Category: Hockey

The Anaheim Ducks have lost 7 in a row and are desperate for a win but they should get back in the Win column tonight because they will be hosting the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are playing back-to-back games after being blanked last night by the Los Angeles Kings, 4-0, so fatigue will be an issue. Edmonton has also been struggling as well, going 1-7 in their last 8 overall, and they are just 1-4 in their last 5 at Honda Center. The Ducks could see some key players back in the lineup tonight, Rickard Rakell, who will help their stagnant offense, and Cam Fowler, who will help shore up their defense. Anaheim is solid at home, with a record of 10-5-7, and the home team has won 6 of the last 8 meetings.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ANAHEIM DUCKS

The New Jersey Devils have put together a 3-game winning streak but that should end tonight because they will be on the road in Dallas to take on the Stars. The Devils’ road record is nothing to write home about, at 4-12-3, and they are just 3-8 in their last 11 trips to American Airlines Center. The Stars are tough at home, with a record of 12-5-2, and the home team has won 6 out of the last 8 meetings between these two clubs.
TONIGHT’S PICK: DALLAS STARS

The Nashville Predators got back in the Win column yesterday with an impressive win over the Washington Capitals and, just like losing, winning can become contagious. Tonight the Predators will host the Philadelphia Flyers, who have lost 3 in a row, are 1-4 in their last 5 overall, and 1-7 in their last 8 road games. Nashville is the play tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NASHVILLE PREDATORS

The New York Islanders are red hot, winning three in a row, but that will end tonight because they will be in the Queen City to take on the Buffalo Sabres. At KeyBank Center, the Sabres are a formidable foe, with a record of 12-4-3 and the home team between these two clubs has won 5 out of the last 6 contests.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BUFFALO SABRES

The Columbus Blue Jackets are red hot, winning 5 in a row, but so are the Toronto Maple Leafs who have won 4 straight, and that is who the Jackets will be hosting tonight at Nationwide Arena. Columbus will be playing back-to-back games tonight after winning in OT last night against the New York Rangers, so fatigue could be an issue and the Jackets are 1-4 in the last 5 games when playing on zero days’ rest. The Leafs have not played since the Christmas break so they will be well rested and they have one of the best road records in the league at 13-5-1. I like Toronto in this situation.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

The Boston Bruins are starting to get healthy and will see the return of their captain tonight, Zdeno Chara, when they host the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden. Boston is tough at home, with a record of 13-4-0, they are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings with New Jersey, and have won the last 6 against them at TD Garden.
TONIGHT’S PICK: BOSTON BRUINS

When the Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice at Scotiabank Arena, good things usually happen, they win. The Leafs are starting to click on every cylinder, winning 2 in a row, and at home they are 10-5-1. Tonight they will host the New York Rangers, who are not good on the road. When the Rangers are away from MSG, they are just 4-9-2 and have lost their last 3 meetings with the Leafs. Matthews and company get it done tonight.
TONIGHT’S PICK: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS