Cnotes NHL February 2015 Trends/Stats/News Etc...All you know B4 Wagering !

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at Anaheim
The Red Wings head to Anaheim tonight and come into the contest with a 5-1 record in their last 6 games versus Pacific Division opponents. Detroit is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Game 1-2: Arizona at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 9.854; New Jersey 12.298
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-200); Under

Game 3-4: Detroit at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.363; Anaheim 10.435
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, February 23

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ARIZONA (20-32-0-7, 47 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (24-26-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/23/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 14-34 ATS (+49.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 2-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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DETROIT (33-14-0-10, 76 pts.) at ANAHEIM (37-16-0-7, 81 pts.) - 2/23/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-6-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 23

Hot teams
-- New Jersey won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Red Wings won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Arizona lost last five games, outscored 20-8.
-- Ducks lost five of their last eight games.

Series records
-- Devils lost four of last five games with Arizona.
-- Detroit is 7-5 in its last 12 games with Anaheim.

Totals
-- Last four Arizona games went over the total; five of last six Devil games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games stayed under the total.

Back-to-back
-- None




NHL

Monday, February 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. NEW JERSEY
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games

10:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ANAHEIM
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Detroit is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Monday, February 23


NHL roundup: Bruins snap skid, rout Blackhawks

CHICAGO -- Center Patrice Bergeron scored his 200th career goal and notched two assists, and the Boston Bruins cruised to a 6-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.

Right winger Reilly Smith added a goal and an assist for Boston, which set a season-high in goals. The Bruins snapped a six-game winless skid with their first victory since Feb. 7.

Center Jonathan Toews and left winger Bryan Bickell scored for Chicago. The four-goal losing margin matched the most lopsided defeat of the season for the Blackhawks.

The Bruins pulled away with four goals in the second period by left winger Milan Lucic, center Gregory Campbell, defenseman Dougie Hamilton and Smith. Along with Bergeron, right winger Loui Eriksson scored in the first period.

Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask stopped 26 of 28 shots to improve to 24-15-9.

Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford allowed four goals on 14 shots before he was replaced with 7:41 remaining in the second period. Goaltender Antti Raanta stopped 14 of 16 shots in relief.

Flyers 3, Capitals 2

PHILADELPHIA -- Center Claude Giroux and right winger Wayne Simmonds each scored power-play goals and defenseman Michael Del Zotto added a late go-ahead goal to lead Philadelphia to a win over Washington.

Flyers goaltender Rob Zepp made 21 saves in the victory.

Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby stopped 25 of 28 shots. Right winger John Carlson and right winger Joel Ward each scored for the Capitals, who saw their season-high four-game winning streak end.

Penguins 5, Panthers 1

PITTSBURGH -- Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury made 34 saves and Pittsburgh came alive in the third period to beat Florida at Consol Energy Center.

Right winger Patric Hornqvist and center Evgeni Malkin scored two goals each and defenseman Paul Martin added one while Fleury, who allowed two goals or fewer in his past seven games, held the fort on the back end.

Right winger Scottie Upshall spoiled Fleury's bid for a ninth shutout when he scored off of a faceoff play to make it 5-1 at 12:23. Center Vincent Trocheck got the only assist on the goal.

Canucks 4, Islanders 0

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Right winger Zack Kassian scored the first of Vancouver's three second-period goals while goalies Ryan Miller and Eddie Lack combined to stop all 37 shots they faced in a victory over the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.

Right winger Radim Vrbata and center Bo Horvat also scored in the second, while defenseman Yannick Weber added an empty-netter with 10.2 seconds left in the third.

Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak recorded 20 saves.

Predators 2, Sabres 1 (SO)

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Center Filip Forsberg scored in the fourth round of the shootout to lead Nashville to a win over Buffalo.

Center Mike Ribeiro scored in regulation for Nashville, which snapped a two-game losing skid. Goalie Carter Hutton made 16 saves for the Predators.

Right winger Tyler Ennis scored for Buffalo and goalie Michal Neuvirth finished with 37 saves.

Avalanche 5, Lightning 4

DENVER -- Center Nathan MacKinnon broke a 13-game goal drought with his first career hat trick, leading Colorado over Tampa Bay.

Center Matt Duchene and left winger Alex Tanguay also scored and goaltender Semyon Varlamov had 28 saves for the Avalanche, who won four of five.

Center Tyler Johnson had a goal and two assists, right winger Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist and wingers Ondrej Palat and Brett Connolly added goals for the Lightning, who ended their five-game road trip 3-2.

Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3 (SO)

NEW YORK -- Left winger Rick Nash scored the deciding goal in a shootout as the New York Rangers defeated Columbus at Madison Square Garden.

Right winger Martin St. Louis scored his 17th and 18th goals of the season for the Rangers, who are 6-0-2 in their past eight games, all without injured No. 1 goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. Backup Cam Talbot made 27 saves to earn the victory. Center Kevin Hayes also scored for the Rangers.

The Blue Jackets erased a three-goal deficit, receiving goals from left wingers Marko Dano and Artem Anisimov and a tying goal from defenseman David Savard with 4:19 remaining in the third period. Goaltender Curtis McElhinney made 34 saves and took the loss.

