Tonight we have Game 3 of the CANADIEN / HURRICANE series as the series moves to Montreal. Last night after going down 3-0 in the first period the VGK were able to score 5 unanswered goals and win 5-3. Vegas has nearly total control of the series and need just one more win to move on. Tonight, in Montreal, the HABS and CANES are knotted at 1-1. After 5 straight losses to Montreal the HURRICANES finally were able to beat back these pesky CANADIENS. Once again, even on home ice, Montreal is the dog at +115. The HABS worked hard gaining the home ice advantage in Game 1 but need to win so they don’t relinquish that advantage. Carolina, after losing in uncharacteristic fashion 6-2, they returned to form in Game 2 winning a hard-fought decision 3-2 (OT). If the HURRICANES are able to play that suffocating style of defense once again tonight, they will probably win. But the CANADIENS have been able to display an amazing level of resilience in these playoffs.
Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS +115 — LOSS