Preview: Hurricanes (30-26) at Bruins (38-23)
Date: March 10, 2016 7:00 PM EDT
After catching the leader in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins have no intention of letting up.
Poised to extend their point streak to six games, the Bruins can claim sole possession of the division lead for the first time this season by continuing their recent dominance over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Brad Marchand scored 10 seconds into overtime and backup Jonas Gustavsson made 42 saves as Boston (38-23-7) pulled even with Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic with Tuesday's 1-0 road victory over the Lightning. The reigning Eastern Conference champions, however, have a game in hand.
'We're battling for position," said Marchand, who has six points in four games. "We're definitely happy with the outcome. It's showing we're learning how to win these games.
"We're playing the way we should be and we have to continue to do that."
Boston is 4-0-1 in March and looking for a third consecutive victory after sweeping its two games in Florida.
"It's great to see the results," forward Patrick Bergeron told the Bruins' official website. "That's what you're playing for, to get the results, and learn from past mistakes and to grow as a team. I think we've been doing that.
"We have 14 games left. We have some more work to do, but at the same time, I think at this time of the year, we're starting to see some good things happening,"
The Bruins have been solid in the defensive zone, yielding 15 goals during a 6-1-1 stretch and killing 10 of 11 penalties in the last three contests.
Tuukka Rask had a 1.82 goals-against average in six starts prior to making a whopping 47 saves in the 5-4 overtime victory at Florida on Monday. After getting the next night off, he is likely to be back in net for this one.
Rask, who stopped 39 shots in a 4-1 victory at Carolina (30-26-11) on Feb. 26, has an 0.97 goals-against average and a .970 save percentage while yielding one goal in each game of a 4-0-1 run against the Hurricanes.
Boston has allowed eight non-shootout goals over a 6-0-1 stretch against Carolina, which is 10th in the East and four points out of the final wild-card spot.
The Hurricanes earned a point in their third straight contest Tuesday after Jeff Skinner tied the game with 0.2 seconds left in regulation and Jaccob Slavin scored in the fourth round of the shootout for a 4-3 victory over Ottawa.
"Guys believe," coach Bill Peters told the Hurricanes' official website. "We're going to continue to try to play the right way right to the bitter end, and then we'll see where we're at. We can grow our game. We still have room for improvement from here to game 82."
Skinner has four goals in four games but no points in his last five against Boston.
Teammate Cam Ward snapped a three-game skid by making 21 saves Tuesday, but he has a 3.53 GAA in his last four starts. Ward has a 3.37 GAA during an 0-5-1 slide against the Bruins.
Carolina will see ex-teammate John-Michael Liles for the first time since the veteran defenseman was dealt to Boston for forward Anthony Camara and two draft picks Feb. 29. Liles has two points in five games with the Bruins.
Date: March 10, 2016 7:00 PM EDT
After catching the leader in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins have no intention of letting up.
Poised to extend their point streak to six games, the Bruins can claim sole possession of the division lead for the first time this season by continuing their recent dominance over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Brad Marchand scored 10 seconds into overtime and backup Jonas Gustavsson made 42 saves as Boston (38-23-7) pulled even with Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic with Tuesday's 1-0 road victory over the Lightning. The reigning Eastern Conference champions, however, have a game in hand.
'We're battling for position," said Marchand, who has six points in four games. "We're definitely happy with the outcome. It's showing we're learning how to win these games.
"We're playing the way we should be and we have to continue to do that."
Boston is 4-0-1 in March and looking for a third consecutive victory after sweeping its two games in Florida.
"It's great to see the results," forward Patrick Bergeron told the Bruins' official website. "That's what you're playing for, to get the results, and learn from past mistakes and to grow as a team. I think we've been doing that.
"We have 14 games left. We have some more work to do, but at the same time, I think at this time of the year, we're starting to see some good things happening,"
The Bruins have been solid in the defensive zone, yielding 15 goals during a 6-1-1 stretch and killing 10 of 11 penalties in the last three contests.
Tuukka Rask had a 1.82 goals-against average in six starts prior to making a whopping 47 saves in the 5-4 overtime victory at Florida on Monday. After getting the next night off, he is likely to be back in net for this one.
Rask, who stopped 39 shots in a 4-1 victory at Carolina (30-26-11) on Feb. 26, has an 0.97 goals-against average and a .970 save percentage while yielding one goal in each game of a 4-0-1 run against the Hurricanes.
Boston has allowed eight non-shootout goals over a 6-0-1 stretch against Carolina, which is 10th in the East and four points out of the final wild-card spot.
The Hurricanes earned a point in their third straight contest Tuesday after Jeff Skinner tied the game with 0.2 seconds left in regulation and Jaccob Slavin scored in the fourth round of the shootout for a 4-3 victory over Ottawa.
"Guys believe," coach Bill Peters told the Hurricanes' official website. "We're going to continue to try to play the right way right to the bitter end, and then we'll see where we're at. We can grow our game. We still have room for improvement from here to game 82."
Skinner has four goals in four games but no points in his last five against Boston.
Teammate Cam Ward snapped a three-game skid by making 21 saves Tuesday, but he has a 3.53 GAA in his last four starts. Ward has a 3.37 GAA during an 0-5-1 slide against the Bruins.
Carolina will see ex-teammate John-Michael Liles for the first time since the veteran defenseman was dealt to Boston for forward Anthony Camara and two draft picks Feb. 29. Liles has two points in five games with the Bruins.
Preview: Senators (31-29) at Panthers (36-21)
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
As Jaromir Jagr continues to pile up points, his team has been lacking them at an inopportune time.
Losing ground in the Atlantic Division race, the Florida Panthers attempt to avoid matching a season high with a fourth consecutive defeat Thursday night against the visiting Ottawa Senators.
Atop the division for much of a turnaround season, Florida (36-21-9) has dropped to third as a 1-3-2 stretch has coincided with strong runs from Tampa Bay and Boston. The Panthers are now two points behind both following Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Florida can take some positives from the result, as it rallied from a 4-1 deficit through one period after failing to finish strong in Saturday's 5-1 loss at slumping Arizona, where the Coyotes scored three unanswered goals in the third to end a seven-game skid.
Jiri Hudler sparked Monday's comeback with his first two goals since being acquired from Calgary on Feb. 27, while Jonathan Huberdeau returned from a six-game absence caused by a lower-body injury to record two assists and help the Panthers record a season-high 51 shots.
'It's not the result we wanted, but it's a lot better than what it started out to be,' coach Gerard Gallant said.
Jagr added an assist for his 1,851st point, breaking a tie with Gordie Howe for third on the NHL's career list. The 44-year-old, who's generated nine of his team-high 49 points in the last nine games, also took sole possession of ninth all-time with his 1,613th game.
"It's more for you guys (the media),"â??Jagr said of the milestones. "It's behind me now. Let's concentrate on wins."
Ottawa (31-29-8) finds itself in a more difficult spot, sitting 11th in the East and five points back of eighth-place Detroit with the Red Wings owning two games in hand. The Senators missed out on gaining a crucial point Tuesday, blowing an early 2-0 lead and allowing the tying goal with 0.2 seconds left in regulation in a crushing 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina.
'Every point we don't take advantage of from here is a little bit more frustrating because we're not making up any ground doing that,' goaltender Andrew Hammond said. 'I think the two words that describe it are disappointing and frustrating.'
Hammond had 34 saves making a fourth consecutive start in place of Craig Anderson, who's expected back from a knee injury sustained Mar. 1 against St. Louis.
Anderson has allowed 11 goals over his last three starts after going 6-2-0 with a 1.61 goals-against average over his previous eight. He's permitted six in three season meetings with the Panthers, including a 2-1 shootout loss at Florida on Dec. 22 in which he compiled 39 saves.
Counterpart Roberto Luongo looks to bounce back from Monday's rough outing and reclaim his first-half form. The 2016 All-Star was pulled after one period when surrendering four goals on 16 shots and owns a 3.21 GAA since the All-Star break. He posted a 2.08 mark and .930 save percentage prior to the stoppage.
Luongo has helped Florida win two of this season's three matchups with Ottawa and registered 30 saves in 3-2 road victory on Jan. 7.
Ottawa's Zach Smith is on a three-game goal streak after scoring short-handed on Tuesday. He's amassed seven over a 10-game stretch, while Mark Stone has 10 in 18 games since the break.
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
As Jaromir Jagr continues to pile up points, his team has been lacking them at an inopportune time.
Losing ground in the Atlantic Division race, the Florida Panthers attempt to avoid matching a season high with a fourth consecutive defeat Thursday night against the visiting Ottawa Senators.
Atop the division for much of a turnaround season, Florida (36-21-9) has dropped to third as a 1-3-2 stretch has coincided with strong runs from Tampa Bay and Boston. The Panthers are now two points behind both following Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Florida can take some positives from the result, as it rallied from a 4-1 deficit through one period after failing to finish strong in Saturday's 5-1 loss at slumping Arizona, where the Coyotes scored three unanswered goals in the third to end a seven-game skid.
Jiri Hudler sparked Monday's comeback with his first two goals since being acquired from Calgary on Feb. 27, while Jonathan Huberdeau returned from a six-game absence caused by a lower-body injury to record two assists and help the Panthers record a season-high 51 shots.
'It's not the result we wanted, but it's a lot better than what it started out to be,' coach Gerard Gallant said.
Jagr added an assist for his 1,851st point, breaking a tie with Gordie Howe for third on the NHL's career list. The 44-year-old, who's generated nine of his team-high 49 points in the last nine games, also took sole possession of ninth all-time with his 1,613th game.
"It's more for you guys (the media),"â??Jagr said of the milestones. "It's behind me now. Let's concentrate on wins."
