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This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Montreal is coming off a successful 4-2 roadtrip that included a pair of overtime wins and the Canadiens certainly happy to be back home. They started out west for three games then went to Florida for a pair of games and closed in Dallas so they were all over the place and are back in Canada for the first time since December 17th. Nine of their last 12 games have been on the road. Canadiens goalie Carey Price, who hasn't played since Dec. 22 due to a lower-body injury, should be back on the ice tonight but Antti Niemi was not horrible by going 2-1 in the three games he started. On the other side, Jacob Markstrom, who has nine wins in his past 10 games, played last night and he has made only two starts with no rest. He went 1-1 and the lone win was at home when he faced only 22 shots. Vancouver won for the third time in four games to start this six-game roadtrip but it has struggled in spots like this. The Canucks are 2-9 in their last 11 games playing with no rest while going 1-10 in its last 11 games after winning their previous game in overtime. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are 6-1 in their last seven games against teams with a losing record. 8* (54) Montreal Canadiens

This is a play on the PHILADELPHIA FLYERS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. The Flyers return home following a miserable roadtrip where they defeated the Rangers in a shootout to open up but then lost the last four games including the last three where they scored a total of two goals. While home ice has not exactly been a big advantage, it has been much better than the road where their 14 losses are third most in the NHL. One of those losses came in Carolina on December 31st so there is some immediate payback in order and Philadelphia has won five of the last seven meetings at home against Carolina. The Hurricanes have not played since that game which snapped a two-game skid and going back, they have lost 10 of their last 14 games. Carolina has just six road wins as the offense has been horrid, averaging just 2.06 gpg which is second worst in the league. The Hurricanes are 0-5 in their last five games following a win and they fall into a negative situation where we play against road teams after allowing two goals or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after a loss by four goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 44-19 (69.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (50) Philadelphia Flyers

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 DALLAS STARS as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. This line came out late due to the uncertain status of reigning Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall who was placed on injured reserve. He can be activated at any time so there is a chance he could join the team on this roadtrip and while it is unclear whether or not he traveled to Dallas, the likelihood of him being active for tonight is slim. The Devils have won three straight games including a pair of shutouts in their last two games which is a great situation to go against. New Jersey allows 3.89 gpg on the road which is third most in the league. Dallas is coming off a home loss to Montreal on Monday which was its third loss in its last four home games but the Stars are still a solid 12-5-2 at home on the season. Dallas allows just 2.47 gpg at home which is fifth fewest in the NHL. The Stars are 5-2 in their last seven games when their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. 8* (40) Dallas Stars

This is a play on the DETROIT RED WINGS as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. Calgary snapped a three-game home losing streak with an 8-5 win over San Jose to maintain its tie with Vegas in the Pacific Division at 52 points. The Flames are also in a three-way tie for first place in the Western Conference and while they are a solid 12-8 on the road, their production drastically decreases. They average 4.20 gpg at home compared to 2.85 gpg on the highway. Detroit has dropped five straight games and nine of 10 but seven of those came on the road while two home losses came against the surging Panthers. It is just 8-13 at home but eight of the 13 home losses have come by one goal or in extra time. The Red Wings are 6-2 in their last eight games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against road teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 off a win by three goals or more over a division rival, playing a losing team. This situation is 87-57 (60.4 percent) since 1996. 9* (34) Detroit Red Wings

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 EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Vancouver ended on a 3-2 homestand before the Christmas break and it hits the road where it has not been horrible but still struggles with inconsistency. The Canucks are 20-41 in their last 61 games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game and they have done so in their last two games. Edmonton has lost three straight games including a pair of three-goal losses in the last two games. The Oilers currently hold down the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and it needs to take care of business on home ice. They are 4-1 in their last five games following a loss of three or more goals and they fall into a solid 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 26-6 (81.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (20) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Nashville continues to struggle on the road as it lost all four games on its most recent roadtrip to make it 10 straight losses on the highway after opening 8-0. The Predators thankfully return home where they are 14-5 and need a win as they now trail Winnipeg by four points in the Central Division. The Predators are 9-0 in their last nine games following a loss of three or more goals while going 52-16 in their last 68 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Dallas was rolling along but it has lost six of its last eight games including four of five on the road where it is 7-13 overall. . The Stars are 4-13 in their last 17 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600 while going Stars are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. 8* (14) Nashville Predators

