas but bounced back yesterday with a 2-1 shootout win over Boston. Goalie Jordan Binnington has been the force behind the 12-1 run but he will get the night off and Jake Allen will get the start. Here, we play against road teams having won eight or more of their last 10 games, playing their 4th game in seven days. This situation is 383-313 (55 percent) since 1996. 10* (64) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Ottawa averages 3.27 gpg at home which is good for tenth highest in the NHL which is a positive sign after getting shutout last night in New Jersey 4-0. This concluded a 1-3 roadtrip and the Senators fell to 8-21-1 on the road for the season which is the worst road record in the league. They are a much more respectable 14-12-4 at home and going back, the Senators are 6-1 in their last seven home games following a road trip of seven or more days. Columbus has lost two straight games as it is now on the outside looking in for the Eastern Conference playoffs following the win by Carolina last night. The Blue Jackets have played well on the road to their credit but this is a massive number to be laying on the highway, especially for a team that has had trouble of late finding the net. Columbus is 8-16 against the money line in its last 24 games after a loss by one goal in its previous game. Here, we play on teams in the second half of the season averaging three or more gpg on the season, after getting shutout in their previous game. This situation is 50-22 (69.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (24) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. Carolina is coming off a costly loss against the Rangers on Tuesday as it is now one point behind Columbus for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. That snapped a three-game winning streak for the Hurricanes which going back, are playing well, winning six of their past eight games. In fact, since Dec. 31, Carolina is 16-6-1. The Hurricanes are 5-1 in their last six games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Florida meanwhile has won three straight games but it is still nine points out of the final playoff spot. This is the sixth game of a seven-game homestand where the Panthers have lost 15 of their 30 games on the season. Florida is 26-44 in its last 70 games after two straight wins by two goals or more. Here, we play on teams against the money line off a loss against a division rival going up against an opponent off two consecutive wins by two goals or more against division rivals. This situation is 32-12 (72.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the DETROIT RED WINGS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Chicago is playing some excellent hockey right now as it has gone 9-2 over its last 11 games following an entertaining 8-7 win over Ottawa on Monday. The Blackhawks run has positioned them right in the playoff hunt as they are one point behind Minnesota for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The issue is they are tied with three other teams with 59 points and the upcoming schedule is tough with seven of the next 11 games taking place on the road. Chicago is 2-12 in 14 road games after allowing four goals or more this season. Detroit lost a home-and-home against the Flyers which snapped a modest two-game winning streak. While the playoffs are out of the question for the Red Wings, this is a heated rivalry and they will be out for revenge from a 5-2 loss in Chicago 10 days ago. The Red Wings are 4-1 in their last five games as a home favorite of -110 to -150 and here, we play on favorites after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring six goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 55-14 (79.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (68) Detroit Red Wings

This is a play on the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Toronto is clinging onto fourth place in the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of Washington, following a 2-0 loss at Arizona on Saturday. The Maple Leafs are 3-2 on this current roadtrip that concludes tonight as they look to improve upon their 19-8-2 road record. This includes a 9-1 record against the Western Conference with that loss against the Coyotes being the only blemish. Additionally, the Maple Leafs are 5-0 in their last five games against teams with a winning record. St. Louis is the hottest team in the league with 10 consecutive wins, including three straight shutouts, but it still sits in just sixth place in the Western Conference following a slow start to the season. To their credit, eight of these wins have come on the road yet the Blues are just 14-13-2 at home. St. Louis is 7-16 in its last 23 home games after a win by three goals or more. Here, we play on teams in the second half of the season outscoring their opponents by 0.5 gpg, after getting shutout in their previous game. This situation is 36-11 (76.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (59) Toronto Maple Leafs

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Tampa Bay enters Monday off five straight wins including a pair of shutouts the last two games. The Lightning have a 16-point lead in the Eastern Conference over the Bruins and the Islanders and are clearly the best team in the NHL. Going back, Tampa Bay is 15-38 in its last 53 road games off a home win by three goals or more. While the Lightning have a huge cushion, Columbus has a lot more on the line as it currently sits in third place in the Metropolitan Division and is tied with Pittsburgh and Montreal, which possess the two Wild Card spots, with 69 points and it is just a point ahead of Carolina which is in ninth place. Home ice has been up and down but the Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last five games as a home underdog of +110 to +150. Columbus lost the most recent meeting last month 4-0 and it is 16-3 in its last 19 home games revenging a road loss by two goals or more. Here, we play against road favorites in the second half of the season averaging 2.85 or more gpg, after four straight wins by two goals or more. This situation is 33-10 (76.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (40) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. St. Louis is the hottest team in the NHL with eight straight wins including a pair of impressive wins over Nashville as well a win at Tampa Bay. This string incudes six road wins to improve to 15-9-3 on the road but this is a difficult spot with a revenge game on deck at Minnesota tomorrow. The Blues are 1-4 in their last five games as a road favorite of -110 to -150. Colorado snapped an eight-game losing streak with a win at Winnipeg on Thursday and it is now just three points behind Minnesota for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Avalanche are ninth in the league in scoring with 3.26 gpg and going back, they are 15-6 in their last 21 games as a home underdog of +100 to +150. Colorado falls into two solid situations. First, we play on home underdogs of +100 to +200 that are coming off three straight games with 33 or more shots on goal. This situation is 89-59 (60.1 percent) since 1996. Second, we play against favorites in the second half of the season that are averaging 2.85 or more gpg, after two straight wins by three goals or more. This situation is 48-29 (62.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (6) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Following its third straight loss, Calgary has fallen into second place in the Pacific Division, one point behind San Jose, and third place overall in the Western Conference. The Flames are now 17-11-1 on the road and turn to David Rittich in goal who is 11-5-1 with a 2.15 GAA in 17 road games. The Flames are 11-2 in their last 13 games as a favorite of -110 to -150. Florida has lost two straight games to open this homestand and it has been a struggle all season as it is one of six teams in the Eastern Conference with a scoring differential of -23 or worse. The Panthers are 0-4 in their last four games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Here, we play on road teams in the second half of the season when the money line is -100 to -150 that are outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more, after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 27-5 (84.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (51) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. San Jose has won five straight games, the last three coming on the road, to remain one point behind Calgary in the Pacific Division. The Sharks have won four straight road games which puts them back to .500 on the season and despite the average record, they are significant road favorites here against a team with a lot on the line. San Jose is 5-17 in its last 22 road games after playing three consecutive road games. Vancouver snapped a three-game slide with a shootout win over Calgary on Saturday and it is now just two points behind Minnesota for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Canucks are 5-2 in their last seven games as home underdogs and have two solid situations on their side. First, we play against road teams in the second half of the season averaging three or more gpg, after two straight wins by three goals or more. This situation is 34-10 (77.3 percent) over the last five seasons. Second, we play on teams off a win by one goal over a division rival going up against an opponent off a road win by two goals or more. This situation is 57-35 (62 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (22) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. We played on Winnipeg yesterday afternoon and despite outshooting Ottawa 46-32, the Jets could not recover from a 2-0 first period deficit. They remain in first place in the Central Division as Nashville also lost on Saturday and they are on their first three-game losing streak of the season. Playing on no rest is not an issue as the Jets are 5-0 in their last five games in the second game of a back-to-back while going 12-2 in their last 14 games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The Sabres improved to 2-1-1 through the first four games of this seven-game homestand with a win yesterday against Detroit. Buffalo had a nice run earlier in the season as it won 10 straight games to climb atop the Eastern Conference but it has been a freefall since then as it is currently outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Buffalo is 9-25 in its last 34 games as a home underdog of +200 or less while going 0-8 in its last eight games following a win. Here, we play on road favorites revenging a loss of one goal or less, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team in the second half of the season. This situation is 57-21 (73.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (5) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The Rangers opened this homestand with a pair of one-goal losses, including one in overtime, but came back with a shootout win over Boston on Wednesday. New York still has a lot of ground to make up in the Eastern Conference but it has been playing a lot better since a 3-7-1 start and it is now nine points behind Pittsburgh for the second Wild Card spot. The Rangers are 14-8-6 at home and they are 6-1 in seven home games after scoring four goals or more in their previous game this season. Carolina has won two straight games to open this roadtrip including a 6-5 win in Buffalo last night in overtime. The hurricanes are also on the outside looking in to the playoffs although they do have less ground to make up. This is a tough spot coming off an overtime game with no rest and Carolina is 5-11 in its last 16 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150 while going 3-10 after allowing two goals or more in the third period last game this season. Here, we play against road teams revenging a road loss, off a road win by one goal. This situation is 64-32 (66.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (58) New York Rangers