Ottawa (31-29-8) finds itself in a more difficult spot, sitting 11th in the East and five points back of eighth-place Detroit with the Red Wings owning two games in hand. The Senators missed out on gaining a crucial point Tuesday, blowing an early 2-0 lead and allowing the tying goal with 0.2 seconds left in regulation in a crushing 4-3 shootout loss to Carolina.
'Every point we don't take advantage of from here is a little bit more frustrating because we're not making up any ground doing that,' goaltender Andrew Hammond said. 'I think the two words that describe it are disappointing and frustrating.'
Hammond had 34 saves making a fourth consecutive start in place of Craig Anderson, who's expected back from a knee injury sustained Mar. 1 against St. Louis.
Anderson has allowed 11 goals over his last three starts after going 6-2-0 with a 1.61 goals-against average over his previous eight. He's permitted six in three season meetings with the Panthers, including a 2-1 shootout loss at Florida on Dec. 22 in which he compiled 39 saves.
Counterpart Roberto Luongo looks to bounce back from Monday's rough outing and reclaim his first-half form. The 2016 All-Star was pulled after one period when surrendering four goals on 16 shots and owns a 3.21 GAA since the All-Star break. He posted a 2.08 mark and .930 save percentage prior to the stoppage.
Luongo has helped Florida win two of this season's three matchups with Ottawa and registered 30 saves in 3-2 road victory on Jan. 7.
Ottawa's Zach Smith is on a three-game goal streak after scoring short-handed on Tuesday. He's amassed seven over a 10-game stretch, while Mark Stone has 10 in 18 games since the break.
Preview: Sabres (27-32) at Canadiens (31-30)
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
The Montreal Canadiens have at least regained their edge on home ice, though it's hardly been an advantage in recent meetings with the Buffalo Sabres.
Fresh off a promising start to their homestand, the Canadiens attempt to break that trend when the Atlantic Division rivals face off Thursday night.
After having its fading playoff hopes all but dashed by an 0-3-1 road trip, Montreal (31-30-6) opened a four-game stay at Bell Centre with Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Western Conference contender Dallas to move to 6-0-1 in its last seven at home.
Success has been surprisingly harder to achieve against the Sabres, who've left Montreal victorious in 10 of their last 13 visits. Buffalo has taken five of the last six overall matchups as well, including a 6-4 home win Feb. 12 that came nine days after a 4-2 victory at Bell Centre.
Buffalo (27-32-9) did have a four-game point streak halted with Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, though coach Dan Bylsma was pleased with his young team's effort. After falling behind 3-0 early in the second period, the Sabres recorded a 19-4 shot advantage in the third.
"I thought we lost our energy a little bit with the second and the third goal and there was a lull in the game for us," Bylsma said. "Then we probably played our hardest and most energized 32 minutes of hockey there for the remainder of the game and had every opportunity to come back and tie that one up."
The Sabres were able to overcome a two-goal deficit in Toronto the previous night, getting third-period goals from Jack Eichel and Evander Kane before winning 4-3 in a shootout.
Eichel has three goals and two assists over a four-game point streak and Johan Larsson scored his third goal in four games Tuesday. Neither's recent production comes close to that of Montreal's Alex Galchenyuk, however.
Galchenyuk recorded his third two-goal game in his last four after scoring in overtime against Dallas, giving him nine in his past seven contests. The 2012 No. 3 overall pick also scored twice on the power play in last month's loss in Buffalo.
'What we saw earlier in the season, he's not the same player,' coach Michel Therrien said. 'He's playing with a lot more confidence. In the past, he had nice two- or three-game stretches. This last month, he's been able to maintain a high standard of play.'
Galchenyuk's rise also has been sorely needed. Of Montreal's top eight goal scorers, three (Brendan Gallagher, Lars Eller, David Desharnais) are injured and two (Dale Weise, Tomas Fleischmann) were traded to Chicago on Feb. 26.
Montreal still has a healthy Andrei Markov, who's compiled seven points in the season series and had a goal and four assists in a 7-2 rout at Buffalo on Oct. 23.
The Sabres scored three times on eight shots in 21:28 against Ben Scrivens in the most recent matchup, but the journeyman is coming off a solid 30-save effort against Dallas.
Buffalo's Robin Lehner struggled against the Rangers, allowing three goals on 14 shots before being pulled 6:05 into the second. He had posted a 1.75 goals-against average over his nine prior starts and had 33 saves in the Feb. 3 victory at Montreal.
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
The Montreal Canadiens have at least regained their edge on home ice, though it's hardly been an advantage in recent meetings with the Buffalo Sabres.
Fresh off a promising start to their homestand, the Canadiens attempt to break that trend when the Atlantic Division rivals face off Thursday night.
After having its fading playoff hopes all but dashed by an 0-3-1 road trip, Montreal (31-30-6) opened a four-game stay at Bell Centre with Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Western Conference contender Dallas to move to 6-0-1 in its last seven at home.
Success has been surprisingly harder to achieve against the Sabres, who've left Montreal victorious in 10 of their last 13 visits. Buffalo has taken five of the last six overall matchups as well, including a 6-4 home win Feb. 12 that came nine days after a 4-2 victory at Bell Centre.
Buffalo (27-32-9) did have a four-game point streak halted with Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers, though coach Dan Bylsma was pleased with his young team's effort. After falling behind 3-0 early in the second period, the Sabres recorded a 19-4 shot advantage in the third.
"I thought we lost our energy a little bit with the second and the third goal and there was a lull in the game for us," Bylsma said. "Then we probably played our hardest and most energized 32 minutes of hockey there for the remainder of the game and had every opportunity to come back and tie that one up."
The Sabres were able to overcome a two-goal deficit in Toronto the previous night, getting third-period goals from Jack Eichel and Evander Kane before winning 4-3 in a shootout.
Eichel has three goals and two assists over a four-game point streak and Johan Larsson scored his third goal in four games Tuesday. Neither's recent production comes close to that of Montreal's Alex Galchenyuk, however.
Galchenyuk recorded his third two-goal game in his last four after scoring in overtime against Dallas, giving him nine in his past seven contests. The 2012 No. 3 overall pick also scored twice on the power play in last month's loss in Buffalo.
'What we saw earlier in the season, he's not the same player,' coach Michel Therrien said. 'He's playing with a lot more confidence. In the past, he had nice two- or three-game stretches. This last month, he's been able to maintain a high standard of play.'
Galchenyuk's rise also has been sorely needed. Of Montreal's top eight goal scorers, three (Brendan Gallagher, Lars Eller, David Desharnais) are injured and two (Dale Weise, Tomas Fleischmann) were traded to Chicago on Feb. 26.
Montreal still has a healthy Andrei Markov, who's compiled seven points in the season series and had a goal and four assists in a 7-2 rout at Buffalo on Oct. 23.
The Sabres scored three times on eight shots in 21:28 against Ben Scrivens in the most recent matchup, but the journeyman is coming off a solid 30-save effort against Dallas.
Buffalo's Robin Lehner struggled against the Rangers, allowing three goals on 14 shots before being pulled 6:05 into the second. He had posted a 1.75 goals-against average over his nine prior starts and had 33 saves in the Feb. 3 victory at Montreal.
Preview: Jets (27-34) at Red Wings (32-23)
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
A postseason berth has been a regular springtime occurrence for the Detroit Red Wings.
Their string of 24 consecutive playoff trips, however, is in jeopardy as the proud franchise is stumbling down the stretch.
Clinging to the Eastern Conference's second wild card, the Red Wings look to avoid a fourth straight regulation loss for the first time in four years Thursday night against the last-place Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena.
With losses in seven of 10 games, Detroit's lead for the final playoff spot has dwindled to two points over a Philadelphia team which is 7-2-1 in its last 10. Carolina has also pulled within four, having earned five points in its last three games.
"We have to be playing with more urgency," captain Henrik Zetterberg said after Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Columbus. "We all know what's at stake here and it's getting closer and closer. We've got some games left. We know what we've got to do and we just got to do it."
The Red Wings (32-23-11), however, failed to take advantage of a prime opportunity against the Metropolitan Division's worst team.
Outshot by the Blue Jackets 16-4 in the first period, Detroit trailed 4-1 in the third before a frantic rally featuring goals from Tomas Tatar and Andreas Athanasiou 46 seconds apart with Jimmy Howard off ice fell short.
'I was surprised because I know we have winners in our room and generally our guys recognize the urgency of the moment and our guys didn't recognize the urgency of the moment,' coach Jeff Blashill said. 'We better pick it up here in a hurry.'
Blashill needs better play from his goaltenders, with Howard going 1-6-4 with a 3.36 goals-against average in 14 games since Dec. 8, and Petr Mrazek owning a 3.81 GAA in his last seven. Mrazek was pulled less than seven minutes into his last start Sunday after allowing two goals on five shots at Chicago.
The goaltenders aren't being helped by a penalty-killing unit that has allowed six power-play goals on 11 chances during the skid. The Red Wings, who haven't lost in regulation in four straight games since Oct. 22-29, 2011, and haven't missed the playoffs since 1990, allowed two 5-on-3 goals to Columbus.
"It's never easy in the NHL to be a playoff team, and right now we are there and we have to play better," Tatar said. "We know what we have to do. We're doing it every year, so like I said, we have lots of experience, we just have to do it."
The good news for Detroit is the Jets are one of the league's worst power play teams, converting 15.6 percent of opportunities, and are 2 for 25 with the man advantage in the last eight games. Not surprisingly, Winnipeg (27-34-5) is having some trouble scoring, totaling two goals or less four times in losing five of six.
However, the Jets did beat Detroit 4-1 on Dec. 29 for a fourth win in five meetings.
Howard was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots while Jacob Trouba scored twice and Drew Stafford had two assists.
Stafford snapped a 12-game goal drought and Trouba scored in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Nashville as the Jets completed a five-game homestand with one win.
In an effort to spark the sputtering power play, coach Paul Maurice inserted 22-year-old Scott Kosmachuk to the man-advantage unit in his first NHL game and came away encouraged.