Wild 6, Stars 2

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota got a pair of goals from left winger Zach Parise and single goals from center Mikko Koivu, left winger Stephane Veilleux, defenseman Matt Dumba and center Mikael Granlund, improving to a NHL-best 13-2-2 in its past 17 games with a win over Dalls.

For the first time since late November, Minnesota moved into the top eight in the Western Conference with the win. Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk continued his run of success with 18 saves.

Center Jason Spezza scored twice -- a second-period power-play goal and an even-strength goal in the final minutes -- for Dallas, which is now winless (0-2-1) in its past three games. Goalie Jhonas Enroth, making his third start for the Stars since coming over in a trade from Buffalo, made 29 saves in the loss.

 

[CNOTES]

Ducks place goalie Bryzgalov on waivers


February 22, 2015


A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that the Anaheim Ducks have placed goalie Ilya Bryzgalov on waivers.


The person spoke Sunday on the condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision.


Bryzgalov hasn't played since allowing three goals on eight shots in a 6-2 loss at Florida on Feb. 10. The 34-year-old went 1-4-1 in eight appearances since signing a one-year, $2.88 million contract with Anaheim in December.


The Ducks were in need of goaltending depth behind Frederik Andersen after rookie John Gibson was sidelined by a groin injury.


Gibson has played six games since being recalled Feb. 10 following a two-month stint in the minors. Andersen is day to day after missing six games with an upper-body injury.

 

[CNOTES]

Sharks playoff streak in jeopardy


February 23, 2015


SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - After celebrating the success of hockey in Northern California with an outdoor party that included more than 70,000 fans, the San Jose Sharks now must deal with the fact that the franchise is in danger of hitting its lowest point in more than a decade.


When the Sharks return to the ice following their outdoor loss against Los Angeles, they will be stuck in 10th place in the Western Conference with plenty of work to do over the final 21 games to extend their playoff streak.


San Jose has qualified for the past 10 postseasons, a streak surpassed only by the Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's San Antonio Spurs in North America's four major sports.


''You want to push toward that second season, and right now we're not there,'' forward Joe Pavelski said. ''So there's nothing given to us and we got to go earn it.''


The push for a playoff spot over the final 21 games begins Thursday night against the Red Wings. The Sharks have lost eight of their last 11 games, including a 2-1 defeat on Saturday night to the Los Angeles Kings in front of 70,205 fans at Levi's Stadium - the third-largest crowd in NHL history.


With seven of the next eight games at home, San Jose needs to make a move now.


''They're smart guys, and they have 42 (points) left on the table,'' coach Todd McLellan said. ''We'll have to go out and earn more than we lose, if we do that, we'll take care of ourselves.''


The outdoor loss to the Kings was just the latest disappointment delivered to the Sharks by their Southern California rivals, who have knocked San Jose out of the playoffs the past two seasons.


Last year's defeat was especially painful and still lingers with the team 10 months later. San Jose became the fourth NHL team to lose a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games.


That was perhaps the most crushing moment in a decade of postseason disappointment. While San Jose has been one of the league's most consistent teams since the start of the 2003-04 season, the Sharks have failed to make it past the conference finals while the California rival Kings and Anaheim Ducks have won three of the past eight titles.


Last year's playoff collapse led to Joe Thornton being stripped of his captaincy and general manager Doug Wilson talking about the need to take one step backward before taking two steps forward.


''Right now I think we're trying to define, and I've said this a number of times over the last week, we're trying to define and clarify expectations,'' McLellan said. ''We can't give ourselves permission to be average. We're better than average and we have to play that way.''


They sure haven't during this latest funk. The Sharks showed signs of progress by beating Los Angeles, Anaheim and Chicago in successive games surrounding the All-Star break.


But a home loss to last-place Edmonton started this latest slump as San Jose has allowed 38 goals in the past 11 games. Poor defensive play has been a constant for most of the season as the Sharks are allowing their most goals per game since 2005-06 - when offensive numbers spiked in the first year following the lockout.


There have been other problems as well, including inconsistent goaltending from Antti Niemi and a lack of depth scoring. Patrick Marleau is on pace for his fewest goals since his rookie year in 1997-98, second-year player Tomas Hertl has been in a season-long scoring slump and the Sharks have been unable to generate any consistent scoring from their bottom two lines.


That will need to change over these next seven weeks if the Sharks are to have a chance to make the playoffs.


''We'll fight until the end of the season,'' forward Logan Couture said. ''We'll push as hard as we can to make the playoffs. If we don't make it, shame on us.''

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Louisville 52, Georgia Tech 51-- Cards were down 13 in second half.

-- St John's 58, Xavier 57-- Game of spurts; Red Storm won five of last six.

-- Kansas State 70, Kansas 63-- K-State has to do a better job of security after games, someone is going to get hurt with ridiculous court storming.

-- Did the Red Sox sign Yoan Moncada as a precursor to a Cole Hamels trade?

-- Did the Miami Heat lower ticket prices when Lebron James skipped town?

-- UCLA hired former Penn State DC Tom Bradley as defensive coordinator; these college coaches are nomads, many of them. Change jobs a lot.



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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Ranking the months of the year.......

Keep in mind I live in the northeast, so weather is a factor in these rankings.......

12) January-- 31 days of potentially horrible weather. NFL playoffs help, college hoop helps, golf on TV helps, but if you live in upstate NY, January generally sucks.

11) February-- Same as January, except three days shorter and spring training starts, though the exhibition games belong to March. Since I'm retired now, Monday holidays in January/February don't help this rating anymore- every day is a holiday.

10) May-- NBA/NHL playoffs, baseball and better weather, not much else.

9) June-- US Open, NBA Finals, summer starts and if you're a kid or a teacher, school ends for the summer, but I'm not a kid or a teacher.

8) April-- Opening Day of baseball is special, college hoop Final Four, playoffs start in NBA/NHL, the Masters and winter is officially over. Plus I usually go to Las Vegas in April, though this year my trip is in March.

7) October-- World Series, football, some downtime in between baseball and basketball seasons. If you've never done Halloween in Las Vegas, its quite an experience.

6) March-- NCAA tournament is my favorite event of the year, but other than that and spring training baseball, March is a slightly better version of February.

5) August is a great month to live in upstate New York, lot of fun stuff going on and it is only the end of summer if you're a kid/teacher. Plus football season is approaching so there's lot of studying to be done, preferably ourdoors by a pool.

4) July-- Horse racing in Saratoga, me in Las Vegas for couple weeks-- NBA Summer League, lot of AAU games, baseball's All-Star Game, the British Open, even start of NFL training camps. July is a very good month.

3) September-- Football starts, baseball pennant races, a very interesting month.

2) November-- Ton of activity; college hoop starts, college football winds down, NFL, NHL, NBA; when I was working, you also had two days off in there. Election Night is an underrated night of good live TV, if its an even-numbered year.

1) December-- Bowl games, college hoop, end of the NFL regular season, Christmas, New Year's Eve, hey its my birthday too!!! So what if it snows sometimes.....

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 24

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ARIZONA (20-33-0-7, 47 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (39-20-0-2, 80 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (34-22-0-3, 71 pts.) at BOSTON (29-21-0-9, 67 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 2-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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CALGARY (32-23-0-4, 68 pts.) at NY RANGERS (36-16-0-6, 78 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 32-27 ATS (+59.9 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 17-7 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 91-90 ATS (+201.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 199-197 ATS (-90.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 47-59 ATS (-42.5 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 123-124 ATS (-58.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 77-88 ATS (-58.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 107-113 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 162-195 ATS (-159.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 2-1-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (17-38-0-5, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (26-28-0-4, 56 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 38-104 ATS (+225.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-51 ATS (+106.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-50 ATS (+102.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 15-50 ATS (+91.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-25 ATS (+44.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 38-33 ATS (+82.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 29-24 ATS (+3.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 39-27 ATS (+72.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 22-9 ATS (+12.5 Units) 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
COLUMBUS is 3-1 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (26-23-0-11, 63 pts.) at CAROLINA (21-30-0-7, 49 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (38-16-0-5, 81 pts.) at ST LOUIS (38-17-0-4, 80 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 41-16 ATS (+14.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 38-21 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 13-5 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 23-15 ATS (+40.8 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 15-6 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
MONTREAL is 17-7 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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EDMONTON (17-34-0-10, 44 pts.) at MINNESOTA (31-21-0-7, 69 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 17-44 ATS (+85.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 3-18 ATS (+33.0 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 10-32 ATS (+60.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 19-54 ATS (+110.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-2 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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COLORADO (26-23-0-11, 63 pts.) at NASHVILLE (40-13-0-7, 87 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 40-20 ATS (+64.9 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 16-1 ATS (+14.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights this season.
NASHVILLE is 14-7 ATS (+3.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
NASHVILLE is 38-26 ATS (+10.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 21-6 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 81-68 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-30 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-25 ATS (+59.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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DALLAS (27-24-0-9, 63 pts.) at WINNIPEG (30-20-0-11, 71 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (+24.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 6-15 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a division game this season.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
WINNIPEG is 29-22 ATS (+54.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 193-131 ATS (+35.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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FLORIDA (26-21-0-12, 64 pts.) at CHICAGO (35-20-0-5, 75 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 12-6 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 28-38 ATS (-26.4 Units) in home games in February games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 10-13 ATS (-14.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 8-12 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 6-12 ATS (-13.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-13 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 3-6 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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DETROIT (33-14-0-11, 77 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (28-18-0-12, 68 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, February 24

Hot teams
-- Canucks won five of their last seven games.
-- Rangers won six of their last seven games.
-- St Louis won 11 of its last 15 games. Canadiens won six of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota won 11 of its last 13 games.
-- Avalanche won four of its last five games. Nashville won seven of last nine games.
-- Kings won their last seven games, allowing 13 goals.