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS as part of our NHL Thursday Five-Pack. We lost with Winnipeg on Tuesday as it fell in overtime against San Jose, snapping a three-game winning streak. The Jets are a much better home team than road team but the situation is ideal at a great price and Winnipeg is 15-3 after one or more consecutive losses this season while going to back to last year, the Jets are 9-0 coming off a home loss by one goal. Montreal has won two straight and is 7-1-1 over its last nine games but that is keeping this price low. This is the start of a brutal upcoming stretch for Montreal as it plays the two top teams from the Central Division and the two top teams from the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens are 19-43 in their last 62 games when playing against a team with a winning record. Here, we play on road favorites of -200 or less coming off a home loss, in February games. This situation is 36-11 (76.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (41) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. The Jets, currently atop the Central Division standings, are riding a three-game winning streak and have won seven of their last nine games. They are coming off a 9-3 thrashing of the Ducks on Saturday in which they scored six times in the first period. Winnipeg has dominated on home ice this season and going back, it is 42-10 in its last 52 home games against teams with a losing road record. San Jose won its final game before the All Star Break in overtime at Washington and then won in overtime at home against Arizona in its first game back to remain in third place in the Western Conference. The Sharks are 18-4-4 at home but are just 12-12-3 on the road and going back, they are7-22 in their last 29 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. 10* (20) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Game of the Week. We played against Calgary on Friday as it handed Washington a win in the final minute of the game after a holding call and subsequent power play goal from the Capitals. That loss snapped a three-game winning streak for the Flames prior to the break and the roadtrip ends today with another three days off after. While home ice has been the main factor that Calgary is in first place in the Western Conference, its 16-10 road record is best in the conference and the Flames are 7-0 this season on the road following a loss. Carolina is on a two-game winning streak following a pair of 5-2 wins over Vancouver and Vegas. It has been a disappointing season for the Hurricanes which are three points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes are 2-7 in their last nine games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. here, we play on road favorites of -150 or less in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .600 and .700, playing five or less games in 14 days, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. This situation is 45-14 (76.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (57) Calgary Flames

This is play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. St. Louis is playing for the first time in 10 days after an extended break following a win in Anaheim for its tenth road win of the season. The problem for the Blues has been the offense on the road as they are averaging just 2.50 gpg which is fifth lowest in the NHL. Winning streaks have been few and far between however as the Blues are 4-12 in their last 16 games following a win. Columbus has already played twice after its long layoff and both games resulted in losses and going back, it has dropped four straight games. The Blue Jackets are now 14-10-2 at home where they are averaging 3.42 gpg which is sixth most in the league. The Blue Jackets are 9-3 in their last 12 games against teams with a losing record and here, we play on home favorites after three or more consecutive losses, when playing their 3rd game in five days. This situation is 594-313 (65.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (36) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS as part of our NHL Friday Hat Trick. The layoff could not have come at a better time for Washington which has lost seven straight games and has plummeted from near the top of the Eastern Conference to being just one point up for the final Wild Card spot. This is the first of six straight home games which makes this the perfect time to make up some ground. Despite the recent skid. Washington is 27-12 in its last 39 games after two or more consecutive losses. Calgary is on a similar layoff following a three-game winning streak as it leads the Western Conference by three points over Winnipeg. While solid on the road overall, the Flames are 6-14 in their last 20 road games against teams with a winning home record. Here, we play on home teams after failing to cover the spread in five or more consecutive games, with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. this situation is 61-22 (73.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (14) Washington Capitals

This is play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. We played against the Bruins on Tuesday in their first game in 10 days but we are backing them here in a rare puckline play as the situation calls for a big win without laying the big juice. Boston lost that game 4-3 in a shootout and it has now lost four of its last five games to fall into the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference but it is just two points behind Toronto for second place in the Atlantic Division. Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask missed the game against the Jets with a concussion but has been upgraded to probable for this one which is significant. Jaroslav Halak made the start against Winnipeg and he fell to 1-5-0 in his last six appearances and hasn't posted a victory since Jan. 3 against the Flames. The Flyers won their fifth game in a row with a 1-0 win on the road against the Rangers on Tuesday. After winning three straight before the All-Star break, the Flyers returned and defeated the Jets on Monday after nine days off. Philadelphia is 3-11 ATS after scoring one goal or less in its previous game this season while Boston is 17-3 ATS in its last 20 home games after playing two consecutive home games. 10* (6) Boston Bruins PL -1.5

