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2-Unit Play. Take #59 Los Angeles (-105) over Boston (7:00) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
The Kings struggles as of late have mainly come from inconsistent play within their defensive zone and Coach Darryl Sutter has been addressing the issue. This minor adjustment figures to be necessary in knocking down the red hot Boston Bruins tonight. Los Angeles has given up 18 goals over a 2-4 span which included a 4-2 home loss to Anaheim the other night. Even with the set back this Kings team is extremely dangerous. They are ranked 5th in goals against, 4th on the power play and 9th on the penalty kill. Boston has been winning games but I don't see a drastic difference in their play over the last month. They are 4-3 over their last seven games and not one of those wins has been over 2 digits. In fact, out of those 4 wins 3 of those have come in a shootout or overtime. Look for the Kings to address their flaws and exploit this Boston team tonight.
4-Unit Play. Take #55 Tampa Bay (-115) over Montreal (7:30) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
Tampa Bay is just a different team when Ben Bishop is in between the pipes. In watching the Lightning's lackluster performance against the Senators last night I was shocked to see such a different team from their previous game against Pittsburgh. The Lightning are still one of the hottest teams in the league right now and are averaging 3.5 goals per game while winning 9 of its previous 11 games. Bishop will be back in net for this one and is a difference maker. He has a 1.76 GAA over his last 6 starts and made 31 saves in the first meeting against the Canadians. Ben Scrivens has been pulled up from the minors and is going to be asked to win his 3rd straight for Montreal. I don't see the Canadians inconsistent play beating the Lightning tonight nor do I see Scrivens winning 3 in a row.
3-Unit Play. Take #70 Chicago (-145) over San Jose (8:30) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
The Western Conference leading Blackhawks begin a four game homestand against the San Jose Sharks tonight at a place they rarely lose. Chicago looks to win their 8th straight in the United Center and is now 21-5-1 on the season. This is a well needed four game home stretch for the Blackhawks considering they have only played in the United Center twice over its last eleven games. Corey Crawford will get the nod tonight where he has been virtually unstoppable. He has won four straight against the Sharks and is averaging 1.59 goals against with 7 shutouts in 24 home starts this season. Chicago has the better defense, is more disciplined and has the deeper squad. Chicago is just too good at home.
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2-Unit Play. Take #59 Los Angeles (-105) over Boston (7:00) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
The Kings struggles as of late have mainly come from inconsistent play within their defensive zone and Coach Darryl Sutter has been addressing the issue. This minor adjustment figures to be necessary in knocking down the red hot Boston Bruins tonight. Los Angeles has given up 18 goals over a 2-4 span which included a 4-2 home loss to Anaheim the other night. Even with the set back this Kings team is extremely dangerous. They are ranked 5th in goals against, 4th on the power play and 9th on the penalty kill. Boston has been winning games but I don't see a drastic difference in their play over the last month. They are 4-3 over their last seven games and not one of those wins has been over 2 digits. In fact, out of those 4 wins 3 of those have come in a shootout or overtime. Look for the Kings to address their flaws and exploit this Boston team tonight.
4-Unit Play. Take #55 Tampa Bay (-115) over Montreal (7:30) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
Tampa Bay is just a different team when Ben Bishop is in between the pipes. In watching the Lightning's lackluster performance against the Senators last night I was shocked to see such a different team from their previous game against Pittsburgh. The Lightning are still one of the hottest teams in the league right now and are averaging 3.5 goals per game while winning 9 of its previous 11 games. Bishop will be back in net for this one and is a difference maker. He has a 1.76 GAA over his last 6 starts and made 31 saves in the first meeting against the Canadians. Ben Scrivens has been pulled up from the minors and is going to be asked to win his 3rd straight for Montreal. I don't see the Canadians inconsistent play beating the Lightning tonight nor do I see Scrivens winning 3 in a row.
3-Unit Play. Take #70 Chicago (-145) over San Jose (8:30) p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9)
The Western Conference leading Blackhawks begin a four game homestand against the San Jose Sharks tonight at a place they rarely lose. Chicago looks to win their 8th straight in the United Center and is now 21-5-1 on the season. This is a well needed four game home stretch for the Blackhawks considering they have only played in the United Center twice over its last eleven games. Corey Crawford will get the nod tonight where he has been virtually unstoppable. He has won four straight against the Sharks and is averaging 1.59 goals against with 7 shutouts in 24 home starts this season. Chicago has the better defense, is more disciplined and has the deeper squad. Chicago is just too good at home.
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