Buffalo SABRES vs Montreal CANADIENS

There are 10 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Nearly all of the games have hidden dangers. Be careful out there as the holiday season sometimes brings upsets. Our game this evening takes us to the Provence of Quebec. The Montreal CANADIENS are hosting the Buffalo SABRES. Buffalo is once again darting toward the bottom of the standings. The SABRES have lost 10 games in a row. Hope in Buffalo has turned to despair. Montreal has not performed well vs the SLABS but should win tonight.

Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS +110 — WIN

Florida PANTHERS vs Edmonton OILERS

On a relatively quiet night in the NHL, we have 3 games scheduled. Our game tonight takes us to Edmonton, Alberta and Rogers Arena. The Florida PANTHERS are in town to provide the competition. In this series the home team usually wins. Tonight, will probably be no different. Edmonton has found their game and that is not good for upcoming opponents. After winning their 1st game on the current roadie, the PANTHERS have dropped their next 2 games.

Today’s PICK — Edmonton OILERS -135 — LOSS

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Minnesota WILD

After a huge day Saturday there are only 5 games of the docket today. Our game takes us the land of 10,000 lakes - Minnesota. The WILD are welcoming in the dreaded and feared GOLDEN KNIGHTS of Vegas. Last night Vegas got thumped by the OILERS 6-3. Over the years the VGK have owned the WILD. When the KNIGHTS lose, they get right back up on the horse. After winning 5 straight the WILD have split their last 4 games. I like the VGK today at Xcel Energy.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +105 — WIN

Tampa Bay LIGHTNING vs Seattle KRAKEN

Today is a huge day in the NHL. There are 15 games on the docket throughout the day. Our game tonight takes us to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The KRAKEN are welcoming in the Tampa Bay LIGHTNING. Tampa Bay is not the same team when they hit the bricks. Still, the LIGHTNING have enjoyed their visits to the Pacific Northwest where they have won all 3 times they've played there. The KRAKEN crushed Boston Thursday night. I like Tampa this evening.

Today’s PICK — Tampa Bay LIGHTNING -130 — WIN

Ottawa HURRICANES vs Ottawa HURRICANES

There is only a single game on tap this evening in the NHL. Our game takes us to Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Carolina HURRICANES are hosting the Ottawa SENATORS tonight. Ottawa has not beaten the HURRICANES in Raleigh since 2021. In their last 10 head-to-head the SENS are 2-8 vs Carolina. This season the CANES are 11-3-0 on home ice and next to unbeatable there.

Today’s PICKS — Carolina HURRICANES -220 — LOSS

Boston BRUINS vs Seattle KRAKEN

There are 14 games slated for this evening in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us to the “Emerald City” of Seattle. The KRAKEN welcome the Boston BRUINS to Climate Pledge Arena. Two nights ago, the BRUINS got absolutely hammered in Winnipeg. They lost 8-1 to the Winnipeg JETS. While Boston's play on the road is suspect, obviously they are not that bad. expect the BRUINS to bounce back tonight.

Today’s PICK — Boston BRUINS -115 — LOSS

Anaheim DUCKS vs Ottawa SENATORS

There are only 2 games on tap for this evening. Our game takes us Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario. The Ottawa SENATORS are hosting the Anaheim DUCKS in what should be a competitive game. Anaheim has had a rough go of it lately. But winning on the road is possible for them this season. Ottawa plays their best hockey on home ice, but being a -250 favorite is probably overboard. After the Jacob Trouba trade, I like Anaheim's chances.

Today’s PICK — Anaheim DUCKS +205 — LOSS

Toronto MAPLE LEAFS vs New Jersey DEVILS

There are 11 games slated for this evening throughout the NHL. Our game takes us to the New Jersey home of the DEVILS. The Toronto MAPLE LEAFS are in town for a very interesting eastern matchup. Toronto always seems to win at Prudential Center. The MAPLE LEAFS have won 5 straight games in Jersey. For some unknown reason the LEAFS have had their troubles on the road this season. At home the DEVILS are hovering around .500 and are beatable. I like Toronto's chances tonight as a dawg.

Today’s PICK — Toronto MAPLE LEAFS +115 — WIN

Anaheim DUCKS vs Montreal CANADIENS

There are only 3 games on tap this evening. None of the games are particularly interesting. Our game tonight takes us to the Quebec home of the Montreal CANADIENS. The Anaheim DUCKS are in town for the match this evening. Over the years the CANADIENS and DUCKS have played very competitively head-to-head. They are 5 and 5 in their last 10. Montreal's best hockey is played on home ice at the Bell Centre. The HABS should roll tonight.

Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS -145 — WIN

Tampa Bay LIGHTNING vs Vancouver CANUCKS

There is an unusual number of games scheduled for today in the NHL. Our game takes us to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. East meets West this afternoon at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The CANUCKS are welcoming in the Tampa Bay LIGHTNING. It is hard to find another team that has been so dominated by LIGHTNING. Tampa has won 8 of their last 10 versus Vancouver. The fly in the ointment is that the NUCKS are 10-2-1 on home ice. Prepare for a great game this afternoon.