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 EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. We played against Tampa Bay on Thursday but Calgary blew a 3-1 lead and eventually lost the game in a shootout 2-1. The Lightning remain the top team in the NHL with 56 points as they are now 9-0-1 over their last 10 games but there could be some complacency tonight before heading back home for a four-day break for Christmas. Tampa Bay does allow a below average 3.24 gpg on the road. Edmonton lost at home to St. Louis on Tuesday to snap a six-game home winning streak but that was with Cam Talbot in goal and tonight the Oilers are expected to Mikko Koskinen who was responsible for five of those six home wins. He has been outstanding with a 2.18 GAA which is second in the league. Edmonton is 7-0 revenging a same season loss this season. Here, we play on home teams 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 29-9 (76.3 percent) since 1996. 9* (56) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the CAROLINA HURRICANES as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Carolina is the moist disappointing team in the NHL in regard to production. The Hurricanes are averaging 2.55 gpg on the season despite leading the league in shots per game with 37.5. It has been hit or miss of late as they have scored four goals or more in three of their last six games but managed just five goals total in the other three games. The Hurricanes are 4-1 in their last five games following a loss of three or more goals. Pittsburgh has won two straight games by identical 2-1 scores and has now won four of its last five games to move into third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have played down to the competition a lot however as they are 2-9 when playing against a team with a losing record this season. 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 121-63 (65.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (46) 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 NEW JERSEY DEVILS for our NHL Friday Breakaway. Ottawa is coming off a winner in its last game in overtime against Nashville as a +157 home underdog which puts the Senators in a tough spot tonight. They have been in this situation two other times this season where they won as a home underdog and took to the road in the next game and lost both of those follow up games 9-2 and 5-2. Ottawa has lost 12 of 16 road games this season and going back, the Senators are 8-22 in their last 30 road games against teams with a winning home record. New Jersey has lost three straight games but those were against three of the top teams in the league which added to it playing the toughest schedule in the league. The Devils managed only four goals total in those games but the offense should break out tonight as they face an Ottawa defense that allows 4.75 gpg on the road, by far the worst in the NHL. New Jersey has struggled on the road as well with just three wins but it is a much more respectable 8-3-4 at home. 9* (28) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the VANCOUVER CANUCKS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. St. Louis has won three of its last four games following a victory in Edmonton on Tuesday to open this three-game roadtrip. It was just the fifth road win on the season for the Blues which are 6-6-1 since changing head coaches and while they own some impressive wins on the highway, they are 0-4 in their last four road games against teams with a losing home record. Vancouver has played the second toughest schedule in the NHL and has held its own as it is just three points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Canucks are coming off a home loss against Tampa Bay on Tuesday to fall below .500 at home but they had won their previous three games here, part of a 5-1 run with the lone loss coming at Nashville in overtime. Here, we play against teams with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 after having won three of their last four games, playing a losing team. This situation is 136-102 (57.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (22) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the CALGARY FLAMES as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Tampa Bay is already starting to run away in the Eastern Conference as it is eight points clear of Toronto as it has not lost a game in regulation since November 27th. The Lightning are laying a short price tonight with public backing and we are going against them here with a team looking to make a statement. Calgary was not expected to be as good as it has been but it is currently tied with Winnipeg and Nashville atop the Western Conference. The Flames are 8-2 over their last 10 games with both losses coming on the road and they head back home following a shutout loss in Dallas on Tuesday. Calgary is the highest scoring team at home in the league, averaging 4.31 gpg and it is 12-4 against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on home teams after scoring one goal or less in their previous game going up against an opponent after scoring four goals or more in four straight games. This situation is 41-21 (66.1 percent) since 1996. 9* (16) Calgary Flames

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 DALLAS STARS as part of our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. Calgary remains tied for first place in the Western Conference with 46 points as it has won three straight games including the first two of this three-game roadtrip. The Flames have been a solid road team this season as they have taken care of the teams they should but they are 2-9 in their last 11 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Dallas could not be happier to be back home as it lost all four games on its most recent roadtrip as it has now lost 13 of 19 road games. The Stars are 10-3-1 at home however and going back, they are 16-3 in their last 19 home games off a road loss by three goals or more. Here, we play against road favorites revenging a loss as a favorite, off a road win by three goals or more. This situation is 19-9 (67.9 percent) since 1996. 9* (72) Dallas Stars

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 PHILADELPHIA FLYERS as part of our NHL Tuesday Breakaway. The Flyers needed a fresh start and that begins tonight. They fired head coach Dave Hakstol who will be replaced by Scott Gordon and have called up Carter Hart, one of the top goalie prospects in a long time. Over his last four starts at Lehigh Valley, he went 4-1-0, with a 1.82 GAA and .939 save percentage. Philadelphia has dropped four straight, all on the road, after opening its roadtrip with a win in Buffalo. Detroit has not been playing much better as it has lost three straight and six of its last eight games. Going back ,the Red Wings are 3-20 in their last 23 games off a road loss by one goal. Here, we play on favorites that are averaging 3.00 or more gpg, after scoring one goal or less in two straight games. This situation is 36-14 (72 percent) over the last five seasons. 8* (66) Philadelphia Flyers