"He moved well on the ice," Maurice said. "He moved quicker than I've seen him move in his game so that was good."
Date: March 10, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
A postseason berth has been a regular springtime occurrence for the Detroit Red Wings.
Their string of 24 consecutive playoff trips, however, is in jeopardy as the proud franchise is stumbling down the stretch.
Clinging to the Eastern Conference's second wild card, the Red Wings look to avoid a fourth straight regulation loss for the first time in four years Thursday night against the last-place Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena.
With losses in seven of 10 games, Detroit's lead for the final playoff spot has dwindled to two points over a Philadelphia team which is 7-2-1 in its last 10. Carolina has also pulled within four, having earned five points in its last three games.
"We have to be playing with more urgency," captain Henrik Zetterberg said after Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Columbus. "We all know what's at stake here and it's getting closer and closer. We've got some games left. We know what we've got to do and we just got to do it."
The Red Wings (32-23-11), however, failed to take advantage of a prime opportunity against the Metropolitan Division's worst team.
Outshot by the Blue Jackets 16-4 in the first period, Detroit trailed 4-1 in the third before a frantic rally featuring goals from Tomas Tatar and Andreas Athanasiou 46 seconds apart with Jimmy Howard off ice fell short.
'I was surprised because I know we have winners in our room and generally our guys recognize the urgency of the moment and our guys didn't recognize the urgency of the moment,' coach Jeff Blashill said. 'We better pick it up here in a hurry.'
Blashill needs better play from his goaltenders, with Howard going 1-6-4 with a 3.36 goals-against average in 14 games since Dec. 8, and Petr Mrazek owning a 3.81 GAA in his last seven. Mrazek was pulled less than seven minutes into his last start Sunday after allowing two goals on five shots at Chicago.
The goaltenders aren't being helped by a penalty-killing unit that has allowed six power-play goals on 11 chances during the skid. The Red Wings, who haven't lost in regulation in four straight games since Oct. 22-29, 2011, and haven't missed the playoffs since 1990, allowed two 5-on-3 goals to Columbus.
"It's never easy in the NHL to be a playoff team, and right now we are there and we have to play better," Tatar said. "We know what we have to do. We're doing it every year, so like I said, we have lots of experience, we just have to do it."
The good news for Detroit is the Jets are one of the league's worst power play teams, converting 15.6 percent of opportunities, and are 2 for 25 with the man advantage in the last eight games. Not surprisingly, Winnipeg (27-34-5) is having some trouble scoring, totaling two goals or less four times in losing five of six.
However, the Jets did beat Detroit 4-1 on Dec. 29 for a fourth win in five meetings.
Howard was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots while Jacob Trouba scored twice and Drew Stafford had two assists.
Stafford snapped a 12-game goal drought and Trouba scored in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to Nashville as the Jets completed a five-game homestand with one win.
In an effort to spark the sputtering power play, coach Paul Maurice inserted 22-year-old Scott Kosmachuk to the man-advantage unit in his first NHL game and came away encouraged.
"He moved well on the ice," Maurice said. "He moved quicker than I've seen him move in his game so that was good."
Preview: Oilers (26-36) at Wild (31-26)
Date: March 10, 2016 8:00 PM EDT
The Minnesota Wild seem determined not to allow one setback completely halt their surge.
Looking to bounce back from their first March defeat, the Wild try to complete a season series sweep of the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Though Minnesota (31-26-10) battled back from a three-goal deficit to get within one in the third period Sunday, its four-game winning streak ended with a 4-2 loss to St. Louis. The Wild dropped to 8-4-0 since interim coach John Torchetti replaced the fired Mike Yeo, so the club isn't reading too much into the result.
'Things are going in the right direction, so we have to make sure we focus on that coming off this,' center Ryan Carter said.
With three days off between games, Minnesota has had the opportunity to regroup.
"You learn from losses, that's for sure, but you certainly learned about our character," Torchetti told the Wild's official website.
The disappointment the Wild showed following their latest defeat amid an atmosphere were expectations have been raised, appears to signal how well they understand the sense of urgency that comes with a playoff push.
"It shows we want it; we want it bad," said defenseman Matt Dumba, who increased his career-high goal total to 10 on Sunday. "A lot of disappointed faces here in the locker room after because we were working hard.
"We kind of did it to ourselves, kind of shot ourselves in the foot. We'll try not to do that Thursday."
Minnesota, which last dropped back-to-back home contests during an eight-game slide Jan. 7-Feb. 13, is in position to record its first sweep of Edmonton (26-36-7) in five seasons after taking the first two meetings.
In the midst of a six-game point streak after matching a career high with his eighth goal Sunday, defenseman Ryan Suter scored twice in a 4-3 home win over the Oilers on Oct. 27. Dumba had a goal with an assist in the 5-2 victory at Edmonton on Feb. 18.
Though Devan Dubnyk allowed three goals in three of his last four home starts and the same amount to the Oilers in October, he's 6-1-0 with a 1.28 goals-against average against his former club.
After winning three in a row, Edmonton fell for the second time in three games with Tuesday's 3-0 loss to San Jose. The Oilers have averaged 34 shots in five March games but totaled 11 goals, and been held to two or fewer 12 times in the last 17.
"You're not going to win games if you don't score," forward Jordan Eberle said. "We have to find a way to bear down on the chances we have."
Edmonton is 1 for 24 on the power play in the last 11 contests.
"We've got to play better hockey and hold each other accountable," recently acquired forward Patrick Maroon told the Oilers' official website. "It's a hard league, but it can't be individual stuff. We have to play together and as a group."
Cam Talbot allowed three goals while winning four straight starts prior to matching that total on 22 shots faced against San Jose. He yielded four goals in each of the first two with the Wild.
Eberle doesn't have a point in three games, but has three goals with 10 assists in his last eight at Minnesota.
Date: March 10, 2016 8:00 PM EDT
The Minnesota Wild seem determined not to allow one setback completely halt their surge.
Looking to bounce back from their first March defeat, the Wild try to complete a season series sweep of the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Though Minnesota (31-26-10) battled back from a three-goal deficit to get within one in the third period Sunday, its four-game winning streak ended with a 4-2 loss to St. Louis. The Wild dropped to 8-4-0 since interim coach John Torchetti replaced the fired Mike Yeo, so the club isn't reading too much into the result.
'Things are going in the right direction, so we have to make sure we focus on that coming off this,' center Ryan Carter said.
With three days off between games, Minnesota has had the opportunity to regroup.
"You learn from losses, that's for sure, but you certainly learned about our character," Torchetti told the Wild's official website.
The disappointment the Wild showed following their latest defeat amid an atmosphere were expectations have been raised, appears to signal how well they understand the sense of urgency that comes with a playoff push.
"It shows we want it; we want it bad," said defenseman Matt Dumba, who increased his career-high goal total to 10 on Sunday. "A lot of disappointed faces here in the locker room after because we were working hard.
"We kind of did it to ourselves, kind of shot ourselves in the foot. We'll try not to do that Thursday."
Minnesota, which last dropped back-to-back home contests during an eight-game slide Jan. 7-Feb. 13, is in position to record its first sweep of Edmonton (26-36-7) in five seasons after taking the first two meetings.
In the midst of a six-game point streak after matching a career high with his eighth goal Sunday, defenseman Ryan Suter scored twice in a 4-3 home win over the Oilers on Oct. 27. Dumba had a goal with an assist in the 5-2 victory at Edmonton on Feb. 18.
Though Devan Dubnyk allowed three goals in three of his last four home starts and the same amount to the Oilers in October, he's 6-1-0 with a 1.28 goals-against average against his former club.
After winning three in a row, Edmonton fell for the second time in three games with Tuesday's 3-0 loss to San Jose. The Oilers have averaged 34 shots in five March games but totaled 11 goals, and been held to two or fewer 12 times in the last 17.
"You're not going to win games if you don't score," forward Jordan Eberle said. "We have to find a way to bear down on the chances we have."
Edmonton is 1 for 24 on the power play in the last 11 contests.
"We've got to play better hockey and hold each other accountable," recently acquired forward Patrick Maroon told the Oilers' official website. "It's a hard league, but it can't be individual stuff. We have to play together and as a group."
Cam Talbot allowed three goals while winning four straight starts prior to matching that total on 22 shots faced against San Jose. He yielded four goals in each of the first two with the Wild.
Eberle doesn't have a point in three games, but has three goals with 10 assists in his last eight at Minnesota.
Preview: Devils (31-29) at Sharks (37-2)3
Date: March 10, 2016 10:30 PM EDT
After enjoying more success on the road, the San Jose Sharks will try to improve their recent play at home.
Peter DeBoer's Sharks can avoid a third defeat in four home games by sweeping the season series from their coach's former club Thursday night against the struggling New Jersey Devils.
San Jose (37-23-6) has won five of six with four victories coming on the road and that loss at home. The Sharks won their league-best 25th road game by concluding a two-game sweep through Western Canada with Tuesday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.
Though San Jose is third in the Pacific Division, it's very much within striking distance of both Los Angeles and Anaheim.
"Happy to keep creeping toward the playoffs," said James Reimer, who made 31 saves to earn his first win in the second game he's played since San Jose acquired him from Toronto on Feb. 27.
Reimer yielded three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 4-2 home loss to Vancouver. San Jose dropped two of three there following a 6-0-3 stretch.
The Sharks, who last lost back-to-back home contests Jan. 2 and 7, have ample opportunity to get back on track there with three straight and nine of the next 10 in San Jose.
Sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference and six points out of the final wild-card spot, New Jersey (31-29-7) has dropped eight of 10 and been held to one or no goals four times in the last six games. The Devils were able to get only one of 32 shots past Martin Jones in a 2-1 shootout loss to San Jose on Oct. 16. It was DeBoer's first game back in New Jersey since that club fired him in December 2014.