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. We won with Winnipeg last night and we are backing Pittsburgh for very much the same rationale. The Penguins have the advantage of playing a second game since the long break while catching the Lightning coming off an 11-day layoff sandwiched around the All-Star break. Pittsburgh lost here on Monday against New Jersey as a big favorite which was its fourth loss in five games and it sits in the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Penguins are 15-6 in their last 21 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Tampa Bay won its last game prior to the break, defeating San Jose 6-3 despite getting outshot 39-26. The Lighting top the NHL with 76 points but this is a real difficult spot having been off for so long which we saw with Boston last night. Here, we play on teams coming off a loss by three goals or more to a division rival, with a winning record in the second half of the season. This situation is 113-63 (64.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (2) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. We lost with Winnipeg last night as a road favorite as it was unable to find the goal at even strength, missing all 28 shots in the 3-1 loss. The Jets have the advantage of playing a second straight night while catching the Bruins coming off a 10-day layoff sandwiched around the All-Star break. Winnipeg is now 13-10 on the road but it has prospered in this spot as it is 14-3 after one or more consecutive losses this season. The Bruins closed their first half with a home loss against the Rangers and they closed out by losing four of their final six games. Boston has been solid at home however, it has won here only once in its last four games and the big issue tonight is that goalie Tuukka Rask is out with a concussion and Jaroslav Halak will be making the state and he has allowed 3.75 gpg over his last four starts. The Jets are 4-0 in their last four games playing with no rest while the Bruins are 0-4 in their last four games playing with three or more days of rest. Here, we play on road teams in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .600 and .800 after having lost two of their last three games, a playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 61-36 (62.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (77) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. The Flyers entered the break with a three-game winning streak, its second such streak of the season and we see it ending just like the first one did, with a loss at home. All three of those Philadelphia wins came as underdogs and this will be its fourth straight game at home against an opponent currently in a playoff position. Going back, the Flyers are 0-5 in their last five home games against teams with a winning road record. Winnipeg had a four-game winning streak snapped last Saturday at Dallas and went into the break tied with Nashville atop the Central Division with 64 points. The Jets are 13-9 on the road and their 3.05 gpg average is ninth best in the league and the matchup favors that as the Flyers are allowing 3.26 gpg at home which is fourth most in the NHL. They have improved with rookie Carter Hart inside the net but in his 12 starts, he has faced only two teams in the top ten in the league in goals scored and both resulted in losses where he allowed 3.50 gpg. The Jets are 40-13 in their last 53 games against teams with a losing record. 10* (71) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. This is a big night for a few teams tonight with this being their final game prior to the All Star Break. It is arguably the biggest for Colorado which is coming off a matinee loss against Nashville on Monday to make it 15 losses over its last 20 games which has sent the Avalanche into the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Not only is this the final game before the break, this is the last game for Colorado until February 2nd so this is a big one to gain some momentum heading into the long layoff. The Avalanche are 5-2 in their last seven games following a loss of three or more goals. Minnesota is in third place in the Central Division as it has won two straight games including an upset at Vegas on Monday. That improved the Wild to 12-12 on the road and while they too are off for a lengthy period, being on the road has them itching to get home for the break. The Wild are 3-13 in their last 16 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on favorites revenging a close loss of one goal and coming off a home loss by two goals or more. This situation is 91-32 (74 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. After a 16-3 run, Washington has lost eight of its last 11 games including five straight losses. The Capitals have fallen from first place in the Metropolitan Division to third place, three points behind the Islanders and just one point ahead of Pittsburgh in the final Wild Card spot. Washington is averaging 3.21 gpg at home and faces a San Jose team allowing 3.77 gpg on the road which is sixth most in the NHL. Washington is 21-8 in its last 29 games against teams allowing 2.85 or more gpg. San Jose has also gone the other way as it has lost three straight games on this roadtrip following a seven-game winning streak and the Sharks allowed six goals in each of those three losses. They are now six points behind Calgary in the Pacific Division and going back, San Jose is 9-21 in its last 30 road games against teams averaging 3 or more gpg. Here, we play on home favorites in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after failing to cover the spread in five or more consecutive games. This situation is 35-6 (85.4 percent) since 1996. 10* (20) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Nashville concluded a three-game homestand with a pair of losses as pretty heft favorites and the Predators are now four points behind Winnipeg in the Central Division. They are eight points ahead of Colorado so a regulation win here is a big four-point swing. Nashville is 12-4 in its last 16 road games after scoring two goals or less in two straight games while going 24-8 in its last 32 games after allowing three goals or more two straight games. Colorado is coming off a laugher of a win as it defeated the Kings 7-1 on Saturday. The Avalanche are just 10-11 at home after posting the third best home record in the Western Conference last season. Colorado is 3-11 in its last 14 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game this season. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 coming off a home loss by two goals or more, with a winning record in the second half of the season. This situation is 44-14 (75.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (11) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Washington has lost four straight games and is now a point behind the Islanders for first place in the Metropolitan Division. Surprisingly, three of those losses have some at home where the Capitals totaled just two goals overall and they have actually been better on the road with a 14-9 record. Washington is 13-3 in road games against teams allowing 29.5 or more shots on goal this season while going 13-3 in their last 16 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Chicago meanwhile has lost five straight games and seven of their last eight and there is no where to go but down at this point. The Blackhawks have the fewest points in the entire league with 41 no thanks to a defense that is allowing 3.71 gpg, second most in the NHL. Here, we play on road favorites after three or more consecutive losses going up against an opponent after four or more consecutive losses. This situation is 38-11 (77.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (1) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Calgary has been shut out three times this season and one of those came right here last month 1-0 so there is some major revenge for the Flames. They bounced back from an overtime loss against Buffalo on Tuesday to post a win over Detroit last night 6-4 and they come in winning four of their last five road games. Calgary is 10-3 this season on the road against teams allowing three or more gpg while going 12-2 in 14 games this season after allowing four or more goals. Edmonton has won two straight games and remain in the hunt in the Wild Card race in the Western Conference as it is a point behind Vancouver for the second spot. Home ice has proved to be pretty average for Edmonton as it is 12-11 and the Oilers are 0-4 in their last four home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after six or more consecutive overs, that are +0.4 or better in scoring differential going up against a team that is -0.4 to +0.4 in scoring differential. This situation is 26-2 (92.9 percent since 1996. 10* (77) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Pittsburgh opened this five-game roadtrip with a win at Anaheim but dropped the last two games against Los Angeles and San Jose by identical 5-2 scores. The Penguins are still a solid 12-7-4 on the road and they are clinging to a two-point lead over Buffalo for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Going back, the Penguins are 9-2 in their last 11 games against teams with a losing record. Arizona upset San Jose at home on Wednesday, making it four wins in its last five games and it is just one point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Coyotes have been surprisingly good on the road but are a below average 9-12-2 at home. Arizona lost the first meeting in Pittsburgh 3-0 and it is 11-40 in its last 51 games revenging a loss of three goals or more. Here, we play on road favorites of -150 or less in the second half of the season that are outscoring their opponents by 0.5 or more gpg, after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 25-5 (83.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (53) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. We lost with Boston last night in Philadelphia as it was in a good spot, outshot the Flyers 42-19, yet lost its second straight game despite outshooting the opposition by more than 20 shots. Tuukka Rask is back in net tonight and he looks to shake off that loss to Montreal which snapped a personal five-game winning streak. Boston is 10-1 in its last 11 games following a loss by one goal. St. Louis was on a roll with three straight wins but lost in overtime in New York on Tuesday against the Islanders. The Blues had also won four straight road games prior to that defeat but are now back under .500 on the highway for the season. St. Louis is 1-8 in its last nine games when playing its 8th game in 14 days. Here, we play against teams in the second half of the season that are allowing 3.0 or more gpg on the season, after allowing two goals or less in two straight games. This situation is 93-49 (65.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (34) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Philadelphia was on a 1-9 run before rolling over Minnesota on Monday 7-4. The Flyers had scored seven goals total in their previous four games prior to that eruption but it will be a difficult transition into tonight as the Bruins have allowed 2.59 gpg which is third fewest in the league thanks to goalie Jaroslav Halak who is allowing just 2.39 gpg. Boston was on a 5-1 run before losing at home against Montreal on Monday in overtime. The Bruins have been significantly better at home than on the road but that is keeping this number down and they have won four of their last five games on the highway. Meanwhile, the Flyers are 3-13 in their last 16 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play on road favorites of -200 or less in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 that are playing their 4th game in seven days, playing a losing team. This situation is 111-49 (69.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (23) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Anaheim has gone from the top of the Pacific Division in Mid-December to completely out of the playoffs following its 11th consecutive loss, a 4-3 overtime setback at Winnipeg. The Ducks are 0-7-4 over their last 11 games, their last victory coming December 17th in Pittsburgh 4-2. They have scored just 19 goals over this stretch but they face a Detroit team that has allowed 3.30 gpg on the season, seventh most in the NHL. The Red Wins are coming off an upset win in Minnesota on Saturday which came after losing nine of their previous 10 games. Detroit has lost 16 of 25 home games this season including losses in six of its last seven. Anaheim is 13-4 after playing two straight games where seven or more total goals were scored while Detroit is 13-33 after playing a game where seven or more total goals were scored. 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 86-38 (69.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (9) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Minnesota is coming off a home loss against Detroit as a -233 favorite and it was not pretty as it lost 5-2 while mustering just 18 shots. The Wild were on a 4-1 run prior to that and still claim the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference over Anaheim thanks to its 11 consecutive losses. Minnesota is 20-6 in its last 26 games after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. The Flyers have been done for a while now as they have lost nine of their last 10 games and currently reside in last place in the Eastern Conference. The Flyers are 3-14 in their last 17 when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Minnesota has two solid situations on its side. First, we play on road favorites off a home loss by two goals or more, with a winning percentage between .450 and 550 on the season. This situation is 43-11 (79.6 percent) over the last five seasons. Second, we play against home underdogs of +200 or less in the second half of the season with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 after having lost three of their last four games. This situation is 51-12 (81 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (75) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS for our NHL Sunday Afternoon Dominator. Nashville opened this roadtrip with a loss at Detroit in overtime but rallied to win three straight before losing on Thursday at Columbus in overtime. The Predators conclude this six-game roadtrip this afternoon in a game they really could use as they are now tied with Winnipeg in the Central Division and head back home to face Washington. Nashville is 23-7 in its last 30 games after allowing three goals or more in two straight games. The Hurricanes are coming off a win over Buffalo on Friday which was their sixth win in seven games to move five points out of the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Carolina is 5-17 in its last 22 games against teams outscoring their opponents by 0.5+ or more gpg. Here, we play against home underdogs of +150 or less after having won three of their last four games, with a losing record. This situation is 80-32 (71.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (61) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. St. Louis defeated Montreal on Thursday but winning consecutive games has been rare for the Blues as they have done it just twice since early November and in both cases, the second game took place at home. St. Louis is six games under .500 despite a favorable schedule where it has played 26 games at home compared to just 16 games on the road. Going back, the Blues are 4-13 in their last 17 games following a win. Dallas is back home following a 1-2 roadtrip that concluded with a 2-1 loss at Philadelphia on Thursday. The Stars have struggled to a 9-13-2 record on the road but at home, they are 14-5-2 which has kept them in third place in the Central Division, eight points behind Winnipeg and Nashville and two points clear of Colorado. Dallas is 22-7 in its last 29 home games after one or more consecutive losses. 10* (50) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Florida is coming off a shootout loss last night in Edmonton as it gave up the game-tying goal to Connor McDavid with eight seconds remaining in the game. It is a tough loss to swallow, especially now facing the best team in the Western Conference but that is being taken into consideration with the odds. Florida is 21-4 in its last 25 games in the second half of the season against teams allowing 2.85 or more gpg. Additionally, the Panthers are 5-2 in their last seven games playing with no rest while going 8-2 in their last 10 games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Calgary has won three straight games and five of six to take control of the conference but a letdown is in store here. The Flames have 15 wins against the top 16, tied for most in the NHL, including last time out against Colorado but have played down recently as they are 3-11 in their last 14 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. 10* (29) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Arizona opened 0-2-1 on its most recent four-game homestand but it was able to salvage the finale, a 5-0 win over the Rangers. The Coyotes have actually been better on the road than at home but its 10-9-1 record is nothing special. They are 16-36 in their last 52 road games against teams with a losing home record. Vancouver concluded its six-game roadtrip with a pair of shutout losses against Montreal and Toronto after opening 3-1. The Canucks are 4-1 this season following getting shutout while also going 4-1 in their last five games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play against road underdogs after a win by three goals or more going up against an opponent after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 27-4 (87.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (22) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Talk about a slide. Colorado was in prime position in the Central Division to make a run at Nashville and Winnipeg and then the wheels fell off. The Avalanche have lost 11 of their last 14 games but still hold down the top Wild Card spot in the Western Conference as all but one team below them is on a losing skid as well. Of those 11 losses, three have come in overtime while three others have come by just one goal so they have been close to being on the other side. Calgary closed a 3-1 roadtrip with a pair of wins over Philadelphia and Chicago but that is not saying much and the Flames come into tonight having lost three of their last four home games. This spot is not ideal either as Calgary is 6-13 in its last 19 home games after playing two consecutive road games. Colorado falls into a great underdog situation as we play against home favorites of -200 or less that are playing six or more games in 10 days, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team in the second half of the season. This situation is 99-91 (52.1 percent) since 1996. While that percentage looks average, it is based on underdogs and has netted 52 units over that stretch. 10* (67) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. We lost with Montreal last night as it fell against Minnesota 1-0 despite outshooting the Wild 32-25. That was the second straight loss for the Canadiens following a 5-1 stretch and the offense has managed just one goal in the two games. Now they get to face a horrible defense as Detroit allows 3.32 gpg which is sixth most in the league. The Canadiens are 4-0 in their last four games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation while going 4-1 in their last five road games against teams with a home winning percentage of less than .400. Detroit won for us on Friday as it won in overtime against Nashville but it failed to capitalize as it los to Washington two days later. The Red Wings are four points out of last place in the Eastern Conference as they have lost 11 of their last 13 games including losses in five of six at home. They are 8-21 in their last 29 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game while going 14-39 in their last 53 games against teams with a winning record. 10* (53) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Minnesota opened its four-game homestand with a pair of wins over Toronto and Ottawa to move to 10-10 on the road, the first time it has been at .500 on the road since December 6th. The Wild are two points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 4-11 in its last 15 games after scoring four goals or more in two straight games while going 4-11 in its last 15 road games against teams with a winning home record. Montreal lost in its last game against Nashville which came after a 5-1 run that has propelled it to one point behind Buffalo in the Eastern Conference. The Canadians are a game over .500 as home and going back, they are 7-0 in their last seven home games off a home loss by three goals or more. Additionally, the Canadiens are 5-2 in their last seven games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on any teams revenging a loss of four goals or more, off a home loss by three goals or more. This situation is 46-26 (63.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (38) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES KINGS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Los Angeles is coming off a pair of losses against two of the hottest teams in the NHL, losing 2-0 at Vegas followed up by a 6-2 loss at home against Tampa Bay on Thursday. The Kings have had a brutal stretch by playing 10 of their last 11 games against teams currently holding down playoff spots and they have gone a respectable 5-4-2 in those games. Goalie Jonathan Quick had a nice five-game run going where he went 4-1 with a 1.80 GAA before he was ambushed by Tampa Bay on Thursday where he allowed six goals on 33 shots. The Kings are 6-2 in their last eight games following a loss of three or more goals. Edmonton snapped a six-game slide with a 3-1 win over Arizona on Wednesday. The Oilers offense is stuck in neutral still, scoring three goals or less in six of their last seven games. Edmonton is 3-13 in its last 16 games after scoring three goals or more in three straight games. Here, we play against road teams after a win by two goals or more going up against an opponent after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 59-31 (65.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (16) Los Angeles Kings

