Category: Hockey

Calgary Flames just announced that 3 key players will be benched in tonight’s game for disciplinary reasons – Monahan, Gaudreau and Bouma. You might want to reconsider this one.

The Toronto Maple Leafs travel West tonight to take on the Calgary Flames at Scotia Bank Saddledome Arena. Toronto made a big trade today, sending five players to Ottawa including Dion Phaneuf and Matt Frattin. The Leafs are just 1-8 in their last 9 in Calgary. Between these two clubs, home teams usually prevail, going 16-5 in the last 21. Toronto should be a little unsettled tonight due to the trade.

Tonight’s pick:

Calgary Flames

Montreal Canadiens snapped their losing streak yesterday by pummeling Edmonton Oilers 5-1. Winning is contagious. I think that carries over today when they play Carolina Hurricanes at home.

Today’s pick:

Montreal Canadiens

The Anaheim Ducks were an expected Stanley Cup contender at the beginning of 2015-2016 campaign and after a slow start they are finally living up to their potential. The Ducks are on fire, winning 5 straight, and 2 of them against their hated foes, the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks. Ducks are 12-3-2 over their last 17 and are 4-1 in their last 5 at home. Tonight the Arizona Coyotes drag themselves into Honda Center after a tough overtime loss to Chicago last night. The Coyotes are just 2-7 in their last 9 games. Sticking with Ducks while they are hot!!!

Tonight’s pick:

Anaheim Ducks

The Washington Capitals will be at full strength tonight when they host the New York Islanders. Alex Ovechkin returns tonight after serving his one game suspension for snubbing the all star game and Braden Holtby is expected between the pipes after having a day off on Tuesday. The Capitals are on a rare 2-game skid and the Islanders should be the cure for this. The Capitals are 6-3-1 in their last 10 versus New York, and the Islanders are just 1-5 in their last 6 at Verizon Center. Alex Ovechkin has faced the Islanders 38 times in his career and he has been spectacular, scoring 27 goals with 15 assists. Ovechkin should be hungry tonight. I like the Caps in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Washington Capitals

The Colorado Avalanche stay in California and travel south to Staples Center tonight to take on the Los Angeles Kings. Colorado is playing back-to-back games after taking a complete thumping by the San Jose Sharks last night. The Avalanche haven’t done well at Staples Center, with a 1-5 record in the last 6 games. Jonathan Quick is expected between the pipes tonight for the Kings and that usually represents a win.

Tonight’s pick:

Los Angeles Kings

Toronto travels south tonight to Sunrise, Florida to take on the red hot Panthers. The Florida Panthers are hitting on every cylinder after shutting out the Chicago Blackhawks with a 4-0 win on Friday and a 5-2 victory over Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. The Panthers are 9-1 in their last 10 home games and the Maple Leafs are 1-5 in their last 6 meetings with Florida. Luongo is expected between the pipes for Florida. The Panthers should win this one.

Today’s pick:

Florida Panthers