Category: Hockey

Two teams that are desperate for a win, the Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames, will meet today in an afternooner just off the Strip at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas has lost 5 straight, with Calgary dropping their last 3. In the Golden Knights franchise history, they have won all 5 meetings with the Flames at home and Calgary is just 4-7-1 on the road.
TODAY’S PICK: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

If the Buffalo Sabres lose tonight at home against the Ottawa Senators, someone needs to take it on the arches and his name is Ralph Krueger. Ottawa is playing a back-to-backer and they are 2-6-1 on the road.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BUFFALO SABRES

The Buffalo Sabres, who were once at the top of the Atlantic Division, now find themselves in the fifth spot after spiraling out of control and losing 5 in a row. Tonight they return home to KeyBank Center for a matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. There will be a sense of urgency tonight for the Sabres but they will have their hands full because the Canes have won the last 9 meetings between these two clubs. On a positive note for Buffalo, they are catching a team that is 3-4-1 on the road and just 1-4 in their last 5 games, with their one win coming against the lowly Ottawa Senators. The Sabres have played well at KeyBank Center, going 5-2-1, will be a home dog in this one and are worth a consideration.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BUFFALO SABRES

The Calgary Flames finally snapped a 6-game losing streak against the Dallas Stars on October 10th in Dallas, winning 3-2. The Flames will try to make it 2 straight against the Stars when they meet tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stars have been hot, winning 4 of their last 5 games, and now sit at 8-8-2 after a shaky start out of the gate. However, Dallas has been vulnerable on the road, at 3-5-1, and that doesn’t bode well when you have to face the Flames on their home ice. Calgary is 10-7-3 on the season with a 6-1-2 record at home. The Flames should have extra incentive to conclude their 4-game homestand with a win. They know they will have a rough road ahead of them, having to face Arizona and Vegas before returning home for a matchup with Colorado.
TONIGHT’S PICK: CALGARY FLAMES

The Carolina Hurricanes fell to the Ottawa Senators Saturday, 4-1, which now makes it 4 straight losses for the Canes. Tonight the two clubs will meet again. This time it will not be in Canada but at PNC Arena where good things happen for Carolina. The Hurricanes are 6-3-0 at home and will be facing an Ottawa team that has been horrendous on the road, with a record of 1-5-1. Carolina is due for a win. They will have payback on their minds and the support of 18,000+ fans.
TONIGHT’S PICK: CAROLINA HURRICANES

The Edmonton Oilers have lost two in a row and their potent offense has averaged just 19 goals over their last 10 games, but that won’t last. Look for McDavid and company to get back on track tonight when they host the New Jersey Devils at Rogers Place. The Oilers, who lead the tough Pacific Division with a record of 10-5-2, are always a force at home where they are 5-2-1. The Devils, who are 4-6-4 on the season and 2-4-0 on the road, will be playing back-to-back games after getting drilled last night by the Calgary Flames, 5-2. Edmonton should rack up the tallies tonight because Cory Schneider is expected between the pipes for New Jersey. He is winless at 0-3-1, with a 4.71 GAA and a .847 SV%.
TONIGHT’S PICK: EDMONTON OILERS

The Ottawa Senators picked up their first road victory last night by knocking off the New York Rangers, 6-2. If the Senators want to make it two straight wins on the road, they had better play flawless hockey tonight because they will be in Brooklyn for a match-up with the red hot New York Islanders. The Islanders have won 9 in a row and during that span they have allowed just 16 goals. Now that’s impressive. New York has dominated Ottawa, winning 5 straight, including a 4-2 victory north of the border back on Oct 25th.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NEW YORK ISLANDERS