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS as part of our NHL Friday Hat Trick. After a slow start to the season, Vegas has started to hit its stride as it is now just two points behind Calgary for first place in the Pacific Division. The Golden Knights have won four straight games and going back, they are 15-3-3 over their last 21 games so the fact they come in here favored comes as no surprise. Helping with that is Anaheim which has lost six straight games. The first four defeats all came on the road and while the last two were at home, both of those were in overtime. Anaheim was 5-1 in its previous six home games and despite this recent skid, it still holds down the second Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Going back, the Ducks are 17-3 in their last 20 home games revenging a road loss by two goals or more. Here, we play against teams after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after losing two consecutive games in overtime. This situation is 74-43 (63.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (74) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the BUFFALO SABRES as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. This line came out late because of the doubtful status of Jack Eichel who is most likely out tonight after leaving the last game with an injury but it is a spot where other players tend to elevate their play when a star player goes down. Ever since a 10-game winning streak in November, it has been a tough stretch for Buffalo as it has lost 11 of its last 15 games including the last three. The Sabres were able to salvage one point in four of those losses to remain in the playoff hunt as they currently possess the top Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres are 5-2 in their last 7 home games against teams with a losing road record. Florida has won six of its last eight games including four of its last five and while it does include a win over Toronto, that was at home and the only quality road win over this stretch happened to come in Buffalo on December 18th so there is revenge in play tonight. The Panthers other road wins during this winning streak came against Chicago and Detroit twice which are a combined 30-54 and going back, the Panthers are 7-18 in their last 25 road games against teams with a winning home record. 10* (52) Buffalo Sabres

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. Edmonton is coming off a disaster of a homestand where it went 0-5 to increase its losing streak to six straight games. The Oilers are now 18-18-3 on the season and while their defense has allowed 4.83 gpg during the losing skid, they face one of the worst offenses in the NHL as Arizona averages just 2.51 gpg which is fourth lowest in the league. The Coyotes are coming off a 5-1 home loss to Vegas on Sunday which was their ninth loss in their last 11 home games and they have averaged a mere 2.27 gpg over that stretch. The Coyotes are 9-24 in their last 33 games following a home loss of three or more goals. Additionally, we play on road favorites in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 after having lost five or six of their last seven games, playing a losing team. This situation is 63-28 (69.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (41) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS for our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Boston has not been very good on the road this season as it is 8-9-4 but this is a situation it can take advantage of. The Bruins are averaging just 2.14 gpg on the road which is third lowest in the NHL but they face off against a Chicago team 3.35 gpg at home, which is the third most so something has to give and we give that edge to the better roster. The Blackhawks have won two straight games and they are 5-1 over their last six and most surprising is that all five of those wins have comes as underdogs of at least +129 so we go contrarian here despite being on the favorite. The Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last four home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400 while going in their five home games this season coming off a win by one goal. Here, we play against home underdogs of +150 or less that are being outscored by their opponents by 0.65 or more gpg, after allowing two goals or less in two straight games. This situation is 94-38 (71.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (27) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the BUFFALO SABRES for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Buffalo has lost four of its last five games as the offense has struggled by scoring just nine goals over those five games. The penalty kill remains solid however which will be important in this game as Buffalo has allowed just two goal in the last 30 instances of being a man down. The Sabres have been solid at home this season, winning nine of their last 13 and on the season, they are 12-4-3. The Islanders have won three straight games and six of their last seven to climb to one-point out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. This includes a 4-1 record on the road but going back, the Islanders are 10-25 in their last 35 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Additionally, New York is 2-12 in its last 14 games after three straight wins by two goals or more. Here, we play on home favorites in the first half of the season after one or more consecutive losses, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 117-52 (69.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (10) Buffalo Sabres

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Anaheim blew a 4-2 lead last night and eventually lost to the Coyotes in overtime to make it three wins in the last four games for Arizona. They are now back home playing on no rest and a 3-in-4 situation which does not favor them. The Coyotes are 11-25 in their last 36 games playing with no rest while going 1-12 in their last 13 games coming off an overtime win. Vegas will be playing with no rest as well following its 4-1 win in Los Angeles last night but it is not at a disadvantage considering both teams are travelling and roughly the same distance. The Golden Knights improved to 10-12-1 on the road and while that does not seem great, considering they lost eight of their first 11 road games, they are laying much better on the highway. Two situations are in play. First, we play against home underdogs off a road win, playing their 3rd game in four days. This situation is 35-9 (79.5 percent) over the last five seasons. Second, we play on road favorites of -100 to -150 with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 playing their 3rd game in 4 days, playing a losing team. This situation is 58-24 (70.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (63) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Anaheim is thankfully back home following a 2-4 roadtrip that culminated with four straight losses. The Ducks are back home for the first time since December 12th as they looks to make it three straight home wins and approve upon their 10-4-5 record at home. The Ducks are 6-0 in their last six home games following a road trip of seven or more days. The Coyotes are coming off a loss in Los Angeles on Thursday which snapped a two-game winning streak. Arizona scored 10 goals in those two victories but it has tallied three goals or less in nine of its other 10 games since December 1st. the Coyotes are 1-6 in their last seven games playing on one day of rest. Here, we play on home favorites of -200 or less off a road loss by three goals or more, in December games. This situation is 57-27 (67.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (62) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Montreal and Florida hit the ice following long layoffs with both riding two-game winning streaks. The Canadiens remain on the road coming off a pair of upsets at Arizona and Vegas to improve to .500 on the highway where they have a middle of the league offense, averaging 2.78 gpg. The Canadiens are 9-21 in their last 30 games following a win. The Panthers head back home in the first off a back-to-back with a visit from Philadelphia tomorrow. They are just 7-5-4 at home but have been playing a ton better after losing their first four home games to start the season. Florida averages 3.50 gpg at home which is seventh in the NHL and it has scored four goals or more in nine of its last 12 home games. The Panthers are 23-11 in their last 34 games playing on three or more days rest and they fall into a solid situation where we play on home favorites after playing three consecutive road games in December. This situation is 86-30 (74.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (30) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Buffalo snapped a two-game winning streak with a 3-0 home win over Anaheim last Saturday to move ahead of Boston for third place in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo has been inconsistent on offense of late, scoring three goals or less in 12 of their last 14 games. The Sabres are 2-7 in their last nine games playing on three or more days rest while going 22-53 in their last 75 road games against teams with a losing home record. St. Louis won its last game to close out a 2-1 west coast roadtrip. The Blues have not been able to get any momentum rolling this season which is the reason they are seven points from the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference but there is plenty of time left. The Blues are 4-1 in their last five games against teams with a winning record while going 68-33 in their last 101 games against the Atlantic Division. 10* (12) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. We played on Carolina last night and it was another poor performance by the Hurricanes to find the goal despite outshooting the Penguins 39-32. It was their second straight loss and their third straight game without a power play goal, going 0-11 in the man advantage over those three games. Carolina is in desperate need for win before the break and it is catching Boston at the right time as the Bruins are coming off their third straight win yesterday afternoon, handing Nashville its tenth consecutive road loss. The Bruins are now 13-4 at home but just 7-12 on the road due to an offense that is averaging 2.05 gpg which is second worst in the NHL. Boston is 8-16 in its last 24 road games after scoring three goals or more in two straight games while the Hurricanes are 12-4 in their last 16 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Here, we play against road teams after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after two straight losses by three goals or more. This situation is 25-6 (80.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (62) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. There was hope at one time for Arizona but it has lost seven of its last eight games, the lone victory taking overtime to win. The offense has been the culprit as the Coyotes have scored three goals or less in all of those losses and on the season, their 2.41 gpg average is second lowest in the NHL. Arizona lost the first meeting this season 5-1 and it is 0-6 revenging a loss by three goals or more this season. Colorado closed its four-game homestand with a disappointing loss last night against Chicago which resulted in a 2-2 home split. The Avalanche have been up and down over the last few weeks but they hit the road where they are 11-6-3 and those 11 wins are the most in the Western Conference. The Avalanche are 5-2 in their last seven games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 when the money line is -100 to -150 playing their 3rd game in 4 days and playing a losing team. This situation is 57-22 (72.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (49) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. We won with Philadelphia on Tuesday as it defeated Detroit in the inaugural game for new head coach Scott Gordon but things get a lot tougher tonight. The Flyers have not won consecutive games since early November and are 0-4 in their last four games following a win while going 0-7 this season against teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .750. Nashville opened the season 8-0 on the road but now it cannot buy a win as it is 0-8 in its last eight road games including a pair of losses as a favorite against Detroit and Chicago to open this four-game roadtrip. The Predators are 24-8 in their last 32 games after two or more consecutive losses and they fall into a positive situation where we play on favorites with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 playing their 4th game in seven days, playing a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 in the first half of the season. This situation is 65-20 (76.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (3) Nashville Predators