Cory Schneider stopped 33 shots in the first meeting but won't be available for at least two weeks because a knee injury.
"The most important thing we want to do is make sure that if a player is going to be in our lineup, it's going to be good for the player and good for the team," New Jersey coach John Hynes said. "But it's always about the player first, and we want to make sure that if and when Cory's ready we're not going to push him back."
Backup Keith Kinkaid has allowed 10 goals in his last two starts.
'I have to make a few stops for my team,' said Kinkaid, who dropped to 5-6-1 with a 2.75 goals-against average as a starter following Sunday's 6-1 loss to Pittsburgh. 'I have to make a big stop to give them the momentum.'
New Jersey's four March opponents have gone 4 for 11 on the power play while it's 3 for 16 with the man advantage in the last six.
Kyle Palmieri has two of his team-leading 25 goals in three contests but, including his time with Anaheim, has scored twice in 14 games against the Sharks.
San Jose's Joe Pavelski has a goal in back-to-back games and five of his team-leading 31 in the last six. He had two goals and four assists in his previous three against the Devils before being blanked in October.
Jones has won four in a row and owns a 1.61 GAA in his last five starts.
Date: March 10, 2016 10:30 PM EDT
After enjoying more success on the road, the San Jose Sharks will try to improve their recent play at home.
Peter DeBoer's Sharks can avoid a third defeat in four home games by sweeping the season series from their coach's former club Thursday night against the struggling New Jersey Devils.
San Jose (37-23-6) has won five of six with four victories coming on the road and that loss at home. The Sharks won their league-best 25th road game by concluding a two-game sweep through Western Canada with Tuesday's 3-0 win over Edmonton.
Though San Jose is third in the Pacific Division, it's very much within striking distance of both Los Angeles and Anaheim.
"Happy to keep creeping toward the playoffs," said James Reimer, who made 31 saves to earn his first win in the second game he's played since San Jose acquired him from Toronto on Feb. 27.
Reimer yielded three goals on 25 shots in Saturday's 4-2 home loss to Vancouver. San Jose dropped two of three there following a 6-0-3 stretch.
The Sharks, who last lost back-to-back home contests Jan. 2 and 7, have ample opportunity to get back on track there with three straight and nine of the next 10 in San Jose.
Sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference and six points out of the final wild-card spot, New Jersey (31-29-7) has dropped eight of 10 and been held to one or no goals four times in the last six games. The Devils were able to get only one of 32 shots past Martin Jones in a 2-1 shootout loss to San Jose on Oct. 16. It was DeBoer's first game back in New Jersey since that club fired him in December 2014.
Cory Schneider stopped 33 shots in the first meeting but won't be available for at least two weeks because a knee injury.
"The most important thing we want to do is make sure that if a player is going to be in our lineup, it's going to be good for the player and good for the team," New Jersey coach John Hynes said. "But it's always about the player first, and we want to make sure that if and when Cory's ready we're not going to push him back."
Backup Keith Kinkaid has allowed 10 goals in his last two starts.
'I have to make a few stops for my team,' said Kinkaid, who dropped to 5-6-1 with a 2.75 goals-against average as a starter following Sunday's 6-1 loss to Pittsburgh. 'I have to make a big stop to give them the momentum.'
New Jersey's four March opponents have gone 4 for 11 on the power play while it's 3 for 16 with the man advantage in the last six.
Kyle Palmieri has two of his team-leading 25 goals in three contests but, including his time with Anaheim, has scored twice in 14 games against the Sharks.
San Jose's Joe Pavelski has a goal in back-to-back games and five of his team-leading 31 in the last six. He had two goals and four assists in his previous three against the Devils before being blanked in October.
Jones has won four in a row and owns a 1.61 GAA in his last five starts.
NHL MONEYLINE
NHL > (59) EDMONTON@ (60) MINNESOTA | 2016-03-10 20:05:00 - 2016-03-10 20:05:00
Play AGAINST EDMONTON using money line in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 2 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.7 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play ON NEW JERSEY using money line in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 10 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+10.45 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play AGAINST SAN JOSE using money line in All games in a home game where where the total is 5 or less
The record is 13 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.8 units)
NHL > (55) OTTAWA@ (56) FLORIDA | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON OTTAWA using money line in All games revenging a home loss versus opponent
The record is 25 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+17.3 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play AGAINST DETROIT using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 26 Wins and 35 Losses for the last three seasons (-31.4 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON WINNIPEG using money line in Road games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.2 units)
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NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (59) EDMONTON@ (60) MINNESOTA | 2016-03-10 20:05:00 - 2016-03-10 20:05:00
Play AGAINST EDMONTON in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 2 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.7 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play ON NEW JERSEY in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 10 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+10.45 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play AGAINST SAN JOSE in All games in a home game where where the total is 5 or less
The record is 13 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.8 units)
NHL > (55) OTTAWA@ (56) FLORIDA | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON OTTAWA in All games revenging a home loss versus opponent
The record is 25 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+17.3 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play AGAINST DETROIT in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 26 Wins and 35 Losses for the last three seasons (-31.4 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON WINNIPEG in Road games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.2 units)
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NHL TOTALS
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play OVER SAN JOSE on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 24 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.75 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the totalin Home games in non-conference games
The record is 17 Overs and 5 Unders for the last two seasons (+13.25 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play OVER SAN JOSE on the totalin Home games in non-conference games
The record is 10 Overs and 2 Unders for the this season (+8.35 units)
NHL > (59) EDMONTON@ (60) MINNESOTA | 2016-03-10 20:05:00 - 2016-03-10 20:05:00
Play AGAINST EDMONTON using money line in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 2 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.7 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play ON NEW JERSEY using money line in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 10 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+10.45 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play AGAINST SAN JOSE using money line in All games in a home game where where the total is 5 or less
The record is 13 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.8 units)
NHL > (55) OTTAWA@ (56) FLORIDA | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON OTTAWA using money line in All games revenging a home loss versus opponent
The record is 25 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+17.3 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play AGAINST DETROIT using money line in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 26 Wins and 35 Losses for the last three seasons (-31.4 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON WINNIPEG using money line in Road games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.2 units)
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NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (59) EDMONTON@ (60) MINNESOTA | 2016-03-10 20:05:00 - 2016-03-10 20:05:00
Play AGAINST EDMONTON in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 2 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-19.7 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play ON NEW JERSEY in Road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
The record is 10 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+10.45 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play AGAINST SAN JOSE in All games in a home game where where the total is 5 or less
The record is 13 Wins and 24 Losses for the last two seasons (-25.8 units)
NHL > (55) OTTAWA@ (56) FLORIDA | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON OTTAWA in All games revenging a home loss versus opponent
The record is 25 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+17.3 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play AGAINST DETROIT in Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 26 Wins and 35 Losses for the last three seasons (-31.4 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play ON WINNIPEG in Road games after playing 3 consecutive home games
The record is 10 Wins and 3 Losses for the last two seasons (+10.2 units)
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NHL TOTALS
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play OVER SAN JOSE on the totalin Home games when playing against a team with a losing record
The record is 24 Overs and 8 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.75 units)
NHL > (53) WINNIPEG@ (54) DETROIT | 2016-03-10 19:35:00 - 2016-03-10 19:35:00
Play OVER DETROIT on the totalin Home games in non-conference games
The record is 17 Overs and 5 Unders for the last two seasons (+13.25 units)
NHL > (61) NEW JERSEY@ (62) SAN JOSE | 2016-03-10 22:35:00 - 2016-03-10 22:35:00
Play OVER SAN JOSE on the totalin Home games in non-conference games
The record is 10 Overs and 2 Unders for the this season (+8.35 units)
NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, March 10
Hot teams
-- Bruins won six of their last eight games.
-- Edmonton won four of its last six games. Minnesota won four of its last five.
-- San Jose won five of its last six games.
Cold teams
-- Carolina lost four of its last six games.
-- Winnipeg lost eight of its last ten games. Detroit lost last three games, outscored 14-6.
-- Ottawa lost four of its last five games. Florida lost five of its last six.
-- Sabres lost six of their last nine games. Montreal lost four of its last five games.
-- New Jersey lost eight of its last ten games.
Series records
-- Bruins won six of last seven games with Carolina.
-- Winnipeg won six of its last eight games with Detroit.
-- Panthers won three of last four games with Ottawa.
-- Sabres won five of last six games with Montreal.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games with Edmonton.
-- Sharks won five of last six games with New Jersey.
Totals
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Winnipeg games.
-- Six of last eight Florida-Ottawa games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Buffalo-Montreal games.
-- Nine of last ten Edmonton games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight New Jersey games went over the total.
Back-to-backs
-- None
Armadillo's Write-Up
Thursday, March 10
Hot teams
-- Bruins won six of their last eight games.
-- Edmonton won four of its last six games. Minnesota won four of its last five.
-- San Jose won five of its last six games.
Cold teams
-- Carolina lost four of its last six games.
-- Winnipeg lost eight of its last ten games. Detroit lost last three games, outscored 14-6.
-- Ottawa lost four of its last five games. Florida lost five of its last six.
-- Sabres lost six of their last nine games. Montreal lost four of its last five games.
-- New Jersey lost eight of its last ten games.
Series records
-- Bruins won six of last seven games with Carolina.
-- Winnipeg won six of its last eight games with Detroit.
-- Panthers won three of last four games with Ottawa.
-- Sabres won five of last six games with Montreal.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games with Edmonton.
-- Sharks won five of last six games with New Jersey.
Totals
-- Five of last seven Boston games stayed under total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Winnipeg games.
-- Six of last eight Florida-Ottawa games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Buffalo-Montreal games.
-- Nine of last ten Edmonton games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight New Jersey games went over the total.
