Vancouver CANUCKS vs St. Louis BLUES

Today we have 5 games on this sleepy Monday evening. It is another difficult evening to pick from. Our game takes us to Enterprise Center in the Gateway City of St. Louis. The BLUES are hosting the Vancouver CANUCKS. St. Louis has won 8 of their last 10 head-to-head versus Vancouver. The NUCKS just beat the CAPITALS on Saturday but are having trouble putting together multiple victories. Currently there are just too many questions surrounding the CANUCKS where dissention reigns.

Today’s PICK — St. Louis BLUES -120 — LOSS

Calgary FLAMES vs Winnipeg JETS

Today there are only 5 games on the docket. All of the game are dangerous. NO easy picks today! Our game today takes us to Madison Square Garden in New York. The RANGERS are hosting the Colorado AVALANCHE. Colorado lost yesterday in Boston. They will try today to absorb the new personnel that has arrived - Marty NECAS. The AVS will miss the services of Mikko Rantanen. The RANGERS have won 4 straight at home in New York. I like the RANGERS in today's matinee.

Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS -130— LOSS

Washington CAPITALS vs Vancouver CANUCKS

There are 13 games on the docket throughout the day. Our game tonight takes us north of the border to Vancouver, British Columbia. The CANUCKS are hosting the dreaded and feared Alex Ovechkin led Washington CAPITALS. Ovechkin has been on a mission to catch the “Great One” Wayne Gretsky. There must be something about the air in Vancouver for the CAPITALS. They have won on their last 4 visits to Rogers Arena. Currently the CAPS are riding a 6-game winning streak. This season there has been tons of turmoil going on in Vancouver. CAPS roll!

Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS -125 — LOSS

Philadelphia FLYERS New York ISLANDERS

It is a very light evening tonight in the NHL. There are only 4 games scheduled for this evening. One of them is dangerous (Chicago vs Tampa Bay) and the other are close, even with big money lines. Our game takes us to the Long Island home of the New York ISLANDERS - UBS Arena. Over the years the FLYERS and ISLANDERS have played competitive games. Last night the FLYERS were trashed in MSG. I expect Philly to bounce back this evening on the island.

Today’s PICK — Philadelphia FLYERS +136 — LOSS

Philadelphia FLYERS vs New York RANGERS

There are 11 games scheduled for this evening in the NHL. Our game this evening takes us to the city that never sleeps - New York, New York. The RANGERS are welcoming in the Broadstreet Bullies. Rarely do the RANGERS play well versus the FLYERS at Madison Square Garden. The FLYERS have won 5 of their last 6 games and New York continues to improve. Look for RANGERS to put it together this evening on Broadway.

Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS -155 — LOSS

Florida PANTHERS vs Los Angeles KINGS

There are only 4 games slated for tonight in the NHL. Our game this evening takes us to the southern California home of the Los Angeles KINGS. L-A is welcoming in the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida PANTHERS into town. The PANTHERS last won in Los Angeles in 2019. The KINGS have been nearly unbeatable at Crypto.com Arena. Last night Florida thumped the DUCKS but tonight will likely have a different result.

Today’s PICK — Los Angeles KINGS -125 — WIN

Carolina HURRICANES vs Dallas STARS

There are 8 games going off this evening in the NHL. Several of the games may provide some value as we head out to BIG “D”. The Dallas STARS are hosting eastern powerhouse Carolina PANTHERS at American Airlines Center. One of Dallas' great strengths is winning on home ice. Carolina, if they have a noticeable weakness, it is playing on the road. Over their last 10 head-to-head these 2 teams have split their games. The STARS are currently playing through a weak spell.

Today’s PICK — Dallas STARS -115 — LOSS

Tampa Bay LIGHTNING vs Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

There are 9 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Our game this evening takes us to Toronto, Ontario where the MAPLE LEAFS are hosting the Tampa Bay LIGHTNING. Over the last couple of years Toronto has had the LIGHTNING's number. In Tampa or in Toronto, it has not made a difference. The LEAFS have been a streaky team this season and their winning should continue tonight in Toronto.

Today’s PICK — Toronto MAPLE LEAFS -110 — WIN

New York RANGERS vs Montreal CANADIENS

On today’s final NFL Wildcard Sunday, we have 3 games on the NHL docket. Our game takes us to the beautiful city of Montreal. The CANADIENS welcome in the New York RANGERS this evening to Bell Centre. Last night the CANADIENS got hammered by the MAPLE LEAFS. It was truly ugly. Just when you think they're on the way back, they mail in a stinker. The RANGERS are trying to return to respectability and have won 4 of their last 5. Broadway rules tonight.

Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS -115 — LOSS

Dallas STARS vs Colorado AVALANCHE

Today there are 15 BIG games on the docket in the NHL. Nearly every team is on the ice throughout the day. Our game tonight takes us to the “mile high city” of Denver, CO. The AVALANCHE are hosting the dreaded and feared Dallas STARS at Ball Arena. Colorado has alternated wins/losses over the last couple of weeks and are coming off a loss to Edmonton Thursday. The STARS rarely lose 2 straight games, and they don't lose very often to the AVS. They've won 3 in a row in Denver.

Today’s PICK — Dallas STARS +115 — LOSS

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Carolina HURRICANES

There are only 2 games on the docket this evening. Both games are near tossups. Our selection takes us to Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The HURRICANES welcome in Vegas this evening with some great southern hospitality. Both of these teams have been faltering in their last 5 games. With that in mind the VGK don't stay down long. On the other hand, the HURRICANES usually defend their own barn very well. Tonight is simply too important for the KNIGHTS.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +130 — LOSS

New Jersey DEVILS vs Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

There are 13 games on tap this evening in the NHL. This evening, we head north of the border to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The LEAFS are hosting the New Jersey DEVILS in what should be a preview of the playoffs. New Jersey rarely defeats the MAPLE LEAFS, but when they do it is usually IN Toronto. The LEAFS have lost 3 in a row. All of those games were bad losses. Make no mistake, the DEVILS will be up to mischief tonight.

Today’s PICK — New Jersey DEVILS -130 — LOSS

Edmonton OILERS vs Minnesota WILD

Tonight, there are only 2 games on the docket. With so few games to select from, it is difficult to nail down the most likely winner of any game. Out game tonight takes us to Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Edmonton OILERS are in town to challenge the WILD for dominance of the Western Conference. This game will be very competitive. Until this season the WILD had won 4 straight versus Edmonton in Xcel Energy Center. The WILD always seems to have success against the OIL. Edmonton has won 6 of their last 7 games, but it is hard to get excited about them tonight.

Today’s PICK — Minnesota WILD +162 — LOSS

Las Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Nashville PREDATORS

There are 13 games slated for this evening in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us to Music City - Nashville, Tennessee. Bridgestone Arena will be rocking this evening as the Nashville PRDATORS host the dreaded and feared Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS. This season it has been difficult to take Nashville seriously. High expectations have not translated into wins for the PREDS. Vegas has played, well, like Vegas. They have their eyes on the prize and won't lose out on tonight's 2 points.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS -115 — LOSS

Calgary FLAMES vs Chicago BLACKHAWKS

This evening there are only 3 games scheduled. Tonight, we are headed to Chicago looking for a possible upset in this evening’s tilt at Unted Center. The BLACKHAWKS are hosting the Calgary FLAMES in what could be another surprise win. Here is another one of those games where the “broken clock” BLACKHAWKS could put together another unexpected win. On home ice the HAWKS are dangerous. Chicago has beaten the FLAMES 3 straight times in the Windy City. Calgary also has trouble on the road.

Today’s PICK — Chicago BLACKHAWKS +118 — LOSS

Dallas STARS vs Ottawa SENATORS

Today we have a relatively light schedule on tap in the NHL. There are 5 games on the docket. None of the contest are particularly exciting. Our game tonight has the Ottawa SENATORS hosting the Dallas STARS. This has been a home and home series over the years. Usually, the home team wins. This has been true since 2018. But tonight, Dallas is one of the hottest teams in the league and have won 7 in a row. The edge tonight has to go to Dallas.

Today’s PICK — Dallas STARS -145 — LOSS

New York ISLANDERS vs UTAH Hockey Club

There are 15 BIG games throughout the day. Many really interesting contest to select from. Our game takes us to the state of UTAH. Our game tonight has us heading out to Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The New York ISLANDERS are in town to take on the UHC. Neither one of these teams is tearing it up at this point. The ISLES are .500 on the road and compete every night. UTAH's strength is playing on the road. This is UTAH's 3rd game in 4 nights. Fatigue will be a factor.

Today’s PICK — New York ISLANDERS -110 — WIN

Los Angels KINGS vs Winnipeg JETS

There are 5 games on the docket this evening in the NHL. Tonight’s game takes us to the great white north - Winnipeg, Manitoba. The JETS are hosting the western rival Los Angeles KINGS this evening in what should be a very entertaining game. These 2 teams have been very competitive against each other over the last couple of years. LA has won 4 in a row, but on the road don’t intimidate anyone. The JETS have the edge here this evening at Canada Life Center.

Today’s PICK — Winnipeg JETS -120 — LOSS

Toronto MAPLE LEAFS vs Carolina HURRICANES

Tonight, we have 10 games on the docket. Our game tonight features the Carolina HURRICANES hosting the dreaded and feared Toronto MAPLE LEAFS. Auston Matthews is once again leading the way this evening. Toronto has been playing the role of visitor very well. They have won their last 5 roadies. The CANES have been alternating wins/losses over the last 2 weeks and are due to win tonight. Toronto as a dawg is always a good play.

Today’s PICK — Toronto MAPLE LEAFS +158 — LOSS