Last night it was apparent that a long layoff is not always a good thing. After dispatching the WILD in 5 games the AVALANCHE had 7 days off. Vegas won a hard fought 7 game series versus Anaheim and now takes a 2-0 lead back to Vegas. As far as tonight’s game goes, the HURRICANES had a record 11-day layoff prior to game 1 of their series versus the CANADIENS. The HABS went into Raleigh and trashed the CANES 6-2. Montreal had only 2 days off before going into Thursday’s game 1 of the series. Before Thursday’s loss the CANES had won 8 straight playoff games. Montreal may be Carolina’s kryptonite as they have beaten the CANES 5 straight times. The HABS are a young and fast team and are equally well coached as the HURRICANES. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the CANADIENS stole a 2nd game in Raleigh.
Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS +170 — LOSS