Back-to-backs
-- None
NHL
Thursday, March 10
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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. BOSTON
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Montreal is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Buffalo
7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. FLORIDA
Ottawa is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ottawa's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Ottawa
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
7:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 14 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Edmonton is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
10:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Thursday, March 10
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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. BOSTON
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Carolina is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Montreal is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Buffalo
7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. FLORIDA
Ottawa is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ottawa's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Ottawa
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
7:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 14 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Edmonton is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
10:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
NHL
Long Sheet
Thursday, March 10
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CAROLINA (30-26-0-11, 71 pts.) at BOSTON (38-23-0-7, 83 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 18-46 ATS (+82.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-13 ATS (-8.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
BOSTON is 239-213 ATS (-98.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 188-157 ATS (-56.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 89-80 ATS (-65.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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WINNIPEG (27-34-0-5, 59 pts.) at DETROIT (32-23-0-11, 75 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 27-39 ATS (+66.3 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 49-38 ATS (+89.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-18 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-1 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)
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OTTAWA (31-29-0-8, 70 pts.) at FLORIDA (36-21-0-9, 81 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
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BUFFALO (27-32-0-9, 63 pts.) at MONTREAL (31-30-0-6, 68 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 18-5 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 262-226 ATS (+30.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 15-11 ATS (+28.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MONTREAL is 12-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-6 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)
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EDMONTON (26-36-0-7, 59 pts.) at MINNESOTA (31-26-0-10, 72 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 50-101 ATS (+195.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-28 ATS (+55.1 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 0-13 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-36 ATS (-5.5 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-20 ATS (-18.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-15 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a division game this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-18 ATS (-6.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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NEW JERSEY (31-29-0-7, 69 pts.) at SAN JOSE (37-23-0-6, 80 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 7-2 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-11 ATS (+28.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
SAN JOSE is 5-11 ATS (-9.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-21 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 151-130 ATS (-70.0 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 11-17 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-15 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 37-36 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-9 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
Long Sheet
Thursday, March 10
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CAROLINA (30-26-0-11, 71 pts.) at BOSTON (38-23-0-7, 83 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 18-46 ATS (+82.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-13 ATS (-8.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
BOSTON is 239-213 ATS (-98.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 188-157 ATS (-56.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 89-80 ATS (-65.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-1 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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WINNIPEG (27-34-0-5, 59 pts.) at DETROIT (32-23-0-11, 75 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 27-39 ATS (+66.3 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 49-38 ATS (+89.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-18 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-1 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)
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OTTAWA (31-29-0-8, 70 pts.) at FLORIDA (36-21-0-9, 81 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-5-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
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BUFFALO (27-32-0-9, 63 pts.) at MONTREAL (31-30-0-6, 68 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 7:35 PM
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MONTREAL is 18-5 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 262-226 ATS (+30.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 15-11 ATS (+28.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MONTREAL is 12-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-6 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)
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EDMONTON (26-36-0-7, 59 pts.) at MINNESOTA (31-26-0-10, 72 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 8:05 PM
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EDMONTON is 50-101 ATS (+195.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-28 ATS (+55.1 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 0-13 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-36 ATS (-5.5 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-20 ATS (-18.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-15 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a division game this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-18 ATS (-6.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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NEW JERSEY (31-29-0-7, 69 pts.) at SAN JOSE (37-23-0-6, 80 pts.) - 3/10/2016, 10:35 PM
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NEW JERSEY is 7-2 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-11 ATS (+28.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
SAN JOSE is 5-11 ATS (-9.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-21 ATS (-21.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 151-130 ATS (-70.0 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 11-17 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-15 ATS (-21.8 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 37-36 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-9 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
Preview: Penguins (34-24) at Blue Jackets (28-31)
Date: March 11, 2016 7:00 PM EDT
Sidney Crosby didn't get a chance to renew his rivalry with Brandon Dubinsky the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins met the Columbus Blue Jackets.
That should change this time while the Blue Jackets are also expected to give Sergei Bobrovsky his first start since Jan. 21 in Friday night's home meeting with the Penguins.
These teams last met Dec. 21 when Pittsburgh (34-24-8) won 5-2 at home, giving the club its first victory in five tries since Mike Sullivan took over as coach for Mike Johnston. It also ended the Blue Jackets' three-game win streak in this series that included a pair of 2-1 victories in November.
Columbus (28-31-8) has won a season-high four straight at home.
"Obviously they're a good team, they're playing well right now," Sullivan said. "They're beating a lot of good teams. They skate well, they're a physical team, they play a straight-ahead game."
Crosby sat out his first game of the season with a lower-body injury that kept him out of the Dec. 21 matchup. It came after the previous meeting Nov. 27 featured some controversy, with Dubinsky cross-checking Crosby in the head to draw a one-game suspension. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella added some heat to the incident by accusing the Penguins of complaining to the league offices.
Dubinsky and Crosby also fought each other last season, resulting in just the sixth fighting major of Crosby's career. He said there is more of a rivalry between these teams since they met in the postseason two years ago.
"It's developed into one of the division rivalries and playoffs probably has a lot to do with that," Crosby said. "I think, just like I said, the fact that we've had close games and intense games over the years has probably built that up a bit over the years."
Columbus plans to start Bobrovsky, who has been out for an extended period of time with a groin injury. He is eager to get back onto the ice.
"I had a few practices with the team," Bobrovsky told the Blue Jackets' official website. "I didn't have any restrictions, so I feel like I can stretch, I can push hard and I don't feel anything, so I felt like my body is ready to go."
Bobrovsky has posted a 1.94 goals-against average in winning his last four regular-season starts against the Penguins.
His primary aim may be to contain Crosby, who has 10 points in a six-game streak. Crosby has 13 in an eight-game regular-season run at Columbus.
Evgeni Malkin has 17 points in 13 career regular-season games versus the Blue Jackets, with a two-goal effort in January. The Penguins have won four of seven since Malkin returned Feb. 27 after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury.
Pittsburgh is also getting closer to full strength since Beau Bennett, Ben Lovejoy and Eric Fehr are all nearing returns.
"They're difficult decisions but they're good problems to have when you have people playing well that you think have made contributions and you've got these guys coming off injury that have played well at the same time," Sullivan said.
The Penguins fell 2-1 at the New York Islanders on Tuesday in their last game while the Blue Jackets had a 5-3 victory over Detroit the same day in which Cam Atkinson scored twice and Dubinsky had two assists.
Date: March 11, 2016 7:00 PM EDT
Sidney Crosby didn't get a chance to renew his rivalry with Brandon Dubinsky the last time the Pittsburgh Penguins met the Columbus Blue Jackets.
That should change this time while the Blue Jackets are also expected to give Sergei Bobrovsky his first start since Jan. 21 in Friday night's home meeting with the Penguins.
These teams last met Dec. 21 when Pittsburgh (34-24-8) won 5-2 at home, giving the club its first victory in five tries since Mike Sullivan took over as coach for Mike Johnston. It also ended the Blue Jackets' three-game win streak in this series that included a pair of 2-1 victories in November.
Columbus (28-31-8) has won a season-high four straight at home.
"Obviously they're a good team, they're playing well right now," Sullivan said. "They're beating a lot of good teams. They skate well, they're a physical team, they play a straight-ahead game."
Crosby sat out his first game of the season with a lower-body injury that kept him out of the Dec. 21 matchup. It came after the previous meeting Nov. 27 featured some controversy, with Dubinsky cross-checking Crosby in the head to draw a one-game suspension. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella added some heat to the incident by accusing the Penguins of complaining to the league offices.
Dubinsky and Crosby also fought each other last season, resulting in just the sixth fighting major of Crosby's career. He said there is more of a rivalry between these teams since they met in the postseason two years ago.
"It's developed into one of the division rivalries and playoffs probably has a lot to do with that," Crosby said. "I think, just like I said, the fact that we've had close games and intense games over the years has probably built that up a bit over the years."
Columbus plans to start Bobrovsky, who has been out for an extended period of time with a groin injury. He is eager to get back onto the ice.
"I had a few practices with the team," Bobrovsky told the Blue Jackets' official website. "I didn't have any restrictions, so I feel like I can stretch, I can push hard and I don't feel anything, so I felt like my body is ready to go."
Bobrovsky has posted a 1.94 goals-against average in winning his last four regular-season starts against the Penguins.
His primary aim may be to contain Crosby, who has 10 points in a six-game streak. Crosby has 13 in an eight-game regular-season run at Columbus.
Evgeni Malkin has 17 points in 13 career regular-season games versus the Blue Jackets, with a two-goal effort in January. The Penguins have won four of seven since Malkin returned Feb. 27 after missing 10 games with a lower-body injury.
Pittsburgh is also getting closer to full strength since Beau Bennett, Ben Lovejoy and Eric Fehr are all nearing returns.
"They're difficult decisions but they're good problems to have when you have people playing well that you think have made contributions and you've got these guys coming off injury that have played well at the same time," Sullivan said.
The Penguins fell 2-1 at the New York Islanders on Tuesday in their last game while the Blue Jackets had a 5-3 victory over Detroit the same day in which Cam Atkinson scored twice and Dubinsky had two assists.
Preview: Flyers (31-23) at Lightning (39-23)
Date: March 11, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
After ending Tampa Bay's franchise-record nine-game winning streak, the Philadelphia Flyers can continue their surge if they avoid a ninth straight road loss to the Lightning.
The Flyers also could send the Lightning to their worst losing streak since October on Friday night.
Philadelphia (31-23-11) completed a 5-1 homestand by scoring three times in the third period to beat Tampa Bay 4-2 on Monday.
"We're playing with confidence and we're sure of ourselves right now," forward Wayne Simmonds told the Flyers' official website. "It's a good way to be feeling going down the stretch here."
