Dallas STARS vs Minnesota WILD

Tonight, there are 3 games on tap. One of the games will be pivotal as the FLYERS could conceivably take a dominating 3 game lead in their series versus Pittsburgh. The other games are both game 2’s and could lead to dominating leads. As everyone knows, you are not in trouble till you lose on home ice. Tonight, both Edmonton and Minnesota are defending home ice. Our game takes us to the home of the WILD who are hosting the Dallas STARS. The WILD have already stolen home ice advantage with their win on Monday. This evening we should see a desperate Dallas team attempt to win back home ice. Both of the games that have been played have been dominated at points by each of the teams. The WILD have won their last 3 in a row vs Dallas on home ice. Minnesota fans will dominate the game IF the WILD scores first. Those are the stakes tonight.

Today’s PICK — Minnesota WILD -135 — LOSS

Boston BRUINS vs Buffalo SABRES

The frost round of the playoffs are great, because we have a game nearly every night! Tonight, we have 4 games slated. Our game takes us to the western New York home of the Buffalo SABRES. KeyBank Center will be rocking with rabid SABRE fans as the SABRES host the Boston BRUINS. On Sunday the SABRES electrified their home crowd with 3rd period comeback win over Boston. They scored 4 goals in the 3rd period to overcome a 4-goal deficit. Against Buffalo, the BRUINS may need a bigger boat.

Today’s PICK — Buffalo SABRES -175 — LOSS

Ottawa SENATORS vs Carolina HURRICANES

There are 4 games this evening on the 3rd night of Round #1. Our game tonight takes us to Raleigh, North Carolina and the Lenovo Center home of the HURRICANES. The Ottawa SENATORS are in town to attempt to beat the “storm surge”. Even though the SENS were competitive in the game 1, the HURRICANES were able to dominate in a 2-0 win. Their play in Raleigh has been exceptional all season long. Rod Brind'Amour has his boys playing suffocating hockey.

Today’s PICK — Carolina HURRICANES -150 — WIN

Montreal CANADIENS vs Tampa Bay LIGHTNING

There are 4 Round #1 games today in the NHL. in the playoffs anything can and WILL happen. Today’s pick takes us to the Tampa home of the LIGHTNING. The Montreal CANADIENS are the LIGHTNING’s adversary this evening at Benchmark International Arena. Fifty-seven of Montreal's 106 points came on the road this season. Most of the HABS wins versus Tampa have come in Tampa. In the playoffs coach John Cooper always has his guys ready. In the 1st game the CANADIENS must steal the opener in F-L-A - full-stop!

Today’s PICK — Montreal Canadiens +155 — WIN

Philadelphia FLYERS vs Pittsburgh PENGUINS

Today we head into the first weekend of the playoffs. There are 3 games on tap throughout the day. Our pick has the Pittsburgh PENGUINS hosting Philadelphia FLYERS at PPG Paints Arena in the “Steel City”. Philadelphia's play has been superior on the road this year. Pittsburgh has been about the same home or away. In the battle for the Keystone State these 2 teams split their 4 games. Game 1 is vital for Philly to steal an upset in western Pennsylvania.

Today’s PICK — Philadelphia FLYERS +125 — WIN