Tonight, there are 13 games on tap. Our game takes us north of the border to Calgary, Alberta. The FLAMES are hosting an Anaheim DUCK team that is fully engaged in the playoff race. Anaheim is nowhere near the same team when they play on the road. Calgary, if they win, it is usually at Scotiabank Saddledome. The FLAMES have won 5 in a row on home ice. Nothing like being a spoiler…
Today’s PICK — Calgary FLAMES +115 — LOSS
There are only 2 games on tap this evening. One of the games sees the Buffalo SABRES racing toward the top of the standings (no you are not hallucinating) and the other has the Toronto MAPLE LEAFS hosting the New York RANGERS. Our game takes us to Toronto. The only way the RANGERS have seen any kind of success has been on the road. Typically, the RANGERS have trouble in Toronto. After winning 4 straight, NY has now lost 5 in a row. The LEAFS last won 2 straight February 3rd. Every dog finds a bone. Go NY!
Today’s PICK — New York RANGERS -120 — LOSS
Tonight is a BIG night for the NHL. There are 15 games slated for this evening. Many of them have playoff implications. Our game takes us to the Gateway City of St. Louis, MO. The BLUES are hosting the Washington CAPITALS this evening. Now that the season is nearly over the BLUES are finding ways to win. They have won 7 of their last 10 games. Washington's game has not translated well on the road this season. The CAPS playoff hopes are on fumes at this point.
Today’s PICK — St. Louis BLUES -110 — WIN
There is a single game on tap this evening. Our game takes us to New York’s Madison Square Garden. Ottawa is in town to take on the New York RANGERS. Ottawa must be licking their chops in anticipation of stealing their 2 points. Ottawa is 4 points behind the last wildcard position. New York is well, New York. They are in last place and playing for pride and jobs next year. The RANGERS have lost 4 straight and at this point, for the most part, have thrown in the towel. Ottawa should win tonight.
Today’s PICK — Ottawa SENATORS -190 — WIN
There are eight games on this usually quiet Sunday. Our game takes us to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. The PENS are hosting the dreaded and feared Carolina HURRICANES. Carolina is tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference, while the PENGUINS are still fighting for a playoff spot. In their last 10 against each other the PENS have only won 3 games. Home or away the CANES can win. The PENS last 2 games went to OT.
Today’s PICK — Carolina HURRICANES -145 — WIN
There are 11 games on tap throughout the day. Our game takes us to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” - Minnesota. The WILD are welcoming the Dallas STARS into Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. This game should be a battle-royal today in Minneapolis. Dallas is 6 points ahead of these WILD. Minnesota has struggled over the last 9 days winning only 1 of 5 games in the process. Dallas has been lights-out as of late.
Today’s PICK — Dallas STARS -135 — LOSS
Tonight, we have a quiet evening of NHL hockey. Our game this evening takes us to the nation’s capital - Washington, DC. The CAPITALS are welcoming in the New Jersey DEVILS. Neither of these teams is a likely playoff participant. In an odd twist of fate, the DEVILS have owned the CAPITALS at Capital One. They have won 4 in a row there. Washington has won 5 straight AT the Rock.
Today’s PICK — New Jersey DEVILS +110 — LOSS
We have a big night of hockey this evening. There are 11 games slated for tonight. Our game takes us to TD Garden in Boston. The BRUINS are welcoming in the Winnipeg JETS for tonight’s tilt. Much to the credit of Winnipeg, they have not given up. As it stands today, they still have a good shot at a wildcard slot. Boston, on the other hand, is tenuously in a wildcard spot. Both teams will be motivated. Boston should have the edge.
Today’s PICK — Boston BRUINS -135 — WIN
There are 6 games going off this evening in the NHL. As we move towards the playoffs, games have become more exciting, even when one of the teams is out of playoff contention. Tonight, the best game of the evening is taking place in Denver. The AVS are hosting the Dallas STARS. This game is a battle of titans. Dallas wants what Colorado currently has - the top spot in the West. They have split their last 10 head-to-head. Colorado has coasted as of late and lost 3 of their last 4. The STARS have won 8 of their last 10.
Today’s PICK — Dallas STARS +120 — WIN
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Tonight we have 9 big games on tap. Our game this evening takes us to the Vegas Strip and T-Mobile Arena. The KNIGHTS are hosting the streaking Buffalo SABRES. The Buffalo SABRES have finally arrived as a first-rate opponent. While the SLABS are improving, the VGK's performances have been diminishing as of late. Buffalo has won 9 of their last 10 games and their speed will be a problem for the VGK. GO SLABS!