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 COLORADO AVALANCHE as part of our NHL Friday Hat Trick. Playing on road favorites can be tricky but when the situation fits, it is more than fine. Colorado has dropped two straight games and now sits five points behind first place Nashville in the Central Division. The Avalanche have been an excellent road team this season as their 11-6-2 record is the best in the Western Conference and of those eight losses, five have come against Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Calgary, Winnipeg and Minnesota and this will be the first road game of the season against a team that is worse than two games under .500 at home. St. Louis is just one of five teams from the Western Conference that is negative double-digits in scoring differential and this is not a good matchup. The Blues have gone four straight games without allowing a power play goal, stopping all 15 chances, but they face the second best power play team in the league as Colorado is at 29.7 percent. The Avalanche are even better on the road as their 32.3 conversion percentage is by far the best in the NHL. The Blues are 0-5 in their last five games following a win while Colorado is 5-2 in its last seven games against losing teams. 9* (11) Colorado Avalanche

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS as part of our NHL Friday Hat Trick. Pittsburgh was once again expected to contend in the Eastern Conference but it has been a bad start to the season as the Penguins are 13-11-6 and are currently five points out of the final Wild Card spot. Despite being four games under .500, they are still on the plus side in scoring differential and while injuries have played a part in the slow start, Pittsburgh is healthy and looking for revenge from a loss in Boston last month and going back, the Penguins are 13-2 in their last 15 home games revenging a one-goal loss. Boston has won three straight games which is just the first time this has happened since a 4-1 start to the season that included a four-game winning streak. The Bruins have excelled at home with an 11-3 record but have lost 11 of 17 road games and of the six road wins, four have come against teams with lower point totals than the Penguins. Here, we play against road underdogs with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 in the first half of the season that are coming off a home win by one goal. This situation is 136-61 (69 percent) since 1996. 9* (6) Pittsburgh Penguins

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 COLORADO AVALANCHE as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Edmonton won its first game under new head coach Ken Hitchcock back on November 20 and it has not slowed down since then as the Oilers are 7-2-1 in his 10 games and they have moved into fifth place in the Pacific Division. However, they are still on the outside looking in at the playoffs as they are a point out of the final Wild Card spot. Edmonton is 1-8 in its last nine games after a three-game unbeaten streak. Colorado returns home after a 2-2 roadtrip which includes a 7-1 loss in Tampa Bay last time out as it remains tied with Nashville atop the Central Division and just one point out of first place in the Western Conference. The Avalanche are 24-8 in their last 32 home games against teams with a losing road record. Additionally, we play against road underdogs of +200 or less 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 35-5 (87.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (62) Colorado Avalanche

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 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. We played against Toronto on Saturday as it was an overpriced favorite in Boston against the Bruins who are 10-3 at home and now the Maple Leafs are favored again on the road. This time it is legitimate and not much more than the previous game and this time against a Carolina team that is just 7-4-3 at home. Toronto is 10-1 in its last 11 games off a loss by two goals or more to a division rival while going 15-4 in its last 19 games after allowing four goals or more in two straight games. The Hurricanes salvaged their last game of a three-game roadtrip in a 4-1 win over Anaheim, snapping a three-game losing streak. Despite that, the Hurricanes are 0-4 in their last four games after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 off a loss by two goals or more to a division rival, playing a team with a losing record. This situation is 27-6 (81.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (43) Toronto Maple Leafs

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 NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Calgary is playing some of the best hockey in the league right now as it has won four straight and eight of its last 10 games but in comes its biggest test. While the offense is humming, the Flames have allowed 3.29 gpg at home which is seventh most in the league. Nashville has played nine games against the top ten and has gone 7-2 with those seven wins tied for the most and the two losses tied for the fewest. It makes sense considering Nashville is 11-1 when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Additionally, the Predators are 7-1 in their last eight games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play against home favorites of -150 or less with a winning percentage of .600 to .700 after having won eight or more of their last 10 games. This situation is 28-13 (68.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (19) Nashville Predators

