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

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