Cold teams
-- Arizona lost its last six games, scoring 8 goals. Islanders lost last two games,. 3-2/4-0.
-- Boston lost six of its last seven games.
-- Flames lost three of last four road games.
-- Sabres lost six of their last seven games. Columbus is 5-7 in its last 12 games.
-- Columbus lost four of last six games. Flyers lost nine of last twelve road games.
-- Edmonton lost four of its last five games.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of their last five games. Winnipeg is 4-9 since All-Star break.
-- Panthers, Blackhawks both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Red Wings lost four of their last six games.

Series records
-- Arizona is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Islanders.
-- Canucks won three of last four games with Boston.
-- Rangers won four of last five games with Calgary.
-- Blue Jackets won three of last four games with Buffalo.
-- Carolina won five of last six games with Philadelphia.
-- Blues won five of their last six games with Montreal.
-- Minnesota won eight of last ten games with Edmonton.
-- Avalanche lost eight of last nine games in Nashville.
-- Road team won all three Dallas-Winnipeg games this season.
-- Blackhawks won their last five games with Florida.
-- Kings lost their last four games with Detroit.

Totals
-- Four of last five Arizona road games stayed under.
-- Last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Ranger games went over total.
-- Four of last five Columbus home games went over.
-- Five of last six Carolina home games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Montreal road games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Edmonton road games went over.
-- Last four Nashvlle home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 12-6 in last 18 Dallas road games.
-- Four of last five Chicago home games stayed under.
-- Last four Los Angeles games stayed under the total.

Back-to-back
-- Arizona is 3-6 if it played the night before.
-- Red Wings are 4-2 if they played night before.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Arizona is 3-5-2 SU in their last 10 games ,when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Arizona
NY Islanders are 6-11-3 SU in their last 20 games ,when playing Arizona

7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. COLUMBUS
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. NY RANGERS
Calgary is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Calgary is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Calgary

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Carolina is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia

7:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. BOSTON
Vancouver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
COLORADO vs. NASHVILLE
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games
Nashville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Winnipeg is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Dallas

8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

8:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal

8:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. LOS ANGELES
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, February 24


Red Wings' LW Henrik Zetterberg, Doubtful Tuesday

Zetterberg missed Monday's game due to an upper-body injury and is not expected to play Tuesday against the Kings.


Canucks' G Ryan Miller, Early April

Miller is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.


Schneider making Devils a hot under play

The New Jersey Devils continue to be one of the hottest under plays in the NHL thanks in large part to the play of goaltender Cory Schneider.

With Schneider making 38 saves in the Devils 3-0 shutout win over the Arizona Coyotes Monday night, New Jersey went under yet another total. The under is 9-1-1 in Schneider's last 11 starts, in a streak that has seen him give up just 1.54 goals per game.

The streak has made the Devils the NHL's third best under play at 20-35-5 O/U.

Next up, Schneider and the Devils host the Calgary Flames Wednesday.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Montreal at St. Louis
The Canadiens head to St. Louis tonight to face the Blues (38-17-2) and come into the contest with an 8-0 record in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning record. Montreal is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Canadiens favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+135). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 51-52: Arizona at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 9.681; NY Islanders 12.260
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 53-54: Vancouver at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.822; Boston 11.381
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 55-56: Calgary at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.610; NY Rangers 13.058
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-185); Under

Game 57-58: Buffalo at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.201; Columbus 10.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-260); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+220); Under

Game 59-60: Philadelphia at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.035; Carolina 11.689
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-120); Over

Game 61-62: Montreal at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.819; St. Louis 10.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+135); Over

Game 63-64: Edmonton at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.608; Minnesota 10.515
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+250); Under

Game 65-66: Colorado at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.834; Nashville 12.264
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-200); Under

Game 67-68: Dallas at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.622; Winnipeg 9.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+120); Over

Game 69-70: Florida at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.388; Chicago 10.580
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-215); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-215); Under

Game 71-72: Detroit at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.260; Los Angeles 11.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, February 24


Darling to start for Blackhawks Tuesday

According to Chris Kuc, hockey writer for the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Blackhawks will give Scott Darling the start in goal as they host the Florida Panthers Tuesday evening.

Chicago is currently mired in a three-game losing streak which includes a 6-2 loss versus the Boston Bruins Sunday. Starting goaltender Corey Crawford was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 14 shots.

Darling has made seven starts already this season and owns a 5-2 record, 1.97 goals against average and .937 save percentage.

The Blackhawks are presently -210 favorites with the Panthers in town.

NHL

Tuesday, February 24


Gustavsson to make first start in over two months

The Detroit Red Wings will start Jonas Gustavsson for the first time since the goaltender was placed on injured reserve in November. In limited appearances this season, 'The Monster' has a 2-1-1 record with a 2.18 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.

Gustavsson did make an appearance for the Red Wings on Feb. 21, when he spelled Jimmy Howard is a 7-6 Detroit win.

Currently, the Red Wings are +129 when they travel to Los Angeles Tuesday.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Derrick Rose is having knee surgery, so he's on the shelf again. Hopefully, when he heals, he won't play in any more useless summer tournaments.

-- Arkansas 81, Texas A&M 75-- Hogs led 33-9 in this game, were up 23 at half.

-- Maryland 59, Wisconsin 53-- Signature win for the Terrapins.