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. These teams last met just over five weeks ago and Washington was a -125 favorite at home and despite being on its current run, it is not priced much higher tonight which is putting a lot of the public money on the Capitals in what is considered a short price. Washington is 12-2 over its last 14 games and has seized control in the Metropolitan Division with 43 points but that is good for just fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh has been inconsistent all season and is currently three points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Rivalries bring out the best in some teams and we can see that here. The Penguins are 4-1 in their last five games against teams with a winning record while going 19-6 in their last 25 games following a home loss by two or more goals. Additionally, we play against home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 that have won eight or more of their last 10 games. This situation is 28-15 (65.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (83) Pittsburgh Penguins

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD as part of our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Minnesota is coming off a rare home loss as it fell 2-1 to Calgary on Sunday and the one goal scored was even more of a surprise s it is averaging 3.65 gpg at home which is fifth most in the NHL. The Wild are 10-5-2 at home and are three points back in the Western Conference Wild Card race. Minnesota is 11-1 in its last 12 home games off a home loss by one goal. San Jose has won four straight games but still has been inconsistent on the road with a 7-8-3 record and the Sharks are 2-6 in their last eight games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on favorites after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring six goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 54-12 (81.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (70) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. After opening the season 8-0 on the road, Nashville has dropped its last six games on the highway and despite what is considered a non-quality opponent, this is another tough situation. The schedule has been in the Predators favor as 11 of their last 14 games have come at home and this is a big reason they have been able to keep pace with Winnipeg in the Central Division. Going back, Nashville is 2-9 in its last 11 road games in the first half of the season when playing against a team with a losing record. While not as extreme, Ottawa is similar in that it plays much better at home than it does on the road. The Senators have lost 12 of their 16 road games but are a much more respectable 10-5-3 at home. They have stepped up against the elite as they are 5-0 this season at home against starting goalies with a .915 save percentage. Ottawa also has a solid contrarian situation on its side as we play against road teams coming off two or more consecutive home wins going up against an opponent off a road loss by three goals or more. This situation is 58-26 (69 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (56) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the WINNIPEG JETS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Lightning have the best record in the NHL at 25-7-1 for 51 points and have won eight consecutive games, the second-longest winning streak in the league this season. The last four wins have all come at home and while they do possess three road wins during this streak, they came against Detroit, New Jersey and Florida, three of the six worst teams in the Eastern Conference and overall, Tampa Bay has played the easiest schedule in the NHL. Winnipeg is coming off a pair of overtime wins on Thursday and Friday to make it four straight victories to remain one point behind Nashville in the Central Division. The Jets have one of the best home ice advantages in the league and going back, they are 49-19 in their last 68 home games. Here, we play on home teams when the moneyline is -100 to -150 after winning two consecutive games in overtime. This situation is 33-8 (80.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (46) Winnipeg Jets

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Two struggling teams square off Saturday night as both Dallas and Colorado are on three-game losing streaks and we give a big edge to the Avalanche. We lost with Colorado last night as it fell in overtime in St. Louis but it still maintains its third place spot in the Central Division. The Avalanche have played only 12 home games which is the fewest in the league and this game starts the stretch of 10 games where they are home for eight of those. Dallas has dropped the first three games of this four-game roadtrip and has lost 12 of 18 broad games on the season compared to a 10-3-1 record at home. While Colorado is playing the second of a back-to-back, the Stars are any more rested with this being their third game in four nights and going back, they are 16-36 in their last 52 games in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Here, we play against underdogs after two or more consecutive losses going up against an opponent after three or more consecutive losses. This situation is 356-165 (68.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (34) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS as part of our NHL Friday Hat Trick. The Devils have had a tough stretch where they have lost eight of their last nine games but six of those games have been on the road where they are a disastrous 3-13 while one of the three home losses came against the Islanders in overtime and the other two came against 25-8 Tampa Bay and 20-11 Winnipeg. Because of this run, New Jersey is in last place in the Eastern Conference but a return home from a west coast roadtrip should help as it is in the top 12 in both goals scored and allowed at home. Vegas has played a difficult schedule with 19 of 33 games taking place on the road but its 8-11 record on the highway should not warrant the role of a road favorite here. Only three wins on the road have come against winning home teams and the Golden Knights are 1-4 in their last five road games against teams with a winning home record. Here, we play against road teams after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 120-63 (65.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (2) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. The Hurricanes are coming off a home loss against Toronto and after a three-game winning streak in mid-November, they have lost five of their last seven games, scoring one goal or less five times. It is baffling at times considering Carolina is +316 in shots differential but it has little to show from it as the Hurricanes cannot score. Their 6.38 scoring percentage is by far the worst in the NHL and while some of that can be considered bad luck, they are dead last in quality scoring attempts. Montreal got pounded in Minnesota 7-1 on Tuesday as it allowed four power play goals in four opportunities. That snapped a three-game winning streak for the Canadiens but they still remain three points ahead of Pittsburgh for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. They are in a good bounce back spot as Montreal is 9-2 in its last 11 home games after a loss by three goals or more in its previous game while going 7-3 in its last 10 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home favorites of -200 or less off a road loss by three goals or more, in December games. This situation is 54-19 (74 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (78) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Anaheim continues to keep pace with Calgary in the Pacific Division following a 6-5 win over New Jersey on Sunday, which now makes it eight wins over its last 10 games. We played against the Ducks the game before that as it remains overpriced and overrated. They are still just a .500 team that lacks offense as their 2.50 gpg in 18 home games are the fewest in the entire league. Dallas snapped a four-game winning streak with a loss in Vegas on Sunday as it allowed more than three goals for the first time in seven games. The Stars have not been great on the road this season as the offense has struggled which was the case Sunday where they managed only two goals. However, they are 9-3 in their last 12 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game and they fall into a solid situation where we play on road teams when the moneyline is between -100 and -150 after a loss by two goals or more in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 44-14 (75.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (69) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. St. Louis has been a big disappointment this season as it has lost 18 of its 28 games. The Blues are coming off a 6-1 loss at home against Vancouver which was their third straight loss at home but that coupled with the overall struggles are keeping this number down. The offense has struggled of late with just five goals over its last four games but faces a struggling defense tonight and going back, the Blues are 42-13 in their last 55 games against teams with a winning percentage below .400. Florida is coming off a pair of losses and while that could normally trigger a play on opportunity, not in this spot as the Panthers hit the road for the first time since November 23rd following an eight-game homestand. The Panthers are 4-10 in their last 14 games against teams with a losing record. Here, we play on home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .300 and .400 in the first half of the season. This situation is 38-13 (74.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10*(54) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the DETROIT RED WINGS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. Detroit pulled off a statement win in Toronto on Thursday, a 5-4 overtime win despite blowing a 4-1 lead but it could not carry that into Saturday as it lost to the Islanders. The offense has picked it up of late, averaging 4.2 gpg over their last six games and that includes getting shut out once against Colorado. Keeping the offense rolling is the key here since Los Angeles has struggled to find the net. The Kings tied their season high for goals in a game in their last game with five against Vegas and they will be looking to win back-to-back games for just the third time this season. Los Angeles is averaging only 2.2 gpg which is dead last in the league while its 1.67 gpg average on the road is also the fewest in the NHL. Los Angeles is 6-13 in its last 19 games after playing four consecutive home games while the Red Wings are 5-1 in their last six games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Additionally, we play against road underdogs against the moneyline after having lost two of their last three games, in December games. This situation is 176-77 (69.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (40) Detroit Red Wings

