NHL Saturday :

[RVD]

Buffalo is looking for answers right now. Offense is struggling, and no 1 line less Alex Kotalik tonight. G Ryan Miller magic not enough anymore. Buffalo playing back to back and third in four nights.

Pens are fresh and scoring ton of goals lately, at least 4 goals scored in last 5 games.

I like the Pens chances, I think they can outscore the Sabres tonight. They will get room on the ice.

Pittsburgh (-155)

[RVD]

The Dallas Stars got some veterans back in the lineup last week and they had a chance to take the rust out after a few games. Stars looking a lot more like the team we used to see in the past in the last few games. Better puck control, better defensive coverage and better goaltending. The return of Sergei Zubov give the team a lot more fire power.

I think we will see Dallas get a surge in the next few games. We may see something positive as early as tonight. The team is hungry for a win. Phoenix is playing a third game in four nights and came back to earth in their last game after 3 game winning streak. I like Dallas chances and the good price. Stars have a better than 50 % chances of winning this game in my opinion.

Dallas (+105)

[RVD]

The Nashville Predators just stunned two of the best NHL teams this week. Goaltender Dan Ellis has been terrific and very busy. It's look like he is going to go again tonight.

Predators are playing the last game of a grueling 6 game road trip which end on the West Coast. They played a hard physical OT game against Anaheim last night. I think Nashville should be happy to have 2 big wins in the bank. Focus and energy may be a factor in this last road game.

Los Angeles is surging. I like this team, I knew it was a matter of time 2 weeks ago before this team surge with a veteran coach like Terry Murray and very good young players. I actually jumped on their bandwagon in a home game against Florida on nov. the 6 th. I think Los Angeles can take advantage of a schedule edge here. Kings playing good hockey.

Los Angeles (-130)