-- NC State 58, North Carolina 46-- Least points UNC has scored in Deandome, and that covers thirty seasons.

-- Missouri 64, Florida 52-- Gators were 9-23 on foul line, PG Hill was 1-8. Oy.

-- Niagara 82, Canisius 71-- Pretty big upset in the MAAC.



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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud......

13) Lebron James has a 10-year old son, Lebron Jr. There is no need for ESPN to show this kid playing youth basketball-- let the kid be a kid.

Wayne Gretzky's son wound up playing pro baseball; neither one of Michael Jordan's sons wound up finishing their college hoop career. Its hard as hell having a dad who you can't possibly be as good as-- no need to put a 10-year old on national TV.

12) Now that the Red Sox have this Moncada kid, they have a lot more depth in their position players than they do on the mound; are they stockpiling players, hoping to pry Cole Hamels from Philly?

11) If my job depended on drafting the right QB this spring, I'd have two really big questions about Jameis Winston:
a) Does he really want to play football, or does he want to try baseball too?
b) His weight would be a concern to me; thats a red flag about his dedication.

10) In the entire 2014 season, Marcus Mariota took five snaps under center. Five. The rest were shotgun snaps. Oregon never huddles, so a 1st-round draft pick QB has to learn the basics of running an NFL huddle-- thats a big adjustment, on top of all the other things he has to learn, in addition to adjusting to the speed of the game.

9) September 4, Friday night of Labor Day weekend: Washington at Boise State, the return of former Boise coach Chris Petersen, who now runs the Huskies' program. No one who has left Boise State has equalled the success they had on the blue turf.

8) UCLA quietly hired former Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Bradley, right after the recruiting period ended. This way, he gets to coach a season before he has to recruit and possibly answer questions about the Penn State debacle that he lived through. Good football coach, he will help Jim Mora Jr's team.

7) It bears repeating that Snoop Dawg and Jim Mora Sr will both be in the Rose Bowl next fall, cheering on their sons with the Bruins. ESPN has to get an interview with these two football dads, two of the most opposite people in the history of man.

6) If you care about such things, ACC home favorites of 5+ points are 14-26 against the spread this season, which shows that the league has no dominant team. Conference tournament in couple of weeks is going to be something.

5) Wyoming gets star forward Larry Nance Jr (mono) back tonight; doubt he is 100%, but they need anything they can get from him. Cowboys are on the bubble but stand a pretty good chance in a wide open Mountain West tourney. League is down this year. New Mexico won last three tourneys; they won't this year.

4) Guy named Scott Walker might win the Republican nomination for President, but he isn't a college graduate.

Fair question: Should the President of the US be a college graduate?

Last non-graduate candidate to win a major party nomination was Barry Goldwater in 1964; last president who wasn't a college graduate was Harry Truman, and he was a pretty damned good President.

One other question: Walker went to Marquette for a couple of years. Why did he leave? How does a college dropout become such a successful politician?

3) Alabama has a young man on its golf team: Davis Love IV. Think their golf booster club has some deep pockets? If I remember right, Davis Love III went to North Carolina and introduced Michael Jordan to golf.

2) By the way, I had never heard this before, but in order for a PGA golfer to get into the Hall of Fame, he either has to have won 15 PGA tournaments or two majors.

1) Watched a replay of the Florida-Missouri game. Sometimes, you see a team that will just be really happy when the season ends. That team is Florida; they're just awful, losing to a Missouri club that had lost 13 games in a row. Florida's point guard goes 1-8 on the foul line-- what college point guard goes 1-8 on the line?

They've given up on the season and appear anxious for it to be over.

 

[CNOTES]

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Letdown spot

NBA fans are treated to a potential Finals preview with the Golden State Warriors visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night. These teams have identical 6-2 records in February, heading into Tuesday, and if the NBA futures are right, Cavs priced at +300 and Warriors priced at +400, they will be battling for the league title this spring.

But after the smoke has cleared and the dust settles Thursday, Golden State must travel overnight to the Great White North to face another of the NBA’s elite. The Toronto Raptors are waiting to sink their claws into the Warriors, who are ripe for a letdown in the Air Canada Centre. Toronto was smashed by 21 points in the Bay Area back in January and would love to return the favor Friday.

Lookahead spot

The BYU Cougars are long shots to make the NCAA tournament, sitting third in the West Coast Conference behind projected No. 1 seed Gonzaga and St. Mary’s. It’s not completely crazy to think three WCC schools could go to the Big Dance and in order for that to happen, the Cougars must boost their NCAA portfolio with a win over the Bulldogs this weekend.

With BYU setting its sights on the Zags Saturday, the Cougars could look past this week’s opponent Portland. They travel to the Earle A. Chiles Center Thursday night. The Pilots had strung together four straight wins before road losses at St. Mary’s and Pacific (in overtime). Portland showed it has the offensive firepower to keep pace with BYU and could spoil the Cougars’ tournament hopes before they get a shot at Gonzaga.