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 LOS ANGELES KINGS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Vegas has won two straight games but both of those came at home where it is 9-3-1 on the season and while it has played better on the road of late, the Golden Knights are 7-10 on the road and are overpriced yet again. The Golden Knights are 2-6 in their last eight games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. The Kings have had a rough start to the season but if there is one game they are going to get up for, this is it. Los Angeles snuck into the playoffs last season and promptly got swept in four games by Vegas and this is the first meeting since then. Here, we play against road teams 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 49-22 (69 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (4) Los Angeles Kings

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 BOSTON BRUINS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. It has been a slow start for Boston, especially on the road, but this is a must play at this price. This is the first meeting this season and the Bruins will want some payback after being ousted in five games in the second round of the playoffs last season. Boston has lost two straight and three of its last four games and going back it is 6-0 in its last six games after scoring two goals or less in four straight games. Tampa Bay has won four straight games and at 11-4 at home, the Lightning are paying the price with this line against a quality opponent. Tampa Bay is just 3-6 in its last nine home games following four consecutive wins. Here, we play on teams in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 after allowing four goals or more in a loss to a division rival. This situation is 28-9 (75.7 percent) since 1996. 9* (11) Boston Bruins

This is a play on the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. We lost with Columbus on Tuesday as it was looking good with a 4-1 lead and then allowed eight goals the rest of the way so getting out of dodge could be a good thing. The Blue Jackets are 8-5-1 on the road and are catching a very reasonable number here. Columbus is 12-5 in its last 17 road games after two or more consecutive losses while going 4-1 in its last five games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. Philadelphia is coming off an upset win over Pittsburgh on the road but forget about momentum as that was way back on Saturday. The Flyers are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a win and has won just one of their last five home games. Here, we play on road favorites with a winning percentage between .450 and .550 coming off a home loss by two goals or more. This situation is 42-10 ATS (80.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (5) Columbus Blue Jackets

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 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. We played against Calgary on Sunday and lost as it took advantage of a Chris Kunitz misconduct penalty in the second period and scored two power play goals in a span of a minute and a half to pull out the 3-2 victory. The Flames remain in first place in the Pacific Division by a point over Anaheim which has won four straight games and they are in a tough spot tonight as they are 2-11 in their last 13 road games against teams with a winning home record. Columbus heads back home following a 3-2 loss in New Jersey on Saturday as it looks to extend three-game home winning streak where it is 7-4-1 overall. The Blue Jackets are still just one point behind Washington in the Metropolitan Division and they hope to rely on their offense tonight as their 3.72 gpg at home are fourth best in the NHL. The Blue Jackets are 7-2 in their last nine games against teams with a winning record while going 4-1 in their last five home games against teams with a winning home record. Additionally, 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 111-47 (70.3 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (2) Columbus Blue Jackets

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. It has been a miserable start to the season for Pittsburgh which is off to a 10-10-5 start but it is just four points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Home ice has been most disappointing as the Penguins have eight losses after finishing with 11 home losses all of last season. Colorado has won seven of its last eight games and has gotten at least one point in 11 straight games so it is clearly playing its best hockey of the season. The Avalanche trail Nashville by two points for first place in the Western Conference and they are the only team in the conference with double-digit road wins and that is help keeping this line within reason. The Avalanche are 29-61 in their last 90 games when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. The Penguins are 7-2 against the Western Conference this season with one of those losses coming in Colorado 6-3 two games ago which sets up immediate revenge and plays into a positive situation where we play on home favorites in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a loss of three goals or more, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 43-15 (74.1 percent) since 1996. 9* (4) Pittsburgh Penguins

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 NEW YORK ISLANDERS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. The Islanders were quietly cruising along but they have since lost four of their last five games to fall into fifth place in the Metropolitan Division but they are just six points out of first place. Columbus has won two straight games but with just a five-point separation and a five-goal scoring differential, the Blue Jackets should not be favored on the road here. The Islanders are 9-3 in their last 12 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600 while the Blue Jackets are 10-20 in their last 30 games after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. Here, we play on teams that are averaging 3.0 or more gpg on the season, after scoring one goal or less in two straight games. This situation is 52-29 (64.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (56) New York Islanders

This is a play on the MONTREAL CANADIENS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. The Rangers have been in a bit of a slump with losses in three of their last four games and following a road loss in Ottawa on Thursday, they are 3-9 on the road compared to 10-4 at home. The Canadiens got off to a great start this season but they have lost five straight games, four of which have been by one goal including two in overtime. The Rangers are 3-18 in their last 21 road games after a loss by two goals or more in their previous game while the Canadiens are 44-34 in their last 78 games after four or more consecutive losses. Here, we play against underdogs after a game where they failed to cover the spread going up against an opponent after failing to cover the spread in five or more consecutive games. This situation is 160-65 (71.1 percent) since 1996. 9* (66) Montreal Canadiens

