Utah MAMMOTH vs Columbus BLUE JACKETS

Today we have a nearly full day of hockey on the schedule. The trade deadline has passed and now we are in a race to win the CUP. Our game today takes us to the Columbus, Ohio home of the BLUE JACKETS. The pesky Utah MAMMOTH is in town to provide the competition. Utah continues to hold on to the 7th playoff slot in the west. Columbus is attempting to force their way into the playoff party. Both teams will be motivated and ready to go. The JACKETS have won 3 in a row going into tonight at Nationwide.

Today’s PICK — Columbus BLUE JACKETS -110

Carolina HURRICANES vs Edmonton OILERS

There are 7 games this evening in the NHL. Today is trade deadline day so by the time the games are being played, players will be relieved by the time the games are played. Our game tonight takes us to Edmonton, Alberta. The Carolina HURRICANES are in town to lay down the hammer on the OIL. Edmonton is in danger of falling out of the playoff race if they can't find any victories. Facing Carolina at this point is a problem for them. The CANES have a better record on the road than the OILERS. Carolina has won 6 of their last 7 games.

Today’s PICK — Carolina HURRICANES -115 — WIN

Utah MAMMOTH vs Philadelphia FLYERS

There are 8 games going off this evening in the NHL. Our game takes us to the “city of brotherly love” - Philadelphia, PA. The FLYERS are hosting the Utah MAMMOTH. Philadelphia has yet to beat the MAMMOTH. Utah is attempting to make the playoffs, something they have yet to do in their Utah existence. The FLYERS have won their last 3 games and have not given up. UTAH has not done well on the road.

Today’s PICK — Philadelphia FLYERS +110 — LOSS

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Detroit RED WINGS

Tonight, there are only 5 games on tap in the NHL. Our game takes us to the Detroit RED WING home in downtown Detroit. The WINGS will be welcoming in the Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS. Vegas has lost their last 3 games. All road games. They have also won only 3 of their last 10 games. The RED WINGS have played well at Little Caesars but have not won 2 straight since January. The VGK will be desperate tonight in Motown.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +115 — WIN

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Buffalo SABRES

Tonight, there are 11 games slated for this evening. Our game takes us to KeyBank Arena in downtown Buffalo. The SABRES are hosting the dreaded and feared Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS. This season the Buffalo SABRES have been a revelation. Could it be they have a shot at playoff hockey? YES! The VGK have dropped their last 2 games on the current roadie. Buffalo has won their last 3 games and is tough to beat on home ice. There will be a roar tonight in Western New York.

Today’s PICK — Buffalo SABRES -150 — WIN

Detroit RED WINGS vs Nashville PREDATORS

There are only 6 games on tap this evening in the NHL. The trade deadline is on Friday and teams throughout the league will be under pressure. Our game tonight takes us to Bridgestone Arena in Music City - Nashville. The Detroit RED WINGS are in town to provide the entertainment. Nashville is once again in the playoff race. It has been nearly 2 years. They are facing a RED WING team that has a pretty solid shot of making the playoffs. The PREDS have lost 3 straight at Bridgestone. Detroit has been alternating wins/losses.

Today’s PICK — Detroit RED WINGS -115 — WIN

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Pittsburgh PENGUINS

Today there are 6 games going off in the NHL. Our game today is being played in the “Steel City” of Pittsburgh. The PENGUINS are welcoming in the Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS to the friendly confines of PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has beaten the KNIGHTS 4 straight times in Pittsburgh. Both teams are in the thick of the playoff race. Both teams dropped their last game. Usually, the home team wins here. I like the PENS today.

Today’s PICK — Pittsburgh PENGUINS +130 — WIN

Ottawa SENATORS vs Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

Throughout the day there are 13 games slated to be played in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us to Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The LEAFS are welcoming in their fellow Ontario team, the Ottawa SENATORS. These 2 teams usually provide competitive games. Currently the LEAFS have been playing inconsistent hockey and have disappointed. If Toronto can't pull together today versus Ottawa on home ice, their playoff chances would fade even more.

Today’s PICK — Toronto MAPLE LEAFS +105 — LOSS

Buffalo SABRES vs Florida PANTHERS

Tonight, there are only 4 games on tap in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us down to the southern Florida home of the PANTHERS. The Buffalo SABRES are in town to take on the defending Stanley Cup champs. Buffalo opened up after break beating the New Jersey DEVILS. Florida dumped Toronto 5-1 last night. The SABRES are playing well and will be a tough out, even in Florida. The SLABS have already beaten the PANTHERS twice this season.

Today’s PICK — Buffalo SABRES -105 — WIN

Edmonton OILERS vs Los Angeles KINGS

Once again, we are well underway in our race to the playoffs. There are 12 games slated for tonight in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us once again to Southern California. The L-A KINGS are hosting the dreaded and feared Edmonton OILERS. Last night the OILERS lost to the DUCKS in a high scoring affair at the Pond in Anaheim. This was their 4th loss in a row. L-A lost last night to Vegas in an important bout at Crypto.com Arena. L-A's difficulties on home ice are becoming a problem.