Simmonds has 10 points during a 7-2-1 stretch for Philadelphia, which is ninth in the Eastern Conference and very much within striking distance of both wild-card spots. The Flyers now face both Florida teams - both among the East's top six - on back-to-back nights as they hit the road for the first time since Feb. 23.
"This is going to be a great test for us going down (to Florida) for two really tough games," said Steve Mason, who has allowed two goals in two games after being benched in five straight. "That starts with a real tough game against the Lightning."
Mason made 16 saves Monday and had 29 in the teams' other meeting but let defenseman Jason Garrison score in overtime of a 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay (39-23-5) on Oct. 8.
The Flyers have totaled 14 goals during an 0-6-2 skid at Tampa, but the last two were decided by one goal each. A victory Friday would let Philadelphia win the season series for the first time since 2009-10.
The Lightning had won a team-record nine straight before Monday's lackluster effort against the Flyers, and they followed with a 1-0 overtime loss to Boston one night later.
"That's not who we are as a team," forward Brian Boyle said of the performance at Philadelphia. "We don't show that very often if at all."
Boyle felt the effort was significantly better against the Bruins, one of the teams they're battling for the Atlantic Division lead.
"It's unfortunate we couldn't get two (points) tonight, but we had our chances," he said. "We competed pretty hard. We're still trying to work to get better before the playoffs start."
Tampa Bay fell to 12-2-1 at home in 2016 and now could lose three straight overall for the first time since a season-high 0-3-1 slide Oct. 24-31.
Ben Bishop, who sat out at Philadelphia, made 32 saves as his six-game winning streak ended Tuesday. He has a 1.42 goals-against average in those last seven starts and stopped 23 shots against the Flyers in October.
While Bishop has had a hand in Tampa Bay killing 67 of its last 73 penalties, the power play has failed to score in five straight games and is 4 for 51 in the last 16. The Lightning are 1 for 5 against the Flyers this season.
Steven Stamkos has not recorded a point in three consecutive games - his longest drought since Tampa's four-game skid in October - and didn't have any in the first two with the Flyers.
Philadelphia's Shayne Gostisbehere scored twice Monday. He recorded one point in the previous six that followed a 15-game point streak. His 14 goals - in 47 games - are a team record for a rookie defenseman.
'He's learning fast,' said captain Claude Giroux, who had two assists Monday. 'He listens. When a young player comes in and wants to get better and listens to the people around him, good things are going to happen.'
Date: March 11, 2016 7:30 PM EDT
After ending Tampa Bay's franchise-record nine-game winning streak, the Philadelphia Flyers can continue their surge if they avoid a ninth straight road loss to the Lightning.
The Flyers also could send the Lightning to their worst losing streak since October on Friday night.
Philadelphia (31-23-11) completed a 5-1 homestand by scoring three times in the third period to beat Tampa Bay 4-2 on Monday.
"We're playing with confidence and we're sure of ourselves right now," forward Wayne Simmonds told the Flyers' official website. "It's a good way to be feeling going down the stretch here."
Simmonds has 10 points during a 7-2-1 stretch for Philadelphia, which is ninth in the Eastern Conference and very much within striking distance of both wild-card spots. The Flyers now face both Florida teams - both among the East's top six - on back-to-back nights as they hit the road for the first time since Feb. 23.
"This is going to be a great test for us going down (to Florida) for two really tough games," said Steve Mason, who has allowed two goals in two games after being benched in five straight. "That starts with a real tough game against the Lightning."
Mason made 16 saves Monday and had 29 in the teams' other meeting but let defenseman Jason Garrison score in overtime of a 3-2 loss at Tampa Bay (39-23-5) on Oct. 8.
The Flyers have totaled 14 goals during an 0-6-2 skid at Tampa, but the last two were decided by one goal each. A victory Friday would let Philadelphia win the season series for the first time since 2009-10.
The Lightning had won a team-record nine straight before Monday's lackluster effort against the Flyers, and they followed with a 1-0 overtime loss to Boston one night later.
"That's not who we are as a team," forward Brian Boyle said of the performance at Philadelphia. "We don't show that very often if at all."
Boyle felt the effort was significantly better against the Bruins, one of the teams they're battling for the Atlantic Division lead.
"It's unfortunate we couldn't get two (points) tonight, but we had our chances," he said. "We competed pretty hard. We're still trying to work to get better before the playoffs start."
Tampa Bay fell to 12-2-1 at home in 2016 and now could lose three straight overall for the first time since a season-high 0-3-1 slide Oct. 24-31.
Ben Bishop, who sat out at Philadelphia, made 32 saves as his six-game winning streak ended Tuesday. He has a 1.42 goals-against average in those last seven starts and stopped 23 shots against the Flyers in October.
While Bishop has had a hand in Tampa Bay killing 67 of its last 73 penalties, the power play has failed to score in five straight games and is 4 for 51 in the last 16. The Lightning are 1 for 5 against the Flyers this season.
Steven Stamkos has not recorded a point in three consecutive games - his longest drought since Tampa's four-game skid in October - and didn't have any in the first two with the Flyers.
Philadelphia's Shayne Gostisbehere scored twice Monday. He recorded one point in the previous six that followed a 15-game point streak. His 14 goals - in 47 games - are a team record for a rookie defenseman.
'He's learning fast,' said captain Claude Giroux, who had two assists Monday. 'He listens. When a young player comes in and wants to get better and listens to the people around him, good things are going to happen.'
Preview: Ducks (37-20) at Blues (39-20)
Date: March 11, 2016 8:00 PM EDT
It's no secret that the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks have used outstanding special teams as a major part of their success.
These are the league's top teams on the penalty kill and have also fared well on the power play heading into Friday night's matchup in St. Louis.
Anaheim (37-20-9) is at 86.6 percent on the penalty kill and St. Louis at 86.4. They are among the league's best with the man advantage as well, with the Ducks at 22.9 and Blues at 22.4.
St. Louis (39-20-9) showed how tough it can be on the penalty kill by limiting red-hot Chicago to 1 for 4 on the power play in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout victory. Jake Allen stopped the first seven shots he saw with the Blues a man down, and the only power-play goal St. Louis yielded came during a 5-minute penalty to Ryan Reaves.
'Our penalty killers did a heck of a job,' coach Ken Hitchcock said. 'That's a power play that's what, in the last 10 games, is 50 percent almost? Their numbers are incredible. The whole penalty kills, the two 2-minute penalties and the 5-minute penalty, I thought we did a great job.'
The league has rescinded Reaves' game misconduct from that contest.
David Backes and Troy Brouwer scored on the power play as St. Louis improved to 15 for 44 (34.1 percent) in its last 14 games.
The Blues continue to play without Alexander Steen, second on the club with 47 points. Steen has missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury.
Anaheim has lost consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 21-22 after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Colorado in the opener of a two-game trip. It came two days after the Ducks' franchise-best 11-game win streak ended with a 2-1 shootout defeat to Washington.
The Ducks were shut out for the first time in 27 games Wednesday.
'We weren't prepared to play tonight. Simple as that,' center Ryan Getzlaf said. 'They played well and we didn't show up to play.'
Anaheim is 0 for 7 on the power play in its last two games after going 19 for 43 during the win streak.
Corey Perry has gone three straight games without a point after a three-game stretch in which he had eight that followed a four-game pointless run.
Ducks center Shawn Horcoff is eligible to return after serving a 20-game suspension for violating the terms of the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program. Horcoff has 10 points in 45 games.
Defenseman Sami Vatanen, third on the team with 37 points, suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday and did not return. He will be re-evaluated before this game.
These teams have split two meetings, with St. Louis winning 2-1 at home Oct. 29 and Anaheim responding with a 4-3 shootout win Jan. 8. The Blues are 0 for 9 on the power play in those games and the Ducks 2 for 9.
Date: March 11, 2016 8:00 PM EDT
It's no secret that the St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks have used outstanding special teams as a major part of their success.
These are the league's top teams on the penalty kill and have also fared well on the power play heading into Friday night's matchup in St. Louis.
Anaheim (37-20-9) is at 86.6 percent on the penalty kill and St. Louis at 86.4. They are among the league's best with the man advantage as well, with the Ducks at 22.9 and Blues at 22.4.
St. Louis (39-20-9) showed how tough it can be on the penalty kill by limiting red-hot Chicago to 1 for 4 on the power play in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout victory. Jake Allen stopped the first seven shots he saw with the Blues a man down, and the only power-play goal St. Louis yielded came during a 5-minute penalty to Ryan Reaves.
'Our penalty killers did a heck of a job,' coach Ken Hitchcock said. 'That's a power play that's what, in the last 10 games, is 50 percent almost? Their numbers are incredible. The whole penalty kills, the two 2-minute penalties and the 5-minute penalty, I thought we did a great job.'
The league has rescinded Reaves' game misconduct from that contest.
David Backes and Troy Brouwer scored on the power play as St. Louis improved to 15 for 44 (34.1 percent) in its last 14 games.
The Blues continue to play without Alexander Steen, second on the club with 47 points. Steen has missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury.
Anaheim has lost consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 21-22 after Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Colorado in the opener of a two-game trip. It came two days after the Ducks' franchise-best 11-game win streak ended with a 2-1 shootout defeat to Washington.
The Ducks were shut out for the first time in 27 games Wednesday.
'We weren't prepared to play tonight. Simple as that,' center Ryan Getzlaf said. 'They played well and we didn't show up to play.'
Anaheim is 0 for 7 on the power play in its last two games after going 19 for 43 during the win streak.
Corey Perry has gone three straight games without a point after a three-game stretch in which he had eight that followed a four-game pointless run.
Ducks center Shawn Horcoff is eligible to return after serving a 20-game suspension for violating the terms of the NHL's performance-enhancing substances program. Horcoff has 10 points in 45 games.
Defenseman Sami Vatanen, third on the team with 37 points, suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday and did not return. He will be re-evaluated before this game.