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 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING for our NHL Thursday Breakaway. We got bit by Buffalo on Tuesday as it won its 10th straight game but only one of those was by more than one goal. As mentioned, the Sabres have been fortunate along the way as seven of those 10 wins have been in overtime or by way of a shootout including each of the last three. Obviously, a winning streak like this cannot be overlooked but how it is constructed does make a difference going forward and how it should be interpreted. Tampa Bay had its three-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a home loss against Anaheim. The Lightning are still 10-4 at home but they are now in third place in the Eastern Conference and while many are calling this a statement game for Buffalo, it is also a statement game for the Lightning as they look to move back into first place with a victory. Despite scoring just one goal against the Ducks, Tampa Bay is still averaging 4.00 gpg at home which is second highest in the league. The Lightning are 18-6 in their last 24 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game while going 29-11 in their last 40 games after one or more consecutive losses. Here, we play on favorites revenging a loss of one goal, off a home loss by two goals or more. This situation is 86-31 (73.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (58) Tampa Bay Lightning

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 VANCOUVER CANUCKS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Vancouver was in a major funk, having lost eight straight games while getting outscored 34-16 and not scoring more than three goals in any of those games. A visit to Los Angeles was the perfect cure as the Canucks defeated the Kings 4-2 and as bad of a run it was, they are just five points behind Calgary in the Pacific Division. Only two of those losses were at home where Vancouver is 5-4 on the season. Los Angeles bounced back from that loss with a victory over Edmonton which was only its eighth win of the season. The Kings are just 3-6 on the on the road and have no business being favorites here, even against another struggling team and going back, they are 3-14 in their last 17 games following a win. Here, we play against road favorites of -200 or less in the first half of the season with a winning percentage between .300 and .400 revenging a home loss versus opponent. This situation is 27-9 (75 percent) since 1996. 9* (70) Vancouver Canucks

This is a play on the NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Nashville bounced back from a 6-2 loss at St. Louis with a home win over Anaheim on Sunday, its sixth straight victory at home. The defense has been outstanding here as the Predators are allowing just 2.17 gpg at home which is fifth fewest in the NHL. Tonight may seem like a challenge against high-scoring Colorado but Nashville is 10-0 against when playing against a team with a winning record this season. Colorado has won four straight games including three on the road but those came against Arizona, Anaheim and Los Angeles, three teams with losing records. The Avalanche are 9-25 in their last 34 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play on teams in the first half of the season with a winning percentage of .700 or better after having won four of their last five games, playing a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. This situation is 31-8 (79.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (62) Nashville Predators

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 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. With the Tampa Bay loss coupled with the Toronto win on Monday, the Lightning have fallen out of first place in the Eastern Conference. They are a point behind the Maple Leafs and we can expect a bounce back tonight as they head home following a 2-2 roadtrip. Tampa Bay has gone 5-0 in its last five games after a week-plus long roadtrip while going 5-0 in its last five games after scoring two goals or less in its previous game. Going back, Tampa Bay has won 28 of its last 39 games coming off a loss. Florida is off to a 2-2 start on its six-game roadtrip that concludes in Carolina on Friday. The Panthers are a respectable 5-4-2 on the road and this is keeping this line within reason as the first meeting here has the Lightning a much bigger home favorite. Here, we play against road underdogs of +100 to +200 with a winning percentage between .401 and .499 after having won four or five of their last six games, playing a winning team in the first half of the season. This situation is 41-9 (82 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (16) Tampa Bay Lighting

This is a play on the PITTSBURGH PENGUINS as part of our NHL Wednesday Hat Trick. The Penguins have lost nine of their last 10 games and with the Florida win on Monday, Pittsburgh is now tied for last place in the Eastern Conference with New Jersey. Sidney Crosby has not played in over a week but his absence has not been the problem as the defense has allowed 15 goals over the three games he has missed. His return tonight would be a bonus but it goes as far as the defense allows. Dallas is coming off a loss on Monday against the Rangers, snapping a two-game winning streak and the Stars are now 4-5-1 on the road for the season. This is now their third game in four nights and their fourth in six which put them in a tricky spot as the Stars are 5-16 in their last 21 games in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Additionally, we play against road teams after allowing two goals or less in three straight games going up against an opponent after allowing four goals or more in four straight games. This situation is 22-7 (75.9 percent) since 1996. 9* (2) Pittsburgh Penguins