Today’s PICK — Buffalo SABRES +105 — WIN
There are 5 games slated on a light evening of NHL action. As of late the Daily Icepick has had difficulty finding winners. We will continue to plough through our losing streak. and get back on the winning track. Our game takes us to Prudential Center in Newark where the DEVILS are hosting the dreaded and feared Boston BRUINS. Boston is another team hanging around the cusp of the playoffs. New Jersey has long since mailed it in. The BRUINS are alternating wins/losses and are due to lose. Playing spoiler will be the motivating factor for the DEVILS. Still, the BRUINS should win this one this evening.
Today’s PICK — Boston BRUINS +105 — LOSS
There are 6 games on tap today in the NHL. Our game takes us to beautiful city of Montreal. The CANADIENS are welcoming in the Anaheim DUCKS to Bell Centre. Montreal will be motivated this evening in front of a raging crowd. Both of these teams played and lost yesterday. Montreal to San Jose and Anaheim to Ottawa. Both teams need the points and are not secure in their playoff slots. Montreal had lost to San Jose after winning 3 in a row. Anaheim has been stumbling as of late.
Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS -148 — LOSS
We have a nearly full slate of games throughout the day in the NHL. Our game is taking us this morning to the Canadian capital of Ottawa. The SENATORS are hosting the Anaheim DUCKS in what should be an exciting game. Ottawa is 5 points behind the last wildcard slot with 18 more games to play. Anaheim is holding on to the top spot in a weakened Pacific Division. They are barely keeping out the VGK from pulling ahead. Anaheim needs today’s 2 points.
Today’s PICK — Anaheim DUCKS +140 — LOSS
Tonight, there are only 2 games slated. we are nearly halfway through the month of March, and games are starting to look like playoff games. The desperation is palpable. Our game tonight takes us to the Elmont, NY home of the ISLANDERS. The Los Angeles KING are in town desperately seeking tonight’s 2 points. In their last 10 games head-to-head, the KINGS have beaten the ISLANDERS 8 times. L-A is now chasing San Jose for the last wildcard slot. The ISLES are currently in a wildcard slot but still needs to win. Something has to give. The ISLES should win tonight by virtue of playing on home ice at UBS Arena.
Today’s PICK — New York ISLANDERS -130 — LOSS
There are 14 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Our game takes us to the Toronto home of the MAPLE LEAFS. The LEAFS are hosting the Anaheim DUCKS in what is a very important game for Anaheim. Anaheim is in the process of building some distance between them and their adversaries. Toronto has owned Anaheim in the past, but it is a new age for the LEAFS. The LEAFS have lost 8 straight.
Today’s PICK — Anaheim DUCKS -110 — LOSS
Tonight, there are only 2 games on tap in the NHL. Our game takes us to the Philadelphia home of the FLYERS. The Washington CAPITALS are providing the competition this evening. If Philadelphia has a shot of beating Washington, it is usually in Philly. The CAPS have underperformed on the road. Neither team is a likely playoff candidate. The CAPS should win this evening.
Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS -120 — LOSS
There are 13 games going off this evening in the NHL. Our game takes us to the Gateway City of St. Louis. The St. Louis BLUES are hosting the New York ISLANDERS this evening. The ISLANDERS are already playing playoff style hockey. They are coming off an OT win over San Jose. St. Louis has put together 4 wins in a row and are playing well. They are playing for jobs next year and have to be taken seriously this evening.
Today’s PICK — New York ISLANDERS -125 — WIN
There are only 5 games being played this evening. One of the games is a game that was postponed earlier in the season. Our game tonight takes us to Philadelphia, PA. The RANGERS are in town finishing out the string. So far this season the RANGERS have beaten the FLYERS in 2 out of 3 games. New York has been a steaming mess this season. The FLYERS come into tonight winners of 4 of their last 5. Currently the RANGERS are in last place and have mailed it in.
Today’s PICK — Philadelphia FLYERS -145 — LOSS
Today we have 7 games on tap throughout the NHL. Our game takes us to PPG Paints Center in Pittsburgh. The PENGUINS are hosting the longtime rival Bpston BRUINS. Pittsburgh has lost 4 of their last 5 games and are still without their top 2 players. One is suspended and the other is injured. Since Feb 4th the BRUINS have been alternating wins/losses and are due to win. The PENS have lost 4 straight to Boston at home.
Today’s PICK — Boston BRUINS +105 — LOSS
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 — LOSS