These teams have split two meetings, with St. Louis winning 2-1 at home Oct. 29 and Anaheim responding with a 4-3 shootout win Jan. 8. The Blues are 0 for 9 on the power play in those games and the Ducks 2 for 9.
Preview: Blackhawks (41-21) at Stars (40-20)
Date: March 11, 2016 8:30 PM EDT
An already dramatic Central Division race is about to get a little more exciting.
Sole possession of first place will be on the line when the Dallas Stars host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, though the winner may not be able to stake that claim for long.
A mere one point separates the Western Conference's top three teams entering this marquee matchup, with charging St. Louis gaining ground following Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks. The Stars will host the Blues on Saturday night.
Both Chicago (41-21-6) and Dallas (40-20-8) have allowed the Blues to close the gap with uneven recent results. The Blackhawks are 3-3-1 over a seven-game stretch while the Stars were dealt an eighth loss in 11 with Tuesday's 4-3 overtime defeat at struggling Montreal.
"Tough game on the road and I think it is good to get a point, but we've got to find a way to win that game," center Jason Spezza told the Stars' official website. "Whether it is in overtime or the couple chances we had in the third, that is a game we should be winning."
The Blackhawks, meanwhile, couldn't protect a 1-0 lead after two periods against St. Louis, though they still managed to earn an important point when Artemi Panarin tied it with 1:17 left and goaltender Corey Crawford pulled for an extra skater.
'We're disappointed we gave up the lead,' coach Joel Quenneville said. 'And then you score with the goalie out you've got to be pretty happy on the road."
The Blues scored both their late goals on the power play, further exposing Chicago's primary recent weakness. The Blackhawks have killed just 61.1 percent of short-handed chances in 12 games since Feb. 9, the NHL's lowest mark over that span.
A defensive decline can also explain Dallas' drop-off, as it's surrendered a league-high 40 goals over 10 contests since Feb. 18. Already without defensemen John Klingberg and Jordie Benn due to lower-body injuries, the Stars had their backline further thinned when Jason Demers suffered a potentially long-term shoulder injury Tuesday.
Dallas also is dealing with slumps from its top two forwards. Tyler Seguin is a minus-seven over a season-high five-game streak without a point and Jamie Benn hasn't scored in a season-high seven straight.
Spezza has been producing of late, recording a goal in four straight and tallying seven in his last eight, and the Stars may have ex-Blackhawk Patrick Sharp (lower body) back from a three-game absence.
Chicago's Marian Hossa, sidelined nine games with a lower leg injury, also may play after returning to practice on Tuesday.
Crawford has allowed two goals or less in five consecutive starts and had 36 saves in a 5-1 win at Dallas on Feb. 6. He was removed after one period in a 4-2 home loss to the Stars five days later, though, with Patrick Eaves registering a hat trick during a four-goal opening frame.
The Stars won the teams' initial 2015-16 meeting 4-0 behind Antti Niemi's 20 saves. The former Blackhawk hasn't played since March 1, however, and has a 4.68 goals-against average over his last five starts.
Kari Lehtonen has worked Dallas' last three games, stopping 41 of 44 shots in wins over New Jersey and Ottawa prior to Tuesday's 24-save effort. He had a season-high 44 saves in the Feb. 11 win in Chicago.
Date: March 11, 2016 8:30 PM EDT
An already dramatic Central Division race is about to get a little more exciting.
Sole possession of first place will be on the line when the Dallas Stars host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night, though the winner may not be able to stake that claim for long.
A mere one point separates the Western Conference's top three teams entering this marquee matchup, with charging St. Louis gaining ground following Wednesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Blackhawks. The Stars will host the Blues on Saturday night.
Both Chicago (41-21-6) and Dallas (40-20-8) have allowed the Blues to close the gap with uneven recent results. The Blackhawks are 3-3-1 over a seven-game stretch while the Stars were dealt an eighth loss in 11 with Tuesday's 4-3 overtime defeat at struggling Montreal.
"Tough game on the road and I think it is good to get a point, but we've got to find a way to win that game," center Jason Spezza told the Stars' official website. "Whether it is in overtime or the couple chances we had in the third, that is a game we should be winning."
The Blackhawks, meanwhile, couldn't protect a 1-0 lead after two periods against St. Louis, though they still managed to earn an important point when Artemi Panarin tied it with 1:17 left and goaltender Corey Crawford pulled for an extra skater.
'We're disappointed we gave up the lead,' coach Joel Quenneville said. 'And then you score with the goalie out you've got to be pretty happy on the road."
The Blues scored both their late goals on the power play, further exposing Chicago's primary recent weakness. The Blackhawks have killed just 61.1 percent of short-handed chances in 12 games since Feb. 9, the NHL's lowest mark over that span.
A defensive decline can also explain Dallas' drop-off, as it's surrendered a league-high 40 goals over 10 contests since Feb. 18. Already without defensemen John Klingberg and Jordie Benn due to lower-body injuries, the Stars had their backline further thinned when Jason Demers suffered a potentially long-term shoulder injury Tuesday.
Dallas also is dealing with slumps from its top two forwards. Tyler Seguin is a minus-seven over a season-high five-game streak without a point and Jamie Benn hasn't scored in a season-high seven straight.
Spezza has been producing of late, recording a goal in four straight and tallying seven in his last eight, and the Stars may have ex-Blackhawk Patrick Sharp (lower body) back from a three-game absence.
Chicago's Marian Hossa, sidelined nine games with a lower leg injury, also may play after returning to practice on Tuesday.
Crawford has allowed two goals or less in five consecutive starts and had 36 saves in a 5-1 win at Dallas on Feb. 6. He was removed after one period in a 4-2 home loss to the Stars five days later, though, with Patrick Eaves registering a hat trick during a four-goal opening frame.
The Stars won the teams' initial 2015-16 meeting 4-0 behind Antti Niemi's 20 saves. The former Blackhawk hasn't played since March 1, however, and has a 4.68 goals-against average over his last five starts.
Kari Lehtonen has worked Dallas' last three games, stopping 41 of 44 shots in wins over New Jersey and Ottawa prior to Tuesday's 24-save effort. He had a season-high 44 saves in the Feb. 11 win in Chicago.
Preview: Coyotes (28-32) at Flames (28-34)
Date: March 11, 2016 9:00 PM EDT
If the Arizona Coyotes are to improve to 4-0 against the Calgary Flames this season, they'll need to end the longest road losing streak in franchise history.
The Coyotes look to avoid an 11th consecutive road defeat Friday night against the Flames, who are trying to win back-to-back home games for the first time in more than two months.
It appeared Arizona would prevent its road slide from reaching a club-record 10 games Wednesday, but the visitors failed to hold a 2-0 lead en route to a 3-2 overtime loss to Vancouver.
'It's certainly frustrating,' forward Alex Tanguay said. 'When you are up 2-0 on the road you have to make sure you play solid, you don't get lost, you play the position."
Losers of nine of 10 overall, the Coyotes (28-32-7) have totaled 18 non-shootout goals in the last 12 road games.
Tanguay has been one of the few offensive bright spots with two goals and three assists in three games since coming over from Colorado on Feb. 29. Tanguay, who spent five seasons over two stints with Calgary, assisted on Arizona's third power-play goal in 11 road contests Wednesday.
"He makes good plays," coach Dave Tippett told the Coyotes' official website. "There (are) plays that are there that some players make and some don't, and he has a knack of making good plays ... He's contributed since he's got here. That's good to see."
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal in each of the Coyotes' first three meetings with Calgary (28-34-5), but the team points leader could miss a second straight contest with an upper-body injury.
Louis Domingue has posted a 3.75 goals-against average during his 0-8-1 road losing streak but stopped 51 of 53 shots in the last two against the Flames.
Two points behind Arizona, Calgary has earned one in three straight contests and ended an 0-1-2 home skid with Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville. Johnny Gaudreau scored twice in a 10-second span of the first period and assisted on Mikael Backlund's winner.
Calgary hasn't won two in a row at home since an 11-game run Nov. 5-Dec. 27. It last won two straight overall during a three-game winning streak Feb. 6-11.
"We have to play our hardest every single game," Gaudreau told the NHL's official website. "There are a lot of expectations in this locker room to finish the season out strong, get a good summer in and be ready for next year."
With 66 points in 66 games, Gaudreau has surpassed his 64 from last season's stellar rookie season. A league-high 48 of those points have come at home.
'I just love playing in front of our fans,' said Gaudreau, whose 26 goals are two more than last season. 'Whether we lose or win, they're proud of us. So for me, the best gift to give back to them in a losing season is work my hardest each night and show them some creativity and excitement.'
Though Gaudreau was shut out in a 4-1 loss at Arizona on Feb. 12, he has two goals and two assists in the last three at home against the Coyotes.
Date: March 11, 2016 9:00 PM EDT
If the Arizona Coyotes are to improve to 4-0 against the Calgary Flames this season, they'll need to end the longest road losing streak in franchise history.
The Coyotes look to avoid an 11th consecutive road defeat Friday night against the Flames, who are trying to win back-to-back home games for the first time in more than two months.
It appeared Arizona would prevent its road slide from reaching a club-record 10 games Wednesday, but the visitors failed to hold a 2-0 lead en route to a 3-2 overtime loss to Vancouver.
'It's certainly frustrating,' forward Alex Tanguay said. 'When you are up 2-0 on the road you have to make sure you play solid, you don't get lost, you play the position."
Losers of nine of 10 overall, the Coyotes (28-32-7) have totaled 18 non-shootout goals in the last 12 road games.
Tanguay has been one of the few offensive bright spots with two goals and three assists in three games since coming over from Colorado on Feb. 29. Tanguay, who spent five seasons over two stints with Calgary, assisted on Arizona's third power-play goal in 11 road contests Wednesday.