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 CALGARY FLAMES as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Calgary has lost two straight games following a solid 5-1 run which includes a 3-2 loss against Montreal in the first game of this four-game homestand that concludes on Wednesday. The Flames are 4-3-1 at home where they are averaging 4.00 gpg which is second most in the NHL. Edmonton is coming off a win over Montreal on Tuesday which snapped a four-game losing streak, three of which came on the road. They have struggled scoring on the road which is a good thing against this sometimes porous Flames defense. The Oilers are 2-6 in their last eight when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams after scoring two goals or less in three straight games going up against an opponent after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. This situation is 56-28 (66.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (20) Calgary Flames

This is a play on the FLORIDA PANTHERS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. The Rangers have been surprisingly good of late as they have won six of their last eight games as well as going 4-0 in their last four home games. They are coming off a loss against the Islanders on Thursday as they allowed seven goals on just 24 shots and New York is not in a good spot tonight. Florida had a five-game winning streak snapped in a 7-3 loss at Columbus on Thursday as Roberto Luongo was lit up six times which was by far his worst game since coming back as the starter. He still possesses a 2.18 GAA and going back, the Panthers are 5-0 in their last five games when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. Here, we play on road teams when the money line is -100 to -150 after a loss by three 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 28-5 (84.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (9) Florida Panthers

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 NASHVILLE PREDATORS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. After opening the season a perfect 8-0 on the road, Nashville has lost its last two games on the highway including a 5-4 loss at San Jose on Tuesday as it fell behind 3-0 but took a 4-3 only to allow two late goals in the third period in a span of 13 seconds. The defense has been a letdown in two of the last three games by allowing four and five goals but that has been with backup Juuse Saros in net and tonight, Pekka Rinne is back. He is second in the NHL with a 1.47 GAA so we can expect the defense to improve and especially against an Arizona team averaging just 2.65 gpg which is fourth lowest in the NHL. Arizona has been a pleasant surprise with an 8-8-1 record but after a five-game winning streak, the Coyotes are back to their old ways by losing four of their last five games, getting outscored 20-7 in those four defeats. The Predators are 6-0 in their last six games after allowing six goals or more in their previous game and here, we play on road teams of -150 or less that are outscoring opponents by 0.2+ or more gpg in the third period, after allowing five goals or more. This situation is 53-20 (72.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (13) Nashville Predators

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 COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Florida has won five straight games yet sits tied for 13th place in the Eastern Conference and it is just two points out of last place. It shows how top heavy the conference is early on in the year and what a horrible start the Panthers got off to this season. They do own impressive road wins over Philadelphia and Winnipeg during this stretch but this is a tough spot with this being their fourth game in six days compared to Columbus playing its third game in six days and with two days of rest. The Blue Jackets won their last game over Dallas on the road on Monday and they have now won six of seven games this season against teams ranked in the top 16. Columbus was 26-12-3 at home last season so its 4-4-1 record here this season has been a major disappointment but solid road play has kept it in first place in the Metropolitan Division and tied for third place in the Eastern Conference overall. Here, we play against road underdogs of +150 or less after allowing one goal or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after a win by one goal in their previous game. This situation is 32-6 (84.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (8) Columbus Blue Jackets

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 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. The Sabres are a team on the rise as after their shootout win over Vancouver on Saturday which was their second straight victory, they are tied for sixth place in the Eastern Conference and are only five points behind first place Tampa Bay. They have played a very tame schedule however as it has been the third easiest so far and while they are 9-3 against teams ranked outside the top 16, they are 0-5 against teams inside that range. Going back, Buffalo is 4-19 in its last 23 games as a home underdog of +150 or less. This is a small price for Tampa Bay considering the true discrepancy in this matchup. The Lightning had a four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday against Ottawa as a -309 favorite and the road is no issue considering they have won five of their last six games on the highway. Tampa Bay is 10-1 in its last 11 road games after scoring three goals or more in four straight games and it falls into a great situation where we play on teams with a winning percentage of .700 or better after having won four of their last five games, playing a team with a winning percentage between .501 and .600. this situation is 33-9 (78.6 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (9) Tampa Bay Lightning

This is a play on the NEW JERSEY DEVILS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. New Jersey opened the season with a very favorable schedule as it played just one true road game through its first eight games and took advantage with a 5-2-1 record but was then dealt a dose of reality on a seven-game roadtrip where it went just 1-6. The Devils are back home for just one game and it is a big one to get some of that early momentum back and end a stretch of 18 goals allowed over their last three games. They are 17-8 in their last 25 games after allowing three goals or more in three straight games. Pittsburgh snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over Arizona on Saturday with those four goals being just three goals fewer than the total during that skid. On the other side, the Penguins have allowed just two goals over the last two games but that was with Casey DeSmith between the pipes and Matt Murray is expected back tonight which is not ideal as he has been pulled in three of his last four starts after allowing 15 goals. 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 24-6 (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (4) New Jersey Devils