Schedule spot

The Ottawa Senators escape the horrid winter weather in Canada’s capital with a West Coast road trip this week, dropping the puck in Anaheim Wednesday night. The Sens went 3-2 during a five-game home stand but now play five in a row on the road, including three games in four nights to end the month. Ottawa is just 10-13-3-2 away from the Canadian Tire Centre this season.

Following Wednesday’s game with the Ducks, the Senators stay in Los Angeles to face the Kings Thursday, then have a day off to travel to San Jose to play the Sharks Saturday. Ottawa is outside of the playoff picture heading into this tough stretch of schedule and a couple quick losses could have the front office packing it in for the season, playing the prospects, and sizing up potential deals before the trade deadline. Keep an eye on the Sens motivation come Saturday in San Jose.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Pittsburgh at Washington
The Penguins head to Washington tonight and come into the contest with an 8-3 record in their last 11 contests versus the Capitals. Pittsburgh is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Game 1-2: Calgary at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.711; New Jersey 10.471
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+110); Over

Game 3-4: Pittsburgh at Washington (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.966; Washington 11.068
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Over

Game 5-6: Ottawa at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.712; Anaheim 12.538
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-200); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 25

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CALGARY (32-24-0-4, 68 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (25-26-0-9, 59 pts.) - 2/25/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 32-28 ATS (+61.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 15-34 ATS (+52.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-0 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-0-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (34-17-0-9, 77 pts.) at WASHINGTON (33-18-0-10, 76 pts.) - 2/25/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 7-15 ATS (-17.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 23-32 ATS (-29.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 179-130 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (24-23-0-10, 58 pts.) at ANAHEIM (38-16-0-7, 83 pts.) - 2/25/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 151-177 ATS (-61.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 1-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-30 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 99-57 ATS (+167.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 187-151 ATS (+26.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 193-145 ATS (+32.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 17-6 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 32-13 ATS (+13.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 46-20 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-1 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 2-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, February 25

Hot teams
-- Devils won their last four games, allowing four goals.
-- Washington won four of its last five games. Penguins won last two games, outscoring foes 9-3.
-- Senators won three of their last four games. Ducks won last three games, scoring 12 goals.

Cold teams
-- Flames lost four of last five road games.

Series records
-- Devils lost their last four games with Calgary.
-- Caps are 3-0 vs Pittsburgh this season, outscoring them 10-1.
-- Ducks won four of last six games with Ottawa.

Totals
-- 11 of last 13 New Jersey games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last eleven Washington games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Ottawa games went over the total.

Back-to-back
-- Calgary is 2-8 if it played the night before.




NHL

Wednesday, February 25

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
CALGARY vs. NEW JERSEY
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Calgary is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 10 games when playing Calgary
New Jersey is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary

8:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

10:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. ANAHEIM
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing Ottawa

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Wednesday, February 25


Blackhawks' RW Patrick Kane, Out indefinitely

Kane could miss up to ten weeks with an upper-body injury.


Red-hot Hammond gets start for Senators Wednesday

The Ottawa Senators will give Andrew Hammond the start in net as the team visits the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday evening.

It will be the third-straight start for Hammond who was called up from Ottawa's AHL affiliate in Binghamton on Jan. 29 when Craig Anderson went on injured reserve.

Hammond has two starts and three appearances in total so far this season. Heading into Wednesday night's matchup, he has a record of 2-0-0, 2.13 goals against average and a .930 save percentage.

At present, the Sens are +170 underdogs for the game and oddsmakers have a total of 5.5 on the board.


Capitals save best hockey for Penguins

The Washington Capitals seem to be undergoing somewhat of a renaissance under new head coach Barry Trotz. Symbolic of this is the way the Caps have played hockey against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The pair have met three times already this season and the Capitals have won all three, outscoring the Pens 10-1 in those games. Prior to their new found success against Pittsburgh, the Caps lost eight-straight games to the Pens.

The two will renew aquaintances Wednesday evening in Washington and oddsmakers opened the Caps as -116 favorites but that has been adjusted to -120. Furthermore, the total opened 5.5 but is now five.


Jets extend over streak to five

The Winnipeg Jets extended their streak of going over totals to five consecutive games by topping the Dallas Stars 4-2 Tuesday night.

The streak should be no surprise as the Jets have been a top over play in the NHL all season, posting a 33-25-4 over/under. That makes them the third best over play in the league.

Over bettors will hope the streak continues when the Jets host the St. Louis Blues Thursday.


Kings edge Red Wings for eighth win in a row

The Los Angeles Kings have started their playoff push early, edging the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 Tuesday night for their eighth consecutive win.

The Kings, who were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in before the streak started and now sit in third place in the Pacific Division.

Los Angeles goes for nine in a row when they host the Ottawa Senators Thursday.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Duke 91, Virginia Tech 86 OT-- Refs pulled Dukies thru in this one, even though game was in Blacksburg.

-- Davidson 60, Rhode Island 59-- A-14 tourney is going to be tremendous.

-- Richmond 67, VCU 63, 2OT-- Rams led late in OT after being down 16 in second half, but gave up tying layup and lost in second OT.

-- Northwestern 72, Indiana 65-- Bad loss for Tom Crean.

-- Baylor 79, Iowa State 70-- Scott Drew doesn't enough credit for what he does.