"He makes good plays," coach Dave Tippett told the Coyotes' official website. "There (are) plays that are there that some players make and some don't, and he has a knack of making good plays ... He's contributed since he's got here. That's good to see."
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal in each of the Coyotes' first three meetings with Calgary (28-34-5), but the team points leader could miss a second straight contest with an upper-body injury.
Louis Domingue has posted a 3.75 goals-against average during his 0-8-1 road losing streak but stopped 51 of 53 shots in the last two against the Flames.
Two points behind Arizona, Calgary has earned one in three straight contests and ended an 0-1-2 home skid with Wednesday's 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville. Johnny Gaudreau scored twice in a 10-second span of the first period and assisted on Mikael Backlund's winner.
Calgary hasn't won two in a row at home since an 11-game run Nov. 5-Dec. 27. It last won two straight overall during a three-game winning streak Feb. 6-11.
"We have to play our hardest every single game," Gaudreau told the NHL's official website. "There are a lot of expectations in this locker room to finish the season out strong, get a good summer in and be ready for next year."
With 66 points in 66 games, Gaudreau has surpassed his 64 from last season's stellar rookie season. A league-high 48 of those points have come at home.
'I just love playing in front of our fans,' said Gaudreau, whose 26 goals are two more than last season. 'Whether we lose or win, they're proud of us. So for me, the best gift to give back to them in a losing season is work my hardest each night and show them some creativity and excitement.'
Though Gaudreau was shut out in a 4-1 loss at Arizona on Feb. 12, he has two goals and two assists in the last three at home against the Coyotes.
NHL MONEYLINE
NHL > (9) ARIZONA@ (10) CALGARY | 2016-03-11 21:05:00 - 2016-03-11 21:05:00
Play ON ARIZONA using money line in All games after a division game
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.1 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH using money line in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 19 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-28.65 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH using money line in All games in a road game where where the total is 5.5
The record is 9 Wins and 21 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.8 units)
NHL > (3) PHILADELPHIA@ (4) TAMPA BAY | 2016-03-11 19:35:00 - 2016-03-11 19:35:00
Play ON PHILADELPHIA using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 9 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+8.9 units)
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NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (9) ARIZONA@ (10) CALGARY | 2016-03-11 21:05:00 - 2016-03-11 21:05:00
Play ON ARIZONA in All games after a division game
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.1 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 19 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-28.65 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in All games in a road game where where the total is 5.5
The record is 9 Wins and 21 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.8 units)
NHL > (3) PHILADELPHIA@ (4) TAMPA BAY | 2016-03-11 19:35:00 - 2016-03-11 19:35:00
Play ON PHILADELPHIA in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 9 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+8.9 units)
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NHL TOTALS
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play OVER COLUMBUS on the totalin Home games second half of the season
The record is 25 Overs and 10 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.15 units)
NHL > (5) ANAHEIM@ (6) ST LOUIS | 2016-03-11 20:05:00 - 2016-03-11 20:05:00
Play UNDER ST LOUIS on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 8 Overs and 20 Unders for the this season (+11.6 units)
NHL > (9) ARIZONA@ (10) CALGARY | 2016-03-11 21:05:00 - 2016-03-11 21:05:00
Play ON ARIZONA using money line in All games after a division game
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.1 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH using money line in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 19 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-28.65 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH using money line in All games in a road game where where the total is 5.5
The record is 9 Wins and 21 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.8 units)
NHL > (3) PHILADELPHIA@ (4) TAMPA BAY | 2016-03-11 19:35:00 - 2016-03-11 19:35:00
Play ON PHILADELPHIA using money line in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 9 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+8.9 units)
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NHL PUCKLINE
NHL > (9) ARIZONA@ (10) CALGARY | 2016-03-11 21:05:00 - 2016-03-11 21:05:00
Play ON ARIZONA in All games after a division game
The record is 15 Wins and 6 Losses for the this season (+13.1 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 19 Wins and 34 Losses for the last two seasons (-28.65 units)
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play AGAINST PITTSBURGH in All games in a road game where where the total is 5.5
The record is 9 Wins and 21 Losses for the last two seasons (-16.8 units)
NHL > (3) PHILADELPHIA@ (4) TAMPA BAY | 2016-03-11 19:35:00 - 2016-03-11 19:35:00
Play ON PHILADELPHIA in Road games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 9 Wins and 4 Losses for the this season (+8.9 units)
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NHL TOTALS
NHL > (1) PITTSBURGH@ (2) COLUMBUS | 2016-03-11 19:05:00 - 2016-03-11 19:05:00
Play OVER COLUMBUS on the totalin Home games second half of the season
The record is 25 Overs and 10 Unders for the last two seasons (+15.15 units)
NHL > (5) ANAHEIM@ (6) ST LOUIS | 2016-03-11 20:05:00 - 2016-03-11 20:05:00
Play UNDER ST LOUIS on the totalin All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 8 Overs and 20 Unders for the this season (+11.6 units)
NHL
Long Sheet
Friday, March 11
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PITTSBURGH (34-24-0-8, 76 pts.) at COLUMBUS (28-31-0-8, 64 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 78-75 ATS (-34.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-7 ATS (-7.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-34 ATS (-32.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-27 ATS (-17.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 40-35 ATS (-0.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 13-5 ATS (+18.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 20-14 ATS (+36.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-18 ATS (+44.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 11-7-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)
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PHILADELPHIA (31-23-0-11, 73 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (39-23-0-5, 83 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 231-239 ATS (-85.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 21-8 ATS (+7.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-9 ATS (+24.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-12 ATS (+33.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 332-387 ATS (+836.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-2 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)
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ANAHEIM (37-20-0-9, 83 pts.) at ST LOUIS (39-20-0-9, 87 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 99-65 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 33-21 ATS (+54.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 22-8 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 235-213 ATS (+462.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 7-14 ATS (-14.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-2 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
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CHICAGO (41-21-0-6, 88 pts.) at DALLAS (40-20-0-8, 88 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 37-24 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 54-32 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-17 ATS (-17.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 9-15 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.8 Units)
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ARIZONA (28-32-0-7, 63 pts.) at CALGARY (28-34-0-5, 61 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 20-55 ATS (+105.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-20 ATS (+32.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-6 ATS (+22.5 Units) after a division game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-6-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)
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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, March 11
Hot teams
-- Columbus won four of last six games. Penguins are 4-0 in game following last four wins.
-- Philadelphia won five of its last six games.
-- St Louis won its last four games, scoring 16 goals.
Cold teams
-- Tampa Bay lost its last two games, after winning its previous eight.
-- Anaheim lost its last two games, scoring one goal, after winning 11 in a row.
-- Chicago lost three of its last four road games. Dallas lost five of its last seven games.
-- Arizona lost nine of its last ten games. Calgary lost eight of its last ten.
Series records
-- Blue Jackets won five of last seven games with Pittsburgh.
-- Flyers lost seven of last nine games with Tampa Bay.
-- Ducks won six of their last eight games with St Louis.
-- Dallas Stars won four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Coyotes won their last three games with Calgary.
Totals
-- Five of last six Columbus games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Flyer-Lightning games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Anaheim-St Louis games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Dallas-Chicago games went over.
-- Eight of last ten Arizona-Calgary games stayed under.
Back-to-backs
-- None
NHL
Friday, March 11
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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
8:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Anaheim is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Anaheim
8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Dallas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
9:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Calgary is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Long Sheet
Friday, March 11
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PITTSBURGH (34-24-0-8, 76 pts.) at COLUMBUS (28-31-0-8, 64 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 78-75 ATS (-34.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 1-7 ATS (-7.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-42 ATS (-25.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 19-34 ATS (-32.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-27 ATS (-17.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 40-35 ATS (-0.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 13-5 ATS (+18.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 20-14 ATS (+36.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-18 ATS (+44.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 11-7-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)
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PHILADELPHIA (31-23-0-11, 73 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (39-23-0-5, 83 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 231-239 ATS (-85.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 21-8 ATS (+7.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-9 ATS (+24.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-12 ATS (+33.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 332-387 ATS (+836.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-2 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)
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ANAHEIM (37-20-0-9, 83 pts.) at ST LOUIS (39-20-0-9, 87 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 99-65 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 33-21 ATS (+54.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 22-8 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 235-213 ATS (+462.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 7-14 ATS (-14.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-2 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
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CHICAGO (41-21-0-6, 88 pts.) at DALLAS (40-20-0-8, 88 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 37-24 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 54-32 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-17 ATS (-17.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 9-15 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.8 Units)
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ARIZONA (28-32-0-7, 63 pts.) at CALGARY (28-34-0-5, 61 pts.) - 3/11/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 20-55 ATS (+105.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-20 ATS (+32.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 15-6 ATS (+22.5 Units) after a division game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-6-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)
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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up
Friday, March 11
Hot teams
-- Columbus won four of last six games. Penguins are 4-0 in game following last four wins.
-- Philadelphia won five of its last six games.
-- St Louis won its last four games, scoring 16 goals.
Cold teams
-- Tampa Bay lost its last two games, after winning its previous eight.
-- Anaheim lost its last two games, scoring one goal, after winning 11 in a row.
-- Chicago lost three of its last four road games. Dallas lost five of its last seven games.
-- Arizona lost nine of its last ten games. Calgary lost eight of its last ten.
Series records
-- Blue Jackets won five of last seven games with Pittsburgh.
-- Flyers lost seven of last nine games with Tampa Bay.
-- Ducks won six of their last eight games with St Louis.
-- Dallas Stars won four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Coyotes won their last three games with Calgary.
Totals
-- Five of last six Columbus games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Flyer-Lightning games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Anaheim-St Louis games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Dallas-Chicago games went over.
-- Eight of last ten Arizona-Calgary games stayed under.
Back-to-backs
-- None
NHL
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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh
Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
8:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Anaheim is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Anaheim
8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Chicago is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Dallas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
9:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Calgary is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