This is a play on the ANAHEIM DUCKS for our NHL Monday Top Shelf Dominator. We are going contrarian here with a price that is too good to pass up. Nashville leads the NHL with 26 points and its +21 scoring differential is easily the best in the league. This has been put in place mostly thanks to a perfect 8-0 record on the road. However, they are 6-15 in their last 21 games coming off a road divisional win. After a 5-1-1 start, Anaheim has seen its season spiral out of control as it has lost nine of its last 11 games but the Ducks are still in 10th place in the Western Conference so all is not lost just yet. They are 36-15 in their last 51 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of greater than .600 while going 18-6 in their last 24 games following a loss of three goals or more and they fall into a solid situation where we play on home teams after a loss by four 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 41-18 (69.5 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (58) Anaheim Ducks

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 SAN JOSE SHARKS for our NHL Sunday Breakaway. Calgary is on a 5-1 run following its 1-0 win last night over the Kings and concludes its three-game roadtrip tonight. The Flames are now one point behind Vancouver in the Pacific Division and sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference and they are in a tough spot tonight. While they 6-4 on the road this season, going back they are 2-9 in their last 11 road games against teams with a winning home record. San Jose is coming off its second consecutive loss on Friday, part of a back-to-back on the road in Dallas and St. Louis. The Sharks have won two straight and four of their last five at home. They are 10-4 in their last 14 home games against teams with a winning road record while going 19-7 in their last 26 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. San Jose also falls into a great situation where we play against underdog against the moneyline coming off a win by one goal over a division rival going up against an opponent off two or more consecutive road losses. This situation is 76-26 (74.5 percent) since 1996. 9* (12) San Jose Sharks

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 VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. We played against Vegas on Tuesday as it lost in Toronto and the Golden Knights have not lost five of their last seven games including three straight on the road. We mentioned that the game against the Maple Leafs was their first game in Canada this season so the acclimation will help two days later. They been unfortunate as they are getting outscored by 0.53 gpg despite outshooting opponents by nearly 10 spg. The Senators picked up their sixth win of the season as they scored a season-high seven goals in their win over New Jersey. Ottawa has lost six of its last eight games and going back, it is 8-24 in its last 32 games when playing against a team with a losing 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 47-11 (81 percent) over the last five seasons. 8* (61) Vegas Golden Knights

This is a play on the EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Thursday Hat Trick. Edmonton is coming off a pair or road losses against two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and it will be out to close this roadtrip with a 2-2 record. The Oilers took care of Detroit to open the four-game trek and they are still a respectable 5-4 on the road for the season. The Panthers defeated Winnipeg last Friday to produce a split in the two-game set which was part of the Global Series that took place in Finland. They return home where it has been a struggle as Florida has lost all three home games and all coming by one goal including the last one in overtime. The Oilers have won the last nine games in South Florida against the Panthers and a win would have them three games over .500 overall, through a difficult portion of the schedule. Here, we play on teams with a winning percentage between .501 and .600 that are coming off two or more consecutive road losses, playing a losing team. This situation is 56-22 (71.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (51) Edmonton Oilers

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 CAROLINA HURRICANES as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. With the exception of a two-game winning streak last week, St. Louis has been horrible this season and it really showed in its last game as the Blues lost at home to Minnesota on Saturday 5-1 where they totaled just 16 shots and they were booed off the ice. Overall, St. Louis has lost eight of 12 games and making that even worse is the fact it has played the third easiest schedule in the league. You could make the argument that St. Louis is in a good bounce back spot because of the last game but going back, it is 10-20 in its last 20 games coming off a loss by four goals or more. Carolina has been a big disappointment as well as it has lost six of 14 games and is tied for 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes are just four points out of second place and their schedule has played a role as they are 2-7 against the top 16 and 4-1 against every other team and that is where St. Louis falls. Here, we play on road teams of -150 or less with a winning percentage between .400 and .499 after having lost five or six of their last seven games, playing a team with a winning percentage between .250 and .400 in the first half of the season. This situation is 35-9 (79..5 percent) since 1996. 10* (63) Carolina Hurricanes

