Pucks
COLORADO/OTTAWA
The Avs have gone ‘under’ in 14 of 22 on the road while the Senators have gone ‘under’ or pushed in 13 of 22 at home. Craig Andersson will likely get the start in net for Colorado, though backup Peter Budaj has played well in relief (he’s gone ‘under’ in 6 of his 7 starts this year). Pascal Leclaire will likely be between the pipes for Ottawa, though his backup Brian Elliott is competent as well.
Ultimately, the most compelling statistic in this game fits into our ’styles make fights’ theory of NHL totals. 6 of the last 7 games between the Senators and Avs at Scotiabank Place have gone ‘under’ the total as did last year’s only meeting, a 3-2 Colorado win. Look for a similar result..
under 5.5
Montreal @ Tampa Bay
The Montreal Canadiens travel to Florida to take on the Lightning. This wont be an easy game for the Canadiens, but if they start goaltender Halak they should squeak out the win.
Montreal
The Avs have gone ‘under’ in 14 of 22 on the road while the Senators have gone ‘under’ or pushed in 13 of 22 at home. Craig Andersson will likely get the start in net for Colorado, though backup Peter Budaj has played well in relief (he’s gone ‘under’ in 6 of his 7 starts this year). Pascal Leclaire will likely be between the pipes for Ottawa, though his backup Brian Elliott is competent as well.
Ultimately, the most compelling statistic in this game fits into our ’styles make fights’ theory of NHL totals. 6 of the last 7 games between the Senators and Avs at Scotiabank Place have gone ‘under’ the total as did last year’s only meeting, a 3-2 Colorado win. Look for a similar result..
under 5.5
Montreal @ Tampa Bay
The Montreal Canadiens travel to Florida to take on the Lightning. This wont be an easy game for the Canadiens, but if they start goaltender Halak they should squeak out the win.
Montreal