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Chicago enters Sunday on a six-game losing streak but to its credit, the schedule has been brutal as the six games have come against teams from the Western Conference all currently in playoff positions including four of the top six teams. Additionally, four of those games were on the road where the Blackhawks have lost 13 of 17 games and they are a much more respectable 5-5-3 at home. Montreal meanwhile has won two straight games following six losses in its previous seven games. Both wins came against Ottawa by identical 5-2 scores in the home and home set and the Canadiens remain on the road where they are 6-7 on the season and going back, they are just 16-37 in their last 53 road games. Additionally, Montreal is 8-22 in its last 30 games after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. Chicago falls into a solid contrarian situation where we play on home teams after allowing two goals or more in the third period last game going up against an opponent after two straight wins by three goals or more. This situation is 28-10 (73.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (28) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Boston has lost three straight games as the offense has managed just four goals during this stretch and it has a chance to cut into the three-point lead that Toronto currently possesses. While the offense has struggled, Boston is allowing just 2.17 gpg at home which is second fewest in the NHL. The Maple Leafs are tied with Colorado with the most road wins in the league at 11 but it is in a tough spot here as Toronto is 0-5 in its last five games after scoring four goals or more in five straight games. Additionally, Boston is 18-4 in its last 22 home games after one or more consecutive losses and it falls into a great situation where we play on home teams after allowing three goals or more in three straight games going up against an opponent after scoring four goals or more in four straight games. This situation is 40-18 (69 percent) since 1996. 10* (12) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Anaheim continues to keep pace with Calgary in the Pacific Division following a 4-2 win over Chicago on Wednesday, its fifth straight win and seventh victory in its last eight games. The Ducks are surprisingly better than most expected coming into the season but they are still just a .500 team that lacks offense as their 2.44 gpg in 16 home games are second fewest in the entire league. As far as disappointments go, Carolina has to be near the top of the list. Not necessarily because of expectations coming into the season, but its success based on numbers. The Hurricanes have lost three straight and four of five, scoring just five goals over this stretch despite outshooting their opponent in four of those. This has been the case all season as Carolina leads the NHL with 38.8 spg while its 27.7 spg allowed also leads the league so it should have more than its current 28 points. Conversely, the Ducks are last and second to last respectively in those categories so the 19.8 spg differential is the largest variance possible between two teams. Here, we play on road teams when the moneyline is -100 to -150 after three or more consecutive losses going up against an opponent after a two-game unbeaten streak. This situation is 64-28 (69.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (57) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Washington closed November with a seven-game winning streak but it has opened December with a pair of losses. The Capitals are still in first place in the Metropolitan Division by a point over Columbus and we can expect a solid rebound effort tonight was Washington is 8-1 in its last nine road games revenging a loss where it scored one or less goals and 16-3 in its last 19 games after two or more consecutive losses. Arizona has been very streaky with four straight victories which followed up four straight losses and it is now four points out of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Coyotes are 2-10 in their last 10 home games after a win by one goal in their previous game. Here we play against teams after a win by one goal going up against an opponent after playing three straight games where eight or more total goals were scored. This situation is 43-24 (64.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (13) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. While Anaheim may be sitting in second place in the Pacific Division, the Ducks are arguably the biggest fraud in the Western Conference. You know the division is bad when the team in second place possesses a losing record as Anaheim has lost 15 of 29 games on the season and even that can be considered a fortunate record. W say that because 11 of their 14 wins have been by one goal in regulation or overtime or in a shootout while nine of the Ducks 15 losses have come by two or more goals. This translates into a -13 scoring differential which is fourth worst in the conference. While Anaheim is riding a four-game winning streak, Chicago has lost four straight games but all have come against teams with positive scoring differentials. Going back, the Blackhawks last six losses have come against such teams including each of their last four road losses yet they are getting a bigger number here than they were against Tampa Bay or Washington, both Eastern Conference Division leaders with a combined +39 scoring differential. Here, we play against home teams with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 when the money line is -100 to -150 after having won four or five of their last six games, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. This situation is 27-11 (71.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (55) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Vegas has had this game circled for a while as it will host Washington for the first time since losing to the Capitals in the Stanley Cup finals last season. Washington did win the first meeting at home this season but the Golden Knights would love nothing more than to extract some revenge on their home ice in front of their fans. Vegas is coming off a 2-1 roadtrip and has won five of its last six games as it continues to climb back up the standings. Vegas is 15-4 in its last 19 home games in the first half of the season when playing against a team with a winning record while going 16-4 in its last 20 home games after playing two consecutive road games. Washington had its seven-game winning streak snapped at home against Anaheim on Sunday and is certainly in a tough spot here. Washington is 10-22 in its last 32 road games after scoring five goals or more in two straight games and that is also part of a league-wide situation that favors Vegas as we play on favorites after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 33-4 (89.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (16) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Calgary remains in first place in the Pacific Division, one point ahead of Anaheim but this is not saying much considering the Flames are the only team in the division with a record over .500. They have done most of their damage at home where they are 8-3-2 but they are just 7-6 on the road and going back, the Flames are 9-20 in their last 29 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Chicago meanwhile has lost three straight games and five of its last six but four of those were on the road against upper echelon competition and the lone home loss was against Vegas. Overall, Chicago has played the fifth toughest schedule in the NHL and their 4-11 road record is somewhat justified because of that. The Blackhawks fall into a solid contrarian situation where we play against road teams coming off a home win by two goals or more going up against an opponent off two or more consecutive road losses. This situation is 46-18 (71.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (10) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Toronto closed out its most recent homestand with a 5-3 win over San Jose to complete the three-game home sweep as it remains a half-game out of first place in the Eastern Conference. Minnesota has dropped into a tie for third place in the Central Division after consecutive losses and it heads back home where it is 7-3 over its last 10 games. Minnesota is 17-1 in its last 18 games after two or more consecutive losses while Toronto is 3-15 in its last 18 road games coming off two consecutive home wins by two goals or more. Here, we play against road teams coming off two consecutive home wins by two goals or more going up against an opponent off a road loss by three goals or more. This situation is 25-8 (75.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (68) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. New Jersey is 3-2-3 over its last eight games as it remains tied with Philadelphia and Florida for last place in the Eastern Conference. Several close losses have hampered the Devils as they are just -8 in scoring differential which is only fifth lowest in the conference. They have been off since Monday which is a significant edge to try and right the ship and going back, the Devils are 10-4 in their last 14 games playing on three or more days rest. Washington is also playing its first game since Monday and that could prove to be a disadvantage considering the Capitals have won six straight games to this could be a momentum killer. The Capitals have outscored teams 24-13 during their winning streak and one reason is their improved penalty kill. After allowing at least one power play goal in 15 of their first 20 games, the Capitals have allowed none in their last four, killing off 13 straight penalties. Washington is the biggest consensus side on the NHL card so we are going contrarian because of that and where the value lies. Here, we play against home favorites of -200 or less revenging a loss where opponent scored four or more goals, off a road win by two goals or more. This situation is 56-37 (60.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (3) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. The Panthers snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over New Jersey on Monday and they remain in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Eastern Conference is wide open however as Florida is only five points out of the final Wild Card spot. Florida is averaging 3.56 gpg at home which is good for eighth most in the league and going back, it is 13-3 in its last 16 games following a home win by one goal. Anaheim is coming off a massive upset last night as it defeated Tampa Bay as a +210 underdog and that snapped a six-game road losing streak. The defense came up big behind Ryan Miller but the offense continues to sputter as the Ducks have scored three goals or fewer in 18 of their last 19 games. Anaheim is still just 4-7 on the road this season and the Ducks are 5-16 in their last 21 games coming off a road win by two goals or more. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .401 and .499 in the first half of the season after having lost five or six of their last seven games. This situation is 84-55 (60.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (2) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the SAN JOSE SHARKS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. What Buffalo has done of late is certainly impressive and cannot be overlooked but at the same time, it has been very fortunate. The Sabres have won nine straight games to move into second place in the Atlantic Division, just one point behind Tampa Bay, but of these nine wins, six have come by way of shootout or overtime. Buffalo is 5-19 in its last 24 games as a home underdog of +150 or less. San Jose is coming off an embarrassing 6-0 loss at Vegas to make it three straight road losses dating back to November 8. The Sharks remain in second place in the Pacific Division and going back, they are 19-6 in their last 25 games after a loss by three goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play on favorites that are averaging 3.0 or more gpg on the season, after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 64-27 (70.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (51) San Jose Sharks

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. After putting together a three-game winning streak, the Rangers have dropped their last two games by a combined score of 9-3. The most recent loss came against Washington at home and that was a rare loss at MSG as New York is 9-4-1 here with the defense leading the way by allowing just 2.15 gpg which is third fewest in the NHL. And this is not because they have faced poor teams as the Rangers are 8-2 in home games against good offensive teams averaging 2.85 or more gpg. Ottawa has dropped three games in a row including the last two coming on the road where they are 2-7-1 on the season. The problem has been the opposite of the Rangers as the Senators are allowing 5.40 gpg on the road which is by far the worst in the NHL. Going back to last season, Ottawa is 0-12 against the moneyline in its last 12 road games after allowing four goals or more two straight games. The Rangers fall into a great situation where we play on home teams against the moneyline after allowing four goals or more in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring four goals or more in four straight games. This situation is 27-9 (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (6) New York Rangers

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. Boston is coming off an overtime win last night against Pittsburgh at home and the Bruins hit the road for their fourth back-to-back of the season and the first on the road coming off a home victory. Boston improve to 8-2 at home but it is just 4-8 on the road including a 1-7 record when the line is between -100 and -150. Montreal is also coming off an overtime game last night but it lost in Buffalo 3-2 as it allowed a goal with just over two minutes left before losing in extra time. Montreal is 6-3-2 at home and going back, the Canadiens are 5-1 in their last six games following an overtime game on the previous day while going 5-0 in its last five games coming off a loss against a division rival. Additionally, we play against road teams against the moneyline in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 off a home win by one goal. This situation is 49-19 (72.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (14) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the ST. LOUIS BLUES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. We are going contrarian with St. Louis here based on recent play, series history and revenge. The Blues have lost three straight games including a game at Nashville on Wednesday which sets up an immediate revenge spot. The offense has disappointed as they have scored just one goal over the three games but two of the three were on the road where St. Louis has lost six of eight this season. Nashville meanwhile has won three straight games, all at home, which followed three straight losses, all on the road. The Predators had gone 8-0 in their first eight road games which was certainly not sustainable but they continue to lay the wood on the highway. As far as the series, the Predators have won six straight going back to the 2017 playoffs which is a big reason they are a heavy consensus play tonight. Gong back, Nashville is 5-15 against the moneyline in its last 20 road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season. Additionally, we play against road teams against the moneyline coming off two or more consecutive home wins going up against an opponent off a road loss by three goals or more. This situation is 54-22 (71.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (74) St. Louis Blues

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. Not many saw this coming from the Sabres as they have now won six straight games and are currently only two points behind Toronto for first place in the Eastern Conference. While the winning streak has been impressive, it has been fortunate as well as four of the wins came in extra time while the other two wins came by just one goal. Going back, Buffalo is 4-15 in its last 19 home games when playing their 4th game in seven days. The Flyers have lost three straight games including a brutal loss against Tampa Bay in overtime as they rallied from four goals down in regulation. The good news is that they have been off since Saturday and are in a spot where they have gone 9-3 in their last 12 road games after having lost three of their last four games. Additionally, we play on road underdogs of +100 to +150 in the first half of the season coming off three or more consecutive home losses. This situation is 31-16 (66 percent) since 1996. 10* (11) Philadelphia Flyers