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 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS as part of our NHL Tuesday Hat Trick. Both Vegas and Toronto are coming off shutout wins in their last game and we like the Maple Leafs to carry the momentum forward as they return home following the 5-0 win at Pittsburgh. Toronto remains the lone undefeated team on the road in the Eastern Conference but home has not been as kind as it is just 3-5 including two straight losses as well as going 1-4 in its last five games here. The Maple Leafs scored a total if three goals in those four losses and they are averaging just 2.00 gpg at home but they catch a Vegas team that is allowing 3.29 gpg on the road. The Golden Knights are making their first trip to Canada on the season and they have struggled on the road as a whole, winning just two of their seven games away from Vegas. They are just 1-4 overall against the top 16 in the league and going back, they have won just twice in their last eight games against teams with a winning record. Here, we play on favorites with a winning percentage between .600 and .700 in the first half of the season coming off a win in their previous game, playing against a team with a winning percentage between .400 and .499. This situation is 69-24 (74.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (56) Toronto Maple Leafs

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS as part of our NHL Monday Hat Trick. We played on Washington in its last game which resulted in an overtime loss to Dallas on Saturday. The Capitals are now 5-4-3 on the season and their 13 points has them in a tie for 10th place in the Eastern Conference but there is a logjam at the top and they are just four points behind the Islanders in the Metropolitan Division. The only home regulation loss for Washington was against Toronto when the Leafs were 100 percent healthy. The Capitals are 6-2 in their last eight games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Edmonton is on a roll as it has won two straight games and five of its last six and that run started with a 4-1 home win over Washington so revenge is in play tonight. Washington was -116 on the road and the venue switch has not caused the moneyline to change as it should. The Oilers are 5-1 in true road games including five straight wins but that streak is not going to last and they are in a bad spot against a desperate team. Edmonton is 3-11 against the money line after scoring three goals or more in three straight games while the Capitals are 14-3 against the money line in their last 17 games after two or more consecutive losses. 9* (4) Washington Capitals

This is a play on the BOSTON BRUINS as part of our NHL Monday Hat Trick. After a 1-0 loss to the NHL-leading Predators, the Bruins have now been shut out in two of their last three games as the offense remains inconsistent from top to bottom. The remedy has been as simple as it gets though as taking advantage of the power play has been essential to winning and losing. In its six losses, Boston is 0-19 on the power play and in its seven wins, it is 10-20, scoring at least one power goal in each game. Going back, the Bruins are 23-7 in their last 30 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. Dallas is on a three-game winning streak after opening this six-game roadtrip with a loss in Detroit to open the season 0-3 on the highway. Goalie Ben Bishop, who is near the top of the NHL with a 2.32 GAA, is sitting tonight in favor of former Bruin Anton Khudobin who has made just three starts. The Stars are 2-9 in their last 11 road games against teams with a home winning percentage of greater than .600. Here, we play on home favorites after one or more consecutive losses, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team in the first half of the season. This situation is 106-45 (70.2 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (8) Boston Bruins

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 EDMONTON OILERS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. Detroit has won three straight games as an underdog for the first time since January of 2017 as the offense has come to life after a dreadful start. The Red Wings scored two goals or less in seven of their first 10 games, losing nine of those, but they have averaged 4.3 gpg during the winning streak. Going back, Detroit has not been able to keep the momentum going as it is 5-17 after scoring three goals or more in three straight games. Edmonton is coming off a home shutout win over Chicago to make it four wins over its last five games as it continues to creep up the Western Conference standings and it is now tied for third place in the Pacific Division. After a 0-2 start, they have won four straight games on the road and the Oilers fall into a great situation where we play on road favorites of -200 or less that are coming off a home win where they shut out their opponent, with a winning record on the season playing a losing team in the first half of the season. This situation is 52-16 (76.5 percent) since 1996. 8* (3) Edmonton Oilers

This is a play on the WASHINGTON CAPITALS as part of our NHL Saturday Hat Trick. The Stanley Cup hangover continues to follow the Capitals as they have lost six of 11 games and while it is very early, they would fail to qualify for the playoffs at this point. There has been no consistency as Washington has yet to win back-to-back games as it is coming off a loss in Montreal to make it a 2-2 roadtrip and they are 4-1 following a loss and going back, the Capitals are 21-6 in their last 27 games after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. Dallas opened this six-game roadtrip with a bad loss at Detroit but has won its last two games against Montreal and Toronto, allowing just once goal in each of those. The Stars had dropped their first three road games and going back, they have lost 12 of their last 16 games on the highway. Washington falls into a positive situation where we play against road underdogs +150 or less after allowing one goal or less in two straight games going up against an opponent after scoring three goals or more in two straight games. This situation is 111-45 (71.2 percent) since 1996. 8* (10) Washington Capitals

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