NHL tonight

[Max Levine]

Of course, it's college football day. But I still play pucks and I like to get opinions on a couple games. I've bet 3 draws so far and I'm 2 for 3. I think you can look at how 2 teams usually perform against each other, despite the off year, and determine how close the game will be.

I already picked Carolina and the over, LA and the over, as well as the under again between the Blue Jackets and the Wild. I'm looking at NJ/Bos and Buf/NYI and am considering a possible tie.

The Devils are coming off a tough game against the Sabres (3-2), after losing in Atlanta and to TB. They are without Brodeur and Elias still. The Bruins are having a tough start, playing for .500. Of those 12 games, 7 ended in a 1-goal difference. 3 went into overtime... but all on the road. They just beat Toronto 2-1 after losing 2 straight. Zhamnov and Isbister are still out while McEachern is questionable. They are 1-2-1 at home vs NJ in their last 4.

Sabres 6 of last 7 have been decided by 1 goal, 1 in OT and 1 in SO. They beat the Isles 6-4 at home, 1st game of the season. Islanders win one and lose the other, most tight games. They are without Parrish. Biron will get the start. If he performs, this should be a good Under with DiPietro at the other end.

Thoughts?

Max

[bigboydan]

max, i happen to have been eyeing both these games last night once the oilers/stars game was over. so, i do have an opinion on these two games.

devils/boston:

NJ ranks 23rd in defense allowing 3.60 goal per game but, i don't think the devils are really as bad as that. boston hasn't really been all that impressive this year either.

my play in this game would be NJ devils +170


sabers/islanders:

these two teams to me seem to be perty evenly matched and, getting plus money with the sabers i feel is very generous here.

my play in this game would be the sabers +133

[Max Levine]

By the way, Dan, good pick with Edmonton last night. Wasn't a easy play, they were on a 7-games losing streak, I believe.

Yes, that NJ line looks pretty good. I don't know Clemmensen but I'm sure they're back checking a lot without Brodeur.

Max

[bigboydan]

thanks max

ya, that oilers game got a little scarry in that 2nd period but, at least they held on and won for me.


i'm really liking the sabers game tonight in this spot though.

[Max Levine]

I went ahead and tried a draw between Sabres and Isles. I like your NJ play. Was tempted to play it under but I parlayed it with Blues/Kings Over, instead.

I'm more interested in Ott/Tor and Van/Col but I have no feel for either one of those games. Avs have served me well since Hejduk's return. Much better offense. As opposed to Kovalchuk and the Thrashers who have screwed me up a few times.

Max

[bigboydan]

i really didn't have any opinion on either one of those games (tor/ott and van/col) Max.

[Max Levine]

Won't play them either. But will be watching

Max

[bigboydan]

I'll be watcing them as well Max, i love pucks too

[bigboydan]

you getting ready to watch some pucks max

[onlooker]

Any games on OLN?

[Max Levine]

Am watching the Sens... who just scored as I was typing this, 41 seconds into the game

Max

[Max Levine]

2-0 Ottawa after 5 minutes. Methinks this game will open up.

Max

[onlooker]

2-0 Ottawa after 5 minutes. Methinks this game will open up.

Max

Careful. Been up 2-0 many times this year in pucks, to just see it get tied up or my side go down in the game.

[bigboydan]

ya, those 2-0 leads nowadays aren't very safe, in todays NHL.

[Max Levine]

True but coming back from a 3-0 deficit now against Hasek and Ottawa is not an easy task. Leafs are gonna have to regroup and change strategy. They're dominated and outshooted 10-3.

Max

[onlooker]

True but coming back from a 3-0 deficit now against Hasek and Ottawa is not an easy task. Leafs are gonna have to regroup and change strategy. They're dominated and outshooted 10-3.

Max

Hope it works out for ya Max, but its still early.

[bigboydan]

True but coming back from a 3-0 deficit now against Hasek and Ottawa is not an easy task. Leafs are gonna have to regroup and change strategy. They're dominated and outshooted 10-3.

Max

i think your cooked now unfortunately on this one max.

[Max Levine]

I'm just watching this game. Had no bets on it. Just enjoying this rivalry.

I did lose Oregon State with Miller throwing 6 ints. Now I'm keeping an eye on Mich-NW (crazy game).

What about you guys. What do you need?

Max

[onlooker]

I'm just watching this game. Had no bets on it. Just enjoying this rivalry.

I did lose Oregon State with Miller throwing 6 ints. Now I'm keeping an eye on Mich-NW (crazy game).

What about you guys. What do you need?

Max

Sabres.

[bigboydan]

stanford, oak st, and buffalo here max

[Max Levine]

Wow! Danny you're doing great. Stanford is up and OK St... (noticing John in the background)... is up 21-9

Sabres tied after 1. I need that tie after 3.

Max

[bigboydan]

there not over just yet max. but, i'm looking ok so far but, by no means none of them are over yet.

[Max Levine]

Sens all over Toronto. 5-0. Belfour being replaced.

Max

[onlooker]

Sens all over Toronto. 5-0. Belfour being replaced.

Max

That game is over now.

[bigboydan]

i'm suprised pat quinn left eddy the eagle in there that long.

[Max Levine]

Yup. And Domi got a beating from McGrattan. Everything goes Ottawa's way.

Max

[bigboydan]

max, why is garth snow in the nets for the islanders right now. i just noticed that change in goal.

thats what i get for channel surfing i guess

[Max Levine]

I have no clue. There was an injury stoppage at one point. Maybe that was it. Am watching online, don't have the game on tv.

Max

[bigboydan]

thanks anyway max, i'll go find out right now.

[Max Levine]

Just heard it on radio. DiPietro was pulled after the 3rd goal. Must have been weak on a couple.

Max

[bigboydan]

thanks for the update max. i personaly like the idea of garth snow in the nets over dipetro.

[Max Levine]

Well, now tied at 3. Hope it ends this way... and that Sabres win it in OT for you guys

You'll see Danny Heatley's goal on Plays of the Week. Really nice. 6-0 Sens.

Max

Edit: Damn! Isles just scored.

[Max Levine]

4-4 now.

I wish they'd start playing some defense now.

Max

[Max Levine]

Damn! NJ/Bos was a tie. I might have picked the wrong one. 5-4 Buffalo with 2 minutes left.

Max

[Max Levine]

6-4 Buffalo.

Congats guys!

Max