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. A five-game winning streak has been followed up with a pair of losses for Florida as it has allowed 11 goals after giving up just seven goals during the winning run. The Panthers are in last place in the Eastern Conference with 17 points but they have played the fewest games as their seven regulation losses are tied for third fewest in the conference. The chances have been there on offense as Florida is averaging 35.4 shots per game which is third most in the league and on the other side, the defense is allowing just 29.6 spg which is fifth fewest and their differential is also fifth in the NHL. Ottawa has been a pleasant surprise early in the season with 21 points following a pair of wins on Thursday and Saturday but it has been a somewhat skewed season. The Senators -11 scoring differential is the worst in the Eastern Conference as when they have been bad, they have been really bad and it really could be worse. Ottawa has allowed 173 more shots than it has taken with a second mist in the league and going back, the Senators are 6-18 in their last 24 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Additionally, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a loss by two goals or more in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 40-12 (76.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) Florida Panthers

This is a play on the MINNESOTA WILD for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Minnesota is coming off a rare home loss last night as it blew a late 2-1 lead by allowing two third period goals against the Sabres. The Wild are now three points behind Nashville, which defeated los Angeles last night, in the Central Division and are still sitting in second place in the Western Conference. Minnesota is 14-5 in its last 19 games after a loss by one goal in their previous game. The offensive struggles continue for Chicago as it lost to the Kings in a shootout on Friday. The Blackhawks have scored three goals or less in 10 straight games including two goals or fewer in seven of those games. They are averaging just 2.65 gpg on the season which is seventh fewest in the league. They lost the first meeting this season to Minnesota in overtime so while revenge is in play, Chicago is 4-21 in its last 25 games revenging a loss of one goal or less. Additionally, we play on road teams of -100 to -150 playing their 3rd game in four days, with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 playing a losing team. This situation is 54-21 (72 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (55) Minnesota Wild

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Vancouver is back home following a brutal roadtrip where it lost five of six games including each of the last three. The Canucks scored three goals or less in all five losses but the offense should get rolling tonight as they are averaging 3.63 gpg at home which is seventh most in the NHL. The Canucks are 6-1 in their last seven home games against teams with a losing road record. Montreal concludes its three-game roadtrip through western Canada tonight following a split in the first two games. The Canadiens did win their last game on Thursday in Calgary 3-2 despite getting outshot 45-22 and they have been outshot 126-748 over their last three games. The Canadiens are 15-36 in their last 51 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Additionally, we play on home underdogs of +150 or less in non-conference games, off three or more consecutive road losses. This situation is 27-13 (67.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (8) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the LOS ANGELES KINGS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Chicago won for us on Wednesday as it snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over St. Louis. It was a fortunate win as the Blackhawks attempted only 19 shots and scored their lone goal on the power play and they have now gone nine straight games of scoring three goals or less, averaging 1.7 gpg in the process. Chicago is 0-7 in its last seven games over a one-gal divisional win. Despite this, they are laying a bigger than expected number tonight with a lot of that also due to the struggles of the Kings. A six-game losing streak toward the end of October was soothed a little bit by a 3-1 stretch but Los Angeles has backed that up with three consecutive losses. The Kings have just 11 points which is the worst in the league but a lot of that is due to who they have played as they are 1-8 against the top 16 and a respectable 4-4 against all others. We have two solid situations in our favor. First, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 off a win by one goal over a division rival, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 95-53 (64.2 percent) since 1996. Second, we play on road underdogs of +150 or less in the first half of the season, coming off three or more consecutive home losses. This situation is 30-16 (65.2 percent) since 1996. 10* (55) Los Angeles Kings

This is a play on the OTTAWA SENATORS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. After a sluggish start, the Red Wings have been on a tear, winning four straight and seven of their last eight games. The run has been unexpected of a team that is in rebuild mode but the schedule has been on their side. It has been very home heavy with eight of the last 10 games taking place in Detroit and the road has been disappointing overall as the Red Wings are allowing 4.13 gpg on the highway which is tied with Washington for third worst in the NHL. Going back, the Red Wings are 0-11 in their last 11 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Ottawa lost in Florida 5-1 on Sunday so it has had a good amount of time off following a stretch of four games in six days. The Senators have had their issues on the road but are a much more respectable 53-2 at home and their three most recent losses here have come against Vegas, Tampa Bay and Boston. They fall into a situation where we play on favorites after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring six goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 49-11 (81.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (10) Ottawa Senators

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. Chicago got off to a 6-2-2 start to the season but things have taken a turn for the worst as it has lost eight straight games and in the midst of that, it cost head coach Joel Quenneville his job as he was fired just over a week ago. Two of the losses have been in overtime but overall, it has been an ugly run as the Blackhawks have been outscored 33-14 over this eight-game stretch. The schedule itself has been challenging and going back, the Blackhawks are 17-3 in their last 20 games in the first half of the season when playing against teams with a winning percentage between .250 and .400. The Blues are starting to turn the corner after a slow start as they have won four of their last six games but it has been a fortunate part of the season. St. Louis is coming off a seven-game homestand and 11 of its first 15 games have taken place at home which is partly the season it has played the easiest schedule in the NHL. The Blues have lost three of those four road games and going back, they are 4-9 in their last 13 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Additionally, we play on home teams when the moneyline is -100 to -150 after allowing three goals or more in five straight games going up against an opponent after a loss by one goal in their previous game. This situation is 85-40 (68 percent) since 1996. 10* (52) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Just when you think Edmonton has turned the corner, its offense shuts down for a stretch as it has lost four straight games by scoring a total of six goals. The Oilers were on a 5-1 run prior to this and we can expect them to bounce back here as the recent schedule has been brutal which has been the case for most of the season. They have played the third toughest slate with a league-high ten games coming against the top ten in the NHL, going 3-7 in those but they have excelled against the rest with a 5-2 record and that is where the Canadiens reside. We won with Montreal on Saturday as it rallied from a 4-3 third period deficit to win 5-4 over Vegas and while the season has been a success as a whole, there has been no consistency. The Canadiens have lost their last five games following a victory with three of those coming on the road where they have lost four of seven on the season and going back, Montreal is 9-31 in its last 40 games as a road underdog. Here, we play on favorites after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 30-4 (88.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (14) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. After finishing well out of the playoffs last season, if the season ended today, both the Rangers and Canucks would be in the postseason. Vancouver is coming off a tough loss on Saturday as it blew a 3-1 to Buffalo and lost in a shootout. The Canucks have lost consecutive games only twice all season and going back, they are 13-5 in their last 18 games after allowing four goals or more in two straight games including 2-0 this season. New York is a big surprise out of the Eastern Conference with 18 points through 17 games and this is right where it was last season through 17 games before the wheels fell off. The Rangers have won five of their last six games and have won three straight at home but going back, they are 1-12 in their last 13 games coming off a divisional win by one goal. Additionally, we play against home teams when the moneyline is -100 to -150 after having won four of their last five games, playing their 3rd game in four days. This situation is 33-15 (68.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (51) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS for our NHL Saturday Breakaway. This line came out late due to the Montreal goalie situation as Carey Price will be a healthy scratch tonight and that is not a bad thing. He has allowed 19 goals over his last four starts, with only one of those resulting in a win. Antti Niemi will get the start and he has been solid as a backup in his limited opportunities. The Canadiens have lost two straight games, the latest coming Thursday in overtime against the Sabres. The one point they earned for taking the game to overtime was enough to move them into third place in the Atlantic Division with 19 points. The loss to Buffalo marked the first time this season the Canadiens have lost consecutive games. Vegas won for us on Thursday as it defeated Ottawa 5-3 which was a surprising offensive outburst. A lack of offense has been the major problem for the Golden Knights as they are ranked No. 29 with 2.38 gpg and their power play, which ranks No. 24 in the NHL, has been scoring at a 15.1 percent clip. 10* (70) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. After picking up its first road win on the season on Monday at Pittsburgh, New Jersey was unable to carry the momentum forward as it was blasted 7-3 against Ottawa the following night. The Devils have had two days off which is a positive and they look to shore up both sides as they are getting outscored by 2.00 gpg on the road. They have won five of their last seven games playing with two days of rest. Toronto is in a tough sot tonight. The Maple Leafs are coming off a pair of wins against Pittsburgh and Vegas by a combined score of 8-1 but it is what looms which is a distraction. Toronto heads to Boston tomorrow night and that will be the first meeting since the Bruins knocked the Maple Leafs out of the playoffs in an epic seven-game series where Toronto carried a 4-3 lead into the third period but allowed four goals in the decisive 7-4 loss. The lookahead to Saturday is a great possibility so focus could be an issue tonight. The Maple Leafs are 2-7 in their last nine games playing with two days of rest. 10* (3) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the DALLAS STARS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Dallas is back home following a 3-3 roadtrip and we can make the argument that the wrong team is favored here tonight. The Stars lost the last two games but a 2-2 split over the last four games is encouraging considering the competition as they faced the Maple Leafs, Capitals, Bruins and Blue Jackets. Dallas is 5-2 at home and going back, it is 14-2 in its last 16 home games after allowing four goals or more. San Jose hits the road following a four-game homestand where it won the final two games. The Sharks have dropped three of their last five road games and going back, they are 6-17 in their last 23 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 that are coming off a home win by one goal, playing a winning team in the first half of the season. This situation is 97-39 (71.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (66) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the COLORADO AVALANCHE for our NHL Game of the Week. Toronto, which won at home last night, and Nashville are the two remaining teams in the NHL that have yet to suffer a road loss but we see one of those streaks coming to an end tonight. The Predators are 6-0-0 on the road and are riding a three-game winning streak to give them a three-point lead for first place in the Western Conference. Pekka Rinne has been outstanding since coming back as he has allowed just one goal on 69 shots but is in for a test tonight. Colorado is coming off a brutal three-game roadtrip where it lost all three games by one goal including a 7-6 overtime loss against Vancouver in its last game. That was all the way back on Friday however so there has been plenty of time for rest and plenty of time for stewing over this recent stretch. This is the first meeting this season after Colorado was eliminated from the playoffs last season in a 5-0 loss at home in Game Six in a game where it registered only 22 shots and had no power play opportunities following 20 through the first five games so payback is in order tonight. Colorado is 15-4 in its last 19 games as a home underdog of +150 or less and we have two significant situations in play for Colorado tonight. First, we play against road teams when the moneyline is -150 or less that are averaging 2.85 or more gpg, after allowing two goals or less in three straight games. This situation is 70-40 (63.6 percent) over the last five seasons. Second, we play on teams that are coming off three or more consecutive road losses, in November games. This situation is 29-11 (72.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (4) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the DETROIT RED WINGS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Vancouver is the most profitable team in the NHL through the first month of the season as it is 9-6 and the 18 points has it tied for third place in the Western Conference. Even more impressive is the fact that the Canucks have been underdogs in every one of their games but that comes to an end tonight even though the number may be small. They are riding a three-game winning streak including a 7-6 win in overtime against Colorado to close out their homestand and going back, the Canucks are 4-12 in their last 16 games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. Detroit had a three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Edmonton and it has been playing a lot better since opening the season with seven straight losses. The Red Wings are 4-3 over their last seven games with two of those losses coming by just one goal and the defense has led the way, allowing just 2.86 gpg after giving up 4.71 gpg through those first seven games. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 coming off a home win by one goal, in the first half of the season. This situation is 46-17 (73 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (60) Detroit Red Wings