Today’s PICK — Edmonton OILERS -110 — WON

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Los Angeles KiNGS

Well, the Olympic pause is over, and we are headed down the final stretch of the season. Next up is the trade-deadline on March 6th. Tonight, 16 teams return to action in the NHL. Our game this evening takes us to the southern California home of the Los Angeles KINGS. The Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS are in town to kick off the stretch run. These 2 teams always play each other tough. They have split their last 10 head-to-head. Before the break the VGK were struggling somewhat winning 2 of their last 7 games. L-A has not dominated at Crypto.com Arena at all this season.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +122 — WIN

Pittsburgh PENGUINS vs Buffalo SABRES

On the eve of the Winter Olympics there are 7 games on tap. Our game takes us to the western New York home of the Buffalo SABRES - KeyBank Center. The SABRES are hosting the Pittsburgh PENGUINS this evening. After winning 5 in a row the PENGUINS have now lost their last 2 games. Buffalo has, for the most part, performed well for a change. With the Olympic break in sight, who wants to win going into it? Buffalo - on home ice.

Today’s PICK — Buffalo SABRES -130 — LOSE

Detroit RED WINGS vs Utah MAMMOTH

There are 10 games tonight 2 nights before the Olympic break. Our game takes us to the Salt Lake City home of the Utah MAMMOTH. The RED WINGS are town tonight, most probably, with an abundance of “wingnuts.” In their 2nd season in UTAH, the MAMMOTH have been successful. Delta Center has been rocking. Utah has won 5 of their last 6 home games. Detroit is coming off a victory over the AVALANCHE and is very good on the road. I like the WINGS by a hair tonight.

Todays PICK — Detroit RED WINGS +118 — LOSS

Columbus BLUE JACKETS vs New Jersey DEVILS

Tonight, we have 7 games on tap in the NHL. As we close in on the Olympic break we head up to Prudential Center, home of the DEVILS. New Jersey is hosting the Columbus BLUE JACKETS to what should be an interesting game. Don't look now, but the BLUE JACKETS have won 9 of their last 10 games. They are riding a 5-game winning streak. The DEVILS are coming off of losses in 3 of their last 4 games. Go with the hot hand BLUE JACKETS.

Today’s PICK — Columbus BLUE JACKETS -110 — WIN

Ottawa SENATORS vs Pittsburgh PENGUINS

Tonight, we have 10 games slated on a busy Monday night. Our game this evening takes us to the steel city of Pittsburgh. The PENGUINS are hosting the Ottawa SENATORS in tonight’s tilt at PPG Paints Center. Pittsburgh has only beaten the SENATORS twice in their last 10 games. Ottawa has won 3 in a row coming into tonight. But they are facing a PENGUINS team that is currently on a 6-game winning streak. Their last 2 losses were in OT.

Today’s PICK — Pittsburgh PENGUINS -115 — LOSS

Los Angeles KINGS vs Carolina HURRICANES

Today we have only 3 games on tap in the NHL. One of the games features the annual NHL Stadium Series hockey game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Our game tonight takes us to the home of the Carolina HURRICANES - Lenovo Center. Yesterday the KINGS beat the FLYERS in OT. Today is the KINGS 3rd game in 4 days. The HURRICANES lost in Washington and is also playing their 3rd game in 4 days. While the KINGS are good on the road, the CANES are better in Raleigh.

Today’s PICK — Carolina HURRICANES -190 — WIN

San Jose SHARKS vs Calgary FLAMES

Today there is nearly a full slate of games on the schedule. Fourteen games are on tap throughout the day in the NHL. Our game today takes us north of the border to Calgary, ALBERTA. The FLAMES are welcoming in the San Jose SHARKS. The SHARKS grabbed a loss out of the jaws of victory @ Edmonton Tuesday. San Jose has lost 4 straight in Calgary and beaten the FLAMES only twice in their last 10. Calgary and San Jose are going different directions with the SHARKS finding success. The tandem of Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith will make life difficult for the FLAMES.

Today’s PICK — San Jose SHARKS -110 — LOSS

Columbus BLUE JACKETS vs Chicago BLACK HAWKS

There is only a single game going off this evening in the NHL. The Columbus BLUE JACKETS are visiting Chicago’s United Center this evening. The BLACK HAWKS have only won 3 of their last 10 games. Columbus has won 7 of their last 10 and have not been an easy out. The BLUE JACKETS have always seemed to have trouble on the road. Although they have an above .500 home record, they are under .500 on the road. The HAWKS have lost 4 in a row. Still, the CBJS should win.

Today’s PICK — Columbus BLUE JACKETS -145

Colorado AVALANCHE vs Montreal CANADIENS

There is a nearly full slate of games tonight. There are 15 games on tap for this evening. Our game this evening features the Montreal CANADIENS hosting the Colorado AVALANCHE. Colorado has come back down to earth in recent weeks and have lost 5 of their last 7 games. The CANADIENS have a stronger game on the road than at home. Last night the AVS lost in Ottawa. The AVS are never down long.

Today’s PICK — Colorado AVALANCHE -125 — WIN

New York RANGERS vs New York ISLANDERS

Tonight, there are only 3 games slated in the NHL. All of them are dangerous with high possibilities of an upset. With that in mind our game this evening takes us to the Elmont, NY home of the ISLANDERS. The cross-state rival New York RANGERS are coming to UBS Arena. Under normal circumstances the RANGERS dominate the ISLANDERS. But this season is anything but normal for New York. The RANGERS have only won 2 of their last 10. The RANGERS can win on the road and are due this evening.

Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS +118 — LOSS