-- Missouri State 80, Bradley 77, 3OT-- Two lousy teams played a great game.



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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Looking thru some college hoop stuff......

13) Big West-- Cal-Davis has a two-game lead over Irvine. Long Beach lost its last four games, is in middle of the pack. Riverside is a much-improved team.

12) Mountain West-- Down year in this league; San Diego State is far and away the best team, but they struggle to score. Not sure Boise or Colorado State will get into the NCAAs if they don't win the conference tournament.

11) MAC-- Central Michigan is 11-4, three other teams are 10-5. This conference tournament is always chaotic in Cleveland; this year will be no different.

10) MVC-- Wichita and Northern Iowa, Northern Iowa and Wichita. Anyone else winning conference tourney would be huge upset. Teams play Saturday in Wichita.

9) AAC-- SMU and Tulsa are tied at top, but Cincinnati's defense is a good as aoyone. UConn is damn good #6 seed, but league drops way off after that.

8) Atlantic 14-- Four teams are 11-4; two others are 9-6. VCU, Davidson look good for NCAAs; everyone else needs to win conference tourney.

Needs to be pointed out here how many conferences have wide-open races; other than Kentucky, Wisconsin and maybe Gonzaga, every team in the country has glaring flaws-- aren't many deep teams.

7) WCC-- Gonzaga is to this league what UNLV was to the Big West 25 years ago, in Tark the Shark's heydey. Bulldogs have a 4-game lead, but has this league prepared the Zags for the rigors of March Madness?

6) Pac-12-- Arizona is best team, but if Stanley Johnson has a rough night, who picks up the slack? Could be a two-bid league, with Wildcats and Utah.

5) SEC-- Three teams behind Kentucky all lost their last game, two of them at home. Florida has had a dismal season. Luckily spring football practice starts soon.

4) Big 14-- Purdue has been a pleasant surprise, so has Maryland, but Purdue also lost to Gardner-Webb and North Florida. Four teams are locks; Indiana/Illinois are bubblicious-- Purdue and Iowa are close to being in.

3) ACC-- Five teams are locks, but North Carolina is playing lousy and Duke damn near got beat at Virginia Tech last night. Virginia needs to get healthy, Louisville has no point guard and Notre Dame is soft on defense.

2) Big East-- Not sure what to make of this league. Villanova has a 3-game lead, but this is a league where everyone else has at least eight losses. Butler is a pleasant surprise. DePaul has improved, but they're still in sixth place.

1) Big X-- League is just too hard; Home teams are 50-26, 4th-best home win %age in country. Texas is in 8th place but is #21 nationally in KenPom rankings.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 26

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MONTREAL (39-16-0-5, 83 pts.) at COLUMBUS (26-29-0-4, 56 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 99-83 ATS (+189.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
MONTREAL is 39-21 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 14-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 24-15 ATS (+41.7 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 16-6 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
MONTREAL is 18-10 ATS (+29.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-1 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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VANCOUVER (35-22-0-3, 73 pts.) at BUFFALO (18-38-0-5, 41 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 27-39 ATS (-16.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 196-192 ATS (+420.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 121-110 ATS (+239.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 19-9 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BUFFALO is 39-104 ATS (-103.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-51 ATS (+110.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 3-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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ARIZONA (20-34-0-7, 47 pts.) at NY RANGERS (37-16-0-6, 80 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 2-1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (36-20-0-5, 77 pts.) at FLORIDA (26-21-0-13, 65 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 87-148 ATS (+260.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
CHICAGO is 11-13 ATS (-13.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 9-12 ATS (-12.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 11-16 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 1-9 ATS (-9.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 34-30 ATS (-25.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-16 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 11-5 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 93-138 ATS (+250.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 167-197 ATS (-80.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 61-97 ATS (-54.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 8-23 ATS (+33.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (26-24-0-11, 63 pts.) at TORONTO (24-31-0-5, 53 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4-0 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=+3.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (38-18-0-4, 80 pts.) at WINNIPEG (31-20-0-11, 73 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 93-75 ATS (+170.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 2-9 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-1 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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MINNESOTA (31-22-0-7, 69 pts.) at NASHVILLE (41-13-0-7, 89 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-29 ATS (+50.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 41-20 ATS (+61.0 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 17-1 ATS (+15.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NASHVILLE is 12-1 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 15-7 ATS (+5.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NASHVILLE is 15-6 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a division game this season.
MINNESOTA is 161-146 ATS (+313.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 6-13 ATS (-10.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-5 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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DETROIT (33-15-0-11, 77 pts.) at SAN JOSE (30-23-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 83-93 ATS (-61.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
DETROIT is 104-63 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
DETROIT is 16-9 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 30-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 6-11 ATS (-9.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 0-5 ATS (-8.5 Units) in home games in February games this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-9 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 8-14 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN JOSE is 83-80 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-1 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (25-23-0-10, 60 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (29-18-0-12, 70 pts.) - 2/26/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 26

Hot teams
-- Canucks won six of their last eight games.
-- Rangers won seven of their last eight games.
-- Canadiens won six of their last nine games.
-- Winnipeg won its last four home games.
-- Minnesota won 11 of its last 14 games. Nashville won eight of last ten.
-- Los Angeles won its last eight games, alllowing 13 goals. Senators won five of last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Sabres lost six of their last eight games.
-- Arizona lost its last seven games, outscored 28-9.
-- Columbus lost its last three games, outscored 11-6.
-- Flyers lost three of their last four road games. Toronto lost 16 of its last 18 games.
-- Florida lost six of its last eight games. Chicago lost three of its last four.
-- Blues lost three of their last four games.
-- Detroit lost five of its last seven games. Sharks lost six of last eight.