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS as part of our NHL Monday Hat Trick. Last season, the Islanders were 17 points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference while the Canadiens were ever worse at 26 points away but both have made some big early season moves. The Islanders are atop the Metropolitan Division with 17 points following five consecutive wins and most impressive, they are 6-0 within the division. This is the best divisional start for New York since it was 6-0-0 against the Patrick Division in 1982-83. Gong back, the Islanders are 12-30 in their last 42 games after a four-game unbeaten streak. The Canadiens are in the tougher division but are just one point behind New York within the conference. They went 1-2 on their recent homestand including a loss on their last game against Tampa Bay but they have just one regulation road loss and they are 5-0 this season after a defeat and going back, Montreal is 17-6 in its last 23 games off a home loss by two goals or more. Here, we play on road underdogs +150 or less after allowing four goals or more three straight games going up against an opponent after playing a game where four or fewer total goals were scored. This situation is 19-7 (73.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (5) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the NEW YORK RANGERS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. The Sabres snapped a three-game losing streak with an impressive home win yesterday as they trounced Ottawa 9-2, the second game of a home-and-home with the Senators. The win got them back into a tie for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with Boston and Montreal but Buffalo is in a tough scheduling spot tonight as not only is this the second of a back-to-back but it is the third game in four days and the fourth game in six. The Sabres are 1-6 in their last seven games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. The Rangers are back home after a 2-2 roadtrip with the last two games resulting in victories in extra time. New York has actually been better than predicted and while it is tied for last place in the Metropolitan Division, it is just six points behind the first place Islanders. The Rangers are 3-3 at home with two of those losses coming by just one goal. The Rangers are 15-4 in their last 19 games in the first half of the season when playing against a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 and they fall into a solid situation where we play on home teams with a moneyline of -150 or less after winning two consecutive games in overtime. This situation is 30-8 (78.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (54) New York Rangers

This is a play on the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Tampa Bay continues to pace the Eastern Conference despite coming off a home loss against Nashville as it is now 8-3-1 and those 17 points are one better than the Bruins, Maple Leafs and Canadiens. The Lightning know that a loss here and first place is gone and they have been a great bounce back team as they have followed up their three previous losses with victories by a combined score of 22-7. Additionally, Tampa Bay is 20-5 when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season. Montreal is the surprise of the Eastern Conference but it has leveled off by losing three of its last six games and following up its three wins with losses. The Canadiens are 1-5 in their last six home games against teams with a winning road record and they fall into a negative situation where we play on road reams of -150 or less after a loss by three goals or more going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 27-5 (84.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (7) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES for our NHL Friday Breakaway. The most surprising team in the NHL? The Arizona Coyotes have to be considered for that as they are 6-5 including wins in four straight games. They have not had 12 points through October since 2013-14 and it took them to November 20th last season to accumulate 12 points. Both the offense and defense have been sensational during the recent four game run as they have outscored opponents 20-4, allowing exactly one goal in each game and scoring no fewer than four goals. There has been some luck involved as they lead the league with six short-handed goals, five in their last three games. It will be strength against strength tonight as Arizona allows just 28 spg which is third lowest in the league and now it squares off against the team that leads the NHL in shots taken as Carolina averages 41.7 spg. The Hurricanes have not converted many chances of late however as they have lost two straight and five of their last seven games as they scored two goals or less in all five of those losses. On the other side, Carolina also leads the league in fewest shots allowed with 24.5 spg so the fact the Hurricanes are just 6-5-1 with a 17.2 spg differential is surprising. Along with Arizona, they are one of just 13 teams with a positive scoring differential. The Coyotes are 4-19 in their last 23 games after allowing two goals or less in two straight games while Carolina is 26-17 in its last 43 road games off two or more consecutive home losses. Additionally, we play against home teams when the money line is -100 to -150 that are allowing 2.55 or fewer gpg, after scoring five goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 32-15 (68.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (55) Carolina Hurricanes

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. The Rangers nearly blew it again as they gave up another last-minute goal on Tuesday to the Sharks but rebounded to win 4-3 in a shootout for their first road victory this season. While they are not the worst team in the league, they are close to it as they have just nine points and going back, the Rangers are 0-7 in their last seven games following a win. Anaheim got off to a great start at 5-1-1 but it has lost six straight games while grabbing just one point over this span. There has been no offense and the defense has allowed an average of 42.3 spg during the six games and it has been goalie John Gibson who has been able to at least keep games within reach as he is fourth in the NHL with a .938 save percentage. The Ducks are 13-3 in their last 16 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400 and we play on home favorites after three or more consecutive losses, when playing their 3rd game in five days. This situation is 579-302 (65.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (22) Anaheim Ducks

This is a play on the CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS for our NHL Wednesday Breakaway. We won with Vancouver on Monday as it defeated Minnesota as a significant underdog and it comes into tonight as a dog again but justified. The Canucks are 7-6 and sitting in eighth place in the Western Conference and injuries are now starting to become an issue. Vancouver lost center Brandon Sutter to an apparent shoulder injury against Minnesota. The Canucks are also again expected to be without injured defensemen Alex Edler and Chris Tanev as well as winger Sven Baertschi. This is significant in not only has a lot of scoring hit the bench but so has a lot of ice time which hurts the consistency of their normal lines. They are averaging just 25.8 spg in five home games which is second fewest in the league and going back, the Canucks are 15-36 in their last 51 home games against teams with a winning road record. Chicago lost on Sunday in overtime against Edmonton which was the sixth game that needed overtime in its first 12 games on the season. The Blackhawks were playing for the second night in a row and for the sixth time in nine days, yet the game was indicative of how they have played for most of the season.as except for the debacle against the Lightning on October 21st, the Blackhawks have been in every game. Chicago is 10-4 in its last 14 games when its opponent scores five goals or more in its previous game. 10* (51) Chicago Blackhawks

This is a play on the BUFFALO SABRES as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. The Sabres had a three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday against Columbus in a 5-4 overtime loss and they have held their own during a difficult stretch where six of their last seven games have been on the road so a return home is welcomed. Buffalo is tied for sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 13 points after 11 games which is a pretty big turnaround from last season where it took the Sabres 17 games to accumulate 13 points. They are 3-2 at home and going back, the Sabres are 10-2 in their last 12 games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. They are in a great situational spot as Calgary is coming off an upset win last night in Toronto as it was catching the Maple Leafs in their first game without leading scorer Auston Matthews. This is the first back-to-back of the season for the Flames which closed last year on a 1-4 run playing with no rest. Special teams have been an issue as Calgary has allowed 12 power play goals, tied for second most in the league and Buffalo has been hot with the man advantage, going 5-13 over its last three games. Calgary is 4-18 in its last 22 road games when playing against a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 in the first half of the season. 10* (8) Buffalo Sabres

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS for our NHL Monday Breakaway. We lost with Colorado on Saturday as Minnesota extended its winning streak to five straight games, four of those coming at home. The Wild have yet to lose a home game in regulation this season and they are the only team in the NHL remaining without a regulation defeat on home ice. They hit the road with a 1-2 record as the schedule has been favorable with those three games on the highway being tied for the second fewest in the league. Going back, Minnesota is 1-10 in its last 11 road games after allowing two goals or less in two straight games while going 4-14 in its last 18 road games after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. The Canucks finished with the second worst record in the NHL last season but are back in the mix in the loaded Western Conference with 12 points. Vancouver has lost two straight games and three of its last four after a hot start that included impressive wins over Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh and Vegas on the road. The Canucks are 2-2 at home with the two losses coming against two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference in Pittsburgh and Washington. Going back, Vancouver is 12-5 after allowing four goals or more two straight games and it falls into a great situation where we play against road teams after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after two straight losses by three goals or more. This situation is 23-6 (79.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (54) Vancouver Canucks