Today’s PICK — Tampa Bay LIGHTNING -110 — WIN

Nashville PREDATORS vs Ottawa SENATORS

There are 11 games schedule for today throughout the NHL. Many of the games are close calls. Our game tonight takes us to Canada’s nation’s capital - Ottawa. The SENATORS are hosting the Nashville PREDATORS. What is wrong in Nashville? They come into tonight losers of 6 straight games and none of it makes any sense. While Ottawa has not played well, they should be able to take down the struggling PREDATORS at Canadian Tire Centre.

Today’s PICK — Ottawa SENATORS -130 — WIN

Dallas STARS vs Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS

There are 6 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Two of the games stand out as possible choices. Washington visits Toronto and Dallas visits Vegas. Our selection has us headed to the Strip in Vegas. The KNIGHTS are hosting the dreaded and feared Dallas STARS for what could be a message sending kind of game. Dallas comes into T-Mobile to take on the VGK this evening. The STARS have won 2 of their last 3 IN Vegas. It won’t be easy as the KNIGHTS have controlled play on home ice and have only lost 3 times in the "Fortress".

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS EVEN — WIN

Seattle KRAKEN vs New York ISLANDERS

Today we have 9 games on the docket. Many of the games look to be very competitive. Our game tonight takes us to the Long Island home of the New York ISLANDERS. The ISLES are welcoming in the Seattle KRAKEN to UBS Arean. Yes folks, East meets West. Head-to-head the KRAKEN have had success versus the ISLANDERS. After losing 3 straight the KRAKEN beat Carolina in Raleigh. The ISLES have won only 2 of their last 10 games.

Today’s PICK — Seattle KRAKEN +110 — WIN

Nashville PREDATORS vs Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

There are only 4 games slated for this quiet Wednesday night. Our game takes us to Toronto, Ontario. The MAPLE LEAFS are welcoming in the Nashville PREDATORS this evening to the friendly confines of Scotiabank Arena. Nashville last won in Toronto in 2019. The PREDATORS come into tonight losers of 4 straight. The LEAFS have won 6 of their last 7 and should take advantage of the PREDS this evening in front of the home crowd.

Today’s PICK — Toronto MAPLE LEAFS -155 — WIN

Columbus BLUE JACKETS vs Calgary FLAMES

There are 10 games scheduled for this evening. Our game takes us north of the border to Calgary, Alberta. The FLAMES are hosting the Columbus BLUE JACKETS. At first blush it does not seem possible for the JACKETS to pull the upset. Columbus has beaten Calgary 3 straight times. Typically, the JACKETS don't beat them in Calgary. As much trouble as the CBJs have had this season, they have now won 5 of their last 6 games. The FLAMES have dropped 4 in a row going into tonight.

Today’s PICK — Columbus BLUE JACKETS +115 — Loss

New Jersey DEVILS vs New York RANGERS

There are only 3 games on the docket this evening. Our game takes us to the New York City home of the RANGERS. The RANGERS have not been impressive this season at Madison Square Garden. Before beating Montreal NY lost 5 straight games. New Jersey has been very successful outside of Prudential Center. I like the RANGERS as a dawg in this spot.

Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS +105 — LOSS

Vancouver CANUCKS vs Detroit RED WINGS

On a normally quiet “football” day the NHL has 5 games on the schedule. Our game takes us to the Detroit home of the RED WINGS - Little Caesars Arena. Vancouver has been very good on the road with a 9-2-0 record. On the current roadie of 4 games, they have won 3 out of 4. Detroit, as much as they have improved this season, still has a way to go to find their success. Vancouver rolls this morning.

Today’s PICK — Vancouver CANUCKS -130 — WIN

Washington CAPITALS vs New Jersey DEVILS

There are 12 games slated for today in the NHL. There are many good opportunities out there to make some $$$. Our game tonight takes us to the Prudential Center home of the New Jersey DEVILS. The Ovechkin-less Washington CAPITALS are in town. New Jersey has owned the CAPITALS IN Washington, but playing in New JERSEY is another story. The CAPS have won 3 straight at Prudential Center. The DEVILS have not played well at the Rock this season and are very beatable tonight.

Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS +140 — WIN

Vancouver CANUCKS vs Buffalo SABRES

There is a nearly full slate of games throughout the day in the NHL. Count them, 14 BIG games are going off this B lack Friday! Our game today takes us to western New York state and Buffalo, NY. The SLABS are hosting the Vancouver CANUCKS this afternoon by the lake. As a road team the CANUCKS have marched through just about everybody carrying a 8-2 record into today's game. Buffalo is playing well, but their play is suspect at KeyBank Center.

Today’s PICK — Vancouver CANUCKS -115 — WIN

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Colorado AVALANCHE

There is nearly a full slate of games this evening. There are 15 games on tap for tonight. Our game takes us to the Mile High City of Denver where the AVALANCHE are hosting Vegas. Colorado has not been the dominating force they've been for years this season. The VGK have been great on the road at 8-2-0. Both teams have won 3 of their last 4 games giving a slight edge to Colorado. Still, I like Vegas at Ball Arena in Denver.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +135 — LOSS