Series records
-- Canucks won their last three games with Buffalo.
-- Rangers won five of last six games with Arizona.
-- Blue Jackets lost four of last five games with Montreal.
-- Flyers won their last three games with Toronto.
-- Panthers lost their last six games with Chicago.
-- Blues won eight of last nine games with Winnipeg.
-- Nashville won last three games with Minnesota, scoring 16 goals.
-- Kings won seven of last eight games with Ottawa.
-- Sharks won their last four games with Detroit.

Totals
-- Last seven Buffalo home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last ten Ranger home games stayed under.
-- Ten of last thirteen Montreal road games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Toronto home games went over.
-- Four of last five Florida home games stayed under.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Winnipeg home games.
-- Four of last five Nashville home games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Los Angeles home games stayed under.
-- Nine of last eleven San Jose home games went over.

Back-to-back
-- Ottawa is 2-6 if it played the night before.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Thursday, February 26

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY RANGERS
Arizona is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Arizona

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Montreal

7:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. BUFFALO
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Buffalo's last 10 games

7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. FLORIDA
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Philadelphia
Toronto is 2-16 SU in its last 18 games

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WINNIPEG
St. Louis is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Nashville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. SAN JOSE
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Jose's last 11 games at home

10:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. LOS ANGELES
Ottawa is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Ottawa

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Thursday, February 26


Blue Jackets' G Sergei Bobrovsky, out Thursday

Bobrovsky is on injured reserve with a groin injury. He will not return Thursday against the Canadiens.


Senators' G Craig Anderson, questionable Thursday

Anderson is on injured reserve due to a hand injury and is questionable to return Thursday against the Kings.


Visiting teams triumph on the ice Wednesday

Granted, it was a light schedule in the NHL Wednesday evening, but road teams proved a profitable venture winning all three games on the board.

The Calgary Flames, +105 dogs, defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1, the Pittsburgh Penguins (+105) finally solved the Washington Capitals this season winning 4-3 and the Ottawa Senators (+165) again rode the stellar goaltending of Andrew Hammond to a 3-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

Season to date, road teams are now 409-383-57-60 straight up. There are nine games on the board around the league Thursday.


Sabres awful offense an under bettors' dream

In the Buffalo Sabres last 10 games they have an over/under record of 1-9 thanks to their poor offense. The Sabres are averaging a mere 1.7 goals in those 10 games and have only scored multiple goal game four times.

Buffalo will welcome the Vancouver Canucks Thursday with a goal total set at 5.0.



NHL roundup: Pens edge Caps, avoid season sweep

WASHINGTON -- Center Evgeni Malkin has three assists and center Sidney Crosby added his 20th goal of the season to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night at the Verizon Center.

The Penguins avoided a series sweep with the victory and moved three points ahead of the Capitals in the Metropolitan Division standings. They are one point behind the second-place New York Rangers, who have two games in hand on the Penguins and three on the Capitals.

Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fluery stopped 21 of 24 shots to improve to 28-13-6. Capitals netminder Braden Holtby allowed four goals on 26 shots to fall to 29-14-9.

Right winger Patric Hornqvist, center Brandon Sutter and left winger Chris Kunitz joined Crosby with goals for the Penguins, who have won three straight games since losing to the Capitals 3-1 in Pittsburgh on Feb. 17.

Defenseman John Carlson, right winger Troy Brouwer and left winger Alex Ovechkin scored goals for the Capitals, who have lost back-to-back games in regulation for the first time since Jan. 16-17.

Flames 3, Devils 1

NEWARK, N.J. -- Left winger Curtis Glencross and center Sean Monahan each scored a goal in a span of 48 seconds over two periods and goaltender Karri Ramo made 26 saves in goal, leading Calgary to victory over New Jersey at the Prudential Center.

The victory enabled the Flames to move past idle Minnesota into eighth place in the Western Conference standings and improve to 1-1 on their current season-long seven-game road trip.

Flames defenseman T.J. Brodie scored an empty-net goal and left winger Mike Cammalleri scored for New Jersey. Goaltender Corey Schneider made 23 saves in vain for the Devils.

Ducks 3, Senators 0

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Goalie Andrew Hammond led Ottawa to a win over Anaheim at Honda Center, moving to 3-0-0 on the season and marking the first time his team won three straight games since October.

Hammond earned his first career shutout, making 25 saves while his Ducks goalie John Gibson stopped 31 of 33 shots.

Left winger Erik Condra scored for Ottawa, as did centers Mika Zibanejad